Cynthia, our host, was amazing. She welcomed us warmly and enthusiastically and at all times went out of her way to see to our comfort and satisfaction. She not only put breakfast on the table for us each morning -- but also left midnight snacks for us to enjoy when we came home from a night out. Her home is handy to bus service and my son and I were able to ride bicycles to Phoenix Park -- about a 15-mile round trip, but well worth it. We did hear from a few people that Ballymun might not be to our liking but the area has been undergoing redevelopment, so their cautions were out of date. The people we encountered at bus stops and elsewhere nearby were as nice as most of those we encountered throughout Dublin. I recommend Cynthia and her B&B wholeheartedly.