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I am currently
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Activities i am interested in:
We live in Ennis, Clare, Ireland. Originally from Japan. If anyone with kids want play-dates or trips on holidays, more than happy to meet up. Up for camping, skiing, cafe, cultural exchange, etc.
My next destination:
Ireland - from Dec 2024 until Dec 2033 View all -
Description
Hello from Clare, Ireland!
We’d be delighted to hear from you from anywhere around the world!
We are looking for invitations Year-round: Open to short-term homestays, playdates, and travel buddies anywhere in the world!
Our Wish: Staying with a host family with children (approx. 8–14 years old) to play with my daughter.
In 2026, we had such wonderful experiences staying at a farm in Limerick over Easter break, and another in Lahinch during the June bank holiday weekend. Now, we’re heading to Nantes, France this summer to meet up with a family—we feel so incredibly blessed. We're really excited for this wonderful opportunity and our next big adventure!
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About Us:
I’m Ryoko, a single mom in my mid-30s living in Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland. Originally from Japan, I’ve been settled in Ireland for 8 years.
Me: Online Japanese teacher & counselor. Fluent in English (U.S. University grad).
I have extensive experience working in public crèches, nursing homes, and providing special needs support.
Daughter (7): Native English speaker. Kind, gentle, never hurt anyone, and loves making new friends!
Lifestyle: Non-smoker. We have no food restrictions and can easily adapt to your family's diet.
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Skills & What I Can Offer:
I have extensive experience in WWOOF, Au Pair, and Workaway. I’m happy to help with:
Childcare: School runs, activities, and swimming coaching.
Farm & Home: Cleaning sheds, Milking goats, feeding animals, gardening, painting, and chopping wood.
Driving: Full Irish Driver’s License (can rent a car or drive yours).
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Trust & Reliability:
Garda-vetted & background in public creche, nursing home, special needs support.
We highly respect family boundaries and lifestyles.
Happy to provide CV/Resume, ID, and photos upon request.
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Would you like to have a quick chat to see if we’re a good match? Looking forward to connecting with you!
Sincerely,
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Interests
Camping
DIY & crafts
Events & social
Drawing & painting
Dancing
Music
Performing arts
Winter sports
Nature
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Arabic: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Polish: Beginner
Ukrainian: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I myself teach Japanese online. I loved language since young age, I went to Canada when I was in high-school. -
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Light maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
Able to teach about:
Languages
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
Helping around the house
Teaching
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More details about your skills
I've graduated from a university in the US, so I speak fluent English.
I have art and philosophy degrees.
I love outdoor work if you have any assignment for me.
Or I can help you with anything around the house or taking kids to have some fun.
When I have experience of WWOOF&aupair&workaway in Ireland, I helped with gardening, milking goats, feeding cows, cutting woods, and cleaning horse/cow/chicken sheds.
I am good at deep-cleaning. (I really enjoy.)
I have worked in a public creche in Japan, so I am very good around children.
I worked with a lot of children, camping, teaching swimming, etc.
I've stayed with host families across Ireland while wwoofing and au pairing.
I had such a great time.
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Age
36
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What else ...
I wish to get connected to families where children age is similar to mine. (between 8-14)
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
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Special dietary requirements
very flexibly
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From the very first day, they were so kind, attentive, and welcoming that we immediately felt right at home.
What touched us most was how pure, genuine, and straight-from-the-heart this family is.
Being surrounded by their sincerity allowed both my … read more
The kids played all the time, it was fun and surprising how they understand each other with the differents languages; a mix of spanish, french, english, japanese…They didnt speak the same language but they learned a lot from each other…the adults too! We could work meanwhile the … read more
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From the very first day, they were so kind, attentive, and welcoming that we immediately felt right at home.
What touched us most was how pure, genuine, and straight-from-the-heart this family is.
Being surrounded by their sincerity allowed both my … read more
The kids played all the time, it was fun and surprising how they understand each other with the differents languages; a mix of spanish, french, english, japanese…They didnt speak the same language but they learned a lot from each other…the adults too! We could work meanwhile the … read more
