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Would you like to live and work in one of the most scenic spots in the West of Ireland?
We are looking for full season workers March-November as we begin to hire for the 2026 season
Fluent English is a requirment for these positions also a valid eu work visa or permit to work.
We will also have some availability for May-Sept
We are looking for bar/wait and kitchen staff. These are paid positions 13-15 per hour. hours vary with the season 25-40 hours weekly. We have free accommodation, laundry + Fibre internet.(all included) + tips
On your days off you can explore Ireland's newest national park on your doorstep.
I’m Pádraig and I run a fifth generation family run pub in Brandon, Co. Kerry. We are a busy seaside bar and restraunt that tries hard to stay true to it's community. This is the perfect place for someone that has experience working in hospitality and who would like to live and work in a friendly and vibrant local community. A dream location for anyone with an interest in hill walking, hiking and water sports.
The locals here are super friendly and you'll be immersed in West of Ireland culture quickly.
Brandon is a quiet, beautiful village 20 mins from Dingle which is a busy tourist town.
There is a daily bus to the nearest large town Tralee.
I am an experienced workaway host and have had some great people come and live and work with us in recent years. I’ll do my best to make you feel at home!
Please reply with your availability and experience and some detalis about yourself. Thanks!
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Interests
Beach
Sailing / Boating
Mountain
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Water sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Living in west Kerry you’ll get a chance to experience the true rural Ireland. You'll have close and regular contact with me a 5th generation publican. i will be able to guide you the the best experiences in my area. You will have an understanding of irish pub culture and our traditions here in West Kerry
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
We've many roles Bar,Wait,Cook,All rounders and Kp.
We have 20+ returning staff and usually hire 7-8 seasonal workers.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Irish: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis 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
Above bar shared dorm style accommodation.
Meals during shift laundry + Fiber internet.
What else ...
Having your own transport would be a major bonus. Daily bus to Tralee.
20 mins drive from Dingle. Hiking trails begin from our front door here.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fibre in the bar
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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He worked hard as a chef in our kitchen for 6 months this season
He was really great at all tasks thrown his way and is very adaptable.
He's also a skilled worker and an excellent colleague.
He's easy to get along with and has a good sense of humor.
Great guy, thank you Yanis!
She worked really hard as a kitchen porter during some very busy weeks.
She was a brillant hard worker and always smiling!
We really enjoyed having her around and she got on grerat with her fellow team members.
10/10 :) Highly recommend.
Pádraig was super clear and prepared me well before coming, so adapting to new place and work was easy. The team is welcoming, fun and engaging, with motivated people with different skills. I got all the help that I needed with my job, but also the freedom to work independently and show my own skills.
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We all really enjoyed having her here in Brandon. She gave our team a great lift.
She's clean, tidy, caring and considerate. Her work ethic and attitude was impeccable.
She really got involved with the local community during her time here also.
She welcome to stay as a friend or work an stay here anytime.
Thank you Karla.
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He worked hard as a chef in our kitchen for 6 months this season
He was really great at all tasks thrown his way and is very adaptable.
He's also a skilled worker and an excellent colleague.
He's easy to get along with and has a good sense of humor.
Great guy, thank you Yanis!
She worked really hard as a kitchen porter during some very busy weeks.
She was a brillant hard worker and always smiling!
We really enjoyed having her around and she got on grerat with her fellow team members.
10/10 :) Highly recommend.
Pádraig was super clear and prepared me well before coming, so adapting to new place and work was easy. The team is welcoming, fun and engaging, with motivated people with different skills. I got all the help that I needed with my job, but also the freedom to work independently and show my own skills.
Work in this small… read more
We all really enjoyed having her here in Brandon. She gave our team a great lift.
She's clean, tidy, caring and considerate. Her work ethic and attitude was impeccable.
She really got involved with the local community during her time here also.
She welcome to stay as a friend or work an stay here anytime.
Thank you Karla.
Firsly, the area is magnificent, you will be betwen the sea and the mountains with a lot of beautifuls spots if you like the nature, there is also the dingle city.
Pagraig, all the staf of the pub and the local people are really acceuillant and welcoming.
The work in the pub… read more
It was everything Pádraig promised me and more. I really enjoyed the variety of work, and getting to know coworkers/locals and the area. I felt instantly comfortable and was well looked after by everyone there. Pádraig is brilliant,… read more
She's super friendly and all round great human,she settled in quickly and got to know heaps of the locals.
She's also a brilliant worker and a we can't wait to see her again :)
