Carmel's mother's house is conveniently situated in a quiet neighborhood, with a bus stop on the main road just a block or two away. From there the bus service is very frequent into central Dublin--I never waited more than 5 minutes, The buses also pass through the Rathmines and Portobello neighborhoods, both of which have a good choice of restaurants and pubs. Noeleen offered the warmest of Irish welcomes and is always ready to chat or make you a cup of tea. The room is simply but comfortably furnished with its own shower (no wifi, however) and good privacy. The only problem was some initial confusion about the address, but that has been taken care of. I highly recommend the room for any solo travelers looking for a quiet and convenient place to stay in Dublin.