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County Tipperary

County Tipperary (Tiobraid Árainn in Irish) is a county in the Shannon Region of Ireland.

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Tipperary is a large and beautiful county situated in the mid-west of Ireland. The river Shannon runs down the western edge - including the picturesque Lough Derg, and its twin town of Ballina and Killaloe (Co. Clare). The population is approximately 135,000.

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Travel to County Tipperary & Visa Requirements

Shannon airport and the city of Limerick are nearby. Due to its large size and central position (within Ireland it is usually NOT a long way to Tipperary), parts of the county may be visited from Dublin, Waterford, Cork, Limerick or Galway.

Tours & Getting around County Tipperary

The county is well served by road and rail. Limerick Junction railway station is 4 km from Tipperary town.

County Tipperary attractions and sightseeing

  • The Rock of Cashel is worth a visit.
  • Cahir Castle is a must see.
  • The Glen of Aherlow is as breathtaking as any of the famed views in Killarney (Co. Kerry).
  • The Galtee mountains are a fine-looking range, topped by one of Ireland's highest in Galtymore mountain (1000 metres).

The whole Lough Derg area is worth visiting. This runs for about 30 miles from Ballina, Garrykennedy, Dromineer, Puckane, Terryglass and on up to Portumna. You can even continue down the Clare side of the lake back to your starting point.

County Tipperary Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

If visiting South Tipperary - dinner at Lily Mai's Restaurant in Thomastown (between Cashel and Tipperary Town) is a must! Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday night (booking is essential)- Lily Mai's has won all the awards since it opened 3-years ago. Fine dining at its best! 062.72847 for reservations. As one of Tipperarys main tourist towns, Cashel has a number of eating possibilities - however the pre-eminent one remains Chez Hans, now in it's second generation, serving a 'best of irish menu' in a converted Church. They also provide a cheaper bistro option during the day.

In Nenagh try the Peppermill Restaurant or its sister Italian restaurant Pepe's.

Just discovered Lily Mai's Cafe between Carrick-0n-Suir and Clonmel - excellent food and herself can go shopping in Blarney Woollen Mills and Meadows & Byrne as well! I have had Sunday lunch there with the family - top class - and have dropped-in twice when on the way to Waterford. Both ocasions have proved well-worth it. Food is top-drawer. The also have a Deli - very Avoca!

County Tipperary nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

In Nenagh the following two pubs are well worth a visit. Rohan's on Sarsfield Street is a very friendly local pub, caught in an authentic 1970's timewarp. Una Powell's in the Summerhill area is another fine local pub. Both are generally only open in the evenings.

Get out

Tipperary Country Club situated about 5 miles from Cashel in the village of Dundrum provides a testing 18 hole golf course, designed by former Ryder Cup Player, Philip Walton.

Destinations in County Tipperary:

Dromineer / North Ridings / South Ridings / Thurles /

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