Here are the rankings of Galway, Ireland. My friend Karen lives there and was kind enough to have me for a couple of days. After a whole bottle of vodka split between the two of us the first evening and an all nighter the next night, I've actually somehow been fortunate enough to make it to Edinburgh alive. I was blown away by Galway because of its beauty and quality of the downtown area. Since it's a college town, it's quite vibrant...Here are the rankings:

Aesthetic appeal: 9 - nice parks and gorgeous beaches and countryside
Toilets: 10 - Karen and family keep a very clean house
Friendliness: 10 - Everyone was very welcoming
Affordability: 6 - Ireland is expensive, however, Galway is far better than Dublin
Transportation: 6 - If you want to go to the beach, a car is almost necessary
Food: 8 - a variety of good restaurants
Nice Cafes: N/A - Only there for 2 days...not enough time
Fun Stuff To Do: 10 - Went to an incredible bar called The Living Room...It was like a modern living room!!!!! Anyhow, there are a lot of cool bars and picturesque beaches.