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We are a family of 3 (mum, dad & 11 year-old girl) living on the beautiful Ring of Kerry / Skellig Region, in the town of Cahersiveen, next to the Atlantic ocean. We are a 3 minute walk to the local supermarket / pub and a 15 minute walk to the centre of town.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Leichte Gartenarbeit
Kreative Heimwerkerprojekte
Betreuung von Tieren
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Leichte Instandhaltungsarbeiten
Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
Haus- & Haustiersitting
Interessengebiete
Nachhaltigkeit
Selbstentwicklung
Politik & Soziales
Haustiere
Film & Fernsehen
LGBTQ
Events & Sozialleben
Kultur
Karitative Arbeiten
Fotografie
Darstellende Künste
Musik
Sprachen
Geschichte
Gartenarbeiten
Zeichnen & Malen
Kochen & Backen
Bücher
Astronomie
Tiere
Wassersport
Outdoor-Aktivitäten
Natur
Tanzen
Radfahren
Camping
Strand
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
We live in a small and close-knit community which is a vibrant place to live, especially in the Summer months. We have travelled extensively and are frequent hosts of various nationalities. We would love you to become part of our family, sharing meals, stories and experiences. The local pubs have regular live music in this rural town.
We would love the opportunity to introduce you to traditional dishes and vice versa as well as shown you the hidden gems in this area.
Au-pair-Hilfe
Dieser Gastgeber hat uns mitgeteilt, dass er die irischen Vorschriften für Au-pair-Aufenthalte einhalten wird.hier
Arbeit
We are looking for someone to help out in our family with household tasks / DIY / Painting / Garden tasks etc.
We are looking to host a couple/ friends for gardening/ DIY/ painting/ household duties for Short Term stay (2-4 weeks) OR
an individual Medium / Long term (ideally for 6+ months) who would be interested in helping in the family home and doing household tasks.
Being part of our family and exchange of ideas, culture, food etc.
Gluten free catered for as our daughter has Coeliac Disease.
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Unterkunft
Bedroom with ensuite
Wifi available
Bicycles available
Was noch ...
You are in an ideal location for visiting historical and archaeological sights, as well as access to hiking, beaches, water sports etc. We are about 1 hour's drive from Killarney with regular connections by bus, and onward links to Cork, Galway, Dublin. Kerry Airport is also 1 hour away with flights to/from Dublin, London, Manchester, Alicante, Faro, Frankfurt-Hahn
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Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
We have excellent WiFi throughout the house and hosted people working remotely for Google.
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17 Dez. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Anna-Lena) für Host
I was very excited for the year to come but unfortunately, I had to break off the year with Mary and Tommy. In their profile it is being said that they are looking for someone who takes care of their daughter Tríona and just some light housework (which in all fairness they didn’t specify). But coming back to that later. I came to Ireland to be an… read more
13 Nov. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Elian)
Elian arrived as very much a last minute workaway with 2 other Workway guests. They worked very well together. Elian is a relaxed, happy go lucky yound man, who is willing to try any task from gardening to painting. It was definitely a busy house for those few weeks, with various dietary requirements catered for, everyone planning their next… read more
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2 Nov. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Elian) für Host
Staying with Mary, Tommy and Triona was a real pleasure! They all were just to kind and since my first workaway host was "terrible" they just took me in at their place alongside 2 other workawayers I was traveling with.
During my 3 weeks stay I learned a lot about irish culture. Mary gave me quite a taste of irish beer and she also introduced me… read more
During my 3 weeks stay I learned a lot about irish culture. Mary gave me quite a taste of irish beer and she also introduced me… read more
8 Sept. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Christa) für Host
This family is a national treasure. Tríona is the best kid anyone could hope to Au pair for. She's fun and kind with the most infectious laughter. The living experience was great as family is well acquainted with hosting. Plus, the location in Kerry offers the best views, activities, and adventures in all of Ireland. The exchange students that… read more
3 Aug. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Christa)
Christa joined our family from November to August and fitted right in. She is a very intelligent, mature and wonderful young woman. She slotted right into our very busy household helping out with our daughter, preparing the house for all the family, friends and language students etc who were staying with us.
She was fantastic with our daughter and… read more
She was fantastic with our daughter and… read more
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17 Dez. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Anna-Lena) für Host
I was very excited for the year to come but unfortunately, I had to break off the year with Mary and Tommy. In their profile it is being said that they are looking for someone who takes care of their daughter Tríona and just some light housework (which in all fairness they didn’t specify). But coming back to that later. I came to Ireland to be an… read more
13 Nov. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Elian)
Elian arrived as very much a last minute workaway with 2 other Workway guests. They worked very well together. Elian is a relaxed, happy go lucky yound man, who is willing to try any task from gardening to painting. It was definitely a busy house for those few weeks, with various dietary requirements catered for, everyone planning their next… read more
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2 Nov. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Elian) für Host
Staying with Mary, Tommy and Triona was a real pleasure! They all were just to kind and since my first workaway host was "terrible" they just took me in at their place alongside 2 other workawayers I was traveling with.
During my 3 weeks stay I learned a lot about irish culture. Mary gave me quite a taste of irish beer and she also introduced me… read more
During my 3 weeks stay I learned a lot about irish culture. Mary gave me quite a taste of irish beer and she also introduced me… read more
8 Sept. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Christa) für Host
This family is a national treasure. Tríona is the best kid anyone could hope to Au pair for. She's fun and kind with the most infectious laughter. The living experience was great as family is well acquainted with hosting. Plus, the location in Kerry offers the best views, activities, and adventures in all of Ireland. The exchange students that… read more
3 Aug. 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Christa)
Christa joined our family from November to August and fitted right in. She is a very intelligent, mature and wonderful young woman. She slotted right into our very busy household helping out with our daughter, preparing the house for all the family, friends and language students etc who were staying with us.
She was fantastic with our daughter and… read more
She was fantastic with our daughter and… read more
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1 Apr. 2024
Vom Workawayer (Céline) für Host
Amazing experience! Since the first day, I was incredibly warm welcome.
Every moment shared becomes an incredible memory in this adorable family: caring, kindness, sharing.
The tasks required were always explained very clearly and easy to do.
I really enjoyed spending time with their adorable daughter: memorable make-up sessions ;) , homework… read more
Every moment shared becomes an incredible memory in this adorable family: caring, kindness, sharing.
The tasks required were always explained very clearly and easy to do.
I really enjoyed spending time with their adorable daughter: memorable make-up sessions ;) , homework… read more
23 März 2024
Vom Host für Workawayer (Céline)
It was the most wonderful experience. Céline slotted into our family for 2 months and within a few days we all felt we knew each other all our lives. She is an amazing worker and excelled at making beds, cleaning and cooking- I am still waiting for the floating island dessert recipe 😋 We had a lot of house guests during her time here and she went… read more
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21 Dez. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Amélie & Anthony)
Amélie and Anthony were great workawayers. From the moment they arrived they were ready to help out in so many ways. They worked outdoors in the garden weeding etc. when weather permitted, as well as indoors and taking such good care of our daughter, doing homework with her as well as doing lots of arts & crafts, dancing and having fun. They were… read more
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18 Nov. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Elektra) für Host
Tommy and Mary are great hosts and brilliant at communicating, I always knew exactly what I was supposed to do and the tasks were never too difficult. Tríona is a wonderful child and I can guarantee the fun! They have a way of making people feel at home. It feels like I have another family in Ireland now and I can't wait to see them again!
I… read more
I… read more
16 Okt. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Elektra)
Elektra was a fantastic workaway guest and ideal house guest. She is a fast learner, settled in very quickly, took all suggestions on board and has great initiative. She was fantastic with our daughter and very patient and helpful in assisting her with homework. She was very involved in catering for and taking responsibility for guests we were… read more
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18 Sept. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Carolin) für Host
It was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have asked for a better one.
Mary, Tommy and Tríona are a lovely family in which you feel right at home.
Cahersiveen is a beautiful area where you can do a lot of outdoor activities.
The trip was unfortunately too short and as they’ve already said, I had to organize college things during my… read more
Mary, Tommy and Tríona are a lovely family in which you feel right at home.
Cahersiveen is a beautiful area where you can do a lot of outdoor activities.
The trip was unfortunately too short and as they’ve already said, I had to organize college things during my… read more
30 Juni 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Carolin)
It was Carolin's first Workaway experience and we thoroughly enjoyed her time with us. It was unfortunate that she couldn't explore the area etc. as much as she would have liked, as her free time was tied up with completing college assignments and interview preparation.
We were delighted to have hosted Carolin, and really enjoyed the traditional… read more
We were delighted to have hosted Carolin, and really enjoyed the traditional… read more
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3 Sept. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Elise)
Elise was a joy and pleasure to host during the 3 months of the Summer. She is very intelligent, quietly confident, a very mature and wonderful young woman. She slotted right into our very busy household helping out with our daughter, preparing the house for all the family & friends etc who were staying with us over the Summer.
She took charge… read more
She took charge… read more
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20 Mai 2023
Vom Workawayer (Agnese) für Host
I spent just three weeks with Mary, Tommy and their lovely and energetic daughter Tríona.
They gave me confidence from the very first moment and were kind and helpful.
I had the pleasure of sharing important moments with them and their wonderful family.
They live in a lovely house with an amazing view and there are a lot of walks to take in the… read more
They gave me confidence from the very first moment and were kind and helpful.
I had the pleasure of sharing important moments with them and their wonderful family.
They live in a lovely house with an amazing view and there are a lot of walks to take in the… read more
18 Mai 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Agnese)
Agnese fitted right into our family from the moment she arrived, taking care of our daughter when an emergency arose, as well as helping and joining in with some family celebrations.
She was enthusiastic and precise with the daily tasks that needed to be completed, enjoyed 'driving on the other side of the road' and is open to learning and… read more
She was enthusiastic and precise with the daily tasks that needed to be completed, enjoyed 'driving on the other side of the road' and is open to learning and… read more
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12 Apr. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Marieke)
Marieke joined our family as part of her university requirements to spend time in an English speaking country. She was amazing with both our daughter and helping us out during a very busy Summer in our home. She is very focussed and hard working in everything she does- best wishes in finishing your university course. We had a lot of laughs and… read more
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10 Apr. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Antoine & Angélique)
Antoine and Angélique were fantastic workaway guests who stayed with us for one month. They approached each task with 100% enthusiasm and motivation. Even though the weather was very wet during their time here they were happy to tackle alternative indoor tasks. They settled into life with our family quickly and it felt so familiar immediately. We… read more
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10 Apr. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Antoine & Angélique) für Host
Mary, Tommy and Triona are the perfect family to live with during a stay in Kerry.
We stayed for 1 month during the spring period.
Regarding the work : We had a lot of different tasks to do as weeding, removing the leaves, painting, gardening, cuting hedges. When the weather was not good, we had some things to do inside. The job is not so… read more
We stayed for 1 month during the spring period.
Regarding the work : We had a lot of different tasks to do as weeding, removing the leaves, painting, gardening, cuting hedges. When the weather was not good, we had some things to do inside. The job is not so… read more
3 Apr. 2023
Vom Workawayer (Selma) für Host
Mary, Tommy and Tríona are wonderful hosts. I had only wanted to stay with them for one month, but ended up staying for more than 5 months. They are just the best!
They immediately welcomed me into their family and included me into their daily routine. They always made sure I was comfortable and offered many opportunities to see what life in an… read more
They immediately welcomed me into their family and included me into their daily routine. They always made sure I was comfortable and offered many opportunities to see what life in an… read more
2 Apr. 2023
Vom Host für Workawayer (Selma)
It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to Selma. She initially joined our family as a Workaway guest in November for 1 month, and now 5+months later we are saying goodbye to a dear friend. Selma was outstanding in all she did during her time here. She is wise and capable beyond her years. She undertook each task with enthusiasm, positively and… read more
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2 Juli 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lucy)
Lucy was a wonderfully outgoing, positive and enthusiastic young woman who slotted right into our extended family for the past month. This was her first Workaway experience and she approached it with 100% commitment. She and our daughter got on famously. Wishing Lucy all the best with her studies and hope to see her again very soon.
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1 Juli 2022
Vom Workawayer (Lucy) für Host
Mary and Tommy are wonderful people. They welcomed me into their family and helped me have a great experience in Cahersiveen. Their daughter is a hoot, and I had great fun with her. I walked her to and from school, as well as a few more hours of house hold help throughout the day, but had plenty of time off. If you're looking for experienced and… read more
29 Mai 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Megan)
Megan was a pleasure to have as a member of our family. She was excellent with our daughter in terms of her patience, care, teaching and engagement. She settled into our family life, took on tasks 100% and was reliable and trustworthy
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28 Jan. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Olivia) für Host
This was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have asked for a better family. Mary and Tommy welcomed me in their family with open arms and treated me like their own daughter. They are so kind and generous. I also had a great time playing with Tríona, who is full of energy. She is a very special and funny little girl, very independent for… read more
2 Jan. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Olivia)
Olivia joined our family in September 2021 until Christmas, fitting right in from the start. She is a fantastic young woman- reliable, responsible, considerate, open to new things. It was a pleasure to host her and we wish her all the best in the next adventure
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15 Juli 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (Yolène)
Yolène became a member of our family for 12 months during a global pandemic, and settled into our routine and lives very quickly.
She took responsibility for getting our daughter to and from school, preparing snacks and doing homework with her in the evening (online with her during a few months of lockdown). They have a fantastic bond and would… read more
She took responsibility for getting our daughter to and from school, preparing snacks and doing homework with her in the evening (online with her during a few months of lockdown). They have a fantastic bond and would… read more
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10 Juli 2021
Vom Workawayer (Yolène) für Host
I stayed with Tommy, Mary and their adorable daughter for a whole year (July 2020 to July 2021). It was my first time as an Au Pair, a traveller and my first time with another family than mine.
I honestly could not ask for better people to stay with, they were kind, supportive and full of energy, overall a wonderful household to have this… read more
I honestly could not ask for better people to stay with, they were kind, supportive and full of energy, overall a wonderful household to have this… read more
5 Okt. 2020
Vom Host für Workawayer (Samuel & Agathe)
Agathe & Samuel were a wonderful couple who spent 2.5 weeks with us. They were excellent workers, helping out with the clearing in the garden and making it Winter ready. They were enthusiastic, motivated, diligent and have an admirable work ethic. They settled in well with our family, were excellent in their engagement with our daughter and we are… read more
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28 Sept. 2020
Vom Workawayer (Samuel & Agathe) für Host
Mary and Tommy are very welcoming.
We stayed 2,5 weeks in this place and it was for us a great moment and an amazing family.
It was our first workaway and it was a very good experience with them.
They live in a beautiful place in Ireland, with a beautiful landscape and you can discover lot of things in this area.
Many thanks for all.
Keep in… read more
We stayed 2,5 weeks in this place and it was for us a great moment and an amazing family.
It was our first workaway and it was a very good experience with them.
They live in a beautiful place in Ireland, with a beautiful landscape and you can discover lot of things in this area.
Many thanks for all.
Keep in… read more
28 Juli 2020
Vom Workawayer (Cristiano Jasper) für Host
I stayed in Mary's property for 14 days during my quarantine due to reentry in Ireland in pandemic times. They were very amazing accepting me in these days. But, of course, we followed all the official rules: social distancing. Besides all the covid-19 crisis and all this mess, Mary and her husband were just fine with me. They made me feel at home… read more
28 Juli 2020
Vom Host für Workawayer (Cristiano Jasper)
Cris stayed in our separate apartment during Covid19 for 2 weeks. During this time he worked in the garden and did a tremendous job. He stayed in regular communication via WhatsApp and maintained social distancing. We wish him the best in his new ventures.
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30 Juni 2020
Vom Workawayer (Clémentine & Maxime) für Host
We had an incredible 5 week stay with this lovely family !!! Mary and Tommy are extremely kind, we feel at home in their house! Triona their daughter is so funny, there is no risk of being bored by her side! The work was not boring, the majority was gardening and a little paint!
They were very respectful towards the virus, to respect social… read more
They were very respectful towards the virus, to respect social… read more
29 Juni 2020
Vom Host für Workawayer (Clémentine & Maxime)
Clémentine & Maxime are a wonderful couple who spent 5 weeks with us during the COVID19 restrictions. They were fantastic workers, helping out with the clearing in the garden and some painting. They were never afraid to try a new task, had excellent ideas, showed initiative, were diligent and who have an admirable work ethic. They settled in well… read more
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10 Juni 2020
Vom Workawayer (Annika) für Host
Last July my best friend and I started our trip to Ireland and without Mary and Tommy we almost had to cancel our planned half year after two days. We had no host family when we arrived in Ireland because nobody answered us. But Mary and Tommy took us in, even though they had no space, because of their Family and three guest students. They did… read more
6 Sept. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Marina & Annika)
It was an honour and a pleasure hosting Annika and Marina. Whilst it was initially agreed that they stay with us for two weeks, they stayed for just over a month. They were dependable, flexible, motivated and engaging, having a go at everything and doing it with enthusiasm. They were fantastic at painting, general household duties, as well as take… read more
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6 Sept. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Hannah)
It was an honour and a pleasure hosting Hannah. Whilst it was initially agreed that she stay with us for two weeks, along with Marina and Anninka, all three stayed for just over a month. She was dependable, flexible, motivated and engaging, having a go at everything and doing it with enthusiasm. She was fantastic at painting, cooking, general… read more
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