These are the top three places in the annual tidy towns competition in Ireland’s county Tipperary
- 1st: Emly – A historic ecclesiastical site with a deep heritage dating back to St. Ailbe, featuring a distinctive modern church with an ancient round tower base. Its tidy streets and welcoming atmosphere make it a quiet stop on Tipperary’s backroads.
- 2nd: Kilsheelan – A picturesque village on the scenic River Suir, renowned for its beautiful riverside walks, lush greenery, and vibrant floral displays. It’s a popular destination for anglers and those following the Suir Blueway for cycling and kayaking.
- 3rd: Terryglass – A delightful heritage village on the shores of Lough Derg, famous for its immaculate thatched cottages, a bustling marina, and a thriving arts scene. Visitors enjoy its traditional pubs, the Terryglass Festival, and access to the Lough Derg Way.
The 2025 Irish Restaurant Award winners for county Tipperary
- Overall: Chez Hans, Cashel
- Café: Oh Sugar
- Casual Dining: The Cellar Bar at Bailey’s Hotel
- Chef: Stefan McEnteer of The Bishop’s Buttery at Cashel Palace Hotel
- Contemporary Irish Cuisine: Larkins Bar & Restaurant
- Customer Service: O’Neills Bistro
- Employee Excellence Award: Karli Fee of Central House Dining Room
- Gastro Pub: The Arch Bar
- Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: The Bishop’s Buttery at Cashel Palace Hotel
- Innovator: The Lazy Cow Coffee House
- Local Food Hero: Shannon Forrest & Declan Malone, Rivesci
- Newcomer: Sadler’s Restaurant
- Pub: The Thatch Pub Cloneen
- Restaurant Manager: Louise Matthiae of Chez Hans
- Sustainable Practices: Cloughjordan Ecovillage
- Use of Social Media: The Runnerbean Coffee Shop
- Wine Experience: The Bishop’s Buttery at Cashel Palace Hotel
- World Cuisine: Bodega 1830, Clonmel
Awards
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Restaurant awards
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Tipperary:
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Tipperary offers a mix of historic landmarks and lush countryside, with the Rock of Cashel’s medieval fortress and cathedral providing a stunning hilltop vista. Cahir Castle, one of Ireland’s best-preserved castles, offers historical insights, while the Glen of Aherlow’s walking trails showcase scenic valleys. Other attractions include the historic town of Clonmel and its markets. Tipperary is Ireland’s sixth largest county by size (4,254 square km) and 12th largest by population (167,895). Population peaked at 435,553 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 122,812 in 1966. In terms of hospitality, Tipperary is Ireland’s 14th most visited tourist county with around 168,000 international visitors per year.
2025 Irish Restaurant awards by county:
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
