We live in Dublin 5 area, a short 7 minute walk to the train station and the bus stop is a 2 minute walk, so using public transport to get to the center of Dublin only takes 10 minutes via train or buses. Raheny village is a 5 minute walk away and has shops, pharmacies, banks, cafe's, restaurants, pubs a gym and an excellent library for studying.
UCD is approximately 1hr 45 minutes to 2 hours journey from my home.
Trinity college and all colleges in the city centre are a short journey away using public transport. We are close to Sutton, Howth, Portmarnock and Malahide and a very short walk to St Anne's Park and the seafront. The cost includes laundry for long-term guests, and all bills such as electricity, heating, wifi, bins and water. I also supply towels. I do work from home so please make sure you job or college course is during the morning and afternoon on week days. Earliest check in is 12 noon and latest check in is 10pm please be aware of this before booking your flights. Check out is 10.30am.