Ali's place is wonderful. It's a beautiful home with nice windows and an impressive library of literary fiction. The apartment is close to the Luas, and it's only a 25-minute walk to St. Stephen's Green downtown. Ranelagh is a great neighborhood--not only is it full of cafes and restaurants, it also has a very interesting history.
Ali is warm and very easy to communicate with. Her mom Carol is also really nice: we had a late-arriving flight, and Carol stocked the fridge for us in case we were hungry! We were also greeted with beautiful flowers.
Thank you, Ali and Carol, for a fantastic stay!