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Join us in Tipperary and join in
Sometimes you don’t want to be just a tourist but
feel like blending in with the locals on your holiday.
With a huge number of events and festivals going on
in Tipperary right throughout the year, you’ll meet lots
of people and get a real taste for life in what we call the
‘Premier County’.
Terryglass Arts Festival
Community spirit plays a huge role in Irish rural
life and getting close to this spirit can be a
fantastic part of your holiday in Tipperary.
With an enviable track record in drama and literature,
Tipperary has always produced talented writers,
natural actors and storytellers that can paint a picture
through words.
Just jump in
Using our treasure trove of local theatre and musicians,
you can tap into this amazing aspect of Irish life.
From film festivals and comedy, to music and dance,
entertainment is there to be had right throughout
the year. We have major arts festivals like those in
Terryglass and Clonmel and music festivals like
the well known Clancy Brothers Festival in
Carrick-on-Suir.
And when you add in the many heritage and cultural
gatherings, you’ll see how we have something for
everyone.
Our tip for
DID YOU KNOW
Cashel Arts Festival
Clancy Brothers Festival
Tipp team — All-Ireland champs 2010
The GAA is the cultural body that is
dedicated to running and administering Ireland’s
native sports including Gaelic Football and Hurling. Our tip is to get along
to a hurling game. During the summer months you won’t get a better combination of Irish
culture and a party than cheering on the blue and gold in what we like to call the best field
game in the world.
photograph by www.jmphotography.ie
photograph courtesy of Fáilte Ireland
photograph by John D. Kelly
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