Our flight arrived before check in so we got some food at the cafe across the street, then met Cathal's friend Barbara at the apartment who was still cleaning up from the last renter. She gave us a set of keys and showed us around.

Apartment was as listed. Kitchen is good and we ate breakfast and a few evening meals at the apartment. There's a Spar grocery store across the street from the apartment that has most of the basics.

Dublin is a pretty compact city, so it's easy to get around. Short walk to Christchurch or Temple Bar area.