- Billy Fenton: Poet Laureate for Carrick-on-Suir and acclaimed writer published in The Irish Times.
- Catriona Clutterbuck: A poet and academic who grew up in County Tipperary.
- Charles Joseph Kickham: Mullinahone, County Tipperary (born and lived) (1828-1882): A poet, novelist, and Fenian leader, Kickham is best known for his novel Knocknagow (1879), which portrays rural life in Tipperary. His poetry, often published in The Nation and The Irishman, includes patriotic works like “Patrick Sheehan” and “Rory of the Hill”. Born in Mullinahone, he was deeply tied to Tipperary’s culture and landscape, and his work reflects the struggles of the Irish peasantry. He was jailed for his revolutionary activities.
- Ellen O’Leary (1831–1889): Born in Tipperary Town, she was a key figure in the19th-century Irish literary revival and a nationalist poet.
- Laurence Sterne: Clonmel, County Tipperary (born) (1713-1768): An Anglican clergyman and novelist, Sterne is best known for The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, a groundbreaking work of fiction, but he also wrote poetry and sermons. Born in Clonmel, where his father was stationed as a soldier, Sterne’s early years in Tipperary shaped his literary perspective. His work influenced modern literature, and he campaigned against slavery.
- Liam Dall Ó hIfearnáin, a 17th-century Irish-language poet,
- Marie Studer: Poet raised in Ballymackey, Nenagh, winner of the 2020 Trocaire Poetry Ireland competition.
- Michael Coady (1939–2016): Born in Carrick-on-Suir, he was a renowned poet, writer, and teacher known for celebrating local life.
- Michael Durack: A poet based in Ballina, known for work featuring local themes.
- Thomas MacDonagh: Cloughjordan, County Tipperary (born) (1878-1916): A poet, playwright, and revolutionary, MacDonagh was a key figure in the 1916 Easter Rising, executed for his role as one of its leaders. His poetry collections, such as Through the Ivory Gate (1902) and Songs of Myself (1910), blend romantic and modernist influences, often reflecting Irish identity and Tipperary’s landscapes. Born in Cloughjordan, he is celebrated as a literary and patriotic figure.
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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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