I recently stayed at St Josephs Ave while in Galway for a week for work. The location in the West End of Galway is fantastic - very close to the heart of things including Spanish Arch and the main street of shops and pubs - yet the house itself is in a quiet residential street. It was nice and quiet during the evenings - but with good restaurants and pubs a short walk away. Il Vicolo, an Italian restaurant just around the corner is excellent. The owners were relaxed and easy to deal with, and quick to help out with any queries. I enjoyed feeling a bit more like a local by staying here instead of in a hotel - I would stay there again.