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County Kilkenny, Ireland
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Emers Family House

Emer
Hello, we have been hosting students for the past four years ranging in age from 10-18yrs. We really enjoy getting to know our students and becoming acquainted with their families. Both Tony and I are both part of large families and it’s been a really rewarding experience for us hosting. We welcome students to become part of our family not just a lodger.

What makes this stay special

  •  Schooling
    Academic immersion available For stays longer than 1 month (sliding scale pricing)
  •  Language lessons
    Language courses At home or in a language school
  •  Single room
    Private room Can be shared if you are travelling with others
  •  Full Immersion Guaranteed
    Full Immersion Guaranteed No other guest speaks your language (optional add-on)
  •  Board
    Full board Three meals a day included
  •  Transfers
    Airport pick-up Emer picks you up at the airport
    (may be a paid option)

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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

  • Book with confidence

    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

  • Emer (mother)
  • Anthony (father)
  • Nessa (14 years old)
  • Evelyn (8 years old)
2 dogs and 2 cats

This home welcomes

Capacity: 4 people
  • 10-18 years old (girl - boy)
  • 18-25 years old (girl)
  • Adults (woman - man)
  • Groups and families
  • Couples

Available activities

  • Hiking
  • Cinema, shows
  • Cooking
  • Board games
  • City outings
  • Cultural visits

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

Life with your host family

Our usual routine is as follows……

Mon-Fri is a busy time with school & work. We start the day at 7am and leave for school by car at 7.45. Usually, the secondary schools finish at 4pm but a lot of students choose to do free sports/activities within the school until 5pm. On returning home students like to get started on homework/ unwind or shower before dinner. Usually mid-week dinner is at 6.30pm. I try to cater for students' dislikes but also encourage them to try new foods and my Irish way of ...

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Ballyragget, Ireland

Nearest public transport stop: 500m
Emer's exact address is verified and will be provided to you once the booking is confirmed.

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Minimum stay required by Emer: 7 nights
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From 640 €/week
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