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Athlone, Ireland

English

Learn english in Ireland with Lisa

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Welcome to Lisa and Oisin in Athlone, Ireland

We’re a dynamic mother-and-son hosting team based in Athlone, in the heart of Ireland. Our home sits right on the banks of the River Shannon, Ireland’s longest river, offering beautiful views and peaceful surroundings — the perfect blend of nature and local life.

My son is a rugby player with the local team, and if you’re sporty, you’re more than welcome to join a practice or attend a match with us!

📍 Where are we? Athlone is the largest town in the Midlands, just 1.5 hours west of Dublin. We’re surrounded by culture, history, and scenic spots, with extended family living along the famous Wi...
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What makes this stay special

Academic immersion available For stays longer than 1 month (sliding scale pricing)
Qualified language teacher Offers to give language lessons
Private room Can be shared if you are travelling with others
Full Immersion Guaranteed No other guest speaks your language (optional add-on)
Full board Three meals a day included
Airport pick-up Lisa picks you up at the airport
(may be a paid option)

Included in the booking with Linguifamily

Carefully vetted host family
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Safe, flexible payment
Your money is held securely by Linguifamily until your stay begins. Pay by credit card or bank transfer
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Cancel within 48 hours for a full refund. If your host family cancels, you're covered too - no questions asked.
24/7 assistance
A question or an unexpected event? Our team is available before, during, and after your stay.

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About this home

Meet the family

Lisa (mother)
Oisin (14 years old)

This home welcomes

Capacity: 2 people

10-18 years old (girl - boy)

Academic Year Student have a bus stop outside my door.

On days off - Local Bus to Town is 5 mins from our home Roscommon & Athlone

Available activities

Fishing
Sculpture

Enhance your stay

Language courses 57€ per hour
Multi activity pack - sightseeing, tours, sport & 172€
Derryglad folk and heritage museum 19€
Athlone castle, viking ship boat trip / luan art g 51€
Dún na sí amenity & heritage park 32€
Golf at driving range (all computerized to build s 23€
Lough boora discovery park tour and bike hire 57€
Local bus to athlone or roscommon with friends 12€
Bus trip to local town plus cinema 27€
Wildlands galway - galway museum/quay street tour 83€
Arigna mines experience & lough allen scenic tour 57€
Lough key activity centre (zipit/entrance tour) tr 83€
Kings house boyle (can be joined with rathgroghan 32€
Rathgroghan trip - stone forts, a great iron age r 38€
13th and 17th july 2026 (tbc) paddleboard camp 10 102€
Train on the grounds of robbie henshaw (july only) 51€ per stay
Transfer Athlone Train station 77€ per stay
Transfer Dublin Airport Return and Pickup (Tolls, Parking, 255€ per stay

Home course of 1 to 10 hours a week arranged for student All to be confirmed before arrival and places booked subject to availability

Airport Parking, Tolls, Motorway fees M50 included in the above price. It's a 6hr return trip with traffic, stops, supervision in airport etc etc - Rugby Academy June Only at TUS University @ €230 paid directly to the Academy
- JULY Saturdays professional training available TBC at Our Famous Rugby Club.
Soccer is July GAA Camp (Cul Camps)
Enquire about any Activity and we can research for your Family

Excursions can be planned per Students Stay, Likes and Dislikes 3hr round trip generally to take in Ireland's Highlights

Full Immersion Guaranteed

The host family optionally guarantees that there will be no other people speaking the same language during the stay.

Life with your host family

Start your day with a hearty breakfast to fuel up for adventure! 🥣☕️
Then it’s off to explore: activities, local excursions, cultural visits, or time at school if you're here during the academic year in one of our excellent local colleges. 🎒📚

But the truth is… there’s no “typical day” here!
Every language stay is unique because we build your experience around you — your interests, your goals, and your rhythm.

Through hands-on activities, real-life conversations, and immersive outdoor e...
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County Roscommon, Ireland

Nearest public transport stop: 5 mins or outside door for school bus

Lisa's exact address is verified and will be provided to you once the booking is confirmed.

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Minimum stay required by Lisa: 7 nights

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Solenne COURBEVOIE, France

Jul 18, 2025

Stay of 2 weeks

Lisa really gave our son a great welcome! She was keen to organize outings and meetings that interested him and suited him completely. It seems to me that Lisa accomplished several miracles… - She immediately made Corentin feel at ease, despite some apprehensions he might have had before leaving. ...