Our neighborhood is a quite family area with friendly neighbors. It is located close to Dublin city center (3km) with a direct bus into the city. Dublin has many tourist attractions including bars, restaurants, music, sporting events, and cultural / historic attractions.
It is also close to the coast (3km), with many beautiful beaches and access to many water sports. There are a large number of public parks within a short walk / drive of our house.

Please check out the following websites on Dublin attractions:
http://www.visitdublin.com/home
http://wikitravel.org/en/Dublin
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/16/travel/things-to-do-in-36-hours-in-dublin-ireland.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=c-column-middle-span-region&region=c-column-middle-span-region&WT.nav=c-column-middle-span-region&_r=0
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ireland/dublin

http://www.fodors.com/world/europe/ireland/dublin

Also check out the following youtube video on holiday in Ireland: http://vimeo.com/69986476