Help with our daughter with special needs in West Cork, Ireland
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: 19 May 2025
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Min stay requested: at least 1 month
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Host ref number: 468388134451
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Left by Workawayer (Kim Sarah) for host
I came to Ireland because I fell in love with their WorkAway profile.. all my feelings about this family proved right and additionally I fell in love with Ireland! There’s SO much love and positive energy in this home!! I feel truly blessed that I got to know them and experience these two wonderful months with this lovely Irish family! They made
… read more me feel at home from the beginning and always helped to make things work, leaving was very hard but I know I’ll see them again!! They all are truly amazing with Ellen and that displays in her presence!! She’s a beautiful sweet young girl! I loved spending my time with her and experience her everyday life!! They live in the beautiful Irish countryside, which I loved discovering by bike! And Clonakilty has a very special, warm atmosphere that made me feel at home too!!
All in all it has been the most wonderful Irish experience, I couldn’t have wished for any better!! I’m so thankful for my time spent with this loving family! The place and Ireland have a special place in my heart! Thank you so much for everything!!! I can’t wait to come visit again!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Kim Sarah)
We were so so happy to have Kim stay with us for 2 months earlier this summer. Kim is such a beautiful presence to have around the house. She has endless energy and is so wonderfully enthuiastic about life. Kim was superb with our daughter Ellen, and like us all, found a special place to remain in our hearts. We know (its not just a hope) that we
… read more will see Kim here again, and have deep gratitude for the time she spent with our family.
Left by host for Workawayer (Léa)
We LOVED having Lea with us last August - sorry i forgot to lèave feedback sooner. Lea was a constant pleasure to have in our home, she fitted in instantly and felt like just another member of our family. She braved the irish waters and explored on the bike. Ellen loved her and still talks about her, Lea's patience and firmness were the perfect
… read more balance. We had so many interesting conversations over the dinner table, we all missed her greatly when she left. There is always a bed here for her and we truely hope she visits us again. Thanks again Lea and i hope this year you have a great workaway experience too. xx
Left by Workawayer (Léa) for host
I spent a month and a half in Lisa and Kevin’s family last summer and it has been, for now, one of the best experiences of my life! I highly recommend you to join them to enjoy the vibrancy of their ‘sometimes crazy life’, as Lisa says.
Ellen is quite demanding and it can be a bit hard at first to understand what she wants; but once you know her
… read more a bit more you realise how lovely she is and how much love and happiness she brings you! She has a huge amount of energy to share and I miss her and her family a lot since I’m back to France.
Clonakilty is a nice colourful place with wonders to discover such as little cafés, lively pubs or quite beaches. Moreover, there are many Au Pairs who often go out so you can easily meet other people from other countries and make friends! It is also easy enough to visit other Irish places as you are free for the week-ends. Thus, I went to Cork, Dingle and Killarney. Lisa and Kevin made sure I was enjoying my stay by giving me advices about my visits and they lent my a bike so that I could explore the area.
It quickly felt like home to be a part of this wonderful family and I hope to come back soon! I had so many interesting talks with Lisa, Kevin and Lucy about the differences between our countries and cultures, about life in general and so much more! Thanks a million for everything!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Lara)
Thanks Lara for all the patience and kindness you showed with Ellen and your ease at fitting in. It was a pleasure to have you share our home for 4 weeks and was lovely to feel your enthusiasm on your adventure here - we really hope that you enjoyed your time here. Thank you from us all.
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Left by Workawayer (Kim Sarah) for host
I came to Ireland because I fell in love with their WorkAway profile.. all my feelings about this family proved right and additionally I fell in love with Ireland! There’s SO much love and positive energy in this home!! I feel truly blessed that I got to know them and experience these two wonderful months with this lovely Irish family! They made
… read more me feel at home from the beginning and always helped to make things work, leaving was very hard but I know I’ll see them again!! They all are truly amazing with Ellen and that displays in her presence!! She’s a beautiful sweet young girl! I loved spending my time with her and experience her everyday life!! They live in the beautiful Irish countryside, which I loved discovering by bike! And Clonakilty has a very special, warm atmosphere that made me feel at home too!!
All in all it has been the most wonderful Irish experience, I couldn’t have wished for any better!! I’m so thankful for my time spent with this loving family! The place and Ireland have a special place in my heart! Thank you so much for everything!!! I can’t wait to come visit again!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Kim Sarah)
We were so so happy to have Kim stay with us for 2 months earlier this summer. Kim is such a beautiful presence to have around the house. She has endless energy and is so wonderfully enthuiastic about life. Kim was superb with our daughter Ellen, and like us all, found a special place to remain in our hearts. We know (its not just a hope) that we
… read more will see Kim here again, and have deep gratitude for the time she spent with our family.
Left by host for Workawayer (Léa)
We LOVED having Lea with us last August - sorry i forgot to lèave feedback sooner. Lea was a constant pleasure to have in our home, she fitted in instantly and felt like just another member of our family. She braved the irish waters and explored on the bike. Ellen loved her and still talks about her, Lea's patience and firmness were the perfect
… read more balance. We had so many interesting conversations over the dinner table, we all missed her greatly when she left. There is always a bed here for her and we truely hope she visits us again. Thanks again Lea and i hope this year you have a great workaway experience too. xx
Left by Workawayer (Léa) for host
I spent a month and a half in Lisa and Kevin’s family last summer and it has been, for now, one of the best experiences of my life! I highly recommend you to join them to enjoy the vibrancy of their ‘sometimes crazy life’, as Lisa says.
Ellen is quite demanding and it can be a bit hard at first to understand what she wants; but once you know her
… read more a bit more you realise how lovely she is and how much love and happiness she brings you! She has a huge amount of energy to share and I miss her and her family a lot since I’m back to France.
Clonakilty is a nice colourful place with wonders to discover such as little cafés, lively pubs or quite beaches. Moreover, there are many Au Pairs who often go out so you can easily meet other people from other countries and make friends! It is also easy enough to visit other Irish places as you are free for the week-ends. Thus, I went to Cork, Dingle and Killarney. Lisa and Kevin made sure I was enjoying my stay by giving me advices about my visits and they lent my a bike so that I could explore the area.
It quickly felt like home to be a part of this wonderful family and I hope to come back soon! I had so many interesting talks with Lisa, Kevin and Lucy about the differences between our countries and cultures, about life in general and so much more! Thanks a million for everything!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Lara)
Thanks Lara for all the patience and kindness you showed with Ellen and your ease at fitting in. It was a pleasure to have you share our home for 4 weeks and was lovely to feel your enthusiasm on your adventure here - we really hope that you enjoyed your time here. Thank you from us all.
Left by Workawayer (Amy) for host
I spent 5 weeks with Lisa and Kevin's family last summer and it was an incredible experience.
It was definitely challenging, especially as an 18 years old on her own for the first time, but an amazing growing opportunity: I've learnt more about myself in those 5 weeks than in the previous year. Lisa and Kevin were welcoming since the first day and
… read more adapting into their house wasn't difficult at all. I shared so many incredible memories with them that I'll cherish forever. Lucy is such a sweet and mature girl, she helped me settle in and get to know Ellen during the first few days, taught me how to surf and watched Harry Potter with me! Ellen requires a lot of energy, but it's worth it: her hugs are the best! Luna, Oreo and Cookie make the whole experience even better.
Clonakilty is a lovely town and I got to visit Cork, the Cliffs of Moher, Dublin, Beara and Kerry. Cork is definitely worth a visit! And a dip in the ocean is a must, as freezing as it is.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for welcoming me in your family, it was a truly unforgettable experience.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy)
Thank you Amy, you won all of our hearts and are very grateful for you having come to spend time with us. Our house is very quiet without you. Amy is so mature, so easy going, responsible and fun. After the car journey from the airport to our house it already felt like we had know Amy for months. She's a super girl and we hope she'll come and
… read more visit us again.
Left by Workawayer (Anna ) for host
Staying at Lisa's family learned me a lot about love. They are incredible patient, positive and open minded. I was amazed by how great Lucy is with Ellen. She tries to help wherever she can and involved me by clarifying everything what Ellen wants to say. For a young girl, she is incredible easy going and gives a lot of attention to the people
… read more arround her. Her sister, ellen is a child that need somebody very energetic. But all the energy you put in this little girl is worth it. I bet that Ellen let you smile with her enthusiasm, funnyness and sweetness. Lisa and Kevin were really flexible to have me for only 5 days. They want to give you an pleasant time, give you options, ideas, try to create opportunities for you. Thank you so much to give me this experience. I'll come say hi if I'm around!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Carly) for host
I spent the month of August with Lisa, Kevin, Lucy, Ellen and Cookie and it was a wonderful time! Lisa and Kevin are great hosts, who always made sure I was able to go out and explore on my own while also making me feel like part of the family. Cloankilty is a great village with friendly people, some excellent live music pubs, and plenty of other
… read more au pairs. I got to join them on their yearly holidays to the Beara Peninsula which was one of my favorite places in Ireland! Playing outside on the trampoline, swimming in the sea, and baking, cooking, and painting with Ellen and Lucy was always fun. They are a friendly, welcoming family and I am grateful that they hosted me for a great month in West Cork! You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Clélia) for host
i can't describe how amazing was my experience in this family. They are very friendly people and I hope visit them again. I will miss all of them, as cookie and to play parachute with Ellen. I will definitely never forget them
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Left by host for Workawayer (Clélia)
It was a pleasure having Clelia with us for the month of June. We look forward to her coming to visit again.
Left by Workawayer (Esther) for host
These are just the sweetest people. I stayed a mounth wih this family. They were very welcoming and made sure that my stay was as comfortable as possible. Clonakilty is a very nice, colorfull town with friendly people. If you want to have a fun, creative and energetic time, I would definitely recommend you to stay with this family and enjoy the
… read more countryside.
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa) for host
I had my first workaway experience in Ireland and I spent six weeks with Lisa and her family. It was a wonderful and unforgettable time there and I felt very welcome and as a part of the family from the first moment I arrived. The time I spent with Lucy and Ellen was great and it was a lot of fun to paint, do some creative activities, play in the
… read more garden, to be on the beach and swim in the Atlantic! And of course I will miss to jump on the trampoline with them! I also had the opportunity to discover West Cork and I will never forget my trips by bike (and of course the irish hills :-) )! Clonakilty is a beautiful town with many aupairs from all over the world and I met a lot of lovely people there! I enjoyed my time in Ireland so much and I hope that I will visit Lisa, Kevin, Lucy, Ellen and the animals again soon!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Valeria) for host
I spent the month of June with the family.
It was a fantastic experience! Lisa and her family are wonderful people Lucy is a very good girl who gives all heart to the people around her, was for me a very good English teacher loves to talk as getting involved in creative activities, is a sweetheart and she dance Irish dance really well. Ellen is
… read more a girl lively and energetic, her personality is contagious, you can not resist her sweetness, all she need is a playmate who likes to jump on the trampoline! Then there is also Zebedee and New Puss the cats, and a dog, Cokie, sweet and tender. Lisa and Kevin are two wonderful parents who gave me the opportunity to know the ireland in its wonderful landscapes and culture. I miss them so much and hope to come back soon!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Emilie8) for host
Lisa and her family welcomed me like I was her family.
I really appreciate my time with the girls on the trampoline, with balls, painting and of course barney!
Thanks so much for the time spent in your family.
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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