I travel to Ireland once or twice a year, and this was my first time a little away from city centre, and I couldn´t be more happy with my choice. Eamon is a very nice person, a perfect host. His place is cozy and homely, located in a lovely neighborhood quiet and peaceful. It takes a little while to reach the tourist area or the nearest DART Station, but the walk to get there is really nice, and you can do it sometimes enjoyin the beautiful Grand Canal or walking through St Stephen Green.
I really have discovered a new Dublin from Ranelagh, and hope to visit again soon.