Flew DUB-JFK & then back again last year, row 2 on the way out & row 1 on the way back.
I felt that there was marginally more room in row 1 but whether that was because there was no actual seat in front of us I honestly can't say.
Mrs ABZ1C preferred row 2 because & I quote "It just felt a bit more private".
We were not bothered by noise from the galley or the toilet when we were in row 1.