The image shows three people, two children and an adult, standing in a circular formation, with a large building and blue sky visible in the background.
A smiling family takes a selfie near festive lights on a city street at dusk. The child holds food, and buildings glow warmly in the background.
A young girl stands proudly beside a table displaying colorful Lego creations, holding a blue ribbon with a white rosette, likely at a school event or competition.
The image depicts a family of three posing in front of a roller coaster, with the father and mother standing behind their daughter, all wearing jackets.
The image shows a family of three in the back seat of a car, with a woman, a girl, and a man, all smiling and posing for a photo.
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Experience Irish family life and help with babysitting and around the house in Kells, Ireland

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, we are a small family living in Kells, County Meath, Ireland. We live 5-10 mins walk to bus stop which will help you travel all over Ireland. We are just over 1 hour north of Dublin.
    We have now hosted 7+ Workaway’s since January 23, all of whom had a great time ( I can put you in contact with the girls ) and are interested in hearing from you if you are looking to stay with an Irish family for a short / long time. In return you will really take care of 95% of the daily housekeeping tasks and spend time with Mara after school and us after work. We are both working professionals & daughter is in school daily. It would be great if you also enjoy cooking family meals from time to time. We are an active family, in a busy house - always something happening and we have loved including our new friends while they have helped in many ways. You will generally have weekends to yourself to explore North & South! Thank you, Deborah.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Happy for you to experience living with us, a typical Irish family. We are surrounded by lots of historical sites. You will have easy access to Dublin / airport etc.
    I speak Irish and am happy to share with you.
    My husband is very knowledgeable on history of our country.
    We have 2 cars and are happy to bring you with us where possible.
    We enjoy swimming in nearby lake in all seasons with wetsuits - you can use our bikes to get about daily.
    We are both well travelled and have lived abroad ourselves.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Manage house keeping daily
    Cook dinners some evenings
    Help with homework - playing etc
    Ideally from 3-8pm mon-Thursday/ anytime Friday
    Free to explore / travel on weekends.
    All above is flexible- happy to discuss.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Irish: Fluent
    German: Beginner
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    I speak Gaeilge / Irish. We have basic French - keen to learn more.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own single room in 4 bedroom house - in an estate in town. Bathroom mainly to yourself. All meals included.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    As above - 5 /10 mins walk to bus stop in Kells. County Meath is rich with sites / attractions as is the whole country.
    Main expectation is that you appreciate we both work and have a child in house - so our home is quiet.
    There is no smoking in our home.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have fibre 500

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 841624839754

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A smiling family takes a selfie near festive lights on a city street at dusk. The child holds food, and buildings glow warmly in the background.
The image shows three people, two children and an adult, standing in a circular formation, with a large building and blue sky visible in the background.
A young girl stands proudly beside a table displaying colorful Lego creations, holding a blue ribbon with a white rosette, likely at a school event or competition.
The image depicts a family of three posing in front of a roller coaster, with the father and mother standing behind their daughter, all wearing jackets.
The image shows a family of three in the back seat of a car, with a woman, a girl, and a man, all smiling and posing for a photo.

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