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Hello.
I'm Ciannait. I live on the very beautiful Beara Peninsula in West Cork, in the south west of Ireland. I am looking for one or two workawayers to help me pack up my house. I am a cancer survivor, a kidney transplant recipient and a home haemodialysis patient. I have just sold my house and I'm moving to Cork city to be closer to the hospital. I need a couple of people to help me pack up and move.
The youngest of my three daughters lives at home with me. May middle daughter and my granddaughter are also living with me at present but are due to move into their own house in August. We have three dogs and a cat.
The Beara peninsula is in county Cork in the South of Ireland. We are 5 minutes walk from the sea. There is a really nice pub less than 1km from us, the nearest village is 5km away, and the town 12km.
There is a beautiful Tibetan Buddhist Centre, Dzogchen Beara, about 12 km away also. There is horse-riding, yoga, gym, Irish dancing, music sessions, beautiful walks, art galleries, the mountains, the sea and more.
This placement would suit workawayers who love to go hiking, running and/or sea swimming. Where we live is quiet and rural.
I offer you full bed and board in exchange for 20 hours help a week.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There is a lot to learn about nature and the Irish culture locally. We love music and have an interest in traditional Irish music. We play a little piano and sing quite a lot. I am relearning Irish and trying to introduce more Irish speaking at home. We're interested in art and culture.
Help
Moving house
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation
Your own camper van. ( If you are over 25 and hold a full EU driver's license you are welcome to take the camper away for a night or two. ) Shared bathrooms.
What else ...
You can work your hours however you like and I encourage workawayers to spend time exploring Beara. There are lots of great wild camping spots and campsites also.
There is very limited local transport service, so you must be willing to walk, hitch lifts or cycle. You have the use of an electric bicycle.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There's a very large yard to the front of the house.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 374537114725
Feedback (21)
11 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Maëlis)
Maëlis is lovely, hard-working, kind and funny. We enjoyed her company immensely. We’re looking forward to her returning to us in the autumn. Her English is not perfect but its good enough and she’s improving all the time. Well able to complete the tasks asked of her.
(Excellent
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13 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Maëlis) for host
It was my first Workaway experience and I loved it ! Ciannait is very friendly and helpful! She learned me a lot of things about the Irish culture, music or English vocabulary! I came to improve my English but I left with much more learning! All of the family was so kind with me, they took the time to explain different things.
thank you so much… read more
thank you so much… read more
17 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Maelys & Magali)
Oh my goodness I'm so embarrassed, I never left feedback for this lovely pair until now. Maelys and Magali were lovely. Great workers and happy to become part of the household. I can recommend them without hesitation. Thank you Maelys and Magali.
(Excellent
)
11 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maelys & Magali) for host
We were her first Workaway since a long time, and the stay was really good! We spend a lovely week with Ciannait and her family. The area is really beautiful, and the house is just 5mins walk from the beach and the local pub. It was a pleasure to help her with the garden, the house and the animals :)
12 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura is a very confident and relaxed young woman. She made herself at home quickly and quickly began to help out like one of the household. Laura speaks good English, there was no difficulty communicating. She stayed only 3 days as she was travelling around in her camper van. I would have been very happy to have her stay for much longer. Good… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
Ciannait knew how to welcome me with open arms! I thank her! I only spent 3 days here because I'm traveling with my camper van but it was great! I enjoyed helping this family and these animals!! I would like to stay there longer
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11 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Maëlis)
Maëlis is lovely, hard-working, kind and funny. We enjoyed her company immensely. We’re looking forward to her returning to us in the autumn. Her English is not perfect but its good enough and she’s improving all the time. Well able to complete the tasks asked of her.
(Excellent)
13 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Maëlis) for host
It was my first Workaway experience and I loved it ! Ciannait is very friendly and helpful! She learned me a lot of things about the Irish culture, music or English vocabulary! I came to improve my English but I left with much more learning! All of the family was so kind with me, they took the time to explain different things.
thank you so much… read more
thank you so much… read more
17 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Maelys & Magali)
Oh my goodness I'm so embarrassed, I never left feedback for this lovely pair until now. Maelys and Magali were lovely. Great workers and happy to become part of the household. I can recommend them without hesitation. Thank you Maelys and Magali.
(Excellent)
11 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maelys & Magali) for host
We were her first Workaway since a long time, and the stay was really good! We spend a lovely week with Ciannait and her family. The area is really beautiful, and the house is just 5mins walk from the beach and the local pub. It was a pleasure to help her with the garden, the house and the animals :)
12 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura is a very confident and relaxed young woman. She made herself at home quickly and quickly began to help out like one of the household. Laura speaks good English, there was no difficulty communicating. She stayed only 3 days as she was travelling around in her camper van. I would have been very happy to have her stay for much longer. Good… read more
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
Ciannait knew how to welcome me with open arms! I thank her! I only spent 3 days here because I'm traveling with my camper van but it was great! I enjoyed helping this family and these animals!! I would like to stay there longer
31 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Rémi)
Remi is a very sweet and funny young man. He was particularly good inside the house with domestic jobs, especially cooking. He stayed with me alongside three other workaways and while he was really great socially, getting on with everyone and keeping us all entertained, he was better put to work on his own. Remi's english is as good as fluent.… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Maya)
Maya was a joy to host. She's a quick learner, willing to undertake any task that was asked of her and very capable. She was a lovely quiet member of the household who, when not working, could usually be found curled up with a book and an animal beside the fire. She was always willing to help. My daughters both loved her. I would have no… read more
(Excellent)
25 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Maya) for host
It was my first workaway experience and I couldn’t expect better one. Ciannait and her family are incredible welcoming, my time with them was cheerfully and so nice !
I stayed two months with Ciannait and her daughters who themselves was lovely. During my stay, the job wasn’t very difficult. I fed the pigs, I walked with the dogs, I cleaned the… read more
I stayed two months with Ciannait and her daughters who themselves was lovely. During my stay, the job wasn’t very difficult. I fed the pigs, I walked with the dogs, I cleaned the… read more
30 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina & Anna)
Kathy and Ana are lovely, capable young women. They have a great attitude, they're neat and tidy workers and a pleasure to have around the home. Welcome anytime.
(Excellent)
16 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Walter)
Walter stayed with us a little over a month. He was a pleasure to host, very easy going, neat and tidy, not at all fussy about his food and happy to take care of himself when required. Walter worked hard, took direction well and kept checking as the works progressed to ensure he was doing everything the way I wanted it done. He worked more than… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Walter) for host
I stay for more than one mounth whit Ciannait and the daughters and it was a great experience!! Ciannait is a beautifull person very frindly and the place is amazing...a nice beach close to home, a lovely pub at one chilometer and a beautifull walk cross to the hill just back home whit unbelievable view! I work a lot around the home but whit lot… read more
20 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Lucia) for host
I spent about a month with Ciannait and her fun daughters, and it was absolutely fantastic!
Ciannait is very welcoming and good at making you feel at ease in the house, very good at communicating and helpful. During our stay (I was with two other workawayers), we help Ciannait decluttering and empting the house, painting the walls and making the… read more
Ciannait is very welcoming and good at making you feel at ease in the house, very good at communicating and helpful. During our stay (I was with two other workawayers), we help Ciannait decluttering and empting the house, painting the walls and making the… read more
25 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Ian)
Ian is an ideal workawayer. He's conscientious and hard working, enthusiastic, meticulous, and takes pride in his effort. He is also lovely company and a great convetsationalist, without being in anyway intrusive. Easy to feed, likes his time to himself, a very positive influence around the place. There will always be a welcome here for Ian.
(Excellent)
24 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
I spent just over 3 weeks with Ciannait and it was a very positive experience. She has two lovely daughters (Julia and Emma) and we all had a good few laughs together. Ciannait is a very organised individual and I enjoyed working with her. She is meticulous and is always planning ahead so one job tends to 'flow' nicely into the next one. I was… read more
22 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Giorgio & Jacqueline) for host
12 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Gloria & Hayli ) for host
Best experience of my life! I had such an amazing time getting to know this family and helping them with whatever they needed! Lovely views, room, food, friends and vibes :heart_eyes: I will be back to visit!!
2 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Noah) for host
Ciannait and her family were warm and welcoming to my brother and I from our very first day with her. The work was varied depending on the weather, but we always had tasks available for us to complete. Painting, digging weeds, animal care, housework, raking, etc. We arrived fortuitously at the beginning of a few local celebrations too. I cannot… read more
13 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (AnaElisa) for host
(Sorry for the late feedback!)
We stayed 3 weeks at Ciannait's place, and it was a great experience.
Ciannait is a very nice person, always smiling and generous. She made us feel at home and she introduced us to her nice friend, she took us with her to see new places.. She is a very good cook too !
Andrew is nice too, even if we didnt meet him… read more
We stayed 3 weeks at Ciannait's place, and it was a great experience.
Ciannait is a very nice person, always smiling and generous. She made us feel at home and she introduced us to her nice friend, she took us with her to see new places.. She is a very good cook too !
Andrew is nice too, even if we didnt meet him… read more
4 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Alexander & Tran-Dong) for host
We enjoyed three beautiful weeks at Ciannait's place and think it was a perfect start for our workaway journey through Ireland! Ciannait is really easy-going and down to earth, the two girls typical for their age (as in often wanting to play with us and often fight with each other - sibling problems if you know what I mean) and the animals… read more
4 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander & Tran-Dong)
Alex and Dong were a real pleasure to have stay, they made us smile a lot. They are young and somewhat inexperienced so they need showing how to do things but they took direction well and worked hard when pushed. They were great helping in the house and with the children. We really enjoyed their company and wish them the very best for the rest of… read more
(Excellent)
7 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Klara & Lisa) for host
We really enjoyed our time at Ciannait's place! We loved the dogs and had a good time with the kids. Castletownbere has beautiful landscapes and going out in town is great fun- We met a lot of nice guys.
Although we were alone at home quite often we enjoyed our stay because we could organize our free time ourselves.
Thanks for everything and… read more
Although we were alone at home quite often we enjoyed our stay because we could organize our free time ourselves.
Thanks for everything and… read more
4 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Klara & Lisa)
The girls are young and so they needed direction but once shown what to do they didn't need to be shown twice. They were enthusiastic and conscientious. They were also great at getting out and making friends which I was delighted with, they made their own entertainment. Fun, friendly and very capable. Enjoy the rest of your trip girls.
(Excellent)
5 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Joel)
Joel is a lovely friendly enthusiastic young man. He was very pleasant company and able to perform his duties well. His command of English was not so good and this did make life a little difficult. I think he would be really well suited to any household that had a Spanish speaker. He was definitely very willing and always cheerful. We wish him the… read more
(Very good)
15 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Joel) for host
Ciannait and her family were wonderful and great people, since the first moment I stayed very comfortable and the all family had epic patience with my language.
I stayed one month and always I felt one more of the family, I recommend that you enjoy this family because is very funny and happy.
I hope everything goes well,a big Hug and the best… read more
I stayed one month and always I felt one more of the family, I recommend that you enjoy this family because is very funny and happy.
I hope everything goes well,a big Hug and the best… read more
26 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Vincent)
We were so sad when Vincent left, I wish he could have stayed much longer; a really lovely gentle soul. He was mostly helping me with the housework because I am in poor health and he didn't stop working from the moment he got up til he went to bed. He never had to be shown twice how to do something. He was always enthusiastic and ready to help.
(Excellent)
20 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Vincent) for host
I spent 2 weeks with Ciannet's family and it was a great time. Another workawayer also joined, so it was nice to have company to explore around. They are a very easy going family and made their best to make us comfortable, let us see places around, improve our english and meet people. Landscapes around are beautiful and work was very varied, so… read more
26 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas & Pauline)
Lucas, not Mucas that's a typo, was a pleasure to have stay. He did every job well and was always enthusiastic. In the evenings he kept to himself mostly and read. He was great with the children, engaging and playful while also able to set boundaries and ground rules. His English is very good. We were very glad to have met him.
(Excellent)
22 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lucas & Pauline) for host
I spent 3 weeks in Ciannait's and Andrew's and it was 3 very good weeks.
The family is very friendly, easy to live and open minded. They never will ask too much to you. Theremore the area is beautiful, the house is always busy (you will can meet so many friends of the family) and the girls are friendly and funny.
The family is very friendly, easy to live and open minded. They never will ask too much to you. Theremore the area is beautiful, the house is always busy (you will can meet so many friends of the family) and the girls are friendly and funny.
9 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (Clara & Alexia) for host
It was our first experience as workawayers, and we were lucky to have the opportunity to be with Ciannait, Andrew and their kids. At first, we didn't know what to expect.
They are easy going and great people so it was easy to connect with all of them. The work wasn't too hard and the schedule let us visit the country.
If we ever come back again,… read more
They are easy going and great people so it was easy to connect with all of them. The work wasn't too hard and the schedule let us visit the country.
If we ever come back again,… read more
8 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Clara & Alexia)
Clara and Alexia we love you. Great company, fantastic organisers, great work ethic, perfect English, great with the kids. Welcome back anytime.
(Excellent)
31 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (AmadeHoelzinger) for host
I stayed only two weeks at Ciannait's home but it was just brilliant. She is a very kind person and so good company. Really easy going and down-to-the-earth people as i wished to stay with. Her partner Andrew is a fisherman and a funny guy, from day to day he brought home the most freshly fish i've ever had, so good! Ciannait's three girls are… read more
14 Dec 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (AmadeHoelzinger)
Amadé worked hard everyday, more than was expected. He was extremely courteous and polite, very pleasant and easy-going company. He was good with the children, relating well with them. Any task that he was asked to do he performed without any difficulty. I have no hesitation in recommending Amadé as a workawayer. He would be welcome back at our… read more
(Excellent)
8 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Philippe)
Phillipe was really wonderful. His English is excellent. He worked way more than was required. He was great with the children and the animals and an absolute pleasure to have in our home.
(Excellent)
1 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Philippe) for host
I have passed a good time with Ciannat and Andrew's family. There is a very beautiful scenery, and you can enjoy a lot of walks. Ciannat and Andrew have very good friends and family, all are kind and patient if your english is not perfect. Emma and Julia are very good teachers. And if you love chocolate, Robin cooks a unbelievable "cloud cake" !… read more
8 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Charles)
We really enjoyed having Charles stay with us. He was a very willing hard worker. He was brilliant with the children and our dog adored him. His English was very good though he was slow to talk.
(Excellent)
8 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Merrylou & Jianni)
Merrylou and Jianni we love you guys. Shy to begin with, particularly Jianni, once they got used to us these guys were a dream. Great workers, great with the kids and the animals. Very motivated and full of common sense. Great dry sense of humour we really enjoyed. Welcome back anytime.
(Excellent)
8 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana)
Ana and her two lovely children Ainhoa and Sergio spent two weeks with us. They were all great workers, taking the initiative and using common sense. I have hugecrespect for Ana for giving her children this opportunity and for having the courage and faith in her children that they would take on the challenge of two months livinv with strangers and… read more
(Excellent)
31 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host
I spent two weeks with Cinnat and her family.
Ciannat and Andrew are good cooks and made delicious dinners.
The work wasn't very hard and I had different tasks, so the work wasn't boring.
The setting is beautiful with many marked trails for walking in the mountains and cliffs
Cinnat took me in his car to the sites of the peninsula that I did… read more
Ciannat and Andrew are good cooks and made delicious dinners.
The work wasn't very hard and I had different tasks, so the work wasn't boring.
The setting is beautiful with many marked trails for walking in the mountains and cliffs
Cinnat took me in his car to the sites of the peninsula that I did… read more
21 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Thomas & Victoria) for host
Victoria and we had a wonderful time at ciannait and Andrews place. They are great fun, generous and always tried to make us as comfortable as possible. I have no hesitation in recommending them.
Thomas and Victoria
Thomas and Victoria
11 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas & Victoria)
Hard workers and very pleasant company. Delighted they came to stay with us. Ciannait and Andrew.
(Excellent)
