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Tuam town is located in the west of Ireland, within county Galway. Settlement in the town dates back to the 6th century. Old legend dictates that a Monk called Jarlath founded the town as a religious settlement, the town then grew around this. Its close proximity to Galway City via the N17 road inspired the no.1 single by local band the Saw Doctors. Other town aspects that the area is known for include its two cathedrals, one Church of Ireland the other St. Marys Cathedral. Tuam is a dormitory town of Galway city, it also has many important neighbouring villages such as; Corofin, Claregalway, Milltown, Dunmore and Belclare.