coastal drive
Wild Atlantic Way
2,500 km coastal route along Ireland's rugged western seaboard
31 km · about 35 min drive
Connacht, Ireland · Europe
Tuam sits on the route: 25 minutes from Claregalway, 53km from Burren National Park.
Tuam is a town located in Connacht, Ireland. With a population of 9,647, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Tuam sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tuam to your route.
Tuam (; Irish: Tuaim [ˈt̪ˠuəmʲ], 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.
Humans have lived in the area since the BronzeRead more
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.
The red Latin cross of the coat of arms is representative of Tuam's importance as an ecclesiastical centre. The double green flaunches at the sides, represent the two hills or shoulders of Tuam's ancient name, Tuaim Dhá Ghualainn. The two crowns recall the High Kings, Tairrdelbach and Ruaidrí, who were based in Tuam. The broken chariot wheel is a reference to the foundation of the monastic town when St Jarlath's chariot wheel broke. The motto of the town, Tuath Thuama go buan, translates as 'long live the people of Tuam'.
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Tuam is located in Connacht, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.5167 latitude, -8.8500 longitude.
Tuam has a population of approximately 9,647 people, making it a town in Ireland.
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6 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
2,500 km coastal route along Ireland's rugged western seaboard
31 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
A thatched cottage restaurant on the shore of Kilcolgan estuary serving fresh oysters since 1760, a legendary detour on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way.
32 km · about 35 min drive
national park
Protected area of the Burren's extraordinary limestone landscape, where rare orchids bloom between ancient dolmens and ring forts.
53 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
Unique lunar-like karst landscape of 250 square kilometres where Mediterranean and Arctic-Alpine flowers grow side by side in limestone pavements.
55 km · about 65 min drive
ancient ruins
A striking 5,000-year-old portal tomb standing stark against the limestone pavement of the Burren.
55 km · about 65 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Ireland's holiest mountain at 764 metres, where St Patrick is said to have fasted for 40 days, with sweeping views over Clew Bay.
60 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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