What's it like living in Dublin?

Travel Info
Me and my half Irish boyfriend are thinking about leaving England to live in Dublin for about a year (house-sitting for a family member just outside Dublin). I have never lived the 'city life' before and think it could be good for me. Any advice or tips?

Travel Tips

Lucky you! Go to Dublin, it's great! It is so friendly and there is loads to do. There are many jobs there if you want to work temporarily whilst you are there. You will never be bored in Dublin. You are fortunate to be able to stay in a house as it will save you money and allow you to meet neighbours. It is really important you go round and introduce yourself.
It doesnt matter where you live outside Dublin, there is always an easy way into the city centre. Most estates have bustops all over the place and if where you are staying is coastal, it will have a DART station. Also, there could be a LUAS station if the area is served by it.
Just be prepared to pay a lot for entertainment. Generally, drink, food, and cinema, are more dear in Dublin than in the UK (except of course London). When we would go out to eat in the city centre, we would pay about 50 euro for a 1-course meal w/o drink. In the UK it would cost about 20 pounds! That is the difference I am talking about! Cinema was 8.50 euro at the Savoy in city centre. Hence, expect a price difference.
You will love it though, especially the night life and people. Dublin is great craic!

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dublin is 24/7 party town. it does my head in when i go down for a few days. it never stops 5 am in the morning theres still crowds of people all over the place
go for it girl i have lived in dublin for 5 years its great if you go to the north-side make a point of getting to know real dubs there great i have been all over the world and dublin has to be the best place i have ever lived,lots and lots to do
The fact that you won't need to pay rent will save you a fortune - Dublin is one of the most expensive cities to live in at the moment.

Just outside of Dublin? Find out about the public transport in the area before getting into buying a car. Or get a bike or a scooter.

I'd say go for it. But a word of advice - make sure your family member has told your neighbours about you, otherwise your first week might be marred by visits from the police! People in Ireland are generally very neighbourly (although Dublin might be an exception) and watch each other's houses when the owners are away. You might also like to let the local gardai (police) know where you are living.
very expensive