North Tipperary



         


North Tipperary
Area: 2,046 km²
Capital: Nenagh
Code: TN
Population: 61,010 (2002)
Province: Munster

North Tipperary, until 2002 called Tipperary North Riding, is a local government area in Ireland, consisting of the northern part of County Tipperary. North Tipperary was established in 1898 and has had a county council ever since, and has had separate assize courts since 1838. The main town is Nenagh, other important places include Borrisoakane, Newport, Templemore, Thurles and Roscrea.

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