I highly recommend Noel's place and Ennis as a place to explore itself and as a base for exploring the western part of the country. Noel was great. He works downstairs most days and is very accommodating. The neighboring businesses were friendly. There is a pub next door with outdoor seating that provides a little noise until about midnight, but it didn't keep us a awake and I loved being immersed in the sound of the everyday life. We stayed with a 1 year old and a 5 year old and the place was very family friendly. Lots of stairs, but doors to close off the stairs to curious crawlers.