The Irish Republic has two programmes, both based in Dublin.
Elderhomeshare was Dublin’s first homeshare service. It was founded in 2015 by Saoirse Sheridan who came up with the idea when she was given notice to move out of her rented accommodation. She has been homesharing with 98-year old David since April 2016. Saoirse created 35 successful matches between January 2016 and January 2018. Read how the programme works at www.elderhomeshare.ie
THE HomeShare (Together Helping Eachother) is an Irish company, based in Dublin, with long experience in the health care sector. It has recently launched a homeshare programme in Dublin, with the aim of reaching the whole country in time. Homesharers must be at least 18 years old. The programme has made its first successful matches.
John (86) was matched with Amy (27) by THE HomeShare
Read more about the programme on its website thehomeshare.ie