Tuam
Tuam lies 21 miles (32 km) to the north of Galway City and is a major town in the North Galway/mid-Connacht region. It is a thriving industrial and commercial town with a well established agricultural hinterland.
There is much evidence of history of Christianity in the cathedrals and monastic settlements around the town. These include St. Mary's Cathedral with its renowned 12th Century Chancel Arch and the famous High Cross, St. Jarlath's school and monastery established in the 6th Century and Cathedral of the Assumption, built in the 19th Century.
Community Notices
Diabetes Research Seminar 25th May at 11am
There will be a diabetes research seminar in Harmony Hall, Church View Tuam on the 25th May and an invitation is extended to all who are interested.
Western Traveller Intercultural Development Ltd.
The Western Traveller Intercultural Development are hosting the research finding of an exrensive community reserach project that is being facilitated by Professor F Dunne and Dr D Slattery on the 25th May in Harmony Hall, Church View, Tuam. It is hoped that all medical personnel, especially local physicians will attend. The research findings highlight the health status within the Travelling community ads regards diabetes levels. It is quite an extensive piece of research and compliments the efforts of the Tuam Primary Healthcare Programme.
Tuam Tidy Towns Committee
Members of the community are being asked to assist in a community effort to clean up the town. Every Saturday morning all concerned meet outside Corrib Oil garage on the N17 at 9.45am. Areas are assigned to everyone and the task is ongoing.
More members of the community are encouraged to participate in the programme for enhancement. Anyone willing to participate in the Tuam Tidy Town Effort can contact Pat Fahy on 085 7312541.
For Music Lovers
The Church Classics Series in St. Mary’s Cathedral Tuam will include:
Monday 30 May 8.00pm
Elizabeth Cooney (violin) and Redmond O'Toole (8-string guitar)
music for violin and guitar by Paganini, Giuliani, Sor, deFalla and Piazzolla
Wednesday 13 July 8.00pm
The Callino Quartet and Friends
Ronan Dunne (double bass) and Sarah Beatty (clarinet), Stephen Stirling (French horn), Peter Whelan (bassoon),
Schubert's Octet
This concert is presented in association with Galway Arts Festival
Tuesday 16 August 8.00pm
Sylvia O'Brien (soprano) and Maria McGarry (piano)
Spanish programme to include songs and works for solo piano by Enrique Granados and Villa Lobos.
This concert is presented in association with Tuam Arts Festival
early October date t.b.c.
Resurgam Choir/ Mark Duley conductor
Nunc Dimittis: Songs of Farewell
Tickets available in advance from Quinns Tuam or from 091 799258
Full details on www.classicallink.ie
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