Tuam - Wikipedia Tuam ( ˈtjuːəm ; Irish: Tuaim [ˈt̪ˠuəmʲ], [8] meaning 'mound' or 'burial-place') is a town in Ireland and the second-largest settlement in County Galway It is west of the midlands of Ireland, about 35 km (22 mi) north of Galway city The town is in a civil parish of the same name [8]
Tuam | Ireland, Population, Babies, Excavation | Britannica Tuam, chief market town of the northern part of eastern County Galway, Ireland It is the seat of a Roman Catholic archbishop, the see having been founded by St Jarlath (c 550), and the seat of a Protestant bishop
Tuam Galway | How to get to Tuam | Best Places to Stay Eat 2026 Tuam gets its name from the Tumulus – a bronze age burial ground – on which the town is built It was established in the 5th century when St Jarlath founded a monastery here, stopping when a wheel broke on his chariot
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Tuam (2026) - Must-See Attractions The Province of Tuam is one of 4 provinces that together form the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland; the other provinces are Armagh, Dublin and Cashel The Cathedral is built in the shape of a cross with a 3-stage tower at the north-west end
Tuam Guide | Tuam Ireland | Information | Attractions | Shopping Tuam lies 32km north of Galway City on the N17 major route It owes its origin according to legend, to the broken chariot wheel which St Jarlath took as a sign to found his monastic settlement here in the 5th century
A Travel Guide to Tuam in Galway - This is Galway A little city in its own right, Tuam is always buzzing with excitement no matter the time of year Home to some incredible foodie spots and an even better music scene as the birthplace of the legendary Saw Doctor, Tuam really has it all