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Dublin, Ireland

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Learn english in Dunlavin with Anne marie

Hello! I’m Anne Marie, a widow living in County Kildare with my daughter Alex, who is 13 and an only child. Our home is filled with love, animals, and outdoor fun — we have dogs, cats, chickens, and a small yard of ponies and horses. We also have stables and an all-weather riding arena right here at home.

We regularly welcome visiting students and truly enjoy making them part of our family. They join in everything we do — from pony rides and fun hacks to weekend activities with Alex’s friends and countryside dog walks. If the student is an experienced rider, there may even be opportunities to...
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What makes this stay special

Academic immersion available For stays longer than 1 month (sliding scale pricing)
Private room Can be shared if you are travelling with others
Internship or volunteering Option to combine immersion with an internship, a small job or volunteering
Full board Three meals a day included
Airport pick-up Anne Marie picks you up at the airport
(may be a paid option)
Nearest public transport 2km

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About this home

Meet the family

Anne Marie (mother)
Alexandra (14 years old)

Dogs, cats and ponies

This home welcomes

Capacity: 2 people

10-18 years old (girl)

18-25 years old (girl)

Activities, Riding & Work Experience Opportunities

We are an active family, and our home and stables are ideal for students who love animals and the outdoors — especially horses! We have ponies and horses on-site, along with a secure all-weather arena for riding. I am a qualified riding instructor and offer free lessons at home. Students can also attend a local riding school where they’ll meet other young people and practise their English in a fun, social setting.

Each week, we host lessons with an excellent local coach who helps students progress at their own pace. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, we’ll find a level that suits you — and if you're interested, you can prepare for competitions or graded Pony Club exams. Students can also join the local Pony Club, where they can train, compete, and make friends who share their passion for horses.

Beyond horses, we enjoy outdoor fun like walking our dogs, cycling, and playing in our large garden (the swings are always popular!). Alex plays Gaelic football and basketball, and students staying for a school term are welcome to join local teams too. We also have great tennis and golf clubs nearby, and we’re happy to help students join local sports or activity clubs based on their interests.

I am also a qualified Pilates instructor and run weekly classes at home, which students can join for free.

For older students or those taking part in the Transition Year programme, we can help arrange work experience placements. Options include:

Equestrian yards (riding schools, sport horse yards, or racing yards)

Childcare in local crèches

Local businesses or offices

Family-run hotel, bakery, or café

Sports clubs and leisure facilities

Work experience can be part of the school programme or arranged separately depending on the student’s stay.

Available activities

Horse riding
Yoga
Volunteerism
Cooking
Board games
Painting
Animal care
Cultural visits

We can help the student find an internship, a small job or volunteering opportunities. As part of the Transition Year programme, students can take part in work experience — and we’re happy to help arrange placements based on each student’s interests and experience. Work experience can also be arranged separately for students staying outside of the school programme.

Options include:

Equestrian work experience — from riding schools (suitable for less experienced riders) to private production yards and professional racing yards.

Hospitality — placements in a small, family-run hotel, a local bakery, or a friendly community café.

Childcare — experience in local crèches (preschools).

Sports and recreation — opportunities in local sports clubs or at a nearby golf club.

Business and office environments — ideal for students interested in administration, retail, or small business settings.

Each placement offers a welcoming environment and a chance to gain real-life experience in an Irish setting.

Enhance your stay

Riding lesson (1-2-1) onsite external coach 64€
Riding day out offsite - pony with picnic 128€
Art class - 1 hour 51€
Swimming 32€
Riding camp - 10am-2pm monday to friday 255€ per stay
Tennis camp 255€ per stay
Kayaking 64€ per stay
Transfer Airport 192€ per stay

There are several language schools in the area offering a range of options. Pricing will depend on whether you prefer one-to-one tuition or a more comprehensive group programme. Let me know your preference, and I’ll be happy to help arrange English lessons that best suit your needs. Please let me know if you have specific interests. There is a good variety of summer camps available locally, and other activities during school term time.
We can also arrange work experience for older teenagers. One-to-one coaching can be arranged in a variety of sports, including golf, horse riding, tennis, and football. Lessons can be scheduled daily or at a pace that matches the student’s goals and level of intensity. Whether for fun, fitness, or skill development, we’ll tailor the experience to suit each individual.

Life with your host family

A Typical Week with Us

We leave for school each morning at 8:15am, and I collect Alex at 3:50pm. After school, she usually has a snack, gets her homework done, and then we head out to ride the ponies.

Alex has a busy and fun weekly schedule:

Monday – swimming

Tuesday – baking in the local community café

Wednesday – riding lesson

Friday – Pilates

Weekends – pony rides with friends, competitions, or hosting friends at home

Dinner is around 7pm, once the animals are all fed and settled in ...
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Dunlavin, Ireland

Nearest public transport stop: 2km

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Carmen Valladolid, Spain

Apr 13, 2026

Stay of 1 week

Anne Marie showed from the very first moment a good willingness to maintain fluid communication and information regarding the stay. Once there, our daughter enjoyed her time and we were informed daily through messages, videos, and photos that Anne Marie sent us. It has been quite an adventure for ou...

Virginie Lanton, France

Oct 29, 2025

Stay of 1 week

My daughter feels at home with Anne Marie, who stayed for the second time. Equestrian activities, nature, discoveries, with infinite kindness.

Aude Paris, France

Jul 4, 2025

Stay of 2 weeks

My daughter Anna, 13 years old, spent two weeks with Anne-Marie. The stay went very well. Anne-Marie welcomed her very warmly and provided us with daily updates about Anna with photos and videos. Anna was able to ride ponies almost every day, and Anne-Marie took her with her daughter Alex and her fr...