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We are a family of 2 adults, 2 teen boys, 2 energetic dogs and a cute cat!
We live in a vibrant town with stunning local amenities, river walks, natural wooded walks, golf course and scenery.
I am a school teacher in a local school and my husband is a Director of a company.
Our house is almost 2 hundred years old, mostly built of stone with an additional stone cottage.
We have fun additions to our garden with a hot tub and sauna.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We would welcome our guest on our excursions be it a city break or a beach trip.
Ireland is a diverse country and our county Kilkenny is steeped in heritage, a must on any travellers itinerary.
Kilkenny is situation in the south east of the country. The city, 12km from our town Castlecomer, has its own tourist attractions, the Discovery Park, an 18 hole golf club, a fine hotel, cafes and a bank.
Kilkenny is a medieval city with numerous attractions and a Castle on the river.
Just over an hour from Dublin and easily accessible by bus or train.
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Help
Our family is dynamic and diverse in our activities. We love the outdoors, renovating our house, maintaining our garden but it’s a lot of work to keep it nice.
My husband is often away with work and my son is at Uni so normal home chores build up. Little skills are needed but a lot of common sense is useful.
A little help would go a long way in keeping the house guest ready!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
A single room is available for the guest with WiFi included, a second bathroom (shower) is available for the use of the guest.
Meals can be shared or separate (preferably shared).
No smoking please.
The house is large and old but comfortable. I will advise on suitable clothing and footwear depending on the time of year.
The cat is in the house (downstairs) but spends most time sleeping, so please be aware of any allergies you may have.
The dogs are mostly outside but occasionally come into the kitchen for a ‘social’ visit but mostly in their cages!
What else ...
Daily chores may vary but are not time restrictive. Some days there will be minimal help while some days will be full time.
We are easy going people with normal life busyness.
We are used to guests in our home.
Castlecomer, our town, is not on the main bus route but with a little careful planning and some help from me we can make sure you get that connection for you to explore further afield.
The Discovery Park is local and within a short walking distance.
We have a golf club that gives lovely views.
We have 2 cafes, an ice cream parlour, 2 beauticians, 1 nail bar, a charity shop, several Irish bars, a hotel, a library, a walking track, a bank, supermarket, hairdressers, butchers, newsagents, post office, hardware, 3 pharmacies and a vegetable shop. No bakery but a selection of freshly baked and cooked products are available at the supermarket.
Plenty to do and explore.
My youngest son in learning French so some time may be allocated to speaking French with him.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Good WiFi connection. No additional charge. Own room or dining room for working.
Space for parking camper vans
Close to property but not close enough for power link up. Smaller vans could or in drive at the back for hook up.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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She has an array of skills and talents, including a range of very impressive accents.
Makenna carried out tasks and chores willingly and cooperatively with little intervention or direction.
She shared aspects of… read more
She was communicative, relaxed and very helpful.
Tasks were completed in a timely manner and she asked for clarification if needed.
She had a great adaptability and embraced our family changes and circumstances as they unfolded.
(Sleeping arrangements altered during her stay but she accepted the… read more
During my stay I helped Cynthia to keep the house tidy, doing laundry, cleaning the house, cooking ... I worked just a little bit outside when there was needs but unfortunatly it was not really… read more
She made a lasting impact on our family and our extended circle… read more
On top of that, Cynthia and her whole family are so lovely, they are a bonus. I had such a wonderful time getting to know them all and swapping stories. I felt… read more
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She has an array of skills and talents, including a range of very impressive accents.
Makenna carried out tasks and chores willingly and cooperatively with little intervention or direction.
She shared aspects of… read more
She was communicative, relaxed and very helpful.
Tasks were completed in a timely manner and she asked for clarification if needed.
She had a great adaptability and embraced our family changes and circumstances as they unfolded.
(Sleeping arrangements altered during her stay but she accepted the… read more
During my stay I helped Cynthia to keep the house tidy, doing laundry, cleaning the house, cooking ... I worked just a little bit outside when there was needs but unfortunatly it was not really… read more
She made a lasting impact on our family and our extended circle… read more
On top of that, Cynthia and her whole family are so lovely, they are a bonus. I had such a wonderful time getting to know them all and swapping stories. I felt… read more
The chores weren't difficult, cooking meals together in the evenings was very convivial and I was able to learn a… read more
She was extremely reliable and trustworthy.
She was willing to take on tasks outside her comfort zone.
She had a range of skills and embraced the needs of the household as they evolved.
She left a lovely review which was really appreciated, a sure reflection that you get out of any situation… read more
I can only agree with the feedback from the previous Workawayers.
The tasks are comprised of light housework for the most part, which you’ll be familiar with either from helping at home or… read more
The basic chores are pretty easy and it's not hard to get into a routine, but there will also be fun little projects to work on, either in the house or in the garden. I had a lot of time to go on walks and there were… read more
I was lucky to come across such an open-minded family, open to others who integrated me into their family life.
Thanks to their dedication and kindness, I was able to embrace this full Irish experience, discovering several places (always with local tips). I came back home with a lot of memories and was enriched by this… read more
She used the right amount of initiative during her stay with us.
Her communication skills were excellent before, during and after her stay.
She embraced our country, our people and our culture… read more
She completed all tasks really well and used initiative on other occasions, when she offered to cook meals or special treats.
She was independent and used her navigation skills to explore many parts of Ireland when she was with us.
I would recommend her as a great… read more
