Jara Perez-Navarro

Hi, I’m Jara. I’m Spanish and I arrived in Clonakilty 3 months ago. I’m 22 years old and I’m working as an au pair. I’m a primary school teacher and Spanish teacher. I love to make arts and crafts. Skills to Exchange Spanish lessons babysitting helping hand Spanish food (tortilla de patata, gazpacho, pinchos) Qualifications and experience Spanish teacher ELE (International House, Madrid) Primary School teacher (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid) Contact details jara_360@hotmail.com

Heather Pabiou

Hi, I’m Heather. I'm a home educating mum living near Dunmanway with my 3 unschooled kids, my French husband and a few pets. Skills to Exchange Help with French studies, French translation, French conversation practice. English as a Foreign Language teaching Help with Maths studies. Proof reading Ironing Baking and /or meal preparation Running errands Child minding (school age kids) Qualifications and experience French and Maths degree and a Post Graduate Certificate in Language teaching with one year teaching French in secondary school and 10 years on and off teaching English in France to students in classes and individuals in private lessons. French translation on a freelance basis, and some proof reading. Contact details lespabious@eircom.net                                086 8064886

Isabel Venara

Hi everyone !!! I'm Isabel from Italy and I find this site and I think that is a great idea!!!!! I'm a positive and energy person, open minded..I like nature, sport, running and meet new people and friends!i'm interesting in healthy foods and life, botany and natural remedy. I move from Italy and I'm in Clonakilty like au pair. I love your country and it will be great meet some of you!! Skills to Exchange I offer services in Italian cooking, ( I worked in Italian restaurant), speaking and writing in Italian languages, bakeries ( I worked in a Italian bakery) and bellydance. Qualifications and experience I have a Bsc in biology, natural science, I worked in restaurant and bakery, Italian mother tongue , and certification in bellydance and scubadiving.   Contact details isabel-ven@hotmail.it

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

Eylo Blanco

Hi, I’m Eylo. I am a Montessori teacher. I have been working with children for 7 years. Also I love making things like arts and crafts. Skills to Exchange Balloon making, face painting. Language exchange (Spanish) Art skills like felting. Cake decoration – also I make gluten free cakes. Babysitting Qualifications and experience Degree in teaching FETAC level 6 special needs assistance Native Spanish I have experience as a teacher, doing birthday parties and teaching arts and crafts for children. .   Contact details eyloblanco@gmail.com 087 1180288

Fionnuala Harkin

Hi, I'm Fionnuala. I live in Kilavarrig in the beautiful Arigideen valley. I have worked in the food and wine business pretty much all my life, and the loves of my life are my family, music and the water, all accompanied by something delicious to eat and drink! I would love to offer favours related to any of these elements. Skills to Exchange Cooking and cookery demonstrations; teaching cooking to children; advice on restaurant or private dinner menus or wine; wine appreciation classes; playing music or singing for a party or event; tourism ideas in Ireland, especially Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Wicklow, Wexford and Donegal; teaching swimming and diving(off the rocks in Simon's Cove, not Jacques Cousteau style!) to children, teenagers or adults. Qualifications and experience Self taught chef - ran Fionnuala's Little Italian Restaurant in Clon from 1991 to 2003; WSET (Wines and Spirit Education Trust) qualified; Swimming and lifesaving certs (way back in the 70's!).   Contact details fmharkin@gmail.com 086 8533758

Laura Bryner

Hi, my name is Laura. I'm from Switzerland, here as a workawayer. I'll stay for about 4 months. My hostmother, Michelle Ryan, is involved in Clonakilty favour and I was at the market last Sunday. It was great, I enjoyed it much. And I'd love to help and exchange some skills too. Before I came here I was travelling in my old van around  Europe, I finished high school and I worked as a chef last winter. When I go back to Switzerland I'll start studying physics. Skills to Exchange I could help with German, maybe a little with French. I'm always delighted when I can cook, so any occasion where you need help or if you want me to prepare a meal or whatever. If you want to learn about the Swiss kitchen I can show you a few things. I'm staying with a family with two lovely boys, so if you need a babysitter I love being with the kids! Qualifications and experience About my language skills, I finished high school as I said, my German is good, my French is okay. About my cooking, you have to taste it. But as I worked in a Hotel kitchen for a season, I have some experience as well. For minding the children, please ask Michelle.  .   Contact details laurabryner@gmx.ch 087 6020170

Lorna O'Regan

Hi, I’m Lorna. I’m living in Clonakilty 10 years. I have worked as a Medical Sales Rep for the last 12 years. I love to bake in my spare time. Skills to Exchange Baking. You supply the ingredients and I’m happy to bake the cakes and buns. Help and advice on organising events Qualifications and experience Bsc Nutritional Science Diploma in Marketing .   Contact details lornacoll@yahoo.com.au 089 4058836

Karen Austin

Hi I’m Karen. I'm a cook that gardens. We have a walled organic vegetable garden where we grow vegetables, herbs and fruit. Our chickens live there too. We also have a food and wine shop in Clonakilty and I give cooking lessons. I also enjoy sun and travel Skills to Exchange I'm happy to share recipes, seedlings and travel tips. Cities with beaches is a speciality! Qualifications and experience I have been cooking and gardening for the past thirty odd years and have travelled to a lot of different places Contact details Karen@lettercollum.ie

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

Francesca de Buyl

Hi I'm Francesca, a 21 year old sound engineer from Clonakilty Skills to Exchange Sound engineering , cooking , cleaning , DIY Qualifications and experience I studied sound engineering in Windmill lane recording studio Dublin.   Contact details  fdebuyl@gmail.com 085 1793946

Camille Thomas

Hello, I am Camille.  I am French, born in Monaco. I moved to Ireland about 6 years ago now, and loving the charm and people of Clonakilty town. I am married to an Austrian and we have a daughter named Sophie who is turning 2 end of October.  I am working since 2008 in Clonakilty Technology Park, in a conferencing company called PGi. I am employed there full-time, as Customer Service representative. Apart from my job, I love traveling, reading, and of course being a mum! Skills to Exchange I can give lifts, babysitting, French cooking class or French lessons Qualifications and experience  I have a Fetac level 5 in Business Administration Contact details  camillet21@gmail.com 0871809518

Elaine O' Sullivan

Hi my name is Elaine, I would like to join the group. I'm a chef by trade and I'm currently working for a catering company called Claypot catering.  I am based in E.I.Lilly Kinsale Skills to Exchange I can offer ironing, housecleaning, cooking and gardening. Qualifications and experience I'm a chef by trade Contact details  087 6271702 osullivanelaine@rocketmail.com

Roni Crowley

Hi I'm Roni Crowley, mother, office worker and baking enthusiast! Skills to Exchange I can bake a few things, I'm reliably told my apple tarts are my specialty but I'm handy enough with scones, breads, eclairs and most things pastry based.  I can sew just about enough to repair things. Handy enough to get the school uniform from one end of the year to the other or to fix that fallen hemline.  Unlikely combination I know but I am also handy at computer issues.  Having fallen victim to a virus or two I know a bit about getting rid of them, preventing them and getting your data back if you fall prey.  Also good with installing software and hardware.  I also have really good Microsoft (and Open) Office skills so I can help out with improving the look of your documents, presentations, spreadsheets, etc so if you've been tearing your hair out trying to get a table of contents working for your thesis, using cross formulas or fitting images into your Powerpoint, I might be able to spare you reaching for the Regaine! Qualifications and experience MSc in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing Contact details   roni.crowley@gmail.com

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

Yvonne Evans

Hi, Yvonne here. I am a mother, cook and journalist living in Clonakilty. Skills to Exchange I can child mind, teach English, write letters and CV's or bake some tasty treats for you. Qualifications and experience Degree in Journalism and Media Studies, Diploma in Forensic Science.      Contact details  evieevans87@yahoo.ie  0834290752

Sara Kubiak

Hi, my name is Sara and I moved to Clonakilty two years ago this summer to get away from the big smoke. I have 14 years experience in working with children and I like to bring my hobbies and passions into the workplace. I started my own garden last year, I am a great believer in good, healthy food, home grown if possible and buying and supporting the locality. I love to cook and bake. I like to be organised and love cleaning. I believe that charity starts at home and what better way to give/do something for others in your own community. Skills to Exchange Childcare Cleaning Cooking/Baking Gardening Can help with organising parties/special occasions Conversation German/Grinds Qualifications and experience FETAC Level 5 Childcare/School Age Childcare Occupational First Aid Professional Childminding Certificate Housekeeper/Cleaner Waitressing    Contact details  sarakubiak78@hotmail.com 086/0518032

Tina Pisco

Hola! I’m Tina. I’ve been living in West Cork for 20 years this summer. Skills to Trade I’m a writer (novels, poetry, non-fiction, screenplays). I love gardening and homey DIY projects... French and Spanish conversation.....cooking for parties, event management...load of things really. Qualifications and experience At 55 years old the list is too long!   Contact details benegez@eircom.net  086/0895821 Website Tina Pisco.com

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