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100 %
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31 Mar 2025
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Hiya! We live in Midleton, a town within 20 mins of Cork City. Its a very historic town with lots of cultural activities/places to visit in the locality. We have 4 children, ranging in age from 15 to 8 years old. Currently hoping to welcome a big sister Workawayer.
Hi, we are a family of 6, three girls and 1 boy, Sadhbh aged 14, Fiadh aged 11,
Doireann aged 9 and Rian is 16. I (Maire) am a primary schoolteacher, working part time. My husband Tom is a post primary school teacher. We also have a puppy who loves company & to be taken for walks.
Our children are full of fun and energy. They will make you feel welcome and at home.
We live 15 min walk to the town of Midleton where there are lots of shops, cinema and local attractions and 25 mins from Cork City, so plenty to do in your free time. The public bus stop is 30 seconds from our house! The train service is a short walk from our house.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about Irish customs and culture and language.
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Hi! We are looking for an energetic caring person ( one only) to welcome and be part of our family. We have 4 children, 2 in primary school, the eldest in secondary school. We would like someone to help with getting the children ready for school, 5 days a week, be involved with them in activities.
All meals will be provided too.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Own double room, bathroom, separate shower, e fibre broadband
What else ...
We live in Midleton. There is excellent transport to Cork city and surrounding areas via the bus and train.
We look forward to you becoming part of our family.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 617718922362
Feedback (13)
25 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (VickyErtan)
Vicky stayed with us for the past 6 weeks & her time with us just went so fast. We really enjoyed having her become part of our family. She was fantastic with our dog Cookie also. He absolutely adored having her around & we were delighted to find he was so relaxed when we came back from holiday. We decided to trial having him stay in his own home… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (VickyErtan) for host
Staying with the Casey's was a wonderful first Workaway expierience and something I would recommend to everyone who enjoys being in a joyful, funny, and welcoming family.
Everybody in the family and especially Máire made me feel welcome and home right from the scratch.
Rian, Sabhdh, Fiadh and Doirean are so polite, funny and nice, and Tom never… read more
Everybody in the family and especially Máire made me feel welcome and home right from the scratch.
Rian, Sabhdh, Fiadh and Doirean are so polite, funny and nice, and Tom never… read more
4 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Madeleine Monique)
Madeleine stayed with us from mid January until just last weekend. We really enjoyed having her stay with us and become part of our family. She was so good with our dog Cookie ,who also loved having her around. He loved going out for walks with her everyday & getting lots of attention which he craves. Madeleine was a great help to us in a busy… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Madeleine Monique) for host
I spent 1 1/2 months with this wonderful family that let me feel welcomed from the very first moment. All of them are super nice, open minded and generous. They really care about how you are. My tasks included walking the dog and doing some housework which was fun for me. Even though Cookie might be a bit silly sometimes, through the walks with… read more
2 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Merle)
Merle stayed with us for 2 months from the end of August until the end of October. She became part of the family from the very beginning. She enjoyed being involved with the kids, from helping with their homework, doing their hair and even loved learning how to play camogie with the girls.
She was also a great help around the house, with the… read more
She was also a great help around the house, with the… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Merle) for host
Staying with Tom, Máire, the kids and Cookie for a little over two months has been a wonderful experience. They welcomed me warmly from day one, making me feel like a real part of their family. Living with a lively Irish family was a new experience for me, but they made every moment enjoyable, which made it easy for me to quickly adapt to life in… read more
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25 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (VickyErtan)
Vicky stayed with us for the past 6 weeks & her time with us just went so fast. We really enjoyed having her become part of our family. She was fantastic with our dog Cookie also. He absolutely adored having her around & we were delighted to find he was so relaxed when we came back from holiday. We decided to trial having him stay in his own home… read more
(Excellent)
24 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (VickyErtan) for host
Staying with the Casey's was a wonderful first Workaway expierience and something I would recommend to everyone who enjoys being in a joyful, funny, and welcoming family.
Everybody in the family and especially Máire made me feel welcome and home right from the scratch.
Rian, Sabhdh, Fiadh and Doirean are so polite, funny and nice, and Tom never… read more
Everybody in the family and especially Máire made me feel welcome and home right from the scratch.
Rian, Sabhdh, Fiadh and Doirean are so polite, funny and nice, and Tom never… read more
4 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Madeleine Monique)
Madeleine stayed with us from mid January until just last weekend. We really enjoyed having her stay with us and become part of our family. She was so good with our dog Cookie ,who also loved having her around. He loved going out for walks with her everyday & getting lots of attention which he craves. Madeleine was a great help to us in a busy… read more
(Excellent)
4 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Madeleine Monique) for host
I spent 1 1/2 months with this wonderful family that let me feel welcomed from the very first moment. All of them are super nice, open minded and generous. They really care about how you are. My tasks included walking the dog and doing some housework which was fun for me. Even though Cookie might be a bit silly sometimes, through the walks with… read more
2 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Merle)
Merle stayed with us for 2 months from the end of August until the end of October. She became part of the family from the very beginning. She enjoyed being involved with the kids, from helping with their homework, doing their hair and even loved learning how to play camogie with the girls.
She was also a great help around the house, with the… read more
She was also a great help around the house, with the… read more
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Merle) for host
Staying with Tom, Máire, the kids and Cookie for a little over two months has been a wonderful experience. They welcomed me warmly from day one, making me feel like a real part of their family. Living with a lively Irish family was a new experience for me, but they made every moment enjoyable, which made it easy for me to quickly adapt to life in… read more
2 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Iva Milena)
Iva spent the last 2 months with us and we were very lucky to have her. She is a very friendly, helpful girl who we really appreciated having during a very busy few months coming up to Christmas. Iva was always there to give a hand. She was great with our dog Cookie in particular. He loves nothing more than going for walks & having company around… read more
(Excellent)
29 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Iva Milena) for host
I stayed with Máire, Tom, Rian, Sadhbh, Fiadh, Doireann and Cookie for 2 months. They made me feel welcome and appreciated right from the beginning and I felt very comfortable around them. The four children are full of energy and fun. They are already very independent and do their own things. So I was all the happier when we played soccer or piggy… read more
18 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Celina )
Celina stayed with us for the past 2.5 months and we really enjoyed having her here. She became part of our family from the very start. She enjoyed spending time with us and also got to know some other girls staying in the area as au pairs or Workawayers too. In this way she managed to see alot in her few short months.
She was a great help to us… read more
She was a great help to us… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Celina ) for host
Thank you so much for everything! This was my first Workaway experience and it was wonderful. I stayed with Máire, Tom, Rian, Sadhbh, Fiadh, Doireann and Cookie for 2,5 month and from day one I felt like a part of their family. Máire helped me to get in contact with other au pair girls. She had a lot of recommendations for places to visit and… read more
29 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
I had a wonderful time in Ireland. I lived with the family for almost three months and I enjoyed every single day. They are such a lovely and grateful host family.
The kids are so nice, welcoming and independent. I loved spending time with them, when we played together or did their homework.
I also had a lot of fun going on a walk with Cookie… read more
The kids are so nice, welcoming and independent. I loved spending time with them, when we played together or did their homework.
I also had a lot of fun going on a walk with Cookie… read more
10 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
Sarah stayed with us from early January until Easter. We were delighted to have her become part of our family for a few months. Sarah is a lovely quiet girl, always there to help us. We couldn't have done without her in our busy home. She helped around the house, preparing dinner, helping the children with their homework. She also kept our dog… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I had the most amazing stay in Ireland thanks to Máire, Tom and the kids and loved every minute of my time as a workawayer. They are such a kind, funny and energetic family and made me feel welcome right from the very beginning. The kids are lovely and I loved spending time with them. On the weekends I was able to explore Ireland. Tom & Màire were… read more
30 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Sara stayed with us for 2 months & became a part of our family from the very beginning. Our dog Cookie loved going for walks with her everyday. Sara was a great help to all of us from helping around the house to helping the kids with their homework & playing games with them. We really enjoyed having Sara stay with us & wish her every good wish in… read more
(Excellent)
8 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Leonie) for host
I had an amazing time staying with the family. All of them were so welcoming and friendly from the moment I arrived. I immediatly felt at home.
They made sure I always felt comfortable and also asked every time they were going somewhere, if I wanted to join. I loved the time I got to spend with them, which contained a lot of laughing and fun in… read more
They made sure I always felt comfortable and also asked every time they were going somewhere, if I wanted to join. I loved the time I got to spend with them, which contained a lot of laughing and fun in… read more
28 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie)
Leonie stayed with us from the end of August until yesterday. She is an amazing person & straightaway became part of our family. She was always around to help with our dog Cookie, taking him for walks & keeping him company, She was also a great help to us around the house, with the laundry, cleaning & making dinners. It would often be late when we… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kassandra)
Kassandra was a pleasure to have. She, like our other work aways, became part of our family. She was kind and caring. She was always there to help with our children, assisted them with their homework, cooked meals and played games with them. She used to take our dog Cookie on daily walks. Kassandra met with other girls who were living in the area… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kassandra) for host
I stayed with this lovely family for 4 months and I had an amazing time. The minute I arrived they made me feel home. They helped me get in contact with other Au Pairs and we're always happy to give tips on what to see in the area and how to get there.
The kids are nice, smart and energetic. Spending time with them was always fun.
I'd highly… read more
The kids are nice, smart and energetic. Spending time with them was always fun.
I'd highly… read more
22 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
Charlotte was with us for 12 weeks. During this time she became one of our family. She really got involved in all activities; from helping the kids with their homework, playing games to baking cookies!
She is really kind and friendly. We were delighted to have her come and stay with us.
We wish her well on her next adventure!
She is really kind and friendly. We were delighted to have her come and stay with us.
We wish her well on her next adventure!
(Excellent)
19 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host
The family is just amazing!
I spent 3 moths with them and I really enjoyed every second of it.
The four kids are so nice, independent, welcoming, talented, energetic, and intelligent.
Their son is already pretty independent and was great about learning German.
I had so much fun playing with the girls. We jumped on the trampoline, played games,… read more
I spent 3 moths with them and I really enjoyed every second of it.
The four kids are so nice, independent, welcoming, talented, energetic, and intelligent.
Their son is already pretty independent and was great about learning German.
I had so much fun playing with the girls. We jumped on the trampoline, played games,… read more
15 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host
I had the best time staying with this lovely host family for the past 4 months. Tom, Máire and the kids instantly made me feel part of their family and made sure I got the most out of my cultural exchange. They took me to many beautiful places and sights around Cork and helped me getting to know other au pairs in the area. While I absolutely loved… read more
9 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena)
We were so lucky to have Magdalena stay with us for the past 4 months. She is an amazing young lady, with great qualities. She became part of our family from the very beginning. She was always so kind , caring and very patient with each of our 4 children. They absolutely adore her. She played games with the younger girls, baking, went for walks.… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
If you are looking for a host family, I can highly recommend this lovely family. You will have a fantastic time in Ireland with a wonderful family.
I left my funny host family a week ago after I stayed with them for the last 6 months and I miss them so much.
But I am so lucky that I met this family in January because I felt at home the moment I… read more
I left my funny host family a week ago after I stayed with them for the last 6 months and I miss them so much.
But I am so lucky that I met this family in January because I felt at home the moment I… read more
28 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
Once again we have been so lucky to find Sarah on Workaway. She stayed with us from early January until just last Friday & we miss her terrible since she left. She became a part of our family from the day she arrived. She once again became like a big sister to our four children & was a great help to me around the house too. The children loved to… read more
(Excellent)
21 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alina) for host
Oh my, what a wonderful family!
If you are thinking about staying with Tom, Máire and the kids and you are not convinced by now, I hope I can help you with that. I am pretty sure there is no better place to stay for your Workaway experience and no better kids to mind. I spent 4 months in Midleton and loved every minute of it.
Halfway through my… read more
If you are thinking about staying with Tom, Máire and the kids and you are not convinced by now, I hope I can help you with that. I am pretty sure there is no better place to stay for your Workaway experience and no better kids to mind. I spent 4 months in Midleton and loved every minute of it.
Halfway through my… read more
21 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Alina)
We were so lucky to have found Alina on our first experience of Workaway. It was one of the most amazing experiences we have ever had.
Alina is a truly amazing young lady. She has just left us after spending 4 months with us and we all miss her so much already. She straightaway became part of our family. She became like an older sister to our 4… read more
Alina is a truly amazing young lady. She has just left us after spending 4 months with us and we all miss her so much already. She straightaway became part of our family. She became like an older sister to our 4… read more
(Excellent)
