Mary Casey

Hi, I am a passionate, positive and happy person and feel blessed with my life. I am so excited to be joining such a fantastic group and look forward to meeting and exchanging lots of favours. Skills to Exchange I worked for ten years in RTE as a script prompter for TV presenters which has resulted in excellent typing skills. I am happiest pottering in my garden and would love to bring energy and enthusiasm to other gardens. Currently we are fostering dogs while their forever homes are found and it is unbelievably rewarding so would love to extend home from home to other dogs if their owners are going away for a few days break. I am neat and tidy with a paint brush (decorating!) just don't ask me to climb more than three rungs on a ladder. Would love to improve my DIY skills so if you need someone to hold a shelf while you drill give me a call. Qualifications and experience My whole life has been an amazing experience thus far. I am a mum to three amazing children. I enjoy healing with Angels and Reiki (level 1). I did many personal development workshops in Holland a few years ago which has helped me value all I experience in my life. Contact details liberatedrebel@gmail.com 087 6694247

Ana Morales

Hi I'm Ana I'm Spanish girl, I arrived to Clonakilty 6 months ago. At present I'm working as au pair. I'm a primary school teacher. Some friends told me about this site and I think is a great idea, so I would like to take part of this. Skills to Exchange Spanish lessons Mind animals Helping hand Homemade Spanish food Qualifications and experience Degree in Tourism (Universidad de Valencia) Degree in primary school teacher (Universidad de Alicante)   Contact details dolsana@hotmail.com 086 4540970

Bernadette Ruane

Hi, I’m Bernadette.  I’m a mother of three children age 7, 9 and 13 years. I moved to Clonakilty having lived overseas for almost 20 years. Skills to Exchange I can offer hand, neck and shoulder massages and massage for stress relief. I am also available for dog walking. Qualifications and experience Fully qualified as a massage therapist in the U.S.   Contact details bruane99@gmail.com 086 3437006

Mary Kay Ryan

Hi, I’m Mary Kay. I recently moved back to West Cork. I live in Timoleague and am anxious to become a member of the group Skills to Exchange Chinese medicine - acupuncture and/or herbs Qi gong instruction for individual health problems or to groups. Shamanic Healing Work Permaculture design advice Short term pet minding at my home Qualifications and experience Practicing and teaching Chinese medicine for 30 years in three countries. Written 3 textbooks in Chinese medicine. Served as Dean of Herbal Medicine and Clinical Supervisor in two schools. Started multiple free public health clinics. Worked with HIV impacted people, women victims of domestic abuse; returning combat veterans, PTSD sufferers. Taught Qi Gong for the last 15 years to individuals and groups. Certified in Permaculture Design by Bill Mollison instructors 15 years experience shamanic training and work   Contact details marykaythered@sbcglobal.net

Malcolm Reed

Hello, I’m Malcolm. I am very keen on the natural world- anything to do with bees, gardening and things of that nature. Skills to Exchange Beekeeping Gardening chopping wood general household maintenance EMF balancing technique sessions Qualifications and experience I have been a professional beekeeper for over 20 years. I am a qualified EMF practitioner of phases i to xii Contact details Malcolmreed@eircom.net 02833456

Liz Mahony

Hi, I’m Liz.  I've just moved to near Clonakilty & would be very interested in joining the Clonakilty Favour Exchange. Skills to Exchange I'm a professional Dog Trainer & Behavioural Consultant & a Holistic Therapist for all animals. I also walk dogs, & can look in on people's animals in their absence. Qualifications and experience I'm a qualified Proofreader & Editor & write my own copy for my websites, write children's stories & have done a fair bit of freelance journalism. I'm an exceptionally good cook & did private catering for weddings & filling freezers. Contact details lizmahony56@gmail.com 086-3991599

Janet Vesey

Hi I'm Janet. I live in the countryside with 3 dogs amd hens.  I can milk cows, am well travelled, love music, books and art. I sing in Clon. church choir and  I visit Mount Carmel Hospital twice weekly with my therapy dog Rusty. Skills to Exchange I can wash and groom small dogs Baking - (biscuits and cup cakes) Qualifications and experience Dog groomer (St John's College Cert.) Garda vetted Contact details  023 8838100  0876314311

Laura Woods

Hello, I'm Laura and I think this is a fabulous idea, especially in the current economic climate. I volunteer at The Children's Project Charity Shop in Clonakilty, where I am currently Hon. Secretary. I'm also an active member of BirdWatch Ireland West Cork Branch, where I am the Webmaster. Skills to Exchange Photography, Animal care, advice etc, Bird advice/help Qualifications and experience Reasonably experienced photographer, definitely experienced with pet animals (especially small animals such as rodents), reasonable bird knowledge, especially locally, although by no means an expert! :) Contact details  zoundzy@hotmail.com

Ana Rodriguez

Hi, I'm Ana and I am from Spain. I am currently working in Clonakilty and I think this website is a really good idea for helping each other and for meeting nice people. Skills to Exchange I would be happy to offer Spanish lessons, babysitting, lifts to cork or clonakilty surroundings. Also I love animals and I would be delighted to take care of your pets for weekends or short periods of time..And of course, I would be delighted  to offer a taste of real homemade Spanish food! Qualifications and experience Qualified pharmacist   Contact details  anamari_far@hotmail.com 085 1030941

Angie Fallon

Hi, my name is Angie Fallon, I moved to West Cork in September 2011.  I studied Horticulture at College, and I am particularly interested in environmentally friendly gardening.  I am also a fully qualified Healthcare Assistant, registered with a Home Care Company.  Skills to Exchange Childminding and Care for the Elderly (Garda vetted) Gardening, practical and advice on seed sowing, taking cuttings, planting up planters and window boxes, garden layout, polytunnels, vegetable growing, shrub and rose pruning, hedge cutting, rotavating, etc. Van driving / moving furniture etc Help and advice with keeping poultry, goats Pet and House sitting (reference available) Dog walking    General Baking and cooking skills, including stir-fry meals, curries + gluten-    and dairy free cooking advice. Qualifications and experience FETAC level 5 fully qualified Garda vetted Health care Assistant, experience in caring for family member, and have worked with / I am registered with home care company. 340 hour work placement at Clonakilty Community Hospital. Childcare experience (family) + completed introduction to Childcare course Cert Catering course Completed 3 years at College in Waterford + CIT (Horticulture), deferred degree (due to bereavement) Experience in garden maintenance (including machinery and tractor use, nursery and garden centre work (20 years + gardening experience) House-and pet sitting. RHS practical Gardening Certificate with distinction, FETAC level 5 in organic Horticulture, TEAGASC Certificate in Horticulture Goat keeping and cheese making courses with TEAGASC at Clonakilty, worked on goat farm, machine milking 70 goats   Contact details   angiefallon@eircom.net 087 2399400

Bernie Smyth

Hi, I'm Bernie. I have been living in Clon for over 20 years and I still love it! I have been practicing Homeopathy here since 1999, and would be willing to offer a limited number of consultations per month as part of the CFE; I also lecture in Homeopathy at Colleges in Cork, Dublin & Wales, and so would be happy to teach basic homeopathy to groups or individuals in the community. My first career was Veterinary Nursing, so could also offer basic advice on general pet care. I worked extensively in Europe as an EFL teacher, before coming to Cork to train Irish people in TEFL, so happy to help in that area, if needed. Skills to exchange Homeopathic consultations, Teaching basic homeopathy General pet advice EFL, or advice on TEFL. Qualifications and experience Registered Homeopath Veterinary Nurse TEFL trainer Mammy! Contact details  smithberr@gmail.com 023 8836704

Adrian Boyle

Hi, Adrian here. I am a musician and teach percussion and drumming, traditional flute, tin whistle and bodhran.  I can also teach swimming, I can juggle with clubs and balls. I used to ride out for some local racehorse trainers and I still ride regularly to keep fit. I'd be happy to exercise horses if anybody needed that service Skills to Exchange Gardening Music teaching – percussion, drumming, traditional flute, tin whistle and bodhran. Truck driving Swimming lessons Gardening Exercise horses Qualifications and experience I am firstly a musician, but I was also a landscape gardener in a past life and I have 6 years experience of working as a healthcare assistant both with people with special needs and also with the elderly as a home help. I have a swimming teacher qualification with swim Ireland and I also have a full clean rigid truck licence. Contact details 086 8603512 adoboyle@gmail.com See my drumming and flute website

Jo Burke

Hi, I’m Jo and I live in Rosscarbery. I moved here from England 8 years ago having retired as a teacher of children with special needs. Skills to Trade Helping children with reading/comprehension Baking: especially biscuits which i can bag up in cellophane bags for presents for small groups. Gardening: especially giving advice for appropriate plants for a border Dog Walking  . Qualifications and experience Certificate in Education, Diploma in Special Needs (DPSE) UK Avid gardener for many years Contact details joandrichburke@yahoo.co.uk 086 0734229 023 8831935

Louise Roseingrave

Hi, Louise here, recently moved to West Cork, and a freelance journalist Skills to Trade PR advice Yoga instruction Dog sitting Study Skills Lifts to and from Cork Qualifications and experience Qualified Yoga instructor Qualified teacher (English and History) Journalist with 7 years experience Contact details louiseroseingrave@gmail.com

Patrick Gleeson

Hi, Patrick here.  I moved down from Wicklow.  I’ve a great personality and I specialise in energy work and gardening. Skills to Trade Landscaping Helping out in the garden Working with animals Reiki and energy work Qualifications and experience Worked in a nursery for 6 months Volunteer with Dog Sanctuary 2 years energy and Reiki work   Contact details 089 4545093 Paddygleeson8@gmail.com

Aisling Mc Auliffe

Hi, my name is Aisling. I think the favour exchange is a brilliant idea and a great way to foster community spirit. I am very interested in social enterprise. I work part time as a vet in the city and I love running and sea swimming. I am very interested in vegetarian cooking and juicing. Skills to Trade I can give lifts up and down to the city a few days a week. I can offer general advice on pet care. I run a lot and can offer to be a running/training buddy to anyone interested in running. Qualifications and experience Qualified vet. Gardening. Painting. Helping hand with DIY. Childcare Contact details aislingmcauliffe@yahoo.com

Steven Kelly

Hi, I am Steven recently moved near Drombeg.   I like to work with people to explore options for career and life decisions.  As well, I often help businesses or nonprofits to solve performance challenges and achieve desired goals. Skills to Trade I have a good listening ear and can help you explore options with upcoming decisions over a cup of coffee (or a wee dram).   Enjoy chess and can teach chess or backgammon.  Many years experience as a professional coach in business management and I am glad to mentor as a favour.  I can show you how to set up free blogs or get up a profile on LinkedIn for career purposes.  As well, I have an extra computer available to lend out for short-term projects. We have an acre of land of overgrown pasture for grazing and am willing to lend an extra hand when needed on local community efforts.  Also, we have a large collection of American classic VHS videos (1930s-1990s) available for borrowing on cold winter nights. Qualifications and experience I'm experienced in coaching since 1975, so I am a bit gray-haired (what little is left).  Certified as a performance expert and training instructor.  I have traveled a bit and worked in over 40 countries with larger as well as family owned businesses. Contact details steven.kelly.kno@gmail.com 02 848 321 or 087 184 3707 http://kno-odds-ends.blogspot.com/

Jessie McDonald

Hi, Jessie here.  I am a language teacher by profession, currently studying Library & Information Studies. Live equidistant from Clonakilty, Skibbereen and Dunmanway. Part-time teacher, Mother, Student & Gardener, prone to bursting into song or dance at inappropriate times! Skills to Trade French and Italian tuition -any level Translations and interpreting (French & Italian). Basic computer skills; using the internet, e-mail, sending photos, using Skype, setting up a blog, using web-mail, Cataloguing your books, c.d.s, setting up a Twitter account, booking a flight, paying your car tax etc.  Good at researching (finding cheapest/best car, hoover, toaster, flights..)  Can convert Vinyl records to CD format. Have half acre of land for grazing, veg/fruit growing.  Can teach you how to juggle 3 balls, or play 3 chords on the guitar (or maybe 6) Can teach basic Tai-Chi movements, first steps in Salsa Have professional aluminum scaffolding to lend  (suitable for painting) in exchange for power hose/ ride-on mower etc. Can give spins to the airport, hospital appointments.  We can also exercise and train horses. New skill: installing saorview boxes. Qualifications and experience B.A. French & Archaeology,H.Dip in Ed, Licence en Lettres (English degree) 2nd year Italian, UCC, and 11 years teaching English in Italy, Have taught French to leaving cert level, English to 3rd level (in France) Local Tour Guide qualification and some tour guiding experience. Garda vetted. Contact details jmcdonald@eircom.net 087 8119283

Liz Bardyn

Hi, I am Liz. I have worked in various administration, front-of-house, marketing and event management roles. I have also had the honor of meeting wonderful 'spiritual' teachers in the last 10 years. They have taught me techniques and ways to bring more peace, awareness, authenticity and happiness into my life.  And I would be delighted to share this with you. Skills to offer I can offer you help with: Basic marketing (social media, lay-out/composition of documents etc). Computer skills for beginners and browsing the web, working with Word.Excell (I can help you set up spreadsheets for accounts purposes), etc.  I can also help you with event management/planning.  Give me a shout if you would like to explore meditation and relaxation techniques on a 1 to 1 basis. I would be delighted to share my practice with you. I also love dogs, so if you're puppy needs walkies... :) I am also offering to work in charity shops or voluntary projects or help out in members own shops, so if you are stuck for someone to cover, I would be very happy to help out if I can. I love this type of work, and it is a great opportunity to meet people in the community. So please don't hesitate to give me a ring! Qualifications and experience Business and Marketing Degree Experience in Marketing, Administration, Event Management Contact details 087 9344345 liz.bardyn@gmail.com

Michael O'Mahony

Hi, Michael here. I like the community goodwill aspect of Clon Favour and its similarity to old Irish custom of helping your neighbours. I qualified as an Accountant 22 years ago and established my own accountancy and business advisory practice in Clonakilty with my wife Ann in 2000. In my spare time I enjoy looking after animals on our farm, gardening and DIY. I also have a keen interest in sport & food. Skills to offer I am available to assist as a helping hand. I would also like to offer a limited number of 1 hour business/accountancy/taxation consultations. Qualifications and experience Experience with large and small animals, gardening, tree cutting & D.I.Y. Also own and operate a range of farm machinery Qualified FCCA (Chartered Certified Accountant) Established and run my own Accountancy practice in Clonakilty for the past 12 years Contact details omahonnelly@gmail.com