Galway has a chilled tribal beat

Galway remains the most idiosyncratic of Irish cities. Tony Clayton-Lea pays a visit to Connaught’s capital.

Even for Irish people, the charms of Galway are obvious. It has, for instance, gained a reputation over the past 25 years for being one of the most tourist friendly cities in Ireland.

It hardly ever closes down shutters on what is commonly known as ‘the vibe’.