Galway is lovely place to visit. We spent 4 days at Shane's farmhouse which is nearly 100 years old with 4 private (keyed) rooms upstairs and shared bathroom, dining area, and small kitchen downstairs. Accommodation is basic but a good value for the money and near bus line to get into city center. House is set back from street on large, beautiful property with horses out back, so very quiet with minimal road noise.
Shane lives in building adjacent to house. He dropped in daily with helpful suggestions about things to do and later came over to ask us about our day and make more suggestions.