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Are you available during June/July 2026
Petsitting, indoor/outdoor maintenance while we are intermittently travelling.
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My name is Elaine and I live with my son (23) and we have a tenant and this will be our fourth year hosting. We are located in Thurles in the heart of Ireland and easily accessed by trains from all major cities. It is a great small town with a real bustling heart and a friendly nature.
I am looking to find someone or a couple/friends that is able to get involved and have a creative and curious nature to see things from a new perspective. Your time will be helping with clearning, some indoor and some outdoor work and looking after Roxy.
Roxy is our elderly Yorkshire terrier who loves walks and attention and just being around people. I sometimes have to travel for work and I would like to have someone that can look after Roxy so she can stay at home so might have to be around for the full period while I am gone. Our home is just on the edge of town and it is a lovely walk into the centre.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I would be available to share some local experiences, we can cook together, you are welcome to learn sewing here, I have a machine available, experiment in the garden, and enjoy living in a small town in rural Ireland. If you want to study while you are here you are welcome to do so.
Help
I am looking for someone who can help me with cleaning around the house, and house projects and helping in the garden with general maintenance and clearning some areas of weeds, powerwashing etc. usually would be for no more than 4 hours 4 days a week, then your time is your own to travel or chill. There will be times when you would be needed more, to be around to look after Roxy when I might be away for work but I can let you know exactly when we are in touch. This role would be unpaid but own room and basic food will be provided and you can cook at your leisure.
If you are staying in the house during your time off, I would ask that you are part of the family life involving cleaning, cooking and tidying up.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Own room.
What else ...
There is a train service directly to Dublin, Cork, and Limerick and indirectly to Galway. On your days off you are welcome to come and go as you please. There is a local bus to Cashel and Holycross, where you can visit also.
I am usually active on the weekends, I like to go outdoor swimming in the river or the lake on a Sunday morning.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Roxy
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