Tipperary

American

[tip-uh-rair-ee] / ˌtɪp əˈrɛər i /

noun

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

Tipperary British

/ ˌtɪpəˈrɛərɪ /

noun

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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The 16-year-old from County Tipperary was involved in a two vehicle collision on the Belfast Road, near Nutts Corner before 08:00 BST on Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

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

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

Minella horses take their name from a Tipperary family hotel run by racehorse trader John Nallen.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2025

The main locations affected are Kerry, Limerick, and Tipperary.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

To reiterate, if you can replace the word with “it is” or “it has”, then the word is it’s: It’s a long way to Tipperary.

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