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If you have any photos or images which would be of historical interest, let us know as we would be delighted to hear from you and we will add a copy to the OTS archive of all things Tuam. Contact us at oldtuamsociety@gmail.com.

Preservation of historical images and artifacts is one of our Society's main aims. All items will be treated with the utmost care and will only be made available to a wider audience in consultation with the donor.

Update Oct 2015: Most of our photos, especially from lectures and events will appear on our Facebook and Twitter pages from now on.

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March Lecture 2013-14,

Rediscovering the 'Wonderful Castle' of Tuam

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Images from a lecture delivered by Paul Gosling on the topic of Rory O'Connor's 'Wonderful Castle', held on the 27th of March, 2014, at Tuam Library.

Launch of JOTS 10, 22nd of November, 2013

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Images from the launch of the 10th anniversary edition of the Journal of the Old Tuam Society, held on the 22nd of November, 2013, at the Synod Hall, St. Mary's Cathedral, Tuam.

Launch of Dick Dowling Book, June 8th 2013

Some images from the launch of The Tim Collins and Anne Caraway Ivins authored Book "Dick Dowling: Galway's Hero of Confederate Texas". The event took place on the 8th of June at the Ard Ri House Hotel.

Launch Event for Guide to Tuam's Ecclesiastical Sites leaflet June 6th 2013

Some images from the launch of a new leaflet outlining the ecclesiastical sites of Tuam produced in conjunction with the Tuam Pastoral Council. The event took place on the feast of St. Jarlath, 6th of June. Earlier in the day, Dr. Tony Claffey had conducted a well attended walking tour of the town.

Launch Event for the Children's Burial Ground Project, Summer 2013

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Images from the launch of the Society's Children's Burial Ground, held on the 25th of May, 2013, at the Ard Ri House Hotel.

Many thanks to Johnny Ryan Photography for providing photos.

Tuam 400 Procession

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held on the 30th of March, 2013.

March Lecture, 2012-13: The Ultimate Weapon - Tuam Hunger Strike 1978

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Images from a special lecture delivered by Dr. Gabriel O'Connor on the topic of the Tuam Hunger Strike of 1978, held on the 9th of March, 2013, at the Tuam Library.

March Lecture, 2012-13: The Connaught Rangers and The Fog of War

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Lecture on the history of the Connaught Rangers delivered by Damien Quinn, M.Phil., held on the 21st of March, 2013, at the Tuam Town Hall.

February Lecture, 2012-13: A Media Perspective on Emigration

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Lecture on the media's perspective on the Famine and emigration delivered by David Burke, Editor of the Tuam Herald, held on the 28th of February, 2013, at the Tuam Town Hall.

Launch of JOTS 9, 23rd of November, 2012

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Images from the launch of the 9th edition of the Journal of the Old Tuam Society, held on the 23rd of November, 2012, at the Synod Hall, St. Mary's Cathedral, Tuam.

Sept Lecture, 2012-13: Tuam Art Exhibitions 1942 - 48

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Lecture on the Tuam Art Club Exhibitions 1942-48 delivered by Alison Titley, held on the 20th of September, 2012, at the Tuam Town Hall, The Square.

The Irish American Link Conference, July 2012

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A selection of images taken during the Irish American Link Conference from the 12th-16th July, 2012.

Official Launch of The Irish American Link Conference, 27th of April, 2012

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A selection of images from the official launch of the Irish American Link Conference at the Ard Ri House Hotel, Tuam on 27th April, 2012.

April Lecture, 2011-12: The Knights of Malta

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Lecture on The Knights of Malta delivered by Dr John Waldron, held on the 19th of April, 2012, at the Tuam Town Hall, The Square.

March Lecture, 2011-12: Dick Dowling: Tuam's Hero of Confederate Texas

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Lecture on Dick Dowling delivered by Tim Collins, which was held on the 15th of March, 2012, at the Tuam Town Hall, The Square.

Launch of JOTS 8, 26th of November, 2011

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Images from the launch of the 8th edition of the Journal of the Old Tuam Society, held on the 26th of November, 2011, at the Synod Hall, St. Mary's Cathedral, Tuam. The Society would like to express its gratitude to Johnny Ryan Photography for providing us with these photos.

October Lecture, 2011-12 Season
Thomas Henry Burke and the Phoenix Park Murders

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Lecture delivered by OTS member Brendan Higgins. Held on the 20th of October, 2011, at the Corralea Court Hotel, Tuam, Co. Galway.

First Lecture of 2011-12 Season
St. Mary's Cathedral: How It All Began

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Lecture delivered by Dr. Tony Claffey. Held on the 15th of September, 2011, at St. Mary's Cathedral, Tuam, Co. Galway.

"Tuam and its People, Through the Eye of the Camera"
Joe Dillon Exhibition

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Held on August 27th 2011, at the Town Hall, Tuam, Co Galway.

Halifax Bomber Memorial and Garden, Lavally

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On August 5th 2007, At Ryehill, Tuam, Co Galway, a dedication ceremony was held at the opening of a monument and memorial garden to the 7 crew of a crashed Halifax bomber. The crew of Halifax V EB134 consisting of three Australians, one Canadian, and three from the United Kingdom, crashed near this site on 7th November, 1943. The Old Tuam Society and the Lavally Community worked together on this memorial and had the pleasure of welcoming family members of the crew to Lavally for the ceremony.

A number of distinguished guests were also welcomed, including; Her Excellency Anne Plunkett, Australian Ambassador to Ireland, Mr. John Banim, Mission Administrative Officer of the Embassy of Canada, Mr.Brian Mahoney, Deputy Defence Attaché at the British Embassy, RAF Wing Commander David Stubbs OBE, British Legion, Air Crew Association, Mr. Joe O’Loughlin, historian and writer, from Belleek, Co Fermanagh and many other dignitaries. The Irish Air Corps provided a fly past, and were also represented at the event. The event was televised, with national and local newspaper coverage.

Heritage Awards

2006 - Second Place, County Heritage Awards

A large group representing the Old Tuam Society travelled to the Claregalway Hotel for the presentation of the annual County Heritage awards by Galway County Council. During the awards ceremony, there was a feeling of great satisfaction and pride when hostess Marie Mannion, County Heritage Officer, announced that the judges had selected the Journal of the Old Tuam Society as winners of second place for the Tuam Electoral Area. The group was presented with a lovely crystal plate to mark the success. Congratulations also to Dr Paul Mohr who won 1st prize in the Tuam Electoral area and Catherine Corless on her award, (both are previous contributor’s to JOTS).

2010 - Overall County Heritage Award Winner

Dr. Tony Claffey has dedicated many years to researching the history of Tuam and in the Summer of 2009 this culminated in the Tuam Atlas, which was launched as No.20 of the prestigious Royal Irish Academy Series of Town Atlas'. This is the first atlas in the series that has been produced for any town west of the Shannon.

This comprehensive work traces the growth of Tuam from its origins as a monastic centre, to its elevation in the 12th century to the status of Cathedral city, through to its development in the 18th century as an important market and trading centre in the west of Ireland. Histories of over 700 sites (streets, markets, schools, etc) are detailed alongside c.20 maps (thematic, reconstruction and historical) and views of the town presented in large format and colour.

It is an outstanding publication and is an excellent example of thorough research that has been excellently presented for us the people of Tuam and County Galway.

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