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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. Humans have lived in the area since the Bronze Age while the historic period dates from the sixth century.
- 1925. A former workhouse in Tuam, County Galway, which housed destitute adults and children since the famine era, is converted into a mother and baby home.
- 1961. Having fallen into a dilapidated state, the Tuam mother and baby home is shut and its remaining residents are transferred to similar homes around the country.
- 1972. Following demolition of the Tuam home, construction work begins to create a new council-owned housing estate in the area. PA. The site of the former home backs on to a housing estate.
- 1975. Two young boys discover skeletal remains in a concrete structure while playing near the site of the former home. Locals assume it is a famine-era grave and a priest is called to bless the site before the structure is re-sealed.
Feb 23, 2022 · On Tuesday, the Irish government agreed draft legislation to excavate the site. If passed, the bill will allow children's remains to be exhumed and, where possible, identified and returned to...
Aug 9, 2023 · 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. In order to help you make the most of your stay here, we’ve gathered as much inside information as possible. Take a trip down the N17 and discover our favourite places to visit while in town.
Feb 22, 2022 · The remains of children buried in a mass unmarked grave in Tuam, County Galway, could be exhumed later this year under newly-published legislation. Hundreds of children died from various causes...
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. The Protestant cathedral incorporates part of an ancient church built about 1130.
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 35km (22mi) north of Galway city. Humans have lived in the area since the Bronze Age while the historic period dates from the sixth century.
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