220
Paróistí
3,773
Bailte Fearainn
315,390
Taifid Daonáirimh
61,508
Teaghlaigh
2
Bliana Daonáirimh
- Daoine
- 159,207
- Teaghlaigh
- 30,779
- Daoine
- 156,183 -1.9%
- Teaghlaigh
- 30,729 -0.2%
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Tipperary is a county located in the province of Munster in the south-central region of Ireland. The county is divided into two administrative areas: North Tipperary and South Tipperary. It is bordered by several counties including Limerick, Offaly, Laois, Kilkenny, Waterford, and Cork. The landscape of Tipperary is characterized by fertile agricultural land, rolling hills, and river valleys, particularly around the Golden Vale, which is renowned for dairy farming and cattle grazing. The county is traversed by several rivers, most notably the River Suir, which flows through the region and has historically been important for trade and transportation.
Tipperary has a long and significant history that spans from prehistoric times through the medieval period and beyond. The county was home to Celtic settlements and later became an important area during the Norman conquest of Ireland. Several notable castles and monastic sites dot the landscape, reflecting its medieval heritage. The county also played a role during various periods of Irish history, including the Irish independence movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when it was a center of nationalist activity.
The county is perhaps most famous for the iconic Rock of Cashel, an ancient fortress and ecclesiastical site that sits dramatically on a hilltop in South Tipperary. This archaeological complex features medieval churches, a round tower, and a high cross, and it attracts visitors from around the world. The county is also known for its sporting heritage, particularly in hurling and Gaelic football, sports that are deeply embedded in Irish culture. The landscape has inspired artists and writers, and the county maintains a strong connection to Irish cultural traditions.
For the local community, Tipperary remains an important agricultural region, with farming continuing to be a central part of the county's economy and identity. The county towns of Clonmel, Nenagh, and Tipperary town serve as important commercial and social centers. In recent decades, like many rural Irish counties, Tipperary has experienced challenges related to rural depopulation and economic change, though tourism related to its historical sites and natural landscape continues to be significant for the local economy and cultural life.
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Poblacht na hÉireann
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Tiobraid Árann
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Bliana Daonáirimh
1901, 1911
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Ceantair
199 ceantar daonáirimh
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Annals of the Four Masters
Historical references from O'Donovan's edition (1848–51)
27 places in this county are recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters.
Cashel
The Annals of the Four Masters record Cashel (Irish: Caiseal) in 52 entries between AD 832 and AD 1601.
*Ballaghboy*
The Annals of the Four Masters record Ballaghboy (Irish: Bealach-buidhe-an-Choirrsheibhe) in 9 entries between AD 1497 and AD 1602.
*Youghal*
The Annals of the Four Masters record Youghal (Irish: Eochaill) in 8 entries between AD 864 and AD 1600.
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The Annals of the Four Masters record Cashel (Irish: Caiseal) in 8 entries between AD 878 and AD 1107.
The Annals of the Four Masters record Leigh (Irish: Liath) in 4 entries between AD 767 and AD 917.
Source: Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan (1848–51). Public domain.
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Cartlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann (timpeall 1830idí-1850idí)
Taifeadadh 203,552 sealbhóir i Luacháil Griffith ar fud 2,868 baile fearainn (1830idí-1850idí).
Príomhshloinnte
Foinse: Leabhair Oifig na Luachála, Cartlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann. Taifid phoiblí.
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