Conor welcomed us by meeting us at Heuston station, where the Airport Express bus line ends. He was very helpful with helping us get around town and explaining the relevant bus lines. His home is within walking distance of several interesting destinations, including the Guinness storehouse, the Kilmainham Gaol, and the Irish Museum of Modern Art. It's also a short bus ride away from the town center. (You can probably bike there pretty quickly as well, but we opted for the bus.)

I'd really recommend Conor if you're looking for a host who knows the area very well and can show you Dublin from a local's perspective. Not only did he give us some excellent recommendations for activities to do on our own, but he also brought us to a local song/poetry performance that we really enjoyed. Staying with him will give you the chance to see aspects of Dublin that you might not otherwise learn about from Tripadvisor/travel guides. Additionally, his knowledge of Irish history really added to our overall experience. He was also very welcoming and provided us with cereal/toast and coffee every morning. Unfortunately, our dinner schedules didn't align either of the 2 nights of our stay, but it appears that he is also an excellent cook. I'm glad we stayed with him, and I'll definitely stay with him again if I ever come back to Dublin!