- Geoffrey Keating (Seathrún Céitinn) (c. 1569-c. 1644) Born near Burgess, Tipperary, Keating was a priest, historian, and poet who wrote in Irish. His Foras Feasa ar Éirinn (c. 1634) is a seminal history of Ireland, blending myth and fact, and remains a cornerstone of Irish literature. He also composed religious poetry and prose, preserving Irish culture during a period of English suppression.
- Charles J. Kickham (1828-1882) Born in Mullinahone, Tipperary, Kickham was a novelist, poet, and Fenian leader. His novel Knocknagow (1879), subtitled The Homes of Tipperary, is a classic depiction of rural Irish life and landlord-tenant struggles. His patriotic poetry and journalism fueled Irish nationalism.
- Michael Doheny (1805-1863) Born near Fethard, Tipperary, Doheny was a poet and revolutionary. His memoir The Felon’s Track (1849) chronicles his involvement in the 1848 Young Irelander rebellion and his escape to the United States. His poetry, often patriotic, contributed to the nationalist literary tradition.
- Thomas MacDonagh (1878-1916) Born in Cloughjordan, Tipperary, MacDonagh was a poet, playwright, and 1916 Easter Rising leader. His works, including the play When the Dawn is Come (1908) and poetry collection Lyrical Poems (1913), reflect Irish cultural nationalism. He was executed for his role in the Rising.
- John O’Leary (1830-1907) Born in Tipperary town, O’Leary was a journalist, poet, and Fenian leader. His writings, including Recollections of Fenians and Fenianism (1896), inspired Irish nationalism, notably influencing W.B. Yeats, who referenced him in the poem “September 1913.” He edited the Fenian newspaper The Irish People.
- Anna Doyle Wheeler (c. 1785-c. 1850) Born at Ballywire, Glen of Aherlow, Tipperary, Wheeler was a writer and feminist philosopher. With William Thompson, she co-authored Appeal of One Half the Human Race (1825), a pioneering feminist text advocating women’s rights. Her work influenced early socialist and feminist movements.
- John M. Feehan (1916-1991) Born in Cashel, Tipperary, Feehan was an author, publisher, and historian. His books, such as The Shooting of Michael Collins (1981) and An Tóstal: Ireland at Home (1986), explored Irish history and culture. He founded Mercier Press, a key Irish publishing house.
- William Hazlitt (1778-1830) Born in Mitchelstown, Tipperary (then part of County Cork, but historically associated with Tipperary), Hazlitt was an essayist, critic, and philosopher. His works, like Essays of William Hazlitt (1817) and Table-Talk (1821), are celebrated for their literary criticism and social commentary, influencing English Romanticism.
- Laurence Sterne (1713-1768) Born in Clonmel, Tipperary, Sterne was an Anglo-Irish novelist and cleric. His comic masterpiece The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (1759-1767) revolutionized novelistic form with its playful narrative style. He also wrote A Sentimental Journey (1768).
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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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