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Join our family, help at home and with the kids in Kenmare, Ireland

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    I have two teenagers, Daisy (17) and Luka (14). They are both very creative and Luka is very energetic. These days they tend to lack enthusiasm for new things and prefer to spend time on a screen. They seem to co-operate with other people than their Mom. I am an experienced host and I work part-time in an art gallery during the summer months.
    My boyfriend Jack is very supportive but he has two children also, with whom he spends 50% of his time. He is only therefore only here half the time. We are both easy to get along with. I like to eat healthily and cook every day. I have a big four bedroomed house (all with an adjoining shower room and w.c.). I have a cat who is very old (19).
    I am looking for preferably a girl to help with child-minding and light housework. My son has sensory seeking issues and difficulty concentrating which can be challenging. My daughter has sensory issues too. I find it difficult to get time to myself and would welcome a practiser of yoga or someone with experience of neurodivergence.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Teaching
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    If you like to play with children my kids will love you!
    We will speak to you in English so you can expect to improve your spoken English.
    If you like music, there are many opportunities to play traditional music here and maybe classical and rock depending on your proficiency. Both of my children are accomplished musicians.

  • Au pair

    Au Pair Help

    This host has let us know they’ll be complying with Irish regulations for au pair stays.here

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Do not worry if you do not have a car. I am happy to continue shopping. I may ask you to walk the children home from school (1.25 km) or an after-school activity. The house is large and takes about 4 hours to clean fully. I do not require a full clean more than once a week so housework will be varied. Daily tasks will include laundry and loading/unloading dishwasher. Non smoker and long stay preferred.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    My daughter is learning French at school but has had no practice speaking the language.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own room. The house is modern and very comfortable. I have oil central heating. I am located 1 km from the picturesque town of Kenmare.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The town of Kenmare is located on the sea and 45mins from Killarney and 1 hour from Kerry Airport. Cork Airport is less than 1.5 hours away. Kenmare has a golf course, swimming pool and gym, horseriding and is well placed for hillwalking and kayaking. There is no shortage of pubs and restaurants.

  • 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

    We have 4G here and good reception other than during stormy weather

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    I have ample space for parking

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 413218366955

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The image depicts a young couple posing for a photo in front of a vibrant tropical backdrop, with the woman on the left and the man on the right.
The image depicts two individuals, a male and a female, wearing red life jackets, floating in a body of water, likely a lake or ocean.
The image depicts two children standing on a cliff overlooking the ocean, with the boy wearing a blue hooded jacket and the girl wearing a navy polka-dot jacket.
The image shows two children, a boy and a girl, posing for a photo, with the boy on the left and the girl on the right, both looking at the camera.
The image depicts a woman and two children standing in a hallway, with the woman wearing a pumpkin hat and holding a green inflatable raft.

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