Eco project helping to plant native woodland and create a sanctuary for native wildlife in Greenane, Ireland

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  Description

  Hi, we are Maria and Paul. We spend our time between our home in Dublin City centre and now increasingly at our traditional Irish farmstead in the Wicklow mountains near to the town of Rathdrum (with a direct train to Dublin).
  
  Until 2020 there was no running water nor electricity on site and the previous owner lived there all his life in that manner.
  
  Our project is to sensitively renovate the traditional cottage and outbuildings and we are also completing a new-build eco house in the footprint of the original hay barn. We also intend to maintain and improve the land, plant native woodland and create a sanctuary for native wildlife.
  
  The 30hectare farm is a mixture of arable land, bog and native woodland. There are panoramic views of the Irish countryside and is teeming with wildlife such as deer, rabbits, pheasants, kites and other birds.
  
  There is also a wood-fired sauna on-site.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  We are native English speakers, also both speak French and have a keen interest in other languages. Very happy if a stay with us can include an element of language exchange.
  
  Paul is a conservation architect and Maria an environmentalist and art history graduate, we can share knowledge of Irish traditional culture and other interests.
  
  The farm is situated in a region rich in Irish history, with Rathdrum being the birthplace of Charles Stewart Parnell, the famous Irish nationalist. Nearby there are many famous tourist sites including hiking at Glenmalure and Glendalough.

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  Aide

  We are keen to welcome travellers to help alongside us and contribute to our project.
  
  Tasks might include preparing firewood, light landscaping, gardening, tidying sheds etc.
  
  If you have specific skills / knowledge there should be plenty of opportunities to use them.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Intermédiaire
  Irish: Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
  
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  Hébergement

  Sleeping accommodation is provided in the renovated traditional cottage - which has electricity and a stove in the bedroom. Shower, toilet and full cooking facilities are available in the main property next door. High speed wifi available. Outdoor wood fired sauna available for use.
  
  Breakfast and lunch supplies will be provided in one of two fully equipped kitchens in the main building. As far as possible we would aim to share the evening meal together, schedules permitting, if not alternatives will be provided. There is plenty of venison from the property available for meat eaters.

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  Autres infos...

  Own transport is a strong benefit. (car, bicycle)
  
  There is a train station 5km away in Rathdrum offering easy access to Dublin. Sometimes it can be possible to offer lifts.

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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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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Full fiber internet connection direct to the property

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  We can accommodate campervans on site, with electricity etc.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Cet hôte a dit qu’il acceptait les personnes voyageant avec un animal.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Un

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