Many Irish families outside the cities assume that hiring an au pair in rural Ireland isn’t possible. In fact, Spanish Au Pair has been successfully placing candidates in rural areas for 16 years — and our model is specifically designed to make these placements work brilliantly for everyone involved.

Why Rural Placements Work With Us

Most agencies focus exclusively on cities. We don’t. Here’s why our rural placements succeed where others fail.

Mature candidates. All our Spanish au pairs are aged 21 and over — often teachers, nurses or childcare professionals. They are independent and confident settling into rural Irish life without needing a city-based social scene.

Online English classes. Every rural candidate has access to online English language classes, removing the need to be near a city language school. This opens up placements in counties like Kerry, Kildare, Meath, Wicklow and beyond.

Our community network. From the moment they arrive, every candidate is introduced to our wide community of Spanish au pairs across Ireland — ensuring nobody feels isolated regardless of location.

What Rural Families Need to Provide

For a successful placement, families should ensure:

  • A comfortable private bedroom
  • Access to a car or driving opportunities
  • A welcoming family environment
  • Proximity to online English classes or a local school

Driving is particularly important in rural settings — many of our candidates are experienced drivers and happy to assist with school runs and local trips.

Where We Place Candidates

We place au pairs across all counties in Ireland including Kerry, Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, Wexford, Tipperary, Clare, Galway and beyond. If you’re unsure whether your area is suitable, contact us and we’ll advise you honestly.

For families requiring candidates of other nationalities in rural areas, please visit aupaireurope.com.

Get Started Today

Rural placements are some of our most successful and rewarding. Families outside the cities often find that candidates settle exceptionally well — embracing Irish countryside life, local culture and the genuine warmth of rural family living.

Browse our host family packages or contact us today for a free consultation.