The Golden Vale
Co. Tipperary is situated in a part of Munster that is known as the Golden Vale. This part of Ireland is famous for having some of the best quality land in the country.
The Golden Vale, Co. Tipperary
Courtesy of John O'Gorman.
Courtesy of John O'Gorman.
Since the land in the Golden Vale is so rich, many people have made a living from it for centuries.
A Friesian Cow
The black-and-white friesian cow is the dominant breed of cow across Irish dairy regions like the Golden Vale. It is the country's most popular breed of dairy cow. The Golden Vale's rich grasslands are the focus for the most extensive dairy farming activity in Ireland.
A Friesian Cow
A Friesian Cow
The black-and-white friesian cow is the dominant breed of cow across Irish dairy regions like the Golden Vale. It is the country's most popular breed of dairy cow. The Golden Vale's rich grasslands are the focus for the most extensive dairy farming activity in Ireland.
Farming is one of the oldest and most important industries in Tipperary. No matter where you live in the county, you do not have to travel far to find a farm.
Dairy farming, the production of milk and other dairy produce, remains the most widespread kind of farming.