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Hi, I am a single mum living 14km outside of Galway City in the West of Ireland in a village .
It's a beautiful area just a a ten minute walk from the Atlantic Ocean/Galway Bay. I have a little girl, Síofra who is 8yrs old. I also have two older children. Amber is 23 yrs and is currently living in Tenerife. My son Naoise is 27yrs and he currently lives in Cork City and is in a brilliant band called ADORE!
We love animals and have four very friendly dogs, they are 16yrs, 14yrs, 13yrs and a collie who is almost 2.
Our house is quite big, colourfull and relaxed. We love listening to music, working on art projects and eating good, mostly vegetarian food. We have WiFi. We have a huge, pretty untamed as yet garden where I grow some veg.
Ideally I need someone who would like to come and spend a few months with us and become part of the family and a friend to Síofra. I work from home as a photographer and artist and need someone to play with her some afternoons and put her to bed one night per week. Síofra is a very free spirited girl who needs someone outgoing and fun who can match her energy and zest for life!
If you think you could be Síofras friend and would like to experience life in Ireland in a homely, relaxed atmosphere, please send me a message.
This position would suit a female in their early/mid twenties who is independent and would like to explore Galway/Ireland at the weekends.
Galway city is 25 mins away by car and there is a bus service. There is a local shop and bar/restaurant and we are on The Wild Atlantic Way, on the edge of Connemara.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Interests
Outdoor activities
Beach
Nature
Music
Art & design
Photography
Gardening
Cooking & food
Animals
Drawing & painting
Events & social
Self development
Culture
Pets
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I live in the Gaeltacht, an Irish speaking area of Ireland. There is a very active Irish music scene here also.
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Help
I need some help with house tasks and minding my eightyear old while I work from home and also go out on location to shoots. Síofra is great fun and loves to play and be in the garden. I am looking for someone who would enjoy watching her and being her friend.
Looking forward to hearing from you :) Vanessa
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
I have a lovey private spacious bedroom with lots of storage. There is wifi.
What else ...
There is lots to do. Galway city is a very vibrant city with lots of festivals, gigs, art exhibitions, cafes and is only 25mins away. There is a lovely beach 5mins walk away from the house.
We are on The Wild Atlantic Way, on the edge of Connemara,
The local villages have a craft fair, pubs with great food and live music.
There are some bikes here available and some gorgeous cycles and also lots of walks and hikes.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a very good internet connection and you will have your own room with a desk.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a large space to accommodate a camervan.
Can possibly accept pets
Yes, we have had dogs stay with us in the past and it worked out very well.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
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I enjoyed looking after Sìofra and playing with her. She loves dancing and the horses!
One day, we visited Galway, where is a multicultural and colorful city!
I won't forget these incredible days :)
It was a great first Workaway experience, I miss you all!
Vanessa was busy most of the time but she always had an open ear for any question and we had some nice conversations. Sìofra is a very happy child (most of the time), she was curious about everything I was doing and knew how to make… read more
