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Description
My name is Oonagh. I am a blind lady in my 60's, living in Gort in south Co Galway, Ireland - close to the Wild Atlantic Way. In return for a little company and some light housework as well as some driving (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. Ideal location for exploring the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara. Opportunity to explore Ireland. Opportunity to improve your English if this is your goal. English classes available in school across the road.
Help
I am a blind lady living alone in the west of Ireland (60 years old). I require somebody (ideally female) to provide a little company and security. While I do have a circle of friends, family and carers, I would welcome some help around the house and somebody in the house at night time and also at weekends. (security).
No care in personal hygiene is required - just light housework (to keep house tidy), some cooking, primarily company and security.
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.
There would be two days off per week and this would normally be during the week as opposed to the weekend.
Languages spoken
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
Private room with ensuite facilities in comfortable, newly 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. My WiFi is excellent.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (11)
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
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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
