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Music - The Chieftains, Riverdance, The Pogues, U2, The Corrs

Sports - Hurling, Gaelic Football, European Cup Rugby, Soccer Horse Racing, Show-jumping, Golf

Film - The Quiet Man, Brave Heart, Colin Farrell

Literature - James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, Sheamus Heaney

Cultural Ireland

History - Learn about Ireland’s rich heritage and ancient history

Supported by Equipeople you will benefit from our experience of arranging farm placements

Educational

Personal Development

English Language - The best way to learn language is to go to the country

Skills Training - Professional skills training, challenging climate conditions, mixed farming, equestrian and horticulture

Travelling to Ireland will be an enriching experience for any young adult

Ireland has been an EU Member state since 1973

Mixed Farm

Food Production

Placements Available

Dairy

Horses

Agri-Tourism

Agri-Home

Small Animals

Placements on farms ranging in size from 50 to 500 cows

Dairy

Ireland is renowned worldwide for it’s dairy produce

1.3 million dry cows in Ireland

100,000 beef farmers in Ireland, 90% of beef cattle exported to 100 countries worldwide

Mixed Farm

Concentration on milk and meat production

Placements involve some tractor driving and looking after other types of farm animals

International reputation for producing top class race horses and competition horses

Horses

32,000 people employed in the Horse (Equine) sector in Ireland

Placements range from large multi-national stud farms to small family yards

- students with special interests in 3 day eventing or showjumping can be accommodated

Work includes cleaning out stables, grooming horses and plenty of riding

Mostly indoor work which could include cleaning rooms and minding of children

Agri-Tourism / Agri-Home

This type of placement available during the Summer months from May to September

Ideally suit students hoping to take up careers in toursim, childcare or teaching

Testimonials

“I would have no hesitation in highly recommending the Equipeople work experience programme to schools. " Katrin Bladh Petersson, English Teacher, Inglestad Gymnasiet, Sweden

“The quality of the program and service is superb. " Meritxell Morera, Managing Director, SABATICA, Spain.

Testimonials

“As an English teacher, I have seen the benefit that some time spent immersed in the Irish culture and English language can have for a young person." Francois Luyat. English Teacher. Neufchâtel-en-Bray, France

“Equipeople gives a great service both to the trainee and to us as a partner organisation.” Hans-Peter Brandenburger, Director, Agroverde, Switzerland.

Testimonials

“Thank you very much for everything, it was way beyond my expectations.” Natalie (Australia)

“Just a quick note to thank you very much for a wonderful trip. From the moment I saw your smiling face at the airport I knew I would have fun in Ireland and I wasn’t disappointed.” Cherie (USA)

Testimonials

“A special thanks to Caroline Lane who flew to Austria and advised us what to expect and how we should deal with all situations”. Agnes

“I had a great time at Brian’s. Next year, I want to come over for longer and my two friends want to come too. I am now your ambassador in Sweden” !! Camilla ( Sweden )

“Equipeople is awesome” !! Kyla (USA)

Placements on farms ranging in size from 50 to 500 cows

Dairy

Ireland is renowned worldwide for it’s dairy produce

1.3 million dry cows in Ireland

100,000 beef farmers in Ireland, 90% of beef cattle exported to 100 countries worldwide

Mixed Farm

Concentration on milk and meat production

Placements involve some tractor driving and looking after other types of farm animals

International reputation for producing top class race horses and competition horses

Horses

32,000 people employed in the Horse (Equine) sector in Ireland

Placements range from large multi-national stud farms to small family yards

- students with special interests in 3 day eventing or showjumping can be accommodated

Work includes cleaning out stables, grooming horses and plenty of riding

Mostly indoor work which could include cleaning rooms and minding of children

Agri-Tourism / Agri-Home

This type of placement available during the Summer months from May to September

Ideally suit students hoping to take up careers in toursim, childcare or teaching

Testimonials

“I would have no hesitation in highly recommending the Equipeople work experience programme to schools. " Katrin Bladh Petersson, English Teacher, Inglestad Gymnasiet, Sweden

“The quality of the program and service is superb. " Meritxell Morera, Managing Director, SABATICA, Spain.

Testimonials

“As an English teacher, I have seen the benefit that some time spent immersed in the Irish culture and English language can have for a young person." Francois Luyat. English Teacher. Neufchâtel-en-Bray, France

“Equipeople gives a great service both to the trainee and to us as a partner organisation.” Hans-Peter Brandenburger, Director, Agroverde, Switzerland.

Testimonials

“Thank you very much for everything, it was way beyond my expectations.” Natalie (Australia)

“Just a quick note to thank you very much for a wonderful trip. From the moment I saw your smiling face at the airport I knew I would have fun in Ireland and I wasn’t disappointed.” Cherie (USA)

Testimonials

“A special thanks to Caroline Lane who flew to Austria and advised us what to expect and how we should deal with all situations.” Agnes

“I had a great time at Brian’s. Next year, I want to come over for longer and my two friends want to come too. I am now your ambassador in Sweden” !! Camilla ( Sweden )

“Equipeople is awesome”!! Kyla (USA)