Looking to live a country life in Ireland?

Question

My family and I (wife and son - 4 y.o.) are considering the life option to move in and live in Ireland, in an Irish farm, we are from Colombia (south america), and own a farm here, but different circumstances are giving us that idea. We lived in London for about 2.5 y, went to Ireland for a trip of about a month (many places in the middle part of Ireland, south middle), and met in London some Irish people who rapidly became good friends, and we got very much connected with that beautiful country and great people at a point that we thought that if we had or wanted to live abroad some day, it would be in a country and environment just like the Irish one. We cannot aford the idea of paying rent there, so we would like to start living there as farm workers, in a family of Irish farmers, and some day to have our own place there for good. I think we can provide a true passion for a country life, with all what it means. Just that for now, so please give us some recommendations. Thank you.

Answer 1

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!!!!

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

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

I am sorry.

Answer 8

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.

Answer 9

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

Answer 10

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...

Answer 11

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 s**+'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!