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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Speaking to BBC News NI ahead of the event, Ed Ronayne and his daughter Genevieve from County Tipperary said they were "very excited" to see the eclipse from the observatory.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

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 Carrick-on-Suir in Co Tipperary, was visiting Belfast to attend the festival.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2025

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

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 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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