Galway’s favourite chip shop Prátaí reborn as Chipeen as brothers land Guinness Storehouse debutGalway chip shop favourites Barney and Joe Gaughan have rebranded Prátaí as Chipeen, unveiling a new retro look while keeping the same Irish double‑fried chips that made them a local sensationJoe and Barney Gaughan. Photo: Patrick McHughErika Sassone Yesterday at 16:00When the hand‑painted sign went up on 27 Shop Steet, in Galway city, even Barney and Joe Gaughan’s dad – who until that day firmly considered himself “team Prátaí” – had to admit the new look is something special.

Source: Irish Independent March 17, 2026 03:00 UTC