It may seem a bit goth when you first see Galway but there are many restaurants and shops to visit. We stayed in a bed and breakfast (can’t remember the name) and it was sooo worth it. The cool thing about b and b’s are that they are less expensive than hotels and the accomodations make you feel like you are in your very own expensive Irish house. I also recommend taking the drive to Connemarra, it’s a lovely coastal scenic route.