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Looking for calm, friendly, patient, animal lover to house sit and mind our dog near Galway, Ireland

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of four and a doggie. We live in a beautiful village on the edge of a city, close to the sea and the countryside. We work from home but need help with the children in the mornings and evenings when we teach yoga.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Technology
    Events & social
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    History
    Music
    Performing arts
    Hiking
    Beach
    Yoga / Wellness
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are right by the atlantic sea, so plenty of fresh salty air!
    We have had several au pairs so we can provide references from them.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    In the past we have had work awayers to help look after the children, but on this occasion we will be traveling and need someone to house sit and look after our beloved dog. He's a 3 year old Cairn Terrier. Would suit someone with their own car, but we are also on a bus route, bus 424 to mGalway City which run every hour during the day, but finishes in the evenings.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Irish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A double bedroom in a small farm house in the countryside, along the Wild Atlantic Way, 25 km from Galway city. We have a piano and guitar you can use.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are on a bus route to Galway city. There are beautiful roads to walk/ cycle and we do have a bicycle for use. We are 25km west of the city of Galway where they can enjoy cinema, theatre, gyms and visit Connemara, the burden co Clare, Dublin City is 2.5 hour bus journey away from Galway. Ireland is a good gateway to explore Europe further with cheap flights from Dublin to almost major cities in Europe.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Chino (12 years)

    Our Cairn terrier is very chilled, getting old now so now able for big walks but loves sitting watching the world go by from our living area

Host ref number: 187574522368

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The image depicts a serene coastal scene with a body of water, a grassy area, and a few trees, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The landscape is characterized by its simplicity and peaceful atmosphere.
The image features a small dog with shaggy fur and round glasses, standing on a dark floor against a white wall, with a watermark in the center.
The image shows a family of four in a car, with two children in the backseat, smiling at the camera, on a road trip.

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Help with some tasks around our home and gardens near the Forest in County Kildare, rural Ireland