Tipperary

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. It is the country's largest inland county and shares a border with…

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Spring brings blossom everywhere, summer calls you to the water, autumn leaves glow and winter gets cosy. Which season do you love most in County Tipperary, and what do you like to do then? Let us know!

Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from County Tipperary do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who moved here!

Moving somewhere new often means not knowing anyone yet, and that's exactly when a neighbourhood can show how welcoming it is. Just arrived in County Tipperary? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking for. Eve…

A Midsummer Night's Dream Op. 61 Scherzo (Mendelssohn) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

“Mum, why does the giraffe have such a long neck?” – “Because its head is so far from its body, love.”

I gave my garden gnome the week off. He's standing in the shed pretending it's Spain.

What did one cloud say to the other on a grey day? “I feel a bit under the weather.”

I was going to tell you a joke about a blunt pencil, but it's pointless.