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Help required from early April until May
We are a family of 5. Our children are Róisín who is 7, Caoimhe who is 5 and Ríona who was born in December 2023. We live on a sheep farm in Kerry. We are looking for help with domestic chores and help with looking after our children who are very lovable, outgoing and easygoing children.
We Live on a Farm in a quiet peaceful countryside. James is a Sheep Farmer and Technical Support Engineer. Fiona is a physiotherapist but is currently on maternity leave..
We live in a two-story, 4 bedroom house, which is located in a scenic, quiet, peaceful area and is a 20-minute drive to Kenmare tourist town which is very busy in the summer. Also located on the Wild Atlantic Way. Someone who enjoys walking, hiking, sea swimming and sightseeing would like our area.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn and see loads and get to see the farming and family culture. When we go on family outings, you are very welcome to join us.
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Help
We are looking for a Workawayer with Good speaking English, to help mind our children (Róisín, 8 and Caoimhe 6 and Ríona who was born in December 2023) and assist Mum with household tasks and cleaning.
You will know your times and days in advance and can then plan for your days off.
There are a lot of au pairs in Kenmare and Killarney, in which you could meet up with on your days off.
We live quite rural and public transport is not good so you must enjoy the outdoors and time alone in nature.
You will have your own double Bedroom en-suite ( with shower also) .
We have 4 sheep working Dogs, and plenty sheep & lambs on our farm.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Your own double bedroom ensuite upstairs with shower also. We have 2 Televisions int eh house , Wifi, Sky TV.
You are welcome to share family meals with us or use the facilities to cook your own. The days you are working you may be required to cook the dinner.
Fridge will be stocked at all times with food and help yourself whenever. Any dietary requirement you can let me know.
You can use my library card also if you would like to borrow books to read.
What else ...
There are beautiful mountains, woods and walks to explore from the house.
The local town called Kenmare 20 min drive from house and we go there a few times a week. Buses leave the town nearly every Hour and go to other various towns , e.g. cork City, Killarney, Tralee . You can enjoy loads of boat trips locally, kenmare Arts & Theater center, horse and pony trekking, swimming, fishing, hill walking, golfing, bus tours,rock climbing, shopping , local food markets,etc, not forgetting the \'Ring of Kerry\' tour.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
I spent a month with James and Fiona's family and felt very welcomed from the moment I arrived. Every day was full of surprises, but there was always plenty of good conversation and laughter. The tasks were manageable and included household… read more
When the baby arrived JoJo spent more time with my 6 and 8 year old and they really cherished this time as she gave… read more
You will experience a warm welcome, great chats and enough quiet time for yourself. I stayed +- 2 months at Fiona and James‘s house helping around with different tasks. When Fiona was still pregnant I helped mostly with organising and cleaning the House.
I was… read more
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I spent a month with James and Fiona's family and felt very welcomed from the moment I arrived. Every day was full of surprises, but there was always plenty of good conversation and laughter. The tasks were manageable and included household… read more
When the baby arrived JoJo spent more time with my 6 and 8 year old and they really cherished this time as she gave… read more
You will experience a warm welcome, great chats and enough quiet time for yourself. I stayed +- 2 months at Fiona and James‘s house helping around with different tasks. When Fiona was still pregnant I helped mostly with organising and cleaning the House.
I was… read more
