Dualla, County Tipperary facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dualla
Dumha Aille
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Village
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Boherlahan-Dualla tourist sign in Dualla village
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 Dualla
Location in Ireland
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Tipperary |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
Dualla is a small village located in County Tipperary, Ireland. It is found close to the town of Cashel. You can find Dualla along the R691 road.
The name Dualla comes from the Irish words Dumha Aille. This means 'mound of the cliff'. Even though some old maps might show the name as Dually, local signs and people always call it Dualla.
Dualla also has its own school. Dualla National School first started teaching students in May 1861. A brand new school building was officially opened in June 2012.
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Sports in Dualla
Sports are a big part of life in Dualla. The village has its own local GAA team.
Boherlahan–Dualla GAA
The local GAA team is called Boherlahan–Dualla GAA. The GAA is a famous Irish sports organization. It promotes traditional Irish games like Gaelic football and hurling. Many people in the area support this team.
Village Events
Dualla is known for hosting exciting events each year. These events bring many visitors to the village.
The Dualla Show
Every August, Dualla hosts a popular event called the Dualla Show. This is an annual agricultural event. It attracts thousands of visitors from all over. The show features many fun activities. One of the most popular is a tractor-pulling contest.
Dualla Thrashing
Another local event is the Dualla Thrashing. This show also takes place in the area. It often features old farming methods and machinery. It helps people see how farming was done in the past.
Famous People from the Area
Some notable people have connections to the Dualla area.
Charles Bianconi
Charles Bianconi (1786–1875) was a very important person in Irish history. He was an Italian-Irish businessman. He created a network of horse-drawn public transport. This was before trains became common. He died at Longfield House, which is in nearby Boherlahan.
