Help our family with everyday activities and explore Irish culture in Co Mayo

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  Description

  My name is David, a retired construction/project worker. My wife and I live in the countryside, situated approximately 10 minutes from Ireland West Airport, on a smallholding of mixed-quality land. We are located close to the towns of Charlestown and Ballaghaderreen. There is a good transport service from Charlestown, including a regular bus service to Sligo, Galway, and Dublin, with a direct bus to/from Dublin Airport. There are three museums in proximity, including the Museum of Country Life, which is part of the National Museum of Ireland, the National Famine Museum, Strokestown, and the Michael Davitt Museum. These are easily accessible to visit and offer an opportunity to explore and understand Irish history, medieval influence, and Irish culture and traditions that have shaped Irish life across the ages.
  Ireland's International Eucharistic and Marian Shrine: The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Knock, commonly referred to as Knock Shrine, is a short distance away.
  
  PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT CATER FOR VEGANS
  PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE PET CATS SO IF YOU'RE ALLERGIC TO CATS PLEASE NOTE.
  
  AVAILABILITY IS FROM May 2025 MAXIMUM STAY 2 WEEKS

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Aide dans une ferme
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Animaux

  

  Histoire

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Politique/justice sociale
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  We look forward to engaging with our volunteers through sharing conversations and knowledge about each other's countries, cultures, languages, and experiences. There is an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature available in the West of Ireland, including daily life on a small rural holding. The area has a variety of wildlife and birds that are very enjoyable to observe, photograph, record, and learn more about. There is a wide variety of country walks with beautiful scenery available, including the opportunity to climb Croagh Patrick, "Ireland's Holy Mountain". Opportunities to attend local events and festivals are available throughout the summer months.
  Volunteers are provided with High-quality, home-cooked meals {7 DAYS A WEEK IF YOU WANT} {including Full cooked Irish Breakfast} {Dinner {Steak},{ Roast Beef} { Beef Burgers} { Roast Lamb } various chicken dishes, Fish dishes Lasagne Pizza Lots of fresh fruit and veg, snacks as much as they want , and are encouraged to actively participate in Irish baking sessions, such as baking soda bread and scones. they will also learn the art and craft of making yogurt. We also encourage them to share their knowledge of cooking/skills so that we can learn together and share ideas and experiences.
  Volunteers are encouraged to use their free time to take trips to other Towns and cities and travel to areas of interest throughout Ireland. They will be dropped off/ picked up from the local bus stop in Charlestown.

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  Aide

  The help will be varied, both indoor and outdoor.
  All Tasks are done together in the context of learning and sharing skills
  We do not work outdoors in bad weather
  We can be flexible with the hours to suit.
  4 hours a day 5 days a week 1 hour break every 2 hours
  We do not accept paying guests

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  The volunteer(s) will have their own private room with a double/king-size bed on the ground floor of our modern home. There are ensuite or private bathroom/ shower facilities with bed linen/ towels, and toiletries provided. Full use of laundry facilities - (washing machine and dryer), WIFI is available, and a Smart TV is available in the sitting room that volunteers can share.

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  Autres infos...

  We can take you for a day trip to Northern Ireland while you are with us.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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