How it all Began

The name Tipperary, because of the song “It’s a long way to Tipperary” was internationally associated with war. The founding committee of the Tipperary Peace Convention felt it was time that our town should be known for peace. To this end, the Peace Convention was instituted in 1983 by a group of enthusiastic people, Tim Ryan, Joe Quinn, Maureen Walsh and Noel Mcinerney.

The original aims were to promote the concept of peace through music and discussion, to provide an Open Forum for the discussion of current peace-related issues with contributions from leading spokespeople of various and diverse viewpoints and to select and reward, annually, a person who had made a particularly noteworthy contribution to the peace-making process.

Our Mission

To honour individuals who promote peace and reconciliation, both in Ireland and across the world by recognising their courage, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to making a difference in the face of adversity.

Our Vision

We envision a world where dialogue overcomes division and compassion paves the way for lasting peace. Through the Tipperary Peace Convention and the Tipperary Peace Award, we aim to inspire and empower individuals to become peacemakers, helping transform conflict into understanding, from a town once symbolically tied to war into a beacon of hope for a more united future.

Our Values

Recognition

We celebrate those who have made remarkable contributions to peace around the world. 

Dialogue

We provide an inclusive platform for open discussion and diverse perspectives.

Inspiration

We share powerful stories of peacemakers to ignite hope and encourage action.

Transformation

We redefine Tipperary’s legacy turning a name once tied to war into a symbol of peace.

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