Stunning island with no residents wants couple to run coffee shop – but there's a catch
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An uninhabited island that's had no residents since 1953 is on the hunt for two people to run a coffee shop – but there's a catch. Great Blasket Island is seeking a pair to take up residence and manage the shop this summer. Despite having no permanent inhabitants, the pair will have their hands full serving a multitude of customers.
The island, situated off the coast of Dunquin, near Dingle, Ireland, draws in a whopping 40,000 tourists annually. Great Blasket Island, the largest of the Blasket Islands, is located off the Dingle Peninsula. The island is on the lookout for a couple to take the reins, managing the coffee shop and holiday cottages for a solid six months.
From 1 April to 1 October, they'll earn a wage for being in charge. However, despite the unique opportunity to reside on a secluded Irish island, the job involves hard and demanding work. Daily tasks include preparing the coffee shop, cleaning each holiday house, and checking in guests, all of which must be completed to a high standard. And depending on the weather, the lucky applicants might not get a day off for weeks on end.
The chosen pair won't need to worry about rent as it's covered for the duration of their stay on the island. As for living conditions, they'll share the main bedroom above the coffee shop. They'll also use the shop's kitchen and toilets as their own, with a stove available for cosy evenings. Laundry will be collected and transported to the mainland for washing.
