Newport (Irish: An Port Nua, formerly Tulach Sheasta)[2] is a town in County Tipperary in Ireland.

[citation needed] The town contains an old courthouse and a jail called the Bridewell, built in 1862–63 on land owned by Sir Edward Waller.

The Courthouse was used for the trial of minor offences; on occasion it was used for preliminary hearings for more serious crimes, before they were referred to a higher circuit court.

[citation needed] During the Irish War of Independence, Newport was the scene of various incidents, including the shaving of a woman's head for keeping company of policemen and the burning down of several business premises (Cullen's Shop and Daly's Public House) and houses (Clareview former Charter School).

Among the members of the raiding party was Patrick Ryan (after whom the Newport GAA pitch is named).

[3] Also killed during the revolutionary period were Sgt John Walsh of the RIC and Patrick Gilligan, a former soldier, shot on 22 May 1922.

[citation needed] Newport is served by Bus Éireann who run a service three times a day to and from Limerick City.

The Catholic church also called St John's was located on Chapel Lane and built circa 1796.

It is part of the parish of Newport, Birdhill and Toor which is in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly.

Newport also has a post office, the Mulcair Credit Union, a butcher, restaurants and fast food outlets, a veterinary clinic, music academy, and mechanic and motor parts shop.

[citation needed] Three kilometres from the town there is the beauty spot called Clare Glens.

Newport GAA sports facilities are based at Páirc Chuimhneacháin Pádraig Uí Riain locally known as Lacken Park.