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

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

After the funeral, another procession will take place through the County Tipperary town where the public will be given a final chance to pay their respects.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2023

The funeral of The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan will take place later on Friday in Nenagh, County Tipperary.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2023

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.

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author

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