Moving to Drogheda soon, need some advice

Hi everyone,

I recently got a job in Drogheda and I'll be moving there in almost a month. I'm used to living in Dublin but I have few questions about living in Drogheda which I hope some of you might be able to help with.

Accomodation

1. Do you recommend getting an apartment there or find something outside and just go there for work?
2. How easy is it to find people to share a place with? Quick look at rent.ie didn't look promising, I guess it's because of how small Drogheda is and that few people live there

Transportation

1. Can I rely on Bus Eireaan for my daily commute to work if I'm planning to arrive there between 7 and 8 AM?
2. If I lived within the city, is cycling a good option to go to work and move around? I think Drogheda is colder and gets more rain than Dublin which kind of makes it uncomfortable to ride a bicycle, especially that my job requires going to M1 Retail Park. Input on this from anyone who tried cycling there will definitely help.
3. What about taxis there? In Dublin they're a big NO NO for daily transportation because of how expensive they're, is it also the case in Drogheda?
4. How likely is it to find people around me would share an Uber or a taxi?