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10 Apr 2026
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Description
We are a family run guesthouse and cafe that have operated in Graiguenamanagh for the past 25 years. A husband and wife team, as well as our two daughters who pitch in and help during college holidays. We also have a number of local staff that are part of the team for the busy summer season. Our business is located in a small town on the banks of the river Barrow, County Kilkenny, Ireland. We have a 10 bedroom bed and breakfast, friendly cafe and retail area. We also run guided rowing holidays for rowing clubs coming from all around the world. It is a great destination for outdoor activity enthusiasts and the location will suit someone who does want to experience the Irish countryside. So we try to run a relaxed and fun operation especially with visitors and clubs visiting on a repeat basis. We enjoy having a workaway team from different nationalities that all coperate to make a great extended family. We still keep in touch with several Workaway staff that were here in previous years and great to hear about their travels.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Hospitality/Tourism
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be part of a team of 15-20 people from the local community as well as other workawayers and so this is an opportunity to connect.This position will appeal to outdoor enthusiasts. Graiguenamanagh is a great spot for hillwalking, canoeing, cycling, rowing, etc. As we have our own bike business a good quality mountain bike is available to use in your spare time. As well as free accommodation you will be paid the national mimumum wage according to the hours worked and will also be entitled to holiday pay, bank holiday bonus and a share of the tips.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
We are offering a live in position for one person. We like all our team to be flexible and experience different departments, but for 2025 we are particularly looking for cooking and Kitchen staff, as well as maybe some reception and housekeeping. Barista skills would be fantastic but most skills can be learned on the job.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We provide you with your own room in a two bedroom apartment on the top floor of the bed and breakfast, housed in a converted 19th century granite cornstore and overlooking the river Barrow. Accommodation is free and all electricity etc is included and you can avail of house linen and utilise our laundry facilities as required. There is a full kitchen in the apartment.
What else ...
We are a seasonal business operating march to October. We take in one or more visiting staff member every year for the last twenty years. There are two buses a day to Kilkenny City which is a top tourism destination and has good shopping etc. Graiguenamanagh itself has a population of 1300 with seven pubs, a decent small library, a rowing club and a canoeing club. there are two supermarkets here and a few shops other than that.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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The owners Brian and Brigid along with their daughters Nancy and Rachel will make you feel comfortable and safe from the moment you arrive and if you… read more
The team is hardworking and professional, while still creating a welcoming, family-like atmosphere. The young helpers are all lovely, but the full-time staff are truly… read more
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The owners Brian and Brigid along with their daughters Nancy and Rachel will make you feel comfortable and safe from the moment you arrive and if you… read more
The team is hardworking and professional, while still creating a welcoming, family-like atmosphere. The young helpers are all lovely, but the full-time staff are truly… read more
The team was very friendly, welcoming and fast to get me going in my new job. Brian and Brigid proved to be very decent employers, providing a pleasant atmosphere to work in and they took us Workawayers out on a boat trip on the Barrow on a day off for an… read more
