Hello, I'm Clodagh M.

We are a family of four​,​ Clodagh​,​ Ciaran and two kids Frank 11 and Aisling 9. Both parents have worked from home full time (ish...I try to work Mon-Thurs) for the past few years but we will probably have more hybrid arrangements in future. Kids go to school locally in Balscadden and get the bus to and from school​,​ which they love. Aisling is mad for gymnastics and our kitchen has been taken over with gymnastics equipment. Frank loves nature​,​ building and all related activities​,​ lego and minecraft. Frank is autistic and never stops asking questions! We live in the countryside and have a big garden and myself and Ciaran love growing veg​,​ gardening and generally keeping the place tidy. We love going out for dinner when we can as a family​,​ usually Fri nights. The kids get on very well with each other and family time is generally very enjoyable​,​ which we are thankful for. We have had two full time childminders in the past​,​ both worked with us for 4 years each​,​ with our last one ending in 2023. Since we have been managing childcare between us as we are both at home​,​ but it has not been ideal. The school has recently set up an afterschool program which we use x2 days a week but there are some protests from the kids!