
Farmwork in Ireland
4 - 52 weeks
English
All year
18+
840 EUR
Working Holiday or Internship
Living and Working on a Farm in Ireland
We arrange placements on farms in Ireland. Most of them are engaged in cattle and dairy farming, with a size ranging from approximately 50 to 500 cows. Did you know that Ireland is globally renowned for its dairy products? Irish dairy cows spend almost the entire year outdoors in pastures with daily access to fresh green grass, which is the reason for the excellent quality of Irish dairy products!
Some farms are mixed farms, meaning they have not only cows but also other animals such as pigs and sheep or crops alongside. Due to the climate in Ireland, there are very few farms solely dedicated to crop cultivation. Similarly, there is no explicitly labeled "organic farming" as most farms naturally keep their cattle, cows, and sheep on untouched meadows. For a farm job in Ireland, you should enjoy working with livestock!
Activities on a Farm
Working on a farm in Ireland is diverse and multifaceted! You take care of cows and calves, handling tasks such as independently feeding and milking the animals. On many farms, small calves are born during spring. With some luck, you may witness the birth of a calf and welcome it to the farm.
On mixed farms, you can also assist in the care of other animals and occasionally hop on the tractor when it's time to head to the field — whether for repairing fences or harvesting. Each day is a bit different, ensuring you won't get bored.
These placements on Irish farms are not paid, but in exchange for your work, you receive free accommodation and meals from your workplace.
Through a placement on an Irish farm, you can gain international experience and acquire practical skills that can be immensely valuable for your resume, future studies, or training. Another great side effect: While working in Ireland, you naturally improve your English language skills.
Your Daily Work in Ireland
Placements are available throughout the year. You work for about 40-45 hours over 5 days a week, with 2 days off. As there is always much to do on a farm, your days off may not necessarily fall on weekends. If you work on weekends, you have compensatory days off during the week.
The exact working hours depend on the farm and can vary — depending on tasks and when the animals need care. Therefore, you should be flexible regarding specific times and not shy away from early mornings.
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What is included?
- Individual Consultation and Preparation prior to your arrival
- Access to the World Unite! Online Resource Centre which has Preparation Materials
- Farm matching process
- Pick-up and transfers from the train or bus station closest to your placement location (please see information how to get there in the slider "Getting There")
- 24 hours emergency support by our Irish support team
- Accommodation and meals are provided by your Irish family at no extra charge
- Issuance of Confirmations/Certificates for your university, scholarship, insurance, etc. and filling out/signing Internship Contracts for your university
- CO2 compensation of your long-haul flights: Costs for 10 seedlings of indigenous trees that we plant on the slopes of Kilimanjaro
Not included?
- Travel to/from Ireland and to the train/bus station nearest to your farm location (you book it on your own and we assist you)
- Insurance (Travel Health Insurance, Liability Insurance, Travel Cancellation insurance; you book it on your own, we can assist you)
- Personal expenses
- Vaccinations
INSIGHT
this program
Short duration of participation is possible (from 4 weeks) and possible to book with short-time notice! (We only need around 3 weeks of lead time).
Low cost, as accommodation and meals are provided.
Work and live with an Irish family and improve your English skills.
Gain practical experience in farming.
No visa needed for many nationalities!
Questions?
your consultant for this program is
Miriam Gebert
(she/her)
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