I am starting a postdoc at UCD, and I came to Dublin with my dad to look for a long-term lease. We temporarily stayed at Brian’s while we were apartment hunting. There is a huge housing crisis in Ireland, so this was a daunting task but… we found an apartment! Staying at Brian’s definitely brought us luck :-) His apartment is very well located, in Donnybrook but in a quiet neighborhood, very close to a Spar open 24 hours/day, to multiple bus stops and to the beautiful Herbert Park. Brian is very kind and accommodating. He is from Dublin, he knows the city very well, and he gave us excellent tips for places to visit in the neighborhood and beyond. The house has a nice living room and a well-equipped kitchen. Towels, soap, and hair dryer were provided. The Wi-Fi works well too, so we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.