Ernie's apartment is excellent. Very spacious (even by American standards), clean, modern, and quiet. It is well equipped, and with some extras (teas, coffee, a loaf of bread). Conveniently located: 5 minute walk to the city center, easy walk to the National University of Ireland Galway, and on a street with interesting shops. Ernie's store has wonderful fruits and other delights. Kai is a restaurant with fabulous food. There is a wood-fired pizza carryout and My Secret Garden (a tea shop). And don't miss Irish music at the Crane--famous with the locals. These places are all within a one minute walk of the apartment. And Ernie is delightful. My local Irish colleagues all knew him and his shop. Checking in was easy. I would definitely stay at Ernie's West End apartment again.