THE HomeShare connects older adults and people with a disability with vetted, caring companions at a fraction of the cost of any alternative.
Keep your independence with companionship, overnight presence & practical support.
Affordable accommodation in exchange for 10 hours of support per week.
Ireland's only Homeshare programme with full Garda vetting for every sharer.
Award-winning social enterprise.
Homeshare is a simple concept with wide-ranging benefits for everyone involved. Householders with a spare room are carefully matched with Garda-vetted professionals or students based on support needs, shared interests, and personality. In exchange for their room, Homesharers provide 10 hours of practical support, companionship, and an overnight presence each week.
Have a home they're open to sharing and need a little support, companionship, and a reassuring overnight presence.
Garda-vetted, reference-checked individuals who receive accommodation in exchange for 10 hrs/week of support and companionship.
THE HomeShare provides ongoing monitoring and support for the full duration of every arrangement. You're never on your own.
Loneliness and anxiety at home can put independence at risk even when you're otherwise capable and healthy.
Private homecare can cost €127,000 per year. Most families simply can't afford the support their loved one needs.
THE HomeShare delivers companionship, safety, and practical support for as little as €55 per week, 97% less than private care.
THE HomeShare is not just the most human option, it's overwhelmingly the most affordable. See how we compare to every alternative.
| Provider | 10 hrs p/w | Overnight (×6) | Weekly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSE | €260 | No funding | €260 (days only) | €13,520 |
| Private homecare provider | €350 | €2,100 | €2,450 | €127,000 |
| Private arrangement | €200 | €900 | €1,100 | €57,200 |
| THE HomeShare Save 97% | €55 | Included | €55 | €2,880 |
* Based on current market figures. Private arrangement based on cash-in-hand rates. Costing inclusive of overnight presence.
We handle everything from matching to monitoring so you can focus on living well.
Initial contact and householder's needs and personality assessment.
We find suitable Homesharers; Garda vetting, references, interviews.
Meet and sign a bespoke Homeshare Agreement (non-tenancy, non-employment).
Live-in trial with coordinator support and 24/7 contact.
Monthly monitoring and continued support if the match continues.
Hear from the families, householders and homesharers whose lives THE HomeShare has transformed.
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. CEO Lucie Cunningham and her team possess a genuine concern for the wellbeing and happiness of their clients.
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.
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.
As one of your sharers I can honestly say your scheme has changed my life. Being freed from the shackles of rising rents, I have been able to reassess what I want. Thanks to the financial freedom of Homesharing I am now retraining in a brand new profession — something I couldn't have even considered before.
The support 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.
Real people, real impact. Meet the people driving Ireland's Homeshare movement.
Lucie founded THE HomeShare in 2017 after two decades in nursing, healthcare, and homecare across the UK and Ireland. Under her leadership, Homesharing has been written into Irish government policy (a global first) and continues to grow as a practical answer to Ireland's housing and care challenges. She also sits on the board of Homeshare International.
Meet the teamOur story is being told in boardrooms, in newsrooms, and in government policy.
Hosted by Dublin's Lord Mayor Ray McAdam, this special event brought together householders, sharers, and families to celebrate the impact of intergenerational living and the release of our latest annual report.
RTÉ explores how THE HomeShare is addressing two of Ireland's biggest social challenges simultaneously.
A successful match showcasing how THE HomeShare addresses both the need for companionship and independent living and the ongoing affordable housing crisis in Ireland.
A landmark achievement for THE HomeShare and the thousands of families who depend on it.
We won the FBD Local Business Award for our innovative solution to Ireland's housing and isolation crises. It shows our dedication to fostering multi-generational connection, and delivering practical living solutions across Irish communities.
A growing network of local authority partnerships bringing Homesharing to more families across Ireland.
