We are a family of five living near the historic village of Ardfert, Co Kerry. We are five minutes drive from the blue flag beaches of Banna and Fenit.
My husband and I experienced many years of wonderful exchanges as Workawayers in our twenties and now we are excited to host people from different cultures in our own home.
We have hosted Workawayers from France, America, Australia, Germany, Switzerland and Austria and enjoyed wonderful shared experiences swimming in our local beaches and exploring beautiful landmarks in Dingle and Killarney on fun roadtrips.
We share family meals and enjoy getting to know our Workawayers and learning more about their cultures.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
Van life
Events & social
Culture
Writing
Photography
Performing arts
History
Drawing & painting
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Dancing
Cycling
Camping
Beach
Adventure sports
Vegetarian or vegan
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our family friendly home is located within five minutes drive of three award winning beaches on the north coast of county Kerry, perfect for swimming, kayaking (book sunset tours with Wild Water Adventures), boat trips, surfing (cheap board and wetsuit rental on Banna Beach), yoga or just going for long sandy walks. We have two bicycles
which you can use to cycle along the Kingdom of Kerry Greenway from the seaside village of Fenit to the nearby medieval town of Tralee.
Our home is suitable for one or two people seeking a comfortable, picturesque base for discovering all that Kerry has to offer. Our patio and wildflower garden offers beautiful views of the Sliabh Mish mountains. We are one mile from the historic village of Ardfert, Co. Kerry, home to the majestic Ardfert Cathedral and Ardfert Abbey, perfect for sightseeing and an afternoon picnic. Ardfert also has several eateries including a vegan cafe (Rustic Boowa) and restaurants like Kate Browne's, famous for its thatched roof and traditional Irish food. Within ten minutes drive, other eateries include
Spa Seafoods, which is famous for its locally caught fish and The Forge woodfired pizza in Fenit.
Extremely popular Irish pub with regular live music is less than a mile from our door. If you're very lucky you could catch one of the monthly concerts run by Cúl Street in the intimate venue out back. Check them out on Instagram. If you are looking for a big night out, head to Tralee with dozens of quality restaurants, pubs and night bars.
Within a one hour drive of our home is the iconic Killarney National Park, Ireland's highest mountain Carrán Tuathail and the Dingle Peninsula, the Gaeltacht region made recently famous by Star Wars.
Help
Enthusiastic, friendly, responsible people welcome :)
In exchange for your help we offer you three daily home cooked vegan meals and a private bedroom with a shared bathroom.
Please contact us with a personalised message explaining why you think you would be a good fit for our family.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have a private guest room with a double bed and access to the main bathroom with a solar powered shower.
We eat a vegan diet so you will be provided with three healthy meals a day.
What else ...
We are a fun family of five who welcome respectful individuals who are good with children. We often meet our friends at nearby beaches for swims and social outings. Depending on our schedule that week there might be opportunities for hiking or further travel around Kerry.
If you stay in our house, we would appreciate if you would clean up after yourself and try to be quiet in the evenings when the children are asleep.
Olivier and Coralie are first rate Work Exchangers.
They are polite, fun, extremely helpful and use their initiative.
They worked four hours a day in our garden, creating beautiful stone edging around our planting and they began a project that we've had on our To-Do list for five years.
Every evening before dinner they were happy to play with… read more our kids and they were like magic fairies, emptying the dishwasher and cleaning up after dinner.
We enjoyed lots of conversations about Irish history and Olivier and Coralie were very eager to explore our county during their down time.
They were up for joining in dinner parties and sea swims and both have a ready smile.
We miss you already guys.
À bientôt!
We stayed for 2 weeks at Andrea and Eoin's home. It was an amazing experience.
They are so kind and their children are really nice. It's a funny and warmy family. They gave us lots of tips to visit the area, it was lovely.
We did different tasks in the garden, talked about landscape ideas, and also swimming in the sea, playing games, dancing,… read more talking, drawing, laughing, meeting their friends... so many things in 2 weeks !
We were so lucky to stay at their home, we spent a very good time!
Thank you so much Andrea and Eoin to welcome us, we already miss you <3
Samuele and I had the first ever Workaway experience at Andrea and Eoin's place, and we could not have wished for something better!
They are fantastic hosts, very solar people, open to cultural exchange and communication. We enjoyed a lot helping with landscaping and gardening, while we also had plenty of time to go around and visit Kerry.
The… read more two young girls and the young man were lovely, polite and very cute!
We also want to point out that the vegan food was great, incredible parmigiana, tofu and italian focaccia:)
Wish all the best for the future!
Niccolò and Samuele
Niccolo and Samuele were great guests. Niccolo's communication was excellent from the start, very clear and prompt. Both boys speak English very well and it was easy to converse with them. They are good house guests, happy to play with the children, and worked well at weeding and landscaping in the garden.
Both boys were eager to see the locality… read more and engaged in surfing, hiking and cycling during their stay. We were very happy to be their first hosts. Wishing you both all the best in your future Workaways and travels.
Andrea and Eoin
(Excellent
)
3 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer (Hannes & Camilla) for host
What should we say… we simply couldn’t have imagined a better first workaway experience as a family than with Andrea, Eoin and their lovely kids!! They were very easy-going, Andrea and Eoin told us lots of stories about their travel experiences and gave us plenty of tips what to do and see around the area. We visited the beach together and had a… read more wonderful evening with them and their friends. And the kids had a lot of fun together, too. We felt home from the beginning and got served exceptionally delicious vegan meals (we as non-vegans didn’t miss anything!)
Looking forward to meeting you guys again in Switzerland!
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent
)
26 Jun 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannes & Camilla)
Well, Hannes, Camilla, Leonas and Finnea have just driven out the gate and we miss them already. What an incredible experience we had with them for the past two weeks. This was our first time hosting a family but it worked so well. Our kids loved playing together, eating together and learning about each other's languages, and Eoin and I spent many… read more happy hours in Hannes' and Camilla's company, sharing stories and travel tips.
They worked so hard during their stay, helping us finish some long term project. Hannes' advice for our garden was invaluable. We are delighted with their work.
We cannot recommend this family highly enough - if they contact you, book them immediately!
See you guys in Switzerland!
Olivier and Coralie are first rate Work Exchangers.
They are polite, fun, extremely helpful and use their initiative.
They worked four hours a day in our garden, creating beautiful stone edging around our planting and they began a project that we've had on our To-Do list for five years.
Every evening before dinner they were happy to play with… read more our kids and they were like magic fairies, emptying the dishwasher and cleaning up after dinner.
We enjoyed lots of conversations about Irish history and Olivier and Coralie were very eager to explore our county during their down time.
They were up for joining in dinner parties and sea swims and both have a ready smile.
We miss you already guys.
À bientôt!
We stayed for 2 weeks at Andrea and Eoin's home. It was an amazing experience.
They are so kind and their children are really nice. It's a funny and warmy family. They gave us lots of tips to visit the area, it was lovely.
We did different tasks in the garden, talked about landscape ideas, and also swimming in the sea, playing games, dancing,… read more talking, drawing, laughing, meeting their friends... so many things in 2 weeks !
We were so lucky to stay at their home, we spent a very good time!
Thank you so much Andrea and Eoin to welcome us, we already miss you <3
Samuele and I had the first ever Workaway experience at Andrea and Eoin's place, and we could not have wished for something better!
They are fantastic hosts, very solar people, open to cultural exchange and communication. We enjoyed a lot helping with landscaping and gardening, while we also had plenty of time to go around and visit Kerry.
The… read more two young girls and the young man were lovely, polite and very cute!
We also want to point out that the vegan food was great, incredible parmigiana, tofu and italian focaccia:)
Wish all the best for the future!
Niccolò and Samuele
Niccolo and Samuele were great guests. Niccolo's communication was excellent from the start, very clear and prompt. Both boys speak English very well and it was easy to converse with them. They are good house guests, happy to play with the children, and worked well at weeding and landscaping in the garden.
Both boys were eager to see the locality… read more and engaged in surfing, hiking and cycling during their stay. We were very happy to be their first hosts. Wishing you both all the best in your future Workaways and travels.
Andrea and Eoin
(Excellent)
3 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer (Hannes & Camilla) for host
What should we say… we simply couldn’t have imagined a better first workaway experience as a family than with Andrea, Eoin and their lovely kids!! They were very easy-going, Andrea and Eoin told us lots of stories about their travel experiences and gave us plenty of tips what to do and see around the area. We visited the beach together and had a… read more wonderful evening with them and their friends. And the kids had a lot of fun together, too. We felt home from the beginning and got served exceptionally delicious vegan meals (we as non-vegans didn’t miss anything!)
Looking forward to meeting you guys again in Switzerland!
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent)
26 Jun 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannes & Camilla)
Well, Hannes, Camilla, Leonas and Finnea have just driven out the gate and we miss them already. What an incredible experience we had with them for the past two weeks. This was our first time hosting a family but it worked so well. Our kids loved playing together, eating together and learning about each other's languages, and Eoin and I spent many… read more happy hours in Hannes' and Camilla's company, sharing stories and travel tips.
They worked so hard during their stay, helping us finish some long term project. Hannes' advice for our garden was invaluable. We are delighted with their work.
We cannot recommend this family highly enough - if they contact you, book them immediately!
See you guys in Switzerland!
We had such a wonderful time at Andrea and Eoin's place! They were so welcoming and accommodating the entire time. Andrea was constantly asking us what we wanted to do while we were in the area and if they could drive us anywhere. We did so many fun things with them and the kids, including going to the beach, celebrating birthdays, and hitching a… read more ride to Dingle! We built a stone wall along the border of their backyard and did some other gardening and landscaping work. The work/play balance was great, and we adored their three kiddos. We can't wait to see them all in the future!
There are no words to describe how fantastic Anya and Mireille were during their Workaway at our home. They slotted into our family like a jigsaw piece. Not only did they build a beautiful stone wall during their stay but their friendliness and fun nature meant that they totally fit into our family dynamic. We really appreciated their willingness… read more to help without being asked. Cleaning up after dinner really helped us out when we were doing the bedtime routine and our kids loved their attention. We would welcome them back in a heartbeat.
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Nele & Sophie) for host
We loved our time with Andrea, Eoin and their kids! From the first moment, everyone made us feel incredibly welcome and like a part of their family!
Andrea was so quick to respond to us when we first messaged her and the overall communication with her and her husband was always easy. We had great conversations throughout our 2 weeks with them.… read more Both, Andrea and Eoin, are very knowledgeable, about Kerry and Ireland but also much, much more! We also had a lot of fun with their 3 kids! They are all very lovely and make the house more lively. Andrea and Eion are amazing parents and we learned a lot from watching them interact with their kids and including us into their family life. Andrea even took us on a trip with her kids to Dingle which was one of our highlights in Ireland and we are so grateful for that! After work and on our days off, Andrea offered to give us lifts or pick us up when we were on the go. During our time with their family, we saw so much from their region and Kerry overall. They encouraged us to and made sure that we use our free time to explore as much as possible of their absolutely beautiful part of Kerry!
The work we did was always manageable for the 2 of us. We primarily worked in the garden, doing some weeding, planting, painting. Inside the home, we cleaned the windows and organised some stuff upstairs. When we had any questions, Andrea was always there to help us. All the work we did was always appreciated by Andrea, Eoin and even their kids!
Thank you, Andrea, Eoin, Croia, Éanna, and Féile for making us feel like a part of your wonderful family, helping us explore this breathtaking part of Ireland, all the delicious (!) meals and the time we spent together! Wishing you all the best! Nele and Sophie
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent)
19 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Nele & Sophie)
Nele and Sophie were fantastic Workawayers. From their initial excellent communication, perfect level of English, daily punctuality and great work ethic, I would highly recommend them. They fit into our family life from their very first day and we were sorry to see them go. They achieved a lot during their stay with us, weeding, mulching,… read more planting, painting, cleaning and organising. We were delighted with their work ethic.
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Bastien)
Bastien responded to a last minute Workaway request. He was always friendly and fitted very well into our family, always happy to converse and practise his English language. He worked very hard in our garden and was a pleasant guest.
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Lena)
We invited Michael and Lena to come stay with us when we needed some last minute jobs completed in our garden. They responded immediately, accepting our invitation and arriving in their campervan the next day. We were very lucky to have them. They were polite and hard working, always taking great care with their work - we now consider them expert… read more stone masons after they built a beautiful stone wall for us! Michael and Lena worked four full hours every day and really dedicated themselves to the task they were set, sometimes adding beautiful details so that it was finished to perfection. We were so happy with their skills.
Their little dog Floki stayed in their van while they stayed in our guest bedroom. We appreciated when they helped with the after dinner clean up and by emptying the dishwasher, all of these little efforts made them wonderful house guests.
I think that Michael and Lena will probably be our only Workawayers that will get engaged while they stay with us; we celebrated the happy occasion with dinner and dessert one evening. We wish this lovely couple a wonderful life together and many more adventures in their future.
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Lena) for host
It was our first Workaway experience, and we felt comfortable right away at Andrea and Eoin's house. The family is very kind, open, and fun. The kids are absolutely lovely—we really enjoyed playing with them. The vegan meals (three times a day) that were prepared for us were always delicious and fresh. We really enjoyed the work, especially… read more building the stone wall, which was a lot of fun and quite meditative. The tasks around the garden were left for us to handle independently. They always shared their local tips for our weekend getaways and further travels. We worked no more than four hours a day, and our efforts were always appreciated. We had a wonderful bedroom and a bathroom to ourselves.
Thank you again for welcoming us into your home and for this amazing experience!
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent)
4 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (James & Caitlin) for host
Cannot speak more highly enough of this beautiful family. From the minute we arrived they welcomed us into there home and made us feel super comfortable. The work we completed was extremely valued every day and it felt nice to be able to help them out in a small way. One of the highlights was the genuine care shown in ensuring that we had an… read more amazing experience. Countless lifts, days out seeing the sights and amazing food everyday. All the best for the future guys and thanks so much for giving us an experience we will remember for a long time. Looking forward to staying in touch!
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent)
1 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (James & Caitlin)
From the minute that we met James and Caitlin, they immediately slotted into our home. Our kids loved them, they always helped with chores without being asked and they worked hard on our garden projects every morning. We found James and Caitlin so easy to get on with and had lots of laughs together. During their stay, we helped them to see some of… read more our beautiful county and shared lovely memories together. We will always cherish the time when they stayed with our family.
We highly recommend them for your future Workaway/homestay.
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Allison) for host
I enjoyed a beautiful week with Andrea, Eoin, and their sweet kids. They were so kind to welcome me under relatively short notice after some of my plans fell through!! I stayed busy with weeding and planting in return for delicious vegan meals and snacks, a very comfy room, lots of recommendations for site seeing (local beaches, Dingle, Killarney,… read more etc.), insights to local history/culture, lifts to/from town, and more. Their generosity and experience as workawayers themselves made for a fulfilling and comfortable time in an incredible region of Ireland. Thanks a million :)
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Allison)
Allison was a pleasure to host. She worked very hard every day planting our garden - it is like something from a gardening magazine thanks to her great work! :)
She slotted into our home life with ease and was very self sufficient getting around the area, always offering to take a local bus.
Allison is really easy to chat to and was comfortable… read more with our kids. We had great conversations about history and I hope that she finds out more about her Irish ancestry.
Thank you so much for spending this week with us Allison.
All the best in your travels,
Andrea, Eoin and family
We spent 3 weeks with Andrea and Eoin. We can't recommend this family highly enough!
They are incredible hosts, they welcomed us as if we were part of their family. They made sure we were comfortable every day and were very accommodating and helpful.
We worked from 9am to 1pm in the garden, removing weeds, putting up tarpaulins and putting… read more pebbles on the tarpaulins to beautify the garden. Andrea and Eoin often came to see us to ask if everything was going well, and above all to congratulate us on our work.
They're very good listeners and very patient.
They adapted to our level of English and always found other ways of explaining things to help us understand.
Their children are really adorable. After a few days' adjustment, they came to see us to play and spend time with us.
If you're looking for advice and tips on how to visit the country, go hiking or get good pub addresses, they're the people to go to.
They've often dropped us off at lots of places close to home so that we can set off on our adventures!
Oh yes, and their food is delicious, you'll always eat to your heart's content and even too much for your liking.
We always had a great time around the table, chatting and laughing!
They've been workaways too, so it's great to be able to chat with them from the comfort of your own home.
Thank you again Andrea, Eoin and the children for a wonderful experience!
We won't forget you. We hope to see you again in Ireland or France, it will be a great pleasure!
See you soon, my friends!
You would be very lucky to welcome Léa and Coco into your home. They have set the bar very high as our first Workawayers. They are friendly, respectful, helpful and extremely hard workers.
They transformed our garden from weeds to wonderful in three weeks, always going above and beyond to complete their work to a very high standard.
Their English… read more is very good and we had wonderful conversations around the dinner table. They made a great effort with our kids and always helped with housework without ever being asked.
We will miss these girls dearly. Count yourself lucky if they come to your home xx
Bon voyage mes amies
(Excellent)
Leave feedback
Are you sure you want to leave without submitting feedback? Your changes will not be saved.
Advice on how to use your photos to make your profile stand out
We've noticed that there's less than 3 photos uploaded to your profile. With the new host profile layout this we would highly recommend having more than 3 photos so your profile stands out visually.
Please take a few moments to choose some images that show off your place or area:
Please log in to your Workawayer account to contact this host, or sign up here!
If you are not an Irish Resident, EU Citizen or UK Citizen and planning to visit Ireland to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information you need to contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Van life
Events & social
Culture
Writing
Photography
Performing arts
History
Drawing & painting
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Dancing
Cycling
Camping
Beach
Adventure sports
Vegetarian or vegan
