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Would you like to stay near the historic and beautiful sites of New Grange and the Hill of Tara, in County Meath, along with its rich and ancient history, there are beautiful gardens, walking trails, traditional music. I am looking for someone for two weeks minimum to a month approximately, thought this is flexible. You are offered your own room, broadband, and the usual household facilities, but no TV. This is a non-smoking household.
The house is 3 miles, 4 kilometres from the nearest bus in a quiet rural area, I pass the bus stop a couple of times a week, and there are bicycles available. I can help with English language if that is required as I have a TFL English teaching qualification. I will collect and deliver to Dublin Airport where necessary.
There is mostly genereal outside and garden maintenance and help needed. In short, the heavier side of gardening and on rainy days there is always housework. The garden is not that big, some of the work needs more strength than I was able for in the past. There are the usual household things that are required when sharing accommodation with others.
There is plenty to do and see in the area, from a nature/historical point of view, as we are in the Boyne Valley and part of Ireland’s Ancient East, quite close to The Hill of Tara and Newgrange World heritage centre among other interesting places. However, it is very quiet and not for someone looking for an exciting or romantic night life, however there are traditional music sessions, for those interested in Irish music. We are a 40 minutes’ drive to Dublin city centre, which can be accessed by bus, the city has something of interest for everyone. Check my calendar for availability.Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
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Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
Through this culture exchange, workawayers would get the opportunity to refine their English language skills and see some of the Ancient Irish sites and local countryside in the Boyne Valley Area, experience traditional music where possible, as well as visiting Dublin city and possibly further, depending on time spent here and the season.
Ajuda
There is general maintenance around the property which includes, clearing leaves. Apple tree pruning and some strimming. Areas for wet days, cleaning/clearing out clutter inside. As well as the usual cleaning and assisting with some small building or repair jobs from time to time. A willingness to help flexibly is very important, take initiative in suggesting things needing attention and offer help where it is needed.
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Inglês: Fluente
Acomodação
There are single bedrooms available in the house. You would share the main bathroom (shower and toilet). There is wireless internet connection. Three meals a day would be provided and actively sharing the household chores, including keeping the fire /stove lit in winter, would be part of living here like everywhere else, people take care of their own and communal living spaces. Washing facilities for clothes are available.
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Time and season permitting here might be opportunities for hill walking, cycling (there is a bike here for your use), traditional music, historical sites, castles and authentic Irish pubs, day or weekend visits can be made to Dublin (at own expense) where there are many and varied places and things to explore.
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Acesso à internet limitado
Temos mascotes
Somos fumantes
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She is very talkative and explained me a lot about the culture and history of her country. We went to Irish pubs off the tourist… read more
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She is very talkative and explained me a lot about the culture and history of her country. We went to Irish pubs off the tourist… read more
The… read more
The B&B activity that she ran at home… read more
She's a brilliant host, very flexible and caring and a top company as well. Getting back to workaway after 5 years couldn't be any smoother!
The biggest part of my job was strimming long grass down in the garden, some weeding, raking etc. At the time of my stay she was running a B&B which would make her busy… read more
Catherine is very friendly and made me discover the region and shared her knowledge of Irish history and culture.
It's very interesting to talk with Catherine and it was a pleasure to listen to her playing guitare and singing.
Catherine helped me a lot to improve my english and we had… read more
Thanks a lot for your kindness and patience during this month. I was here to improve my English and at the beginning it was very difficult for me to understand you and the others but at last I think I have made a lot of progres and now I am ready for others adventures maybe in Asia …..Vietnam or Cambodia.
The work was sometimes… read more
Not just for the scones and meringues she cooks to perfection.
Not only because there are so many different jobs that you can do here if you like that.
Not just for the music you can hear or learn with her or listen to at Fox's on Wednesday nights.
Not only for Irish beers
Not just for the weather in… read more
While there I helped her with gardening(Lawn mower and streammer) and helped her solve some problems with her website.
Whenever there was free time I'd go… read more
Catherine is a very interesting person… read more
Catherin is a kind, cultured, intelligent, very sensitive person. full of life and energy. I've been in this house for half a year. And this is the reason why I'm leaving. I have run out of time, but I know it is a place I will return to because I leave a fantastic… read more
I stayed at her place for a shorf time but I enjoyed!! It was very nice to me spending some time to listen her about life, travel, irish culture. I learned many things from her, she is an inspiring and friendly woman. It's been a pleasure to share with Catherine. I am happy I met her and keep in touch!!
Thank you very very much for everything!
It was a great pleasure to meet you and brandy :) (brandy is the most beautiful dog in Ireland)
Catherine showed me lots of interesting places around her home and she was always very kind and explained me everything about history / tales / real life etc.
She is a creative, energetic woman… read more
I've make lot of wood in her garden, cuting grass,… read more
Catherine loves to speak and teach you everything she knows. From agriculture to English language. She also makes sure of you have enough time to travel and discover Dublin.
Thank you very much Catherine. I miss you.
It was my first workaway experience and I couldn’t wish for better host.
Catherine is very friendly, knowledgeable, open-minded, nice to talk to, has great sense of humour, very hands on person.
Work was various and it’s not very often when somebody can say that work is fun, but in this… read more
I new some interesting places like the magic Hill of Tara.
She mades me feel at home and she helped me a lot to improve my English level.
I enjoyed working in her garden whith my partner Kate,I hope that she will really enjoy heaving… read more
The working times were really fair and the work itself was okay. Thanks… read more
I loved our conversations about everything and anything.
The work was various and never boring or unfair.
Her daughters, the ones I met, and her friends are also very kind and I had a lot of fun… read more
Catherine is always in a good mood and smiling. She has been an incredible host…”work” is secondary to her. She likes to organize plans with workawayers….such as sightseeing, going out to dinner or a pub, watching movies, etc…I have learned a lot with her and I recommend working for her 100%
My workmate was… read more