First and foremost, Sharon is amazing. She and her family were warm and hospitable, but not overbearing. She was also very helpful in getting me oriented to Rathcoole, even going as far to wait up for me when I arrived very late at night. As a heads up to travelers, Rathcoole is a lovely village that is about an hour's bus ride from Temple Bar/Dublin City Center. It's an easy bus ride that makes many stops through the city and surrounding suburbs. You will want to buy a leap card, which you can do at the convenience store by the bank of Ireland on Main street. Rathcoole is very lovely and walkable. It's small enough that you can walk to the nearby villages fairly quickly. You can also walk to a place called avoca, which has a nice cafe, and several pubs. All in all, a great stay!