Micheal's apartment in Temple Bar is great. We stayed during a bit of a heat wave in Dublin, so we had the windows open. The apartment is on the more quiet end of Temple Bar; you are in the city, so there is a little street noise. Everything is an easy, 10-15 minute walk from this apartment. I recommend the history walking tour that starts at Trinity University. Go see the Book of Kells EARLY! Eat at the bakery just down Essex from the apartment (Queen of Tarts is also good). For an evening meal, it's worth the walk to L. Mulligan Grocer on Stoneybatter. Looking forward to returning to Dublin!