What a gem! We selected the Half Door because of it's location but it ended up being so much more. First, the location was great. We used the Half Door as our launching site to as far north as the Giant's Causeway (3.5 hour drive) to Cork in the South (2 hour drive). It is less than a hour to Dublin and a little over two hours to the Cliffs of Moher. We got to enjoy all of Ireland while staying at one place. Second, Pauline and her family were welcoming and helpful. They greated us when we arrived, made sure we had everything we need, checked in with us regularly, shared tons of resources and suggestions on things to do. In fact, she even informed us of the train and Luas that we could take out of Portarlington (10 minute drive) to Dublin so we wouldn't have to drive or try parking in the city. We couldn't have asked for a better host. We traveled to Ireland for the sites & experience but also gained the friendship of a beautiful family.