Blind lady would welcome some company and a little house help close to Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland

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15/09/2020
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2020

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My name is Oonagh. I am a 58 year old blind lady and live in Gort in south Co Galway, Ireland. In return for a little company and some light housework as well as some driving, I can provide you with free accommodation and food, help with language and also cultural experiences in this area, the Gateway to the Burren.
Types of help and learning opportunities
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.
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I am a blind lady living alone in the west of Ireland (59 years old). I require somebody (ideally female) to provide a little company and security. While she does have a circle of friends, family and carers with her, she requires somebody in the house at night time and also at weekends.

No care in personal hygiene is required - just light housework (to keep house tidy), some cooking, primarily company and security.

Ideally 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: Fluent
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
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Photos

Kitchen/sitting room

Nearby beach

Coole Park - home of Dramatist Lady Gregory

Kylemore Abbey in Connemara

16th century Dunguaire Castle

Karst landscape of the Burren

Feedback left by and about host (11)

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14/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Carmem) for host

I volunteered with Oonegh from 08/ July until 25/ August/2020.
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

(Excellent )

02/04/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Pina)

Pina spent the month of December with me. She is a lovely girl and we had lots of nice times together. Although she was vegetarian, she succeeded in providing me with non-vegetarian meals. She was kind, good company and ran lots of errands for me. I would like to thank her for her time and wish her lots of success for the future.

(Excellent )

10/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Pina) for host

I stayed a whole month with Oonagh. She is very nice and explains you everything in a very friendly way. We spend a lot of time together and she invited me for example to a singsong in a local Bar and to family dinners. But I also had free time to explore the area. Gort is very comfortable for traveling, the bus from Cork to Galway is stopping on… read more

(Excellent )

08/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle)

From the moment she arrived, Michelle and I absolutely clicked. She is a very open, friendly, caring woman who brought life and laughter into my house and family. We are totally indebted to her - nothing was too much for her. We are all so happy to have met her and feel we have made a lifelong friend. Thank you. We hope you'll be back!!

(Excellent )

27/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Michelle) for host

As my first workaway draws to a close I am finding it hard to say goodbye.

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

(Excellent )

07/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Silvia) for host

I had a great time with Oonagh! I stayed in Gort for 4 weeks and it was my first workaway experience and first time in Ireland.
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

(Excellent )

07/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Silvia)

Silvia was a wonderful lady - very kind, caring and willing to help wherever needed. She adapted herself and fit in to our lives very quickly. She was great company and it was delight to get to know her. We wish her all the best for the future and would be delighted to host her at any time again in the future.

(Excellent )

08/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Christine)

Christine was an absolutely lovely lady and I was delighted to get to know her and have her assist me. She was kind, helpful, patient and a delight to be with. I wish her all the best for the future and would be delighted if she ever wanted to come back again.

(Excellent )

08/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jacqui)

We couldn't have wished for a better workawayer to assist our blind sister, Oonagh.
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

(Excellent )

02/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jacqui) for host

This was my first workaway experience Oonagh, her family and friends made me feel very welcome and it was brill to get to know them all. Oonagh is better by far than any Google map at directions and we had road many trips all over the area in the six weeks I stayed with her. From Coole Park to the Wild Atlantic Way the area has so many unspoilt… read more

(Excellent )

24/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host

I stayed more than 3 weeks with Oonagh. good first experience in workaway. the house is very comfortable and Oonagh is flexible and friendly.the work is easy, from the company, shopping, very little cooking, car trips, family and very kind friends. I recommend

(Excellent )

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