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Help us with looking after our kids while learning our rich history and stunning geography in Cahersiveen, Ireland

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi there,
    We are a busy family living in the beautiful town of Cahersiveen in South West Kerry. We have 7 children ranging in age from 3-14 , 2 boys and 5 girls,
    We also have 3 horses & 3 dogs.
    We live just 7 minutes walk from the centre of town and 2 minutes away from the nearest supermarket.
    Our town has many cafes, bars & restaurants.
    Beautiful beaches are a short cycle away, local walks will bring you to mountains, marinas, forests, river walks and much more.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Drawing & painting
    Carpentry
    Books
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Water sports
    Team sports
    Sailing / Boating
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We live in an area rich in history, stunning geography and intense beauty.
    The gateway to the Skellig Rock is just 15 km away , boats go from the picturesque village of Portmagee, Valentia island is accessible by ferry - just a 4 minute ferry ride and you are on the island, the ferry point is just 10 minutes cycle from us.
    Through our children, there is som much to learn and enjoy, English and Irish, singing and dancing, sport- football, soccer, swimming, horse riding and coastal rowing.

  • Au pair

    Au Pair Help

    This host has let us know they’ll be complying with Irish regulations for au pair stays.here

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    During the summer holidays we both work and need some extra help with childcare, this would involve playing, picnics, park trips, art, baking.. preparing lunch and snacks .
    The children feed, exercise and take care generally of the animals so an interest in children and animals would definitely help in this situation!!!

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Our workaway guest will have an en-suite room, with WiFi and separate lounge/tv area.
    Our evening meals are taken together and everyone comes together for this sometimes chaotic time!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    All local sites, beaches, walks are within walking or cycling distance.
    Local buses run daily to Tralee/Killarney where other connections can be made to bigger towns / cities- cork , Limerick, Dublin .
    Faranfore Airport is just 1 hour away from us and Cork Airport is 2.5 hours away .

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 725448496453

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The image depicts two children standing in a living room, with one wearing a Grinch onesie and the other dressed in festive holiday attire, posing for a photo.
The image depicts a young boy riding a brown horse in a field, wearing a blue shirt and black pants, with rolling hills and a blue sky in the background.
The image depicts four children standing on stone steps, with two girls in dresses and two boys in shirts and shorts, set against a picturesque landscape with rolling hills and a blue sky.
The image shows a young girl sitting in a wooden chair, eating pizza in a dining room with a table and chairs, and a window with a view of trees and sky.
The image depicts six children standing on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean, with a clear blue sky and a few clouds visible in the background.
The image depicts a family of nine posing for a photo in a picturesque outdoor setting, with a serene lake and majestic mountains serving as a stunning backdrop.

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