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Things to see in Tuam (Ireland): 10 places and when to go
Tuam is a town in Ireland, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Temples (2), Architecture (1). The best known are Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Tuam, Feartagar Castle and St Mary's Cathedral, Tuam. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 15. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Ireland · 53.5143, -8.8514
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Temples (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March and October.
- Nearest airport
- SNN Shannon, 91 km as the crow flies
What to see in Tuam
The places in and around Tuam, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, TuamCathedral in Tuam, County Galway, Ireland266 m
- Feartagar CastleTower house in County Galway, Ireland8.6 km
- St Mary's Cathedral, TuamChurch in Ireland261 m
- Knockmoy AbbeyMonastery site in Abbeyknockmoy, Ireland11 km
- Dunmore AbbeyMedieval Augustinian friary and National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland14 km
- Dunmore CastleKeep (donjon) in County Galway, Ireland14 km
- KilbennenEarly Christian monastic site with ruins of a round tower and a medieval church, founded by St. Benen, a disciple of St. Patrick, in the 5th century3.8 km
- Knockmoy ChurchChurch ruin in County Galway, Ireland15 km
- Kilcoona Round TowerStump of a round tower in Kilcoona14 km
- Tuam High CrossHigh cross in Tuam Cathedral272 m
When to go to Tuam
The best time to visit Tuam is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:46
- FebPossible9:31
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:44
- MayBest time15:39
- JunBest time16:45
- JulBest time16:18
- AugBest time14:35
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:14
- NovBetter not8:16
- DecBetter not7:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 15. In April, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Tuam
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN, Shannon), 91 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ballinlough8 places29 km
- Galway50 places30 km
- Loughrea17 places40 km
- Roscommon20 places46 km
- Swinford9 places49 km
- Carraroe18 places57 km
And all of Ireland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tuam?
The best known: Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Tuam, Feartagar Castle, St Mary's Cathedral, Tuam, Knockmoy Abbey, Dunmore Abbey. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tuam?
April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 15.
How do you get to Tuam?
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), 91 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tuam as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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