Genealogy Centres in Tipperary

County Tipperary, located in the southern province of Munster has two designated Irish Family History Foundation Centres each serving its own half of the county.

Main Surnames of Tipperary

The chief surnames of North Tipperary include Ryan, O'Brien, Kennedy, O'Meara, Maher/Meagher, Burke, Gleeson, Carroll, Hogan and Kelly.

The chief surnames found in South Tipperary include Ryan, Dwyer, Maher, Brien, Hayes, Quirke, Treacy, Meara, Macken, Maloney, Lonergan.

People with Tipperary Roots

Ancestors of US President Ronald Reagan emigrated from Tipperary. Famous Irish historical figures born in Tipperary include Charles Kickham, Michael Doherty, Pierce McCan, John Joe Barry, Sean Treacy and Dan Breen.

Australian Primeminister Ben Chifley has North Tipperary roots, as had the famous runner Roger Bannister and Daisy Bates. British Primeminister John Major is said to have roots in this area also.

Main Towns in Tipperary

The chief towns in North Tipperary are: Nenagh, Templemore, Thurles and Roscrea.

In south Tipperary the main towns include Cashel, Cahir, Tipperary, Clonmel, Carrick-on-Suir.

Important Places in Tipperary

The world famous 'Rock of Cashel' with its historic ruins is a major attraction near the town of Cashel. Also of interest to the visitor are the towns of Cashel, Cahir and Tipperary Town.

The Great Famine and Emigration from Co Tipperary

In the period before the Great Famine emigration from this area chiefly consisted of Protestants who settled in Canada. During the Great Famine people emigrated from Workhouses in this area to Australia. Relief Committees were active in Tipperary during the Great Famine period and saved many from starvation. But many perished too from hunger and disease in the infamous workhouses or on the roadside. Mass emigration from Tipperary began during the Great Famine and people scattered all over the world. In the main, however, people from South Tipperary settled in Australia.

Bru Boru Heritage Centre

Rock of Cashel
Co Tipperary
Ireland
Tel: + + 353 62 61122
Fax: + + 353 62 62700

Main Surnames in South Tipperary

Ryan, Dwyer, Maher, Brien, Hayes, Quirke, Treacy, Meara, Macken, Maloney, Lonergan, Kearney.

Services

The Bru Boru Heritage Centre offers a Full Service to enquirers and has access to church, civil, land and census returns for that county. Initial enquiries usually receive a reply within one month.

The main records include:

  • Roman Catholic records, the earliest of which date from 1778
  • Church of Ireland (Anglican/Episcopalian) records date from 1845

These records, up to 1921, have been computerised and the centre also holds copies of:

  • 1901 Census
  • Tithe Applotment Books
  • Griffith's Valuation
  • Hearth Money Rolls of 1666

The centre has access to approximately 400,000 records.

General Information on Tipperary

Brœ Borœ - 'The Palace of Boru' is a national heritage centre at the foot of the Rock of Cashel. This cultural and interpretative village is designed around a village green and is home to the study and celebration of Irish music, song, dance, storytelling, theatre and celtic studies.

People with South Tipperary Roots

Ancestors of US President Ronald Reagan emigrated from Tipperary. Famous Irish historical figures born in Tipperary include Charles Kickham, Michael Doherty, Pierce McCan, John Joe Barry, Sean Tracy and Dan Breen.

Main Towns in South Tipperary

Cashel, Cahir, Tipperary, Clonmel, Carrick-on-Suir.

Important Places in South Tipperary

The world famous 'Rock of Cashel' with its historic ruins is a major attraction near the town of Cashel. Also of interest to the visitor are the towns of Cashel, Cahir and Tipperary Town.

The Great Famine and Emigration from Co Tipperary

In the period before the Great Famine emigration from this area chiefly consisted of Protestants who settled in Canada. During the Great Famine people emigrated from Workhouses in this area to Australia. Relief Committees were active in Tipperary during the Great Famine period and saved many from starvation. But many perished too from hunger and disease in the infamous workhouses or on the roadside.

Tipperary North Family Research Centre

The Gatehouse
Kickham Street
Nenagh
Co Tipperary
Ireland
Tel: + + 353 67 33850
Fax: + + 353 67 33586

Main Surnames in North Tipperary

Ryan, O'Brien, Kennedy, O'Meara, Maher/Meagher, Burke, Gleeson, Carroll, Hogan and Kelly.

Services

This centre, which caters for the northern half of the county provides a Full Service for enquirers and currently has computerised about 600,000 genealogical records.

Initial enquiries usually receive a reply within one month.

The main records include:

  • Roman Catholic records, the earliest of which date from 1792
  • Church of Ireland (Anglican/Episcopalian) records date from 1755
  • Methodist records commenced here in 1834

These records have been computerised up to the year 1911 for most parishes.

In addition to the main sources, the centre has also computerised:

  • Gravestone Inscriptions
  • Hearth Money Rolls
  • Directories
  • Encumbered Estate records
  • Vestry Books
  • Records of convicts convicted after 1842.

General Information

In the same building as the Family History Research Centre (located in the former Jail Gatehouse) is located the Nenagh District Heritage Centre which contains a museum of rural life, an 19th Century Shop, School Room, Forge, Dairy and Kitchen - all of which the visitor will find fascinating.

People with North Tipperary Roots

Australian Primeminister Ben Chifley has North Tipperary roots, as had the famous runner Roger Bannister and Daisy Bates. British Primeminister John Major is said to have roots in this area also.

Main Towns in North Tipperary

Nenagh, Templemore, Thurles and Roscrea.

Important Places

The world famous 'Rock of Cashel' with its historic ruins is a major attraction near the town of Cashel. Also of interest to the visitor are the towns of Cashel, Cahir and Tipperary Town.

The Great Famine and Emigration from Co Tipperary

In the period before the Great Famine emigration from this area chiefly consisted of Protestants who settled in Canada. During the Great Famine people emigrated from Workhouses in this area to Australia. Relief Committees were active in Tipperary during the Great Famine period and saved many from starvation. But many perished too from hunger and disease in the infamous workhouses or on the roadside.

Publications

This centre has a number of interesting publications for sale including:

  • Two Tipperarys US$ 25
  • Walkabout Nenagh US$16
  • Nenagh and its Neighbourhood US$ 8
  • Inspiring Stones US$16
  • Templemore Old Churchyard US$8

Prices quoted are approximate and do not include postage and packing.