County Tipperary is also known as the "Premier" county, the name given to it in 1840`s by Thomas Davis the Editor of the Nation newspaper . It was a tribute to the nationalistic feeling to the forefront in Tipperary at the time.Where Tipperary leads, Ireland follows was the common sentiment of the time.
Tiobraid Arann is the original Gaelic spelling for Tipperary and means the well of era. This refers to the river Ara.
Tipperary has a strong sporting culture,hurling,gaelic football, handball and horse racing operate at a very high level within the county.
Cashel was chosen as the seat of the high Kings of Munster, form 370-1101 A.D.
The most famous King to reign there was Brian Boru who came to power there in 978 A.D.
The Tipperary county crest is sculpted and hand made by Colm Mc Cann in Killyliss Studio
It is coldcast in brass and mounted onto a slate wall hanging plaque 125mm x 125mm in size.
This gift is perfect for anyone who has Tipperary ancestry.
A customer from England writes:
Hi Colm,
Thank you for sending the Tipperary County Crest Slate Plaque I ecently ordered. It was a gift for my Dad for his 70th birthday. An Irishman, from Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, this was a perfect gift for the man, who by now has everything!
He was thrilled with it, and so was I. A unique gift, which arrived swiftly after I'd ordered it.
Thank you - I'm sure I will be coming back to look for gift ideas this Christmas!
