Tulla

Tulla ( ) is a market town in County Clare, Ireland. It is situated in the east of the county, on the R462 and near its junction with the R352, 18 km from Ennis. The town is in a townland and civil parish of the same name.

Tulla ( ) is a market town in County Clare, Ireland. It is situated in the east of the county, on the R462 and near its junction with the R352, 18 km from Ennis. The town is in a townland and civil parish of the same name. ==Demographics== In 1845, the population of the Tulla parish was estimated at 9,000. However, the Great Famine forced mass emigration, and by 1851 the population had decreased to roughly 6,700. , the population of Tulla was 697. ==Sport== Founded in 1885¹, Tulla GAA is the oldest GAA club in County Clare. Their grounds, Páirc an Dálaigh, is named after the famous goalkeeper, Tommy Daly. There is also an association football club in the town, Tulla United, which was founded in 1970¹ and plays its home games at The Cragg. ==Music== Tulla is also notable for its eponymous céilí band, as well as the famous St Patrick's Pipe Band, known locally as Tulla Pipe Band, which was formed on 7 January 1936. ==See also== List of towns and villages in Ireland List of Irish towns with a market house ==References== ==External links== History of Tulla

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