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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
6 Dec 2023
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Description
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 14 to 7 years old. Currently hoping to welcome a big sister Workawayer.
Hi, we are a family of 6, three girls and 1 boy, Sadhbh aged 12, Fiadh aged 9,
Doireann aged 7 and Rian is 14. 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.
Projects involving children
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Help
Hi! We are looking for an energetic caring person to welcome and be part of our family. We have 4 children, 3 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
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (7)
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
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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
The kids are nice, smart and energetic. Spending time with them was always fun.
I'd highly… read more
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!
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 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
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
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
