Everything they say about how friendly and helpful the Irish are is true. The manager couldn't have been more kind. For example, unexpectedly there weren't any knives in the drawers and he promptly bought and delivered a new set.
The online guide is fantastic with everything you might need for a stay in Galway: local taxis, onward transport, locations, etc.
The rooms are clean and simple, as you'd expect from accommodation which seems to be rented by students during the year. The layout of the living and kitchen area were great.
It's a short walk to plenty of supermarkets for shopping and the town centre is about 15 - 20 minutes walk away.