Tuam
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.
Tuam, the probable capital of Ireland during the 12th century
when the High King Rory O'Connor was in residence.
During this period the O'Connors endowed Tuam
with the processional Cross of Cong (now in
the National Museum), and are associated with
the ornamental High Crosses (now in St. Mary's
Cathedral.
Tuam's location on the N17 makes it a natural dormitory
town of Galway city, but it also has many fine
local industries.
Website :
www.tuam-guide.com
Local Attractions
Tuam has many fine attractions including :
Golf Course 18
Hole Championship Golf Course located off the
Athenry Road, 1km from the town centre.
Mill Museum an
audio visual museum containing a restored corn
mill with operating water wheel.
Chair of Tuam part
of the O'Connor
castle, located in O'Tooles car park.
Teampall Jarlath 13th century
parish church ruins and graveyard.
Palace Grounds a beautiful maintained
scenic park with picnic area and 2km walkway
through the trees.
Swimming Pool Public swimming located
in Palace Grounds
St. Mary's Cathedral and
Synod Hall incorporating
the chancel and Hiberno-Romanesque arch of
a former Cathedral. Location : High St.
St. Jarlath's Cathedral the location
at which St Jarlaths chariot wheel came undone.
Cloonfush Graveyard reputed
to be the starting point of St Jarlath's journey.
Directions - from town centre, 1km towards
Galway, first turn right, 2km to end of road..
