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5,0 (4)

Killarney, Ireland

English

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Learn english in County Kerry with Lorraine

Hello and welcome to our family profile.

We are a family of six. Lorraine (mom) Killian (dad) Sean (grandad) Fionn, Saoirse and Oisin. We also have two adorable dogs Buster and Marley and four horses Breeze, Spirit, Cookie and Bobby.

Both Killian and I are nurses and work for the HSE. Killian is a mental health nurse and I am a general nurse. We both work in the local hospital 20 minutes from our home. I only work part time.

We are very lucky to be living in such a beautiful part of Ireland, Killarney. We have many famous lakes and mountains on our doorstep and we take full advantage of thi...
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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
Full Immersion Guaranteed No other guest speaks your language (optional add-on)
Full board Three meals a day included
Airport pick-up Lorraine picks you up at the airport
(may be a paid option)
Nearest public transport In Killarney town 8 minutes drive

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About this home

Meet the family

Lorraine (mother)
Killian (father)
Sean (grandparent)
Fionn (17 years old)
Saoirse (14 years old)
Oisìn (11 years old)

Dogs

This home welcomes

Capacity: 6 people

10-18 years old (girl - boy)

Groups and families

I am offering a single room and a family room in my house.
If there are any activities or camps you would like to do while you are here then please let me know and I will do my best to facilitate. Prices will vary depending on the activities and camps you pick. We can speak about what you want to do while you are here and I can source the price of the activities/camps before you commit .

Available activities

Horse riding
Cooking

Enhance your stay

Horse riding lessons 38€
Transfer Cork airport 249€ per stay
Transfer Shannon airport 294€ per stay
Transfer Kerry airport 146€ per stay

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

Everyday in our house is very different. There is something on most days and somebody is always going somewhere. The kids are involved in a lot of activities during the summer but we also have plenty of time for just relaxing and enjoy ourselves as a family. We hope you will enjoy all we would have to offer you . Horse riding, and spending time learning about horses, water sports and enjoying the local beaches in our area , attending local football matches , to enjoying day trips to learn more ...
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County Kerry, Ireland

Nearest public transport stop: In Killarney town 8 minutes drive

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Minimum stay required by Lorraine: 7 nights

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Emmanuelle

Sep 1, 2025

Stay of 2 weeks

My daughter Loane (17 years old) stayed for 3 weeks with Lorraine. She was very well received and was integrated into the family as a full member. I was able to communicate very easily with Lorraine before and during the stay. Each family member made an effort to be understood, repeating and correct...

Jean-Marc Asson, France

Aug 21, 2025

Stay of 1 week

I had a very pleasant stay, the family is welcoming, caring, and very attentive. It really allowed me to improve my English and especially to learn a lot of vocabulary. The family members are very open to discussion, sometimes sharing moments of laughter. The setting is nice in the countryside near ...

Celine Vélizy-Villacoublay, France

Jul 21, 2025

Stay of 1 week

Our daughter Lisa, nearly 16 years old, spent 2 weeks with Lorraine's family this summer. It was incredible. She was very warmly welcomed, as if she were a full member of the family. She shared their daily life, talked a lot with each of them, formed strong bonds with them, and returned delighted wi...