Description Ireland - Spring Calving Farm Placement Chance Kiltemplan Farm, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick. V94 YA06 240-Cow Spring Calving Herd An exciting opportunity for agricultural students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience on a progressive, family-run dairy farm in the scenic southwest of Ireland.

Position Available from: 20th January to 20th May 2027 About the Farm: Kiltemplan Farm operates a pasture-based system with winter housing. Each spring, we calve 240 cows and rear all our own replacement stock and some beef animals.

Role Overview: Seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual to assist during busy spring calving season. Past interns from Lincoln University, NZ, have excelled and enjoyed this role. We have had 4 Students to date. Key Responsibilities:

- Assist with Milking and day to day duties.
- Spring calf rearing (no experience necessary as training will be given).
- Shed feeding, bedding, and machinery operation (e.g., JCB loader) Facilities & Equipment:
- Automatic drafting, feeding systems, and dump line
- Milking Shed (New - 24/48 unit parlour with ACRs) What We Offer:




- Shared accommodation with separate bedroom / Meals on Farm on days of work.
- Use of a car during days off (ideal for exploring Ireland-full driving license required)
- Flexible roster (typically 6 days on, 2 off)
- Full integration into farm operations and team Candidate Profile:
- Energetic and reliable
- Passionate about dairy farming and animal welfare
- Willing to learn and adapt to a new working environment This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable international dairy experience while exploring a new country on a farm that is familiar to hosting international students. There, is also an opportunity for another student in a similar position on a farm that the owner is a member of our Farm discussion group and about 45 minutes’ drive away. Information can be supplied upon request. Look forward to hearing from you.

Accommodation Shared accommodation with separate bedroom / Meals on Farm on days of work.

📌 Ireland Dairy Farm Work Spring 2027 Jan to May (Australia)
🏢 Ag Assist
📍 Australia