My partner and I stayed in Declans loft for 2 nights, 50 mins from Croagh Patrick it made a good base. Very spacious, nice small sauna and pool table, big TV. Furniture etc is a little old, but comfortable and lots of wood finishings throughout make the loft very homely and warm. Also a nice view from the balcony
Claremorris is quiet but really has some great food spots!