Childcare help, joining our family on the Ring of Kerry, Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland

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2022

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We are a family of 3 (mum, dad & 7 year-old girl) living on the beautiful Ring of Kerry / Skellig Region, in the town of Cahersiveen, next to the Atlantic ocean. We are a 3 minute walk to the local supermarket / pub and a 15 minute walk to the centre of town. Both parents are working so we are looking for someone to help out with child care/ household chores / gardening/ painting.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in a small and close-knit community which is a vibrant place to live, especially in the Summer months. We have travelled extensively and are frequent hosts of various nationalities. We would love you to become part of our family, sharing meals, stories and experiences. The local pubs have regular live music in this rural town.
We would love the opportunity to introduce you to traditional dishes and vice versa.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking to host someone longterm during school term (Sept - June) who would be interested in childcare and household duties.
Also looking to host a couple for short term stays in Spring / Autumn with more DIY and gardening involved.
Being part of our family and exchange of ideas, culture, food etc.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Bedroom with ensuite

Wifi available
Bicycles available
What else ...
You are in an ideal location for visiting historical and archaeological sights, as well as access to hiking, beaches, water sports etc. We are about 1 hour's drive from Killarney with regular connections by bus, and onward links to Cork, Galway, Dublin. Kerry Airport is also 1 hour away with flights to/from Dublin, London, Manchester, Alicante, Faro, Frankfurt-Hahn & Berlin.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have excellent WiFi throughout the house and hosted people working remotely for Google.
Space for parking camper vans
If guests have their own camper van we can hook up electricity supply etc.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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02/07/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy)

Lucy was a wonderfully outgoing, positive and enthusiastic young woman who slotted right into our extended family for the past month. This was her first Workaway experience and she approached it with 100% commitment. She and our daughter got on famously. Wishing Lucy all the best with her studies and hope to see her again very soon.

(Excellent )

01/07/2022

Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host

Mary and Tommy are wonderful people. They welcomed me into their family and helped me have a great experience in Cahersiveen. Their daughter is a hoot, and I had great fun with her. I walked her to and from school, as well as a few more hours of house hold help throughout the day, but had plenty of time off. If you're looking for experienced and… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Megan)

Megan was a pleasure to have as a member of our family. She was excellent with our daughter in terms of her patience, care, teaching and engagement. She settled into our family life, took on tasks 100% and was reliable and trustworthy

(Excellent )

28/01/2022

Left by Workawayer (Olivia) for host

This was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have asked for a better family. Mary and Tommy welcomed me in their family with open arms and treated me like their own daughter. They are so kind and generous. I also had a great time playing with Tríona, who is full of energy. She is a very special and funny little girl, very independent for… read more

(Excellent )

02/01/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia)

Olivia joined our family in September 2021 until Christmas, fitting right in from the start. She is a fantastic young woman- reliable, responsible, considerate, open to new things. It was a pleasure to host her and we wish her all the best in the next adventure

(Excellent )

15/07/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Yolène)

Yolène became a member of our family for 12 months during a global pandemic, and settled into our routine and lives very quickly.

She took responsibility for getting our daughter to and from school, preparing snacks and doing homework with her in the evening (online with her during a few months of lockdown). They have a fantastic bond and would… read more

(Excellent )

10/07/2021

Left by Workawayer (Yolène) for host

I stayed with Tommy, Mary and their adorable daughter for a whole year (July 2020 to July 2021). It was my first time as an Au Pair, a traveller and my first time with another family than mine.

I honestly could not ask for better people to stay with, they were kind, supportive and full of energy, overall a wonderful household to have this… read more

(Excellent )

05/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Samuel & Agathe)

Agathe & Samuel were a wonderful couple who spent 2.5 weeks with us. They were excellent workers, helping out with the clearing in the garden and making it Winter ready. They were enthusiastic, motivated, diligent and have an admirable work ethic. They settled in well with our family, were excellent in their engagement with our daughter and we are… read more

(Excellent )

28/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Samuel & Agathe) for host

Mary and Tommy are very welcoming.
We stayed 2,5 weeks in this place and it was for us a great moment and an amazing family.
It was our first workaway and it was a very good experience with them.
They live in a beautiful place in Ireland, with a beautiful landscape and you can discover lot of things in this area.
Many thanks for all.
Keep in… read more

(Excellent )

28/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Cristiano Jasper) for host

I stayed in Mary's property for 14 days during my quarantine due to reentry in Ireland in pandemic times. They were very amazing accepting me in these days. But, of course, we followed all the official rules: social distancing. Besides all the covid-19 crisis and all this mess, Mary and her husband were just fine with me. They made me feel at home… read more

(Excellent )

28/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Cristiano Jasper)

Cris stayed in our separate apartment during Covid19 for 2 weeks. During this time he worked in the garden and did a tremendous job. He stayed in regular communication via WhatsApp and maintained social distancing. We wish him the best in his new ventures.

(Excellent )

30/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (Clémentine & Maxime) for host

We had an incredible 5 week stay with this lovely family !!! Mary and Tommy are extremely kind, we feel at home in their house! Triona their daughter is so funny, there is no risk of being bored by her side! The work was not boring, the majority was gardening and a little paint!
They were very respectful towards the virus, to respect social… read more

(Excellent )

29/06/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Clémentine & Maxime)

Clémentine & Maxime are a wonderful couple who spent 5 weeks with us during the COVID19 restrictions. They were fantastic workers, helping out with the clearing in the garden and some painting. They were never afraid to try a new task, had excellent ideas, showed initiative, were diligent and who have an admirable work ethic. They settled in well… read more

(Excellent )

10/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (Annika) for host

Last July my best friend and I started our trip to Ireland and without Mary and Tommy we almost had to cancel our planned half year after two days. We had no host family when we arrived in Ireland because nobody answered us. But Mary and Tommy took us in, even though they had no space, because of their Family and three guest students. They did… read more

(Excellent )

06/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Marina & Annika)

It was an honour and a pleasure hosting Annika and Marina. Whilst it was initially agreed that they stay with us for two weeks, they stayed for just over a month. They were dependable, flexible, motivated and engaging, having a go at everything and doing it with enthusiasm. They were fantastic at painting, general household duties, as well as take… read more

(Excellent )

06/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)

It was an honour and a pleasure hosting Hannah. Whilst it was initially agreed that she stay with us for two weeks, along with Marina and Anninka, all three stayed for just over a month. She was dependable, flexible, motivated and engaging, having a go at everything and doing it with enthusiasm. She was fantastic at painting, cooking, general… read more

(Excellent )

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