Tuam 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. Humans have lived in the area since the Bronze Age while the historic period dates from the sixth century. The town became increasingly important in the 11th and 12th centuries in political and religious aspects of Ireland. The market-based layout of the town and square indicates the importance of commerce.
Image: Tuam High Street 2009 09 14
Image: Tuam Cathedral of the Assumption SE 2009 09 14
Image: Tuam, Ireland (17219494149)
The Archbishop of Tuam is an archbishop which takes its name after the town of Tuam in County Galway, Ireland. The title was used by the Church of Ireland until 1839, and is still in use by the Catholic Church.
The Cathedral Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Tuam, the episcopal seat of the Catholic archbishops.