We have just returned home from a beautiful spring week in Ireland. Cathal and Paul's place was perfect for our needs. What an inviting place to stay! We are 5 women and stayed comfortably for 6 days. We felt very safe. Our host checked on us frequently, making sure we didn't want or need for anything.
From the airport, it was a 25 minute cab ride. Centrally located, our walk to Heuston train station for our day trips to Killarney and Galway was approximately 20 minutes. We walked in the mornings and took a taxi home at night. Temple Bar area was a 30 minute walk. We took the 39A bus back to the AirBNB several times.
Centra is close by for groceries. We had very good pizza at Stone which is near Centra. If you're looking for nice places near Grafton Street to eat, we highly recommend The Green Hen and Pichet. Reservations were needed for both. Temple Bar was easy to get in to for a late lunch.
I wish that all AirBNB's were like this one. We can't wait to visit this property again and are already planning another trip to our hosts other property.