Be part of our family by the sea in beautiful Kinsale, Ireland

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  Description

  Immerse yourself in life with an Irish family. Learn about our culture and way of life through English while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Kinsale and Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. It will be our pleasure to introduce you to Irish culture, language, cuisine, music and heritage.
  
  We are a warm & genuine Irish family. We live in one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland and enjoy making the most of our surroundings. We enjoy swimming, water sports, cooking and good company. We have three boys who love all sports.
  
  We are seeking help around our household and garden for a few days in exchange for a stay with our family. Beyond that you will be free to enjoy Kinsale and our beautiful surroundings.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Improve your spoken English by immersing yourself in life with an Irish family. Learn about our culture and way of life enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Kinsale and Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way.
  
  We would be delighted to exchange language skills with you. We speak English at home but can also teach you some Irish language. We also speak some Spanish and French so can help with translating.
  
  Learn from our experience of growing vegetables and flowers, seed saving and garden upkeep.

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  Help

  Help required for a few days in exchange for a stay with our family.
  
  We are seeking some help around the household and garden for a few days in exchange for a stay with our family. Some jobs we would like help with are:
  
  - Decluttering
  - Organising bedrooms
  - Painting walls
  - Clearing out garage
  - Weeding and pruning garden
  - Mulching beds
  - Setting seeds and planting shrubs

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Irish: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate
  French: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  We are happy to help you develop your English language skills. We speak some Spanish and French so can help with translating.
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  Accommodation

  We have a lovely house with a sunny garden in a residential part of the town. You will have your own bedroom and wifi. Our home is strictly non smoking.

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  What else ...

  Kinsale is one of Ireland's most beautiful towns and at the gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way. A picturesque fishing village on the south-west coast of Ireland famous for its harbour, winding streets, restaurants, coffee shops, galleries and crafts. Kinsale is an ideal spot for sailing, surfing, beach, cliff walks, gourmet restaurants, castles and golf. Only 20 minutes from Cork airport and with a regular bus service to Cork city and West Cork, makes this a perfect base for a work away experience.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  4 to 5 hours per day approx.