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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, the county was divided by Government
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 Era, 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.
Principle towns in County Tipperary
The capital town of North Riding is Nenagh and
the South Riding capital is Clonmel.
Other significant townships are Tipperary, Cahir,
Carrick-on-Suir, Cashel, Roscrea, Templemore and
Thurles.
Grain and dairy
farming have traditionally been the principle
industries of South Tipperary. This has now
expanded into food and drinks manufacturing
including cider, dairy products and ice cream.
Healthcare products, electronic and
pharmaceuticals also contribute to the county's
economy.
Tourism plays a significant role in County
Tipperary - Lough Derg, Thurles, Rock of Cashel
and Bru Boru Heritage Centre and Tipperary
Crystal are some of the primary tourist
destinations in the county. The two ridings are
supported by their respective County Enterprise
Boards with funding, training and business
development programs. Shannon Development
embraces tourism and industrial development in
the Lough Derg and North Tipperary region.
Smaller indigenous businesses are supported by
the Leader groups and TEAGASC.
| Some
information sources worthy of note are |
| Enterprise
Ireland - South Riding |
tel: (353) (0)51 378446 |
| Shannon
Development |
tel: (353) (0)61 361555 |
| South
Riding County Enterprise Board |
tel: (353) (0)52 29466 |
| North
Riding County Enterprise Board |
tel: (353) (0)67 33086 |
| Tipperary
Leader Group |
tel: (353) (0)62 33787 |
| BNS
Leader Group |
tel: (353) (0)56 52111 |
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| Sources
of finance applicable to business start
up, development and acquisition, and
related agencies, are as follows |
| Credit Unions
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tel: (353) 01 490 8911
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National Irish Bank
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tel: (353) 01 678 5066
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Ulster Bank (Small Business Unit)
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tel: (353) 01
677 7623
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Bank of Ireland Enterprise Support Unit
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contact
any branch
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Smurfit Job Creation Enterprise Fund
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tel: (353) 01
478 4091
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The Dept. of
Enterprise, Trade and Employment:
TEL: (353) (0)1
6614444; www.irlgov.ie/entemp has
extensive and very helpful advice on all aspects
of business and employment in Ireland, including
a business start up information pack which is
superbly put together and includes everything
from planning, funding, locating, employing
people and development businesses.
| Travel
(see also town guides) |
County Tipperary
is easily accessible from anywhere in Ireland.
Main trunk roads pass through the county from
Dublin to the south and west of Ireland. The main
railway stations are Limerick Junction near the
town of Tipperary and Thurles.
Bus Eireann operates a regular service across the
county. The nearest domestic and European
airports are Waterford and Cork, Shannon Airport
is the closest international airport. Rosslare in
County Wexford serves as the nearest seaport to
County Tipperary.
| Tourism,
Leisure and Accommodation |
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