Galway is another "university" city on the West coast of Ireland (we stayed here when we did the Cliffs of Moher tour). It's a "touristy" city, part of the Wild Atlantic Way - lots of buskers, young people, food & drink.

Galway city centre
City during the day Not sure what you'll see City at night.
Bed 'n Breakfast for our accommodations
plenty of beds and a warm shower and room for our stuff.