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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Pedestrian Raven Adams, 24, from County Tipperary, was hit by a vehicle in York Street in the early hours of 16 July.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

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

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

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2025

It is a sentiment shared by Kevin Tobin, who moved to the US from County Tipperary 14 years ago.

From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2025

“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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