County Tipperary, the largest inland county, covers and area of 1,647 square miles of some the most fertile and picturesque countryside in Ireland.
 
Scattered with an abundance of important archaeological sites, this historical county is
famed for its rich heritage and culture. Fondly famed for its songs and stories, County Tipperary is full of charm and a warmth visitors will not forget.

In 1838, Government divided the county into two administrative areas, the North Riding and South Riding which are still managed as separate entities.Combined, the population of County Tipperary stands in excess of 130,000.

The county name is derived from the Irish 'Tiobraid Arann', the well of Ara,
referring to the River Ara.

The centre of County Tipperary is known as 'the Golden Vale', a rich pastoral stretch
of land in the basin of the River Suir, which crosses the county from north to south.
Tipperary is bound by mountains to the south and west with a border on Lough Derg
in the north thus offering a superb range of outdoor activities for visitors and locals alike.
The primary historical site is that of the Rock of Cashel, an imposing Cathedral
and round tower encompassing some 2000 years of history, was once an important
ecclesiastical centre and home to the Kings of Munster.
County Tipperary has a strong sporting history and is home to the Gaelic Games
of Hurling, Gaelic Football, Camogie and Handball.

Principal towns in County Tipperary
The capital town of North Tipperary is Nenagh and Clonmel in South Tipperary.
Other significant towns are Tipperary, Cahir, Carrick-on-Suir, Cashel, in South Tipperary while North Tipperary features the towns of Roscrea, Templemore and Thurles.