The Future Of Independent Living & Homecare In Ireland.

We are an Irish award winning non-profit social enterprise with over 70 years experience in healthcare, specifically the Homecare Industry. We have worked closely with 1000’s of families to support them through their journey.

About Us

What is HomeSharing?

HomeSharing provides housing in exchange for help in the home. This enables two unrelated people to share their lives for both of their benefit. A homesharer provides support and companionship to a householder in exchange for free or low-cost accommodation.

About HomeSharing

Is HomeSharing Safe?

Completely! All homesharers are Fully Vetted including Garda Vetting.

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Meet Our Founder

"THE HomeShare Team are honoured to receive such an important award, winner of the Excellence in Public Sector Homecare Services Support. I am earnestly grateful for the recognition we have received for our work"
Lucie Cunningham
Founder & CEO.

Our goal is to make your life better

Homesharing is one of the most affordable and safest ways to remain living at home or to save for your own home plus help someone in return. We are Ireland's #1 Homeshare provider because:

  • More than 70 years experience in Healthcare and Homecare
  • Ireland's only not-for-profit Homeshare programme
  • Face to Face initial Homeshare Consultation plus ongoing home visits
  • No payment until a sharer moves in
  • Garda vetting for our sharers is mandatory
  • We organise the introductions at a time that suits you and we personally introduce the potential sharers
  • We offer a 24/7/365 support line in case of emergencies and to ensure safeguarding for all
  • 2021 Winner of the Public Sector Homecare Support Service
  • 2021 Winner Prestige Award Best Homecare Provider Republic of Ireland

Are you a householder?

Save between 94-97% on your home support costs

  • Do you want to remain living independently at home?
  • Do you want to contribute to society?
  • Are you nervous being in your home alone at night?
  • Are your family living far away and you would like some security?
  • Are you lonely or feel isolated from the rest of the world?

Are you looking for accommodation?

Save between 82-88% on your accommodation costs

  • Are you seeking affordable accommodation?
  • Are you looking for a quiet, spacious home?
  • Are you on a low paid income and struggle with rent?
  • Are you saving to buy your own home?
  • Do you want to shorten your commute to work or college?

Virgin Media 1's tv show OAP B&B was inspired by THE HomeShare model and we are the proud Homeshare consultants on the show

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Client's Testimonials

THE HomeShare is a superb model enabling a vulnerable adult to remain in their home for longer than would be possible to do alone; It gives concerned relatives reassurance and peace of mind that their loved one is not alone, that there is a responsible adult present in the home, and should the need arise unexpectedly, they can be contacted or indeed the emergency services called should that be necessary. CEO, Lucie Cunningham and her team are superbly supportive and it is evident they each possess a genuine concern for the wellbeing and happiness of their vulnerable clients. It certainly is a very cost-effective option and one I hope might be considered for me, should the need arise, affording me the chance to stay in my own home – my own environment, where like most we feel safest and happiest.
Margaret
Daughter, Ballinteer. Dublin
My sharer is excellent! He is so polite, mannerly and friendly. My sharer comes home from work and we chat for a couple of hours. You couldn’t have picked a better person for me.
Tommy
Householder. Dundrum
Mum is settling into the nursing home but if it wasn’t for THE HomeShare, Mum wouldn’t have been able to stay at home for as long as she did. Thank you, it is such a great service.
Maurice
Daughter. Dublin
As one of your sharers I can honestly say your scheme has changed my life. Being freed from the shackles of making rising rents each month I have been able to reassess what I want and where my future is going. Thanks to the financial freedom of homesharing I am now in the position to retrain in a brand new profession and take the pay cut that comes with that. This is something I couldn’t have even considered if still renting
Bronagh
Sharer. Dublin 4
The support that is given by THE HomeShare is second to none. The householder can lift the phone anytime if there is a problem of any sort. I think it’s an amazing thing and I would like to see more people taking part in this. It’s a two way street beneficial to both
Colette
Householder. KIldare

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