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2 Jan 2024
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Hi, my wife Caroline and I Brian live with our two kids, Oisin 18yrs and Annie 13yrs. We have a busy household with Dogs, cats and horses to be looked after. We live in a quiet country area a 10 minute walk to public transport, killarney is 20 minutes by bus/car/train, Tralee is 15 minutes.. We are 20 minutes walk to Kerry airport. Killarney is a beautiful tourist town with lots to see and do!! We are at the beginning of the Dingle Peninsula /Inch Beach/Ring of Kerry/Killarney.
Farranfore is our village which is a 10 minute walk from our house where you can avail of Train/Bus.
There is plenty of country fun walks nearby.
Will also accept couples..
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will teach you how to run a house, pet sitting our 8 dogs, horses, Cats.. Sometimes we are away at dogshows so we need someone to care for our animals while we are away. There is lots to see nearby and killarney is a must see town.. we like to go on country walks and cycles and in Co Kerry there is so much to see!!
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Help
We would like some help with general household running, gardening, animal care, general maintenance.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Double ensuite bedroom, you can join in on our family meals or if you wish you can cook your own..
What else ...
Bus/train to killarney, Tralee 10 min walk from our house.. From killarney you can do ring of kerry and much more...
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (7)
We stayed for about a month, and minded the dogs when the family was on vacation. We got to know the whole rutine of the animals… read more
Kimberly really fitted in well with our family as she is very easy going and has a great sense of humor!!
We will miss her alot!! But she promises to come back… read more
Well... Words wouldn't be enough... I couldn't have dreamt for a better place to stay. I've been a Workawayer for about 5 months now and this has been my best experience so far.
Brian and Caroline (and all the family) are incredible hosts! Easy-going, friendly, nice, they made… read more
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We stayed for about a month, and minded the dogs when the family was on vacation. We got to know the whole rutine of the animals… read more
Kimberly really fitted in well with our family as she is very easy going and has a great sense of humor!!
We will miss her alot!! But she promises to come back… read more
Well... Words wouldn't be enough... I couldn't have dreamt for a better place to stay. I've been a Workawayer for about 5 months now and this has been my best experience so far.
Brian and Caroline (and all the family) are incredible hosts! Easy-going, friendly, nice, they made… read more
There was an easy going and positive atmosphere in their home.
The work was straightforward, in the garden and some painting indoors.
A hike up Mount Brandon which I joined Brian for was a cool experience to have.
They are open minded and welcoming people so it was a pleasure to talk.
Thank… read more
Would highly recommend Conor and would gladly welcome him back anytime.
Best of luck on your travels!!
We also spent a special Christmas and a very funny new year's eve together.
they helped us grow up and become… read more
