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Give a single mum a helping hand and learn about life in Barna, Ireland

Wild Atlantic Way, West of Ireland, Easygoing mom of 2 looking for some help with 2 amazing boys and housework. I am a single mother to an 10 and 3 year old. My kids are very quiet and adaptable. I am also studying full time in university so I am ......

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Join us at our zero energy home in Skibbereen, Co. Cork, Ireland

Hello, I am Jenny and we recently built our zero energy home on a 10 acre site in Skibbereen, 5 acres of which is native forest with a river running through the whole site. I am married to Patrick and we have one 10 year old boy and 1 energetic and ......

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Stay near the sea and enjoy the culture of Dublin, Ireland

We live in Shankill, in a suburb of Dublin on the south side of the city. We are really close to the sea and the mountains are only about 15 minute drive away. There is a lot of space around our home, and the village of Shankill is pretty and local. ......

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General help with our garden and pets in Co. Kildare, Ireland

We are a family of 6, including 4 children aged from 16 to 23. We live on a hobby farm in Co. Kildare. We have family ponies, dogs, chickens, goats and children! We are looking for help with gardening & DIY, some general household help, and help on ......

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Join our home projects in the middle of beautiful Neale, county Mayo, Ireland

We are an Irish German couple, musician and social worker, renovating our house in the Neale in the heart of south Mayo. We enjoy our big community here, all the parties with Irish dancing, eating together and playing traditional music! We just had ......

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Help out on our small sustainable farm in the beautiful countryside in Co Mayo, Ireland

Hi there, we are a Dutch couple, Arend and Jannette, living on a small farm and are trying to be as self sufficient as possible in harmony with nature. We have milking goats, a Jersey cow, a couple of calves, sheep, hens, and in the summertime a ......

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Experience rural life in beautiful Ballinacarrow, Sligo, Ireland

Welcome to our stone built, two storey 200year old farm house with 7 acres of woodlands, river, pond, vegetable garden with a polytunnel and fruit trees in our garden. We also have two dogs, Watson and Lola to keep us company too. Our two college ......

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Help us with house and pet sitting in glorious East Cork, Ireland

Hi! My name is Vicki, I am a single mum living in Carrigtwohill, in East Cork, Ireland. I am looking for someone to house and cat-sit for us while we are away on holiday this summer for a couple of weeks. We are lucky to live about 25 minutes ......

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Help at our self-sufficient homestead in Gleann na Sidh, Valley of the Faeries, Ireland

We live close to the border of Northern Ireland in an amazing area at a short distance from the first Cross Border Global Geo Park in Europe, full of ancient sites and beautiful landscape. We have been growing our own food on our small farm for the ......

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Biodiversity-rich organic family home in the sunny Gorey, Southeast of Ireland

We are Nicholas (Irish) and Barbara (German) and we live near one of the most beautiful beaches in Ireland. Nicholas is an organic gardener for over 30 years and an ambassador for Farming for Nature for the last 6 years. We are deeply committed to ......

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Become part of our family, living on a castle farm estate in Co. Louth, Ireland

We are a family living on a castle farm estate, steeped in history and set in the countryside. We are close to the sea (15 min cycle) and a local bus connects to our nearest towns. There are extensive gardens and woodland to enjoy peaceful spaces as ......

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Improve your English and help with gardening and painting near Cork, Ireland

We are a retired couple living in the countryside 10 km from Cork City Centre . We need help in the garden and house. Over the years we have had many volunteers and enjoyed their company. This placement would suit 2 people who need to improve their ......

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Join our family in Ireland on beautiful Atlantic coast, Ireland

We are a friendly family living on the beautiful Atlantic Coast of Ireland – surrounded by stunning scenery, fresh sea air, and peaceful countryside. It’s a truly special place to experience Irish rural life. We’re looking for a kind, responsible ......

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Come live the Irish experience in a gentle rural setting in Castlebar, Ireland

I am a Mental Health therapist/Life Coach/Clinical aromatherapist, My work is varied-I work from home - seeing clients one to one , group work and hospital setting. I work with essential oils on a therapeutic level-olfactory therapy. I am QQI ......

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Join us and exchange cultures at our historic home in the countryside of Enniscorthy, Ireland

Hi there – welcome to our page! I live in rural Co. Wexford with my wife, our new baby, and my parents who are in a separate house on the same land. My wife and I have recently moved back from London and are loving the slower pace of life and fresh ......

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Join our friendly family and explore culture near Sligo, Ireland

We are a young family with two boys: age 5 dnd 6. We live in the countryside, 15 minutes from Sligo. We live next to a beautiful lake and forest. We are surrounded by mountains and have an old court tomb, castle, fort and cave close by our house. ......

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Help me with hens and dog walking in the Wicklow Mountains, Ireland

I live on a 3 acre smallholding in the middle of the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland. I have 3 chickens and 2 dogs. I grow a wide variety of vegetables in raised beds and also in the polytunnel. There is no mobile phone coverage here but I do have ......

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Come explore Clonakilty, West Cork, Ireland

Welcome to Clonakilty in vibrant West Cork. I'm Daisy. I am a mother, musician, yoga teacher and massage therapist. I live just 2k outside of Clonakilty centre, just 8k from Inchydoney beach. If you like a slow pace of life and have the vitality ......

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Experience living in the Irish countryside in West Cork, Ireland

My partner and I live in a lovely little village in West Cork, located only minutes drive away from many beaches. We are both in our mid 30s and would love to opportunity to host people travelling to Ireland. We have 3 young boys and 4 dogs. Our ......

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Lend a hand around my home and garden near the historic and beautiful sites of County Meath, Ireland

Would you like to stay near the historic and beautiful sites of New Grange and the Hill of Tara, in County Meath, along with its rich and ancient history, there are beautiful gardens, walking trails, traditional music. I am looking for someone for ......

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