Galway, also known as Gaillimh in Irish, is Ireland's fifth biggest city and a key gateway to West Ireland. It has long been known as "The City of the Tribes," and considering the vitality of modern-day Galway, this moniker could not be more apt. The Galway Arts Festival and Galway Race Week are two of the major events held there, but there are many more, such as the Oyster Festival.