We found Irene’s place convenient to everything and very comfortable. The shopping area, the tourist sites and the bus stations were all within walking distance. We traveled without a car and used the bus for day trips, a fifteen minute walk away. A coffee shop and pub were practically right outside the door. Grocery stores were a three to four minute walk away. The Galway Market held Saturday was right across the bridge from the apartment. Being tucked back from the street and on the river provided a bit of rest from the hustle on the streets, we were there on a Bank Holiday weekend. Looking out on the bay and watching the swans in the river from a window in the main living space was very relaxing.