Gerard is a great host who is easy to get into contact with and provides a ton of great recommendations. We didn't get to meet Gerard during our stay but were greeted at his apartment by his aunt. The apartment had all the amenities we needed and more, while the options for breakfast were plentiful too. The apartment is a about a 7 minute walk to the Guinness Storehouse and more like a 25-30 minute walk to the city centre (i.e. Temple Bar). There is a tram stop directly across the street from the apartment which makes it convenient to get into the city centre for those who don't want to walk! Overall, great stay at Gerard's apartment and would definitely recommend it. Thanks again Gerard!