The stay at Ciarán´s place was a wonderful experience. Communication was perfect and the house and room are very comfortable, super clean and newly made. Ciarán is a wonderful host who makes you feel at home right from the beginning. The house is located a little bit away from the city center and is therefore pleasantly quiet. You can walk to the center or take the bus. I personally recommend the bicycle for perfect mobility in Galway, even if bicycle lanes are missing in one place or another. To make it short: I would book Ciarán's accommodation again anytime.