One thing I forgot to mention is that the finally opened M50 has made the journey from my house to Dublin Airport much, much quicker. In fact, last week it took only 38 minutes from my front door to the Long Term Parking lot (no, not the one run by Dublin Airport, the cheaper alternative).
I can see it now. The Wicklow Chamber of Commerce will begin selling this area to multinationals on the basis of our close proximity to Dublin Airport. I mean, what's a 40 minute drive, right?
Of course, the fact that I was pulling out of my driveway at 4:18am and arrived at 4:52 am doesn't matter at all. I'm sure it would be just as quick if I left my house at 8am.