Hello John and Jane,
You've chosen a lovely part of Ireland to explore, and you'll easily be able to see all of the sights in the area in those seven days. The drive from Shannon Airport to
Galway will take about 2 and a half hours, and it is a great city to spend the night. You can use this as a base for a day trip to the
Cliffs of Moher, and
other sightseeing spots in the area like the
Burren.
Besides staying in a city, there are many lovely and picturesque little towns and villages along this part of the Wild Atlantic Way you can choose from. You'll find all sorts of types of accommodation, from cosy B&B's to unique hotels, and I have collected a few suggestions for you in this
scrapbook.
I would also like to invite you to our Trip Hub filled with our
favourite itineraries along the Wild Atlantic Way. All of these routes have a suggested time frame, and they will give you an idea of how long it takes to drive somewhere, and how long to stay in one area. Take a look at
this other thread about travelling along the Wild Atlantic Way as well for more suggestions.
Have you looked into renting a car yet? You can find everything you need to know about vehicle rental in Ireland
here. Hope this helps! :)