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Colin Brennan

Job being advertised with no pay in Ireland - but you do get a free house

A job is being advertised with no pay in Ireland - but you do get a free house.

The position has no salary, but you get free use of a house in the middle of Kildare town.

Historic St Brigid's Cathedral in the town is on the lookout for a caretaker/verger.

The successful applicant will get the use of the attractive two-storey house, which is located outside the gates of the cathedral on Market Square.

Duties for the job include getting the cathedral ready for services, cleaning, keeping the grounds and opening the cathedral to the public.

The job notice says the role may suit a couple.

Job being advertised with no pay in Ireland but you do get a free house in Kildare town (Google Maps)

Anybody interested in the job is asked to get in touch with Secretary of the Select Vestry, Margaret Dunne, at the email address: mandkdunne@gmail.com.

The job notice reads: "Caretaker/verger required, St Brigid's Cathedral, Kildare.

St Brigid's Cathedral, Kildare town, Co Kildare (Google Maps)

"The Caretaker/Verger will receive a free house in return for certain duties which include preparing the Cathedral for Services, cleaning, keeping the grounds, opening the Cathedral to the public.

"This position would suit a couple.

"Application form and further details available from the Secretary of the Select Vestry, Mrs. Margaret Dunne: mandkdunne@gmail.com"

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