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

From BBC • Aug. 27, 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

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

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

Harry's family set out on the journey to bring him to his hometown of Galbertstown in County Tipperary at the start of July.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 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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