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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 d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Compagnie pour pers. âgée
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
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.
Aide
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.
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Langues parlées
Anglais: IntermédiaireCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
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Hébergement
Private room with ensuite facilities in comfortable, recently refurbished house. Use of kitchen, sitting room, washing facilities.
Autres infos...
Gort is ideally located for exploring many parts of Ireland - close of Burren and Cliffs of Moher, Galway and Connemara, Ennis and Limerick.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Once we have a routine, there should be no problem with you doing your work on line. WiFi here is excellent.
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N° de référence hôte : 973385215191
Feedback (16)
27 févr. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Béatrice)
Beatrice is a lovely kind lady and I was delighted to host her - initially for 2 months but then she came back for another 4 - 5 weeks.
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
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
(Excellent
)
21 déc. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Béatrice) pour l'hôte
Hello future workaway,
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
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
28 oct. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Mark) pour l'hôte
My stay at Oonaghs left me with many great memories. I stayed with them from September to Mid-October 2024, for a total of 6 weeks. I was very lucky to find such a kind host for my stay in Ireland and couldn't have asked for a better experience. I enjoyed to do some cooking and running small errands and the like. Communication is very important in… read more
22 juil. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (ANTONIA MARIA)
Antonia is a delightful lady, very caring, considerate and respectful. Antonia cared for me - a blind lady for over three months. She helped me with cooking, cleaning, shopping and also offered me company for which I am very grateful. I wish Antonia all the best for the future and can highly recommend her for other such hosts.
(Excellent
)
30 janv. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (ANTONIA MARIA) pour l'hôte
I would like to thank Oonagh for the opportunity she gave me to help her. Initially I was going to stay for 1 and a half months, but I ended up staying for almost 3 months. When I said goodbye to her, I said that I admired her, and I really admire her, because she is a very strong and wise woman. She helped me with English, answered my questions… read more
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Échange culturel:
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Communication:
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27 févr. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Béatrice)
Beatrice is a lovely kind lady and I was delighted to host her - initially for 2 months but then she came back for another 4 - 5 weeks.
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
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
(Excellent)
21 déc. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Béatrice) pour l'hôte
Hello future workaway,
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
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
28 oct. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Mark) pour l'hôte
My stay at Oonaghs left me with many great memories. I stayed with them from September to Mid-October 2024, for a total of 6 weeks. I was very lucky to find such a kind host for my stay in Ireland and couldn't have asked for a better experience. I enjoyed to do some cooking and running small errands and the like. Communication is very important in… read more
22 juil. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (ANTONIA MARIA)
Antonia is a delightful lady, very caring, considerate and respectful. Antonia cared for me - a blind lady for over three months. She helped me with cooking, cleaning, shopping and also offered me company for which I am very grateful. I wish Antonia all the best for the future and can highly recommend her for other such hosts.
(Excellent)
30 janv. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (ANTONIA MARIA) pour l'hôte
I would like to thank Oonagh for the opportunity she gave me to help her. Initially I was going to stay for 1 and a half months, but I ended up staying for almost 3 months. When I said goodbye to her, I said that I admired her, and I really admire her, because she is a very strong and wise woman. She helped me with English, answered my questions… read more
26 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Miruss) pour l'hôte
I had very nice experience staying with Oonagh. I stayed for only two weeks but I learned a lot about Ireland and Irish culture from her and her friend Mary. Oonagh is super nice, friendly lady. She always planed my days off on the days with the best weather so I could go for trips. We had tea breaks with some sweets every day, which I enjoyed a… read more
3 oct. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dalila)
Dalila was a lovely French lady who spent 2 months with me. She was a very kind and caring person, always wanting to help me and do whatever she could. We had lots of chats and laughs and I thoroughly enjoyed the time she spent with me. I wish her all the best for future workaway positions and can highly recommend her.
(Excellent)
29 sept. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Dalila) pour l'hôte
I spent 2 months with Oonagh. It felt like my family with her. Oonagh is friendly and I liked to speak with her. The work was easy and Oonagh is a very simple lady. I enjoyed my time with Oonagh.The house is very comfortable, clean and beautiful.
I liked to stay with Oonagh and her friends. Her family was very kind to me and helpful. I would like… 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
28 oct. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Maeva) pour l'hôte
10 févr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Stefan) pour l'hôte
Hello everybody!
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
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
6 oct. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hanna)
It was a real pleasure to host Hanna. I normally like people to come for at least 1 month but Hanna could only offer me 2 weeks. I wondered whether or not to take her but I can now say that I am so happy to have met her and host her even if her stay was short. It would have been a missed opportunity otherwise. Nothing was too much for Hanna - she… read more
(Excellent)
5 oct. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Hanna) pour l'hôte
It's hard to describe how much I enjoyed my time with Oonagh. I felt welcome right from the very beginning. Oonagh is such a warmhearted, humorous and kind women. She always made sure that I feel good and have everything that I need. And I really had everything I needed and even more:) The house is very comfortable, clean and beautiful. You can… read more
11 juil. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Alessandro Ernesto) pour l'hôte
My name is Alessandro Maurizio. I lived with Una (Oonagh) for 6 months from January to July 2021. She live in Gort a beautiful characteristic village about 30 minutes from the coast and well connected to Galway and Limerick (50 minutes by train) by train and bus. If you want to have a real experience with local people this is the place. It is… read more
6 mai 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Amy) pour l'hôte
I had a wonderful time during my short stay with Oonagh!!! She is a great lady and is super knowledgeable about the area! Her house is lovely and it was a pleasure to do a few small tasks around the house for her. It was a very relaxing and pleasant stay! She even indulged me by playing "would you rather", helped me with my crossword puzzle, and… read more
14 sept. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Carmem) pour l'hôte
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
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
2 avr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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 janv. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Pina) pour l'hôte
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
8 mars 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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 févr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Michelle) pour l'hôte
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
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
7 nov. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Silvia) pour l'hôte
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
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
7 nov. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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)
8 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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)
8 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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
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)
2 oct. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Jacqui) pour l'hôte
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
24 avr. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Sophie) pour l'hôte
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
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