- Saint Colum of Terryglass: December 13, c. 6th century (exact dates unknown): Terryglass, County Tipperary Colum founded a monastery at Terryglass, near Lough Derg, a significant early Christian site. A disciple of St. Finnian of Clonard, he was known for his asceticism and miracles, such as healing the sick. His Latin Vita, translated in Four Tipperary Saints, highlights his role in spreading Christianity in north Tipperary. His monastery attracted scholars and monks.
- Saint Cronan of Roscrea: April 28, c. 6th century (exact dates unknown): Roscrea, County Tipperary Cronan founded a monastery at Roscrea, which includes surviving ruins, a round tower, and a high cross. Known for his humility and miracles, such as multiplying food, his monastery became a spiritual hub. His Latin Vita describes his devotion to the poor. Visitors today can explore the site’s historical remnants.
- Saint Mochaomhóg (Pulcherius) of Leigh: March 13, c. 6th century (exact dates unknown): Leigh (Liathmore), Two-Mile-Borris, County Tipperary Mochaomhóg, a disciple of St. Comgall of Bangor, founded a monastery at Leigh. His Latin Vita recounts miracles like raising the dead and his role as a spiritual leader. The monastery was a key center in Tipperary, and his cult was strong locally, as noted in Four Tipperary Saints.
- Saint Ruadhán of Lorrha: April 15, c. 6th century (exact dates unknown): Lorrha, County Tipperary Ruadhán founded a monastery at Lorrha, near Terryglass, and was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. His Latin Vita describes his conflicts with secular rulers, including a curse on the royal site of Tara. Known for miracles, his monastery influenced north Tipperary’s Christian development.
- Saint Ailbe of Emly: September 12, c. 5th–6th century (exact dates unknown): Emly, County Tipperary Ailbe, a disciple of St. Patrick, was the first bishop of Emly, a major diocese in early Ireland. Legends claim he was raised by wolves and performed miracles, like protecting animals. His cathedral at Emly was a spiritual center, and he is a patron saint of Munster.
- Saint Declan of Ardmore: July 24, c. 5th century (exact dates unknown): Cashel, County Tipperary (via pilgrim path) Declan, primarily linked to Ardmore, Waterford, is associated with Tipperary through the St. Declan’s Pilgrim Path connecting Cashel to Ardmore. A pre-Patrician saint, he converted the Déisi people and performed miracles, such as protecting Ardmore from floods. His path highlights Tipperary’s sacred sites.
- Saint Ciarán of Saighir: March 5, c. 4th–5th century (exact dates unknown): Saighir (Seir Kieran), County Tipperary (near Offaly border) Ciarán, one of Ireland’s earliest saints, founded a monastery at Saighir, possibly pre-dating St. Patrick. Known as the “first saint of Ireland,” he performed miracles like taming animals. His monastery was a major center, and his feast is noted in Irish calendars.
- Saint Patrick: March 17, c. 385–461: Cashel, County Tipperary (via mission) Ireland’s patron saint, Patrick, is linked to Tipperary through his missionary work, including baptizing kings at the Rock of Cashel. Captured as a slave, he later converted Ireland to Christianity, using the shamrock to explain the Trinity. His blessing of Munster’s people is noted near Tipperary’s border.
- Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh: October 29, c. 7th century (exact dates unknown): Cashel, County Tipperary (via influence) Colman, primarily linked to Kilmacduagh, Galway, influenced Tipperary through monastic networks and the St. Declan’s Pilgrim Path. Known for his ascetic life and miracles, he lived as a hermit before founding his monastery. His cult extended to Tipperary’s pilgrimage routes.
- Saint Odhran of Latteragh: October 2, c. 6th century (exact dates unknown): Latteragh, County Tipperary Odhran (or Oran) founded a monastery at Latteragh, near Nenagh. Little is known beyond his monastic foundation, but his feast is recorded in the Martyrology of Tallagh, reflecting local veneration. His site was a center of early Christian worship in Tipperary.
- Saint Cronan of Lismore: June 1, c. 6th century (exact dates unknown): Roscrea, County Tipperary (via influence) Cronan, primarily associated with Lismore, Waterford, is linked to Tipperary through his influence on Roscrea’s monastic community. Known for his piety and miracles, he was a contemporary of major Irish saints. His feast is noted in Irish calendars.
- Saint Flannan of Killaloe: December 18, c. 7th century (exact dates unknown): Killaloe, County Clare (near Tipperary) Flannan, a bishop and missionary, founded a monastery at Killaloe, near Tipperary’s border. His influence reached Tipperary through the Shannon River’s monastic network. Known for missionary work in Scotland, his cult was strong in the region, with a cathedral named after him.
Saints
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
Sacred Places
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
Holy Wells
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
County Tipperary:
Ireland’s county 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.
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