Tuam is a small town in County Galway in the Republic of Ireland. It is situated west of the midlands of Ireland, and north of Galway city. The town has a strong tradition of football.

The Saw Doctors are among the more famous of those originating from the town. Needless to say, the N17 road does in fact pass through the town, as their song N17 suggests.

Another influential Tuam person was Lt. Dick Dowling . With 47 men and 6 cannon, he turned back a Union force of 2000 men during the American Civil War at the battle of Sabine Pass .

Tuam has a reputation as a pleasant location. The saying goes that when a Tuam man dies and approaches the Pearly Gates, an angel will come to greet him and say; "You will not like it here. It's not Tuam".

Tuam is located on the now disused railway line from Limerick to Sligo. There is a campaign (West-on-track) to have the line reopened, as a Western Railway Corridor.

See also: List of towns in the Republic of Ireland

External link: Tuam – Old Cathedral City

Tuam is the location of several educational institutions, including St Jarlath's College which was established in 1800. A chapter from the College's bicentenary history, written by Dr John Cunningham and published in 1999, can be read on-line [1]