Help with our garden and with some general maintenance at our home in Leinster, Ireland

Irlande

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The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge. Thomas Berger

We live 4 miles from mullingar in the centre of Ireland. Easy access by bus and train .

There is myself and my 10 yr old son, plus our 2 dogs living here . we are trying to achieve a self-sustaining lifestyle .

We have a polytunnel, greenhouse , beehives, keep some hens , have a small woods. Ideally volunteers would be dog lovers and enjoy the outdoors .
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Entretien général
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Aider avec des éco-projets
Aider à la maison
S’occuper des animaux
Pratique d’une langue
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
improve english speaking skills , learn about gardening , beekeeping(spring, summer , autumn) tree care & self sustainability
Aide
we would like volunteers to help with light gardening and general maintenance.
Langues parlées
English: Courant
French: Courant
Gaelic (Scottish): Courant
German: Débutant
Hébergement
Family home, own room
Autres infos...
Mullingar is a busy small town , good nightlife at the weekends, plenty of live music , nice restaurants etc.

Dublin is 1 hour travel /galway 2 hours , we are 10 mins from bus and train stations and very central in the country of Ireland

Lots of ancient historical sites, castles etc in the area also
Informations complémentaires
- Accès Internet
- Accès Internet limité
- Nous avons des animaux
- Nous sommes fumeurs
- Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
4-5 hours per day depending on the work and the weather , 5 days per week , 2 days per week for tourism, sightseeing or just a duvet day !!

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20.09.2020

Laissé par le workawayer (Mark) pour l'hôte

Martin and Fiachra made me feel at home right from the get go. Words I would use to describe them include welcoming, open and patient, Work was enjoyable and involved walking and feeding dogs, gardening, general maintenance and housework. Martin and Fiachra have loads of interesting stories to tell so this is an ideal place to practice your… read more

(Excellente )

06.04.2020

Laissé par le workawayer (Robin) pour l'hôte

I spent five weeks there and had a fantastic time there. Martin was an amazing host and treated me like family from the very first day onwards. He helps wherever he can and is really interested in you and the exchange. Martin taught me a lot about animals, gardening and life in general. He cooked for us every day and made sure that there is not a… read more

(Excellente )

18.03.2020

Laissé par le workawayer (Adrien) pour l'hôte

The best place to stay. It was a real pleasure to stay there for a while, could not asked for a better stay. Everything is made for you to feel like home, the exchange are really interesting and you can learned a lot about a lot of thing. I would recommend to everyone this place to stay and help. Again, thank you so much for everything

(Excellente )

16.03.2020

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Claudio)

Claudio was here just a few weeks but he was a wonderful addition to life with us . Easy conversation, v smart , wery respectful n wonderful with Fiachra also . Our door is always open to u Claudio

(Excellente )

03.01.2020

Laissé par le workawayer (Patrycja) pour l'hôte

Thank you Martin and Fiachra for having us! It was the best time we have ever had while doing Workaway 🙂.

We spent with you 7 weeks in autumn 2019 (October-December). My tasks were mostly connected to animal care, but some light work in the garden and at home too. We were spending our free time exploring or just relaxing. Sara had a lot of fun… read more

(Excellente )

15.12.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Patrycja)

Patrycja n Sara were a joy to host . They have a positive energy , always smiling and really became part of the family and we willing to try every task Sara, for such small years , was incredible , full of curiosity n worked as hard as any volunteer . Patrycja n Sara will bring energy to every host n you could not wish for better volunteers . We… read more

(Excellente )

15.11.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Vitor & Maria) pour l'hôte

It was my first experience with workway but I certainly couldn't have made a better choice. Martin and his son Fiachra were wonderful to me, I managed to improve my English a lot and learn many new things. Martin knows many things about Ireland and is always willing to share that knowledge. If you like dogs and are willing to learn new things for… read more

(Excellente )

12.09.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Jesai) pour l'hôte

I stayed with Martin for two weeks in August. He is extremely kind and generous. I feel lucky to have been given the opportunity to work along side him whether it was walking dogs or building a new shed. I couldn't recommend the experience more.

(Excellente )

15.08.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Katja & Sven) pour l'hôte

We stayed for 3 weeks as a Family with two Children at Martins. From the first day on we were welcomed with open arms and a wide open heart.
The work we had to do was simple and made a lot of fun. Martin always distributed the work equally to all of us and attempted to assume the unpleasant tasks himself. It was important to him that we enjoy the… read more

(Excellente )

07.08.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Katja & Sven)

there are no words to describe how truly wonderful this family are, each and all super fantastic volunteers . Sven , Katja and the boys have been a pleasure to host and their contribution to life here has been immense . Sven is super talented at construction and diy -no more wobbly chairs :)!! , Katja bakes incredible cakes and she is the glue… read more

(Excellente )

11.08.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Pamela)

It was our pleasure to host Pamela in May . Pamela learns everything super fast , always a bright smile and sees what needs to be done without waiting to be asked. The conversation is always easy and she was always amazing with our customers also. Best of luck with the rest of your adventure Pamela .... viva Mexico !!

(Excellente )

12.06.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Andrea)

Andrea stayed with us for a couple of weeks . While her english is a v basic level she tried her best , always with a big smile and a good mood . We appreciate the efforts she made and as always her help was invaluable to us . She had to leave early because of university problems at home but we really enjoyed her company while she stayed with us .… read more

(Excellente )

14.02.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (David)

We hosted David for 1 month and it was beyond our expectations . Thank you for all the carpentry skills , for teaching me about chainsaws , for all the help preparing the firewood for next winter . David is very respectful, polite, hardworking and fitted into our family with ease . I can only recommend David to any future hosts , he will be a… read more

(Excellente )

31.01.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (David) pour l'hôte

Hi everybody)) I have been traveling for a long time with workaway. About 20 hosts in diferent countries and i am going to tell you something, its not easy to find someone like Martin, He is kind, generous, fair minded, always polite and respectful. I am not going to talk about the work couse i did it for someone that was definetly worthy of my… read more

(Excellente )

14.02.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sara)

Sara stayed with us on 2 occassions and we can honestly say she was outstanding. Always friendly , always a smile and full of positive energy. She always saw what required doing without the need to be asked . She was wonderful with my boy , our customers , our dogs etc etc , never afraid to accept a new challenge and always willing to test her… read more

(Excellente )

01.02.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Sara) pour l'hôte

I don't know which word I can use to describe what I've experienced. It was just great to be with Martin!
I don't think I will find such a good "home" again. Martin is a very kind, generous and cordial person.
I learned a lot about working in the garden and with the nature as well as about culture and language. If you wish, Martin talks to you… read more

(Excellente )

29.01.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Timon & Julia)

Julia and Timon stayed 5 weeks with us and without a doubt chores would not have been completed without their support and help and we could not have managed without their contribution. They enjoy their own space and company but sometimes its better to seperate their tasks ;) I cant thank Timon enough for getting my son more confident on his ps4 ,… read more

(Excellente )

12.01.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Timon & Julia) pour l'hôte

We spend 5 amazing weeks at Martin´s house. Martin is an open- hearted, open- minded, funny, smart and caring person. He has a lot of funny stories to tell so we laughed so much everyday. We were treated like a family member and celebrated Christmas together. That was a very beautiful time for us.
We had a lot of fun with him and his son Fiachra.… read more

(Excellente )

27.01.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Minami)

Minami is a pleasure to host , hard working , great sense of humour(I am positive ;)) !) , punctual and a wonderful cook . We really enjoyed learning about japanese culture and some phrases also . Very respectful and polite too. Minami will be a wonderful addition to any host and I have no hesitation recommending her . Our door is always open to… read more

(Excellente )

12.12.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Minami) pour l'hôte

I stayed Martins place for a months and it was wonderful experience of Ireland. He is very welcoming, kind, and has many funny stories. I could get to know about Ireland a lot and learned various things because of him. His son Fiachra, dogs Bear and Dizzy are so sweet and playful:) I definitely enjoyed staying with them, other workawayers Claudia,… read more

(Excellente )

14.11.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Siobhan & Claudia)

its been 2 weeks since the girls departed and its been impossible to type a review coz our eyes fill up with tears of sadness remembering the day they left us and the now empty space once filled with their laughter ( hows that for an "epitaph" of sorts, I told you guys I'd big it up if you paid me enuff ;))) !!) Seriously, these 2 ladies are truly… read more

(Excellente )

23.10.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Franziska)

Franzi was a pleasure to host . She is not afraid of work , always willing to learn and always a pleasant smile. She was wonderful with my son , our dogs, our customers dogs and our customers. The conversation is always easy also. Franzi we miss you and wish you all the very best of luck with your new hosts . Dont forget to call in before you… read more

(Excellente )

07.10.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Franziska) pour l'hôte

Wow!! I spent almost 5 weeks with Martin, his son and the dogs. I had a wonderful time!! And it was sad to say bye-bye.
Martin is very friendly and he always cares about that you feel well. His place is very good for practising English, you can talk all day, no matter what topic and Martin always tells lots of funny stories, as well. The dogs are… read more

(Excellente )

01.10.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Giorgio)

Giorgio,
what can I say :) a nervous beginning but you quickly grew into the way of life here. You have a wonderful personality , hard working , good conversation and always a pleasant smile . Thank you for all you have done while staying here , the 7 weeks passed by to quickly :( best wishes for all that your future holds for you and forza No. 46… read more

(Excellente )

26.09.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Giorgio) pour l'hôte

Wonderful!!! I spent 7 weeks with Martin, Fiachra, Bear and Dizzy. It has been very sad to say good bye. During my time i have improved very much my english. Martin is a beautiful person, the best person i have met in my life. He s very kind, available about everything. He s always a cheerful person. The work is very light, and i have done… read more

(Excellente )

18.09.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emily)

Emily, we miss you alot. Emily was a joy to host, always smiling , a wonderful laugh , fast learner and wonderful with dogs and customers. We miss the funny stories and the positive energy she brings everywhere. Thank you for staying longer than planned and our door is always open to you if you visit Ireland in the future . Best of luck with the… read more

(Excellente )

05.09.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Emily) pour l'hôte

I left this wonderful place today (after two months)! And i'm really sad about it. Fiachra is a cool boy & i loved to play soccer with him!:) The work is quite easy & i learned much about gardening. I'll miss the four boys!! Martin is really kind, polite & funny! I felt like at home.
Hope i see you, fiachra, dizzy & bear again!

(Excellente )

03.09.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Laurent)

Laurent stayed a couple of weeks with us . We found him pleasant, easy talk to and generally an easy volunteer to have with us. The tasks and our lifestyle maybe did not suit his talents but to his credit he tried his upmost to be involved and never threw in the towel . Laurent has a wonderful personality which will serve him well for the future.… read more

(Très bonne )

31.08.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Laurent) pour l'hôte

Martin is a great host ! If he can do anything to make you feel happy he will do it !
He is open-minded and it was a pleasure to stay these 2 weeks with him and his son Fiachra.
It is a funny and energetic child who love to shoot marbles and play football.
What I loved the most about Martin is we talked about everything and nothing which allows to… read more

(Excellente )

02.08.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Michaela) pour l'hôte

I stayed with Martin and Fiachra for six weeks. It was an incredible experience! I felt welcome from the beginning. The work is not difficult (4-5 hours / day) and I really enjoyed it because I love dogs. You just have to go for a walk with the dogs twice a day and there are easy tasks to do in the garden. From Martin you can learn a lot about… read more

(Excellente )

19.07.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Michaela)

Michaela was truly a pleasure to host, she is a quick learner, always smiling and positive . She quickly became part of our family and was fantastic with our customers . We were sorry to see her leave and our door is always open for a visit from Michaela if she is ever visiting ireland again x

(Excellente )

12.07.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Matteo) pour l'hôte

Amazing!!!!!!
I was two months with this wonderful FAMILY. I cannot describe all my feelings in this period... just incredible.
Martin welcomed me when I was having a bad experience in other volunteering, and I will be grateful all my life. He is an amazing person, open-minded and with huge heart.
The work was never hard, and I learned a lot of… read more

(Excellente )

11.07.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Matteo)

Matteo , it has been such a positive experience hosting you . You were like a big bro for Fiachra , so helpful here every day and fantastic with the customers . We hope copenhagen is successful for you and best wishes for the future. We miss you very much

(Excellente )

11.07.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Natalie)

It was truly a pleasure hosting Natalie, always smiling , always helpful and very hard working . Thank you so much for volunteering here and we miss you . We hope you enjoyed the isle of man and wish you well for your motorbike adventure x

(Excellente )

03.02.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Abel & Marina) pour l'hôte

Best Experience EVER!!!!
Martin and Fiachra are the BEST!
Guys! thank you for everything, we miss you all the time. Our experience together was unforgetable and we hope we can meet again.
The Doors of our house are open FOREVER for you guys, come when you wish and we promise you will be treated as well as we were at your house. THANK YOU, THANK… read more

(Excellente )

26.12.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Melanie & Stefanie) pour l'hôte

Martin and Fiachra are the most wonderful hosts you can imagine. We stayed for almost a month at their place and we are so sad that we couldn't have stayed longer. We walked with the dogs twice a day and in between did some other light work like weeding, cleaning, feeding the dogs and the hens and cleaning the kennels and the stable. No work was… read more

(Excellente )

05.12.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Melanie & Stefanie)

Mel & Stefi stayed almost 1 month with us. They are hard working , trustworthy, quick to learn , sociable and always smiling :) we loved their enthusiasm and joie de vivre. We miss their presence each day since the have returned home. They have truly been a pleasure to host and are a wonderful addition to any host family . Viel gluck ladies and… read more

(Excellente )

27.11.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (NIna)

Nina was a pleasure to host , we miss her wonderful smile ! Nina is trustworthy , reliable , friendly and always smiling even when the tasks are not so pleasant ! Quick to learn , never afraid to ask a question if she is unsure of something . She was like a big sister to my son and we were both sad to say goodbye to Nina . Nina, our door is always… read more

(Excellente )

27.11.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (NIna) pour l'hôte

I stayed at Martin´s for 4 weeks in October. He and his son made my time in Ireland wonderful. Martin is extremely kind, generous and always happy to help and Fiachra is just the nicest little guy, he is so open-minded! If you love dogs and working outside you will love this place just as much as I did. I really enjoyed my time in Mullingar and I… read more

(Excellente )

09.11.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Alberto) pour l'hôte

I stayed with Martin and Fiachra for 2 weeks, and they made my time in Ireland incredible! Martin is extremely generous, very nice guy, with an amazing business. If you love dogs like me, this is the place for you. Their two dogs, Bear and Dizzy, were an excellent company. Of all my hosts during my travels, they were definitely the best ones :) I… read more

(Excellente )

26.09.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Jamie & Steve) pour l'hôte

We had a wonderful stay with Martin and Fiachra. Martin is an amazing host and Is kind, generous and easy to get along with. Fiachra is a cool little dude and they both made us feel very welcome. The work, food and accommodation was great. We're sad to leave and wish we could have stayed longer. Definitely recommend this workaway!

(Excellente )

23.08.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Aurélien)

Aurelien volunteered with us june/july '17 . He is a pleasure to host . Hard working , friendly , excellent with our customers ,wonderfully trustworthy & like a big brother to my 7 yr old . We even had the rare pleasure of 2 weekends off as Aurelien took care of everything while we partied ! Aurelien will be a superb addition to any family lucky… read more

(Excellente )

08.08.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Aurélien) pour l'hôte

What an incredible stay at Martins' !! It was my first workaway experience and I could not hope better. The job is quite easy (4-5 hours per day) and the dogs are so gentle. Mullingar is a small town but well located (1h30 from Galway and 1h15 from Dublin) so you can visit a big part of the country by working here.
Martin, Tara and Fiachra are… read more

(Excellente )

27.03.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lisa)

It was truly a pleasure to host Lisa for 3 weeks (which unexpectedly turned into 10 ish weeks and we were happy to extend her stay ) . Lisa was always smiling, always willing to help and became a friend during her stay . Not afraid of a little hard work and always showed her own initiative to see what need doing and take on the task . Helpful ,… read more

(Excellente )

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