We had a great stay. The house itself has everything you need, center of Ballina. The town isn't the most pittoresque place to be, but a great headquarter to travel north Mayo. Jim is a nice, welcoming human being who spent his professional carreer guiding and teaching tourists about the local area. Too bad we only stayed 2 nights, I wish I learned more about his interesting life. Enjoy. In cold months: bring some warm clothes and PJ's, the appartement is difficult to keep warm. Or maybe I'm easily getting cold. ;-)