County Tipperary – a Norman county from the early 13th century
County Tipperary was established in the early 13th century, shortly after the Norman invasion of Ireland, and takes its name from the town of Tipperary. Its fertile lands made it one of the richest farming regions in the country, and castles, abbeys and towers across the county tell of its long and eventful past.
The county's most famous landmark, the Rock of Cashel, was once the seat of the kings of Munster and later an important church centre. Today Tipperary is Ireland's largest inland county, bordering eight other counties – more than any other – and is home to around 168,000 people. Do you have a Tipperary story, legend or family memory? Share it with the community!