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Help with the kids and around our home in Kerry, Ireland

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We are a family of 5. Our children are Matthew who is 12 and Annie and Margaret who are 8. We live on a sheep farm in Kerry and we also keep Connemara ponies. We are looking for help with the kids and some general help around the house.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Babysitten und Kinderbetreuung
Hausarbeiten
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U guys will have fun and be part of a crazy fun loving Irish family!!!!
You will experience life as part of an Irish family and learn all about life in an Irish household. U will be fully immersed in our family life and be fully included in all our family activities. U will gain experience in child care while helping to look after Matthew Annie and Margaret.
U will have an opportunity to learn all about Irish life and also there is huge opportunities to see and visit all the wonderful sights of the ring of kerry.
Au-pair-Hilfe
Dieser Gastgeber hat uns mitgeteilt, dass er die irischen Vorschriften für Au-pair-Aufenthalte einhalten wird.hier
Projekte mit Kindern
Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.
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Help required will include helping with the kids in the household and whatever you would like to get involved in.
The kids go to school. Tasks will involve helping to get them ready give them their breakfast and pack up their stuff for the day.
The days will then be spent helping out with whatever jobs we are doing during the day. The evening will be spent helping doing homework and getting dinner etc and helping to clean up after each day.
You will not be asked to do anything that we will not be doing ourselves, you will simply be helping us to do the usual family stuff.
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Englisch: Fließend
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Live in. Own room with ensuite bathroom.

Your meals will be with us and any extra food you wish to get you will just tell me and we'll include it with the weekly shopping. All meals will be provided.
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We live on the ring of kerry so lots to see and do. We also live very close to sections of the Kerry way and its possible to walk them from our house. The killarney national park is close by, the gap of dungloe, the black valley and all the famous ring of Kerry sites are all within an hour of the house.
Derrynane beach is approximately 40 mins in the car and is a beautiful beach. If you wish to see the ring of beara it can be accessed from kenmare or we can always go on an adventure there!!!
Above all we want each workaway to enjoy their time with us and to see as much of our wonderful scenery and experience our Irish hospitality as possible while here. Let the adventures begin!!!!
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16 Aug. 2025

Vom Workawayer (Baptiste) für Host

I spent 8 wonderful weeks with Deidre, Jerry and the kids (Matthew, Margaret and Annie) who are funny. I found there a second family. I stayed in my own bedroom with bathroom. I shared all the meals with them and met other family members and some of their friends . Every day were different from the first day to the last. They taught me all the… read more

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16 Apr. 2025

Vom Workawayer (Meri) für Host

Dear Readers of this Review,

I sadly write this way too late. I stayed with this incredibly lovely family more than a month ago, but there was just too much stress and too many problems back in Berlin. If not for this, I would have written much sooner.

If you think about going to this family and if they are good hosts, the answer is 100% yes. Or… read more even more. Before my stay with them, I was on another farm, and the host was taken off the website. I am going to keep it short: everything that could be wrong definitely was wrong. Just some examples: The house had holes in the wall and a lot of black mould, and a lot of things were broken or did break, and nothing was ever fixed. So I really had doubts about going to this family and actually thought about just taking the next flight when I sat at the airport and waited for the bus to come. But when Margrate, Anne and Gerry picked me up from the bus station at 9 in the evening with big smiles and a very warm welcome, and the girls immediately started to talk about soccer with me like they already knew me, I thought this week may be short, but it will be very special. Well, I was right with the last one and wrong with the first. Yes, it was a week that I stayed with this family, but I experienced so much and was so at peace with myself in this week that it felt way longer. And I enjoyed every day and tried to take as much of it in as possible. Deirdre and Gerry always look out for you and your well-being and never expect much, and if you are not capable of doing something (I sometimes was too weak), it's never a problem.

About the work: you work the whole day normally, but you don't really work. It's more like helping where you can, and I really have to say that I sometimes thought to myself that I hopefully am more of a help than an obstacle for them. Also, you have many very nice talks with Gerry about everything while you help him (you never work alone; instead, you accompany Gerry and help him the best you can), and since I felt like being part of this family (you simply do everything together, e.g., join them for all meals, etc.) and not a worker, I wanted to help them also beside the farm. Like cleaning the kitchen floor now and then or helping in the kitchen. Which is also just totally normal if you live together with other people and the housework really is not much (max. 30 minutes a day or something). And I really always tried to give my best since I wanted to give this family something back because they give you so, so, so much. You have yourself a double bed in an extremely clean en-suite room where you got your own bathroom attached to your room, like wow. I really did love the shower. The whole room complex is a dream, especially after staying at such a dirty house before. Also, you can eat everything, and if you need something (e.g., shampoo, etc.), they're going to buy it for you. Since I had to buy myself everything at the other hosts, the way they treated me was like a shock of warmth. I really was overwhelmed.

Now to the most important part of this stay: the family. This family is made up of three big but extremely lovely and cuddly dogs, the twins: Margaret and Anni, who are just the cutest, with more power than you could imagine and with a very rebellious and stubborn side, who open their heart from the very first second and see you as a friend, and with whom you are going to have a lot of fun (I loved our Starships Dance Sessions and am never going to forget them). Whenever I hear this song, I have to think of you two; Matthew, a quieter boy than his two sisters, is incredibly skilled and smart (you'll see what I mean very fast.) and a very nice person, Deirdre, a super-mother. She is able to handle so many things at the same time (we call it 'being able to bring it under a hat, and she is capable of bringing so much under one that the hat would have to explode because it's so full) and still is very lovely and always up for a nice chat and looks out for you. And Gerry, who you accompany all day and who has as much patience as he has sheep (like, seriously, I made many faults and got many questions, and he was never, never loud or angry or annoyed). But far, far away from all of that. And I really made one or two serious things wrong so that he had more work (e.g., once a sheep escaped because of me). And still he was one of the friendliest, calmest and most patient persons I know, and he never thought of me less or treated me differently after I did things wrong. Furthermore, Gerry always gave me some breaks other than the big lunch break, which I often didn't even want to take because the work was so easy and light that I still had power and wanted to help as much as I could, and because the work and working with Gerry and Deirdre was always funny.

So if you think about going there, don’t hesitate. I only was there for a week, of which I was 3 or 4 days sick, but I left with tears in my eyes and full of unique memories that could easily fill a whole month. And many, many videos and photos which, when I look at them, make me shine with happiness and the feeling of deep luck. I miss all of you and the sheep and am hopefully going to be back next year. (There are workawayers that were there four times already. That tells you how amazing this place is, guys). And I am very, very happy that I didn’t just take the next flight but came to you. Everything I experienced at the other farm, you made it more than worth it because if this place wouldn't have been terrible, I wouldn’t have searched for another host and maybe would have never gone to you. Because of you, the beauty of your country and all the nice people I met (all the neighbours and even Deirdre's parents, who were so, so lovely), I'm never going to forget my time in Ireland, and this wonderful country will always have a special place in my heart.

When I come back next year (hopefully), I am going to bring a lot of Lindor and some special Capri-Sun editions. I promise.
I wish you everything well, and thanks for everything. Really everything. Every smile, all the wonderful meals and all the memories I made at your place (I helped lambs to get born. Guys, you definitely aren’t ready for this. I had tears in my eyes. Every single time.)

Meri

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14 Dez. 2024

Vom Workawayer (Abbey) für Host

My stay in Kerry with Deirdre, Jerry and the kids was one to remember! I felt as if I was part of the family, and got involved with everything they did. The house is busy and full of life, with lots of things going on so be prepared to get involved with various tasks and activities. From housework (such as washing and preparing dinner) to… read more

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16 Aug. 2025

Vom Workawayer (Baptiste) für Host

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16 Apr. 2025

Vom Workawayer (Meri) für Host

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14 Dez. 2024

Vom Workawayer (Abbey) für Host

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3 Feb. 2024

Vom Workawayer (Nicolas Mario) für Host

My experience with the family was excellent, I stayed for a month and from the first day they were very good to me.
Both Deirdre and Jerry are kind and honest people, and how can I forget the children! Matthew, Annie and Margaret, I had a lot of fun with them too.
At all times I felt like one of the family, breakfast, lunch and dinner gathered at… read more

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17 Apr. 2023

Vom Workawayer (Pierre) für Host

I spent 3 wonderful months with the family, from January to March 2023. It was an incredible experience. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed like a member of the family. I spoke very little English when I arrived, but it was not a big problem, I progressed throughout my stay.
Deirdre and Jerry are extremely friendly and the children are full… read more

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18 Okt. 2022

Vom Workawayer (Selene) für Host

my feedback comes a little late because i took a few months to think about all the experiences and emotions i went through. Sometimes i think at my experience and i can't believe at what amazing moments i lived. Jerry and Deirdre are the kindest people I have ever met e they love so much their kids and all the animals. I was always free to do what… read more

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7 Okt. 2021

Vom Workawayer (Annabel) für Host

I had a wonderful time with the Foleys, that was over way to fast.
I've been part of the family from the first second on.
I learned a lot about farming and Connemara Ponies.
I enjoyed staying at the countryside and beeing outside a lot.
The scenery around the house is amazing.
Thanks a million.

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27 Aug. 2020

Vom Host für Workawayer (Maegan)

Maegan is the most wonderful, helpful, kind and amazing person you will ever meet. She came into our home and became a family member immediately. Maegan is there for you whenever you need i have no words to truly thank her for all her help during the past 9 months. She is so capable and reliable and trustworthy you will never need to worry. Maegan… read more

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17 Feb. 2020

Vom Workawayer (Maegan) für Host

Nov 2019 - Jan 2020. And beyond! I have a strong feeling that once a part of this family, always a part of it!! I'm so grateful to Diedre, Jerry, Matthew, Margaret and Annie for helping me settle into Ireland. They go over and above and so do their extended family. Helping them doesn't feel like work, rather it just feels like being a valued part… read more

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22 Dez. 2019

Vom Host für Workawayer (Roger)

Roger stayed with us for 2 weeks in june and we had a great time. Roger was willing to help at every task and he was a super hay stacker!!!! Thanks Roger for all your help. Matthew loved playing with roger and the girls too. He was always helpful and always pleasant and very kind to our family.
Thank you.

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29 Juli 2019

Vom Workawayer (Roger) für Host

I stayed around 2 weeks with this family and the experience was excellent. They made me feel comfortable from the first day, the kids are nice and adorable and I loved spending my time with them. The most important thing though was how I was made to feel a part of the family instantly. I'm grateful because when I was working I was never alone, I… read more

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22 Dez. 2019

Vom Host für Workawayer (Marco)

Marco stayed with us for a month and he was always willing to help at every task. He was fun and Matthew loved doing stuff with him. He played with the kids and helped on the farm and in the garden. He also helped in the house and we really enjoyed having him staying with us.
A great guy and always smiling with a fantastic attitude and always… read more

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12 Sept. 2019

Vom Workawayer (Marco) für Host

So...I don't know how to start but I know how to finish : It was awesome. It was my first workaway experience and I stayed with the Foleys for 6 weeks. Since the very first day I was part of the family, and I'm not saying this to be nice, it's just how it was : I played with the children and I scolded them when I had to, I laughed a lot with De… read more

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22 Okt. 2019

Vom Workawayer (Zoilo) für Host

I was living with this amazing family for a month, you may think that 4 weeks could be a short time but they are going to show that a month is enough to do many different things, because with this charm family you are going to live a new adventure every single day, you are going to immerse yourself in Irish life, they will take you to every town… read more

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25 Juni 2019

Vom Host für Workawayer (Katrin)

We loved having Katrin staying with us for the month a fantastic person who was kind and caring and a pleasure to have in our home. We really miss her. She carried out all the tasks required of her and helped with all sorts of stuff. A great worker and a really friendly person.

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10 Juni 2019

Vom Workawayer (Katrin) für Host

I stayed 4 weeks with this lovely, crazy family. They live in a beautiful area with mountains, the sea and beaches. It's impossible to describe the diffrent areas I saw during my stay. Let me say something about the "work": first of all there are the crazy kids, always busy and so funny when they dance or bounce on the trampoline. No day will be… read more

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20 Juni 2019

Vom Host für Workawayer (Sophia)

Sophia was brilliant and a pleasure to have staying and helping us during one of our busiest times of the year. No job was beyond her and always willing to help no matter what.
We had lots of fun and lots of sad moments too during lambing but Sophia stuck with it and we really enjoyed her time with us. The kids loved her and played and danced and… read more

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19 Juni 2019

Vom Workawayer (Sophia) für Host

Sorry for the late feedback.
I wanted to thank you for the 4 weeks in April. First of all, I have to say that the landscape and the view from the house are unique and beautiful. I learned a lot about sheep and it was nice to be involved with the lambing. It was a busy time but I really enjoyed it. To rescue a lamb is an experience I will never… read more

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12 Apr. 2019

Vom Host für Workawayer (Andrés )

Andrew was brilliant a pleasure to have in our home. He became a member of our family and will always be a member now. A fantastic guy and willing to do anything asked of him. We had lots of fun and we really enjoyed having him staying with us. He is the best guy you will meet and always willing to help no matter what the task.

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23 März 2019

Vom Workawayer (Andrés ) für Host

I was living for five beautiful months with this family and the life experience I had at home was rewarding, from the first day I arrived to the last one they treated me like a son. Your family is lovely and they are EXCELLENT people, from your children to Grand (she is the best) you will see it.
As for my experience, I came to your home without… read more being able to put together a single sentence in English, thanks to your patience and help today I find myself speaking English.
As for your activities, EVERY day you will do different things. There is no routine and that makes it more fun, you get up and do not know what you will do during the day, you can work at home or also end up collecting sheep for some corner of Kerry (crazy) haha.
As for your free time they are quite flexible, they want you to enjoy your stay in your home so the plan that you happen to do, you will not have any kind of inconvenience in doing it and they will want to help you in whatever they can !.
Personally if your idea is to get away from the city and have an experience with nature and animals for all tastes, your home is the ideal. The landscape that you get from any point of view of the house towards all its surroundings are incredible.
That's a bit of what I can leave you about the family, I hope someday to be able to return !!
Regards!.
Andrew.

Estuve viviendo por cinco hermosos meses con la familia y la experiencia de vida que tuve en su hogar fue gratificante, desde el primer dia en que llegue hasta el ultimo me trataron como a un hijo. Su familia es encantadora y son EXCELENTES personas, desde sus hijos hasta Grand (she is the best) usted lo vera.
En cuanto a mi experiencia, llegue a su hogar sin poder armar una sola oracion en ingles, gracias a su paciencia y ayuda hoy me encuentro hablando ingles.
En cuanto a tus actividades, TODOS los dias haras cosas diferentes. No existe la rutina y eso lo hace mas divertido, te levantas y no sabes que haras durante el dia, puedes tabajar en casa o como tambien terminar recolectando ovejas por algun rincon de Kerry (crazy) haha.
En cuanto a tu tiempo libre son bastante flexibles, ellos quieren que tu disfrutes de tu estadia en su hogar por lo que el plan que te se ocurra hacer, no tendras ningun tipo de inconveniente en realizarlo y ellos querran ayudarte en lo que puedan!.
En lo personal si tu idea es alejarte un poco de la ciudad y tener una experiencia con la naturaleza y animales para todos los gustos, su casa es la ideal. El paisaje que tu obtienes desde cualquier punto de vista de la casa hacia todos sus alrededores son increibles.
Eso es un poco de lo que les puedo dejar sobre la familia , espero algun dia poder regresar!!.
Saludos!.

Andrew.

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