Page "Counties of Ireland" Paragraph 36

In 1836, the use of counties as local government units was further developed, with grand-jury powers extended under the Grand Jury ( Ireland ) Act 1836.

The traditional county of Tipperary was split into two judicial counties ( or ridings ) following the establishment of assize courts in 1838.

Also in that year, local poor law boards, with a mix of magistrates and elected " guardians " took over the health and social welfare functions of the grand juries.