Since the days are getting longer and the weather is nicer than it was a good few weeks ago, it is finally time to start planning trips on the island. Being one of the nicest Counties in Ireland, there is definitely a great bunch of sights ahead of you in County Cork! ???? ... See more

Stretch the legs and see one of the most beautiful counties in Ireland

We had an amazing Sunday: great weather, happy Au-Pairs and Students, a joyful boat trip with @GapofDunloeTours (thanks a million!) and a picturesque hike through one of Irelands nicest National Parks.
Pepsi, the black labrador, our ASE-mascot, was having a great time between swimming and getting cuddles. All in one - a perfect day for a trip. Thank you all for joining! ... See more

Aupair Service Europe is proud to donate 4% of the Au-Pair placement fees paid by our host families to #UNICEF !

It's about time to fish out your green clothes again! THE National holiday that is celebrated in more countries around the world than any other, St. Patrick's Day, or let's say - the day everyone wants to be Irish - is facing us again!
According to tradition, Patrick returned to Ireland to convert the pagan Irish to Christianity. Patrick's efforts to convert, subjugate, and drive off the Pagans (specifically the Celts) were eventually turned into an allegory in which he drove "snakes" out of Ireland. (Ireland never had any snakes!)
Tradition holds that he died on 17. March. Over the following centuries, many legends grew up around Patrick and he became Ireland's foremost saint. ... See more

Cork St. Patrick's Festival March 16-18th. Parade begins at 1pm on Saturday March 17th