Help with an interesting off-grid project in Co. Roscommon, Ireland

Detalles

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  Descripción

  Come live on a boat and help us with our old stone house in rural Ireland set on an acre of trees.
  
  The house is close to Rathcroghan which is the oldest and largest unexcavated royal site in Europe, it's an area rich in Celtic myths and legends and we have bikes available to explore this beautiful area.
  
  Victor (58) and I (Donna, 56) have lots of exciting ideas and projects for the house and skills we'd like to share. We enjoy planting out our garden and poly tunnel, basic home repairs and maintenance, recycling or repurposing objects, and plan to further develop a small orchard of fruit trees and bushes.
  
  Victor is an electrician with an "engineering head" and has interests in maps, astronomy, woodwork, welding and fixing things.I am an Occupational Therapist (mainly working with children), a massage therapist and I am interested in furniture restoration, painting and decorating, garden design, drumming, face and body painting, foraging, and art. We both share interests in sustainability, biodiversity, travel, art installation, archery, music and having fun.
  
  We enjoy boating, sailing, (we may need some help on the boats as well), kayaking. hiking and walking our beautiful dog Jessie (our lovely, placid lurcher). We love traveling, meeting people from all over the world and learning about different cultures.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de animales

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general
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  Intereses

  

  Artes escénicas

  

  Jardinería

  

  Carpintería

  

  Libros

  

  Astronomía

  

  Acampada

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Eventos y sociedad

  

  Vida en autocaravana

  

  Mascotas

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Fotografía

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Animales

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Navegar / barcos
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  The area we live in is steeped with Irish folklore and legend and is great for learning a little bit about Celtic mythology.
  
  While we don't play instruments, we do appreciate live music and often enjoy going to a music session if there is something on in the area.
  
  We enjoy chatting and learning about different people, different cultures and different countries - learning the differences but also realizing we are all the same! We love playing games, movies, good food - especially BBQ's!
  
  Our love of boating will give you a glimpse of life within the boating community and the beautiful Irish waterways.

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  Ayuda

  Type of help can vary from cooking, gardening, painting, basic DIY projects, bicycle maintenance and help on the boats etc.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  We have traveled to many places around Europe, Asia and New Zealand and enjoy learning a bit about different languages and cultures. Many years ago I had the pleasure of teaching English in Turkey and Austria and had a wonderful time full of great memories.
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  Alojamiento

  You will be staying in the bow cabin of a 32 foot sailing boat, having the entire space of the boat to yourselves. It has a stove top cooker with an onboard toilet. All sheets and towels are provided. You will be provided with cards that we use to access showers and washing machine facilities near where the boats are moored. My boat will be moored next to/nearby where you stay and we can share meals on my boat. Location can vary week to week but boats are usually moored approximately 30 mins from the house.
  
  Ideally we are looking for a couple or two people traveling together (preferably with their own transport) as you will be living on the boat nearby. Generally, we will travel to the house together.
  
  If you have specific dietary requirements we will leave it to you take responsibility for any additional supplies you need. We look forward to sharing our favorite dishes and learning to cook dishes from around the world.

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  Algo más...

  Bikes will be available to use to explore the historic sites in the area and you're welcome to use the kayaks to explore the waterways. We can drop you off at the bus stop nearby which takes you anywhere in the country and we have loads of favorite places locally and around Ireland to recommend such as a donkey sanctuary, wild swimming spots, neolithic tombs and beautiful hiking trails.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  I work from the boat or while at the house sometimes and have a modem that usually works OK but it can depend on the connectivity on the day.

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  Most places by the boats have space for campervans and there is enough space up our driveway to park two or three vehicles.

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  Podría aceptar mascotas

  We have a gentle and friendly dog who loves making friends.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  

  Jessie

  Jessie is nearly 6 years old and is a beautiful rescued lurcher. A lurcher is when you cross a greyhound or whippet with something else. In Jessie's case, she is a collie cross.
  She is a happy, gentle dog that loves to be petted and loves to run.

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