Looking to live a country life in Ireland?

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deburca98

Obviously lemon does not or has not lived in the country.
I am from a farming family and they dont give away a half acre that easy unless their mental a half acre site near me would cost 175 000 euro.

Realistically it is not a viable option for you as overheads are tight on irish farms,
Plus there is no tradition of offering board in return for farm labour in ireland, unlike other countries.

Farm land in ireland is not given away for free or in return for labour, relatives always have priority when it coms to inheritance.
The majority of farmers in ireland are part time and have to suplement their farm income with a part time job.

Your job search is not an oppertunity that would provide you with economic security for life.
I am sorry...

Jewel

If you cannot afford the idea of paying rent there then you will never earn enough as a farm worker to be able to have your own place there one day.

That is not being realistic. Just open another bottle of beer my friend, laugh and B Happy.

Janice W

Ireland has become very expensive place to live. Houses have rocketed in price. Farmers are struggling to make a living. A lot of them have diversified out of farming to make ends meet. A lot of farms are being sold. Many do Bed & Breakfast. Northern Ireland has just had a housing boom. A lovely place to live, but now very expensive. We lived there for over 30 years. Farm workers were never well paid. There are many immigrents from eastern europe.

Magic Bus Driver

I suggest you get a licence to drive a bus. I got as a job as a bus driver in Co. Monaghan the same day I arrived in the country even though I had never driven a bus in Ireland before. I really enjoyed it. In fact after coming back to UK for a few weeks, I can't wait to get back to Ireland next week to the peace, tranquility, beautiful open landscapes and friendly people.

mailliam

I totally agree with Absolved Lemon.

Also Irish.

But the best of luck on whatever you decide to do and God Bless You and Yours.

chara s

I wouldnt put my hopes in getting work as a farm labourer in Ireland theyre arent many jobs going in that area here most farms are fairly small and family run and its tough to make a living.If you did get a job on a farm the pay wouldnt be great. Where Im from everyone has a farm but its a second job rather than their main job. House prices are very high at the moment but if you wait for another while they might come down and become more affordable. Good luck with everything!!!!

Tribbles

deburcha98 said it all...I agree 100% with him.
I am sorry.

absolved lemon

best advice i can give is work for room board and a bit of the farmers land, but you should know ireland isnt the backwards place some! people assume it to be. we dont live a pastoral existence. we like hard cash the same as anywhere else on earth. irish farmers, ahm how can i put this nicely, yeah they'll give you a job, free board and feed you. but the pay will be pathetic and you have a kid to consider as well. mushroom farms, plenty of work in that industry mostly non-irish workers but shi't pay. but i would not work for any farmer on a reduced rate unless i got at least half an acre of land to build my own house and they provided the materials. avoid fermanagh antrim and north down. when you get to ireland you'll find out why!

Orla C

Try the Irish Farm Relief Service, they are constantly looking for temporary workers.

aimzy69

Come to wexford, you cannot get any more country than wexford!

sleepwalker69

oh my god r u in for a shock its totally different goin to visit a place to actually living there,

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