County Tipperary
County Tipperary (Irish: Contae Thiobraid Árann) is a county of Ireland. County Tipperary is in the province of Munster. It is named after the town of Tipperary. The area of the county is in two halves, North Tipperary and South Tipperary. The population of the county as a whole is 158,754, according to the 2011 Irish Census.
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Contae Thiobraid Árann | |
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| Coordinates: Coordinates: 52°40′N 7°50′W / 52.667°N 7.833°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| Dáil Éireann | Tipperary North Tipperary South |
| EU Parliament | South |
| County seat | North: Nenagh South: Clonmel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,303 km2 (1,661 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 6th |
| Population (2011) | 158,652 |
| • Rank | 11th |
| Car plates | T |
County Tipperary Media
County Tipperary with subdivision into baronies
The Rock of Cashel, seat of the Kings of Munster
The Roscrea Brooch, 9th century
Galtee Mountains seen from the Glen of Aherlow
Castles of Munster: Ardfinnan, Tipperary. The original castle was built by Prince John in 1185, and after being taken by General Ireton, was garrisoned by Cromwellian troops throughout the 1650s. The castle was restored and rebuilt in the 18c and 19c, with the exception of a 15c tower. The castle together with the ancient bridge over the River Suir make an attractive group.
