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Last replied
10 Jul 2025
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Description
My name is Oonagh. I am a blind lady in my 60's, living in the west of Ireland - close to the Wild Atlantic Way and Galway city. In return for a little company and some light housework as well as some driving (only if possible), I can provide you with free accommodation and food, help with language and also cultural experiences in this area.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Elderly Companionship
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you are interested, you can avail of free accommodation with food. The house is a very comfortable, recently refurbished house located in Gort which is a small town in south Co Galway. Direct access to the motorway - vibrant Galway city is less than an hour and the delightful town of Ennis is only 20 minutes by car. Good public transport is also available. Ideal location for exploring the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara. Opportunity to improve your English if this is your goal.
Help
I am a blind lady in my 60's living in the west of Ireland. I require somebody to provide a little company and security as well as some help around the house (cooking, shopping, light housework).
Ideally (but not essentially) I would prefer somebody with a driver's licence so that you can take me to the shops, appointments, visit friends etc., I have my own car. However, it is not essential.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: IntermediateThis 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
Private room with ensuite facilities in comfortable, recently refurbished house. Use of kitchen, sitting room, washing facilities.
What else ...
Gort is ideally located for exploring many parts of Ireland - close of Burren and Cliffs of Moher, Galway and Connemara, Ennis and Limerick.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Once we have a routine, there should be no problem with you doing your work on line. WiFi here is excellent.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Feedback (16)
Beatrice is everything you can ask for in a volunteer - kind, honest, cheerful, respectful, tidy and clean. We had lots of lovely chats and I felt very comfortable with her. I would highly recommend her to all… read more
my name is Béatrice and I spent almost 2 months with Oonagh, between October and December 2024.
I thank her again and Bernadette, her sister, for giving me the chance to start my workaway experience.
Her house is pretty and you feel good there straight away. The room is comfortable and very clean with a private bathroom… read more
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Beatrice is everything you can ask for in a volunteer - kind, honest, cheerful, respectful, tidy and clean. We had lots of lovely chats and I felt very comfortable with her. I would highly recommend her to all… read more
my name is Béatrice and I spent almost 2 months with Oonagh, between October and December 2024.
I thank her again and Bernadette, her sister, for giving me the chance to start my workaway experience.
Her house is pretty and you feel good there straight away. The room is comfortable and very clean with a private bathroom… read more
I liked to stay with Oonagh and her friends. Her family was very kind to me and helpful. I would like… read more
I am Stefan and I spent several months as a Workawayer with Oonagh. It is difficult to sum up all of the things I want to say because of how positive and enriching the experience was!
Oonagh is one of the most kind, helpful and talkative people I have ever met. She always tries to make things easy so that your stay is always… read more
She is very kind, easy going, independent and so welcoming.
The job was basically prepare her food like breakfast, snacks, dinners, prompt with medicines, put on her shoes, do laundry , do some shopping, some cleaning keep company and short walks down the street from house.
Gort is a… read more
My journey to Ireland was to find my family history, and while I may not have found my own roots, I feel I have found a family here. Oonagh is an exceptional woman. We Connected effortlessly and she made me feel at home the moment I said hello.
I really can’t say any… read more
Oonagh, her family and friends are lovely and so welcoming.
I got the chance to see a lot of attractions and wonderful landscapes on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Oonagh is very nice, helpful and knows a lot about her country,… read more
Jacqui is a lovely, genuine, good humoured, kind and helpful person - nothing was too much for her and she always had Oonagh's best interests at heart. She integrated herself very quickly into our lives and it was an absolute delight to get to know her. We wish… read more
