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Tipperary

American  
[tip-uh-rair-ee] / ˌtɪp əˈrɛər i /

noun

  1. a county in Munster province, in the S Republic of Ireland. 1,643 sq. mi. (4,255 sq. km). Clonmel.

  2. a town in this county.

Tipperary British  
/ ˌtɪpəˈrɛərɪ /

noun

  1. a county of S Republic of Ireland, in Munster province; divided into the North Riding and South Riding: mountainous. County town: Clonmel; Nenagh serves as administrative capital of the North Riding. Pop: 140 131 (2002). Area: 4255 sq km (1643 sq miles)

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Mia Keevan, 17, from County Tipperary became unwell at the event and died shortly afterwards in hospital.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

Mia Keevan, 17, from Co Tipperary took unwell at the event and died shortly afterwards in hospital.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

The water service Uisce Éireann had been working to restore water supplies to 43,000 customers in north Cork, Limerick, Kerry, Tipperary and Dublin.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

"It’s crazy where we’ve come in two years," said Tipperary woman Wall.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2024

“They liked Negro spirituals and Irish jigs. A strong favorite of which they never tired was ‘It’s a Long, Long Way to Tipperary.’

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

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