This apartment is new and very nice. The light switches are all labeled, which a jet-lagged traveler appreciates. It is immaculate, and well stocked for the traveler (including a welcome Guinness). Carmel and her family were quickly responsive to any requests.
The apartment is in a new neighborhood just east of the Grand Canal with neighbors like Google and Facebook. It's a 15-20 minute walk to central Dublin (Trinity College, Temple Bar, etc.), and a 5 minute walk to The Old Spot, a terrific gastropub. And the location is as quiet as a church on Saturday night.