Dear au pair
We would be delighted if you will consider us as your host family.
We live in a village in a lovely area 4km west of Galway City, on the west coast of Ireland. We live right beside the sea and there is also a beach near-by, a small harbour and a wood.
Galway is a lovely, compact, thriving city. Population approximately 65,000 people. The people are friendly and there is usually a lot going on. For example, there is a thriving arts community here. It's got a university (approx 13,000 students). It is a regional
capital, a tourist destination, a cultural and arts centre and a university city. There is always lots going on and lots to do and see, even during the
winter.
There is a vibrant music scene to suit all tastes - rock, traditional, dance, jazz etc...

We have had an au pair here with us from Switzerland for the past year and she has really enjoyed her stay. The previous year our aupair was from Holland and previous to this we had the same au pair 3 times from Alaska, Usa.
We will make every effort to put you in contact with
other students from your country/ other au pairs. We will also be able to organise some free english lessons after Christmas.
If you choose to come here, we think you will enjoy your stay in Galway.

Our children are cute and quite well behaved- 2 boys and a girl. They are Dara, who will be 7
years old this month and Oisín (pronounced Usheen) who was 5 in April and
Eabha(pronounced Ava) who will be 4 in October.
I am a primary school teacher. I job share [work half time]. Jim is a technician in the university.

We live in a large house opposite the sea.

We think we are a fairly easy going family. JIm (the dad) and I , Fiona (the mom) like to paint in oils mostly when we can get the chance! We both like the
arts in general especially small live music gigs and theatre.
We own a camper van!



The duties will mainly be playing with, caring for and helping feed the children, general house work and some baby sitting.
Looking after the children two or three days a week, school term time- Dara will be at school 8.50-2.30, Oisín 8.50-1.30, Éabha 8.50-11.30 until I get home [4.00-5.00]. Other times as a mothers help.