Ballycook

15 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballycook, from 2,566 m² (0.26 ha, 0.63 acres) to 337,788 m² (33.78 ha, 83.47 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 18 neighbouring parcels touch it.

Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.

No zone of a development plan covers Ballycook in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 31 Mar 2026N/a

  a proposed Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System. The development that will consist of: (i) Construction and operation solar PV panels on ground mounted steel supported structures with associated string inverters; (ii) Construction of a 50 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) compound consisting of BESS units, integrated cabinets, spare parts containers, independent power producer (IPP) building (c. 64sqm) and security fencing (c. 2.6m in height); (iii) Installation of 13 no. transformer stations at various points across the site; (iv) Internal underground trenching, electrical cabling and ducting between the solar PV arrays and electrical inverters/transformers; (v) Provision of 1 no. new site entrance from the L6003 and provision of 2 no. passing bays along the L6003; (vi) Provision of internal access tracks and watercourse/drain crossings, perimeter fencing, pole mounted CCTV cameras; (vii) 1 no. temporary construction compound; (viii) All associated site development, landscaping, drainage arrangements and ancillary works. The proposed solar farm development spans a total site area measuring c. 126.4ha, of which c. 61.3ha, the subject of this application, is located in Co. Carlow and c. 65.1ha is located in Co. Kildare. A separate planning application is being lodged with Kildare County Council. Permission is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational period of 40 years. The total capacity of solar PV panels on the entire development, including Carlow and Kildare, is estimated to be c. 120MW. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and was submitted as part of this application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2660091

• 31 Mar 2026N/a

  RED III Application for a solar farm development that will consist of: (i) Construction and operation solar PV panels on ground mounted steel supported structures with associated string inverters; (ii) Installation of 18 no. transformer stations at various points across the site; (iii) Internal underground trenching, electrical cabling and ducting between the solar PV arrays and electrical inverters/transformers; (iv) Provision of 1 no. site entrance from the L4014 via an existing agricultural access point and provision of 1 no. passing bay along the L4014; (v) Provision of internal access tracks and watercourse/drain crossings, perimeter fencing and pole mounted CCTV cameras; (vi) 1 no. temporary construction compound; (vii) All associated site development, landscaping, drainage arrangements and ancillary works. The proposed solar farm development spans a total site area measuring c. 126.4ha, of which c. 65.1ha, the subject of this application, is located in Co. Kildare and c. 61.3ha is located in Co. Carlow. A separate planning application is being lodged with Carlow County Council. Permission is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational period of 40 years. The total capacity of solar PV panels of the entire development including Carlow and Kildare is estimated to be c. 120MW. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and was submitted as part of this application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660343

• 11 Jul 2024Refused

  a 10 year planning permission on lands including Straboe and Killerig, Carlow, Co. Carlow. The development will consist of permission for a Solar PV Energy Development with associated Battery Energy Storage System Compound with a total site area of c. 132.28ha, to include solar panels mounted on steel support structures, associated cabling and ducting, inverters, transformers, switchgear substations, auxiliary transformer, permanent storage containers, monitoring houses, composting toilet, BESS customer substation, battery blocks, BESS inverters and PCS (twin skid), BESS interface cabinets (BIC), backup generator, temporary construction compounds, tracks, boundary security fencing and security gates, CCTV, landscaping and ancillary works, with a 40year operational period. It is proposed that the Proposed Development will be accessed from four separate access points which will include (i) a new access created off the R726; (ii) a new entrance off Straboe Lane; (iii) a widened and improved existing entrance off Straboe lane; and (iv) use of an existing and previously consented entrance off the R418. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted to the Planning Authority with the Application

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2460196

• 11 Jun 2024N/a

  the development will consist of permission for a Solar PV Energy Development with associated Battery Energy Storage System Compound with a total site area of c. 132.28ha, to include solar panels mounted on steel support structures, associated cabling and ducting, inverters, transformers, switchgear substations, auxiliary transformer, permanent storage containers, monitoring houses, composting toilet, BESS customer substation, battery blocks, BESS inverters and PCS (twin skid), BESS interface cabinets (BIC), backup generator, temporary construction compounds, tracks, boundary security fencing and security gates, CCTV, landscaping and ancillary works, with a 40year operational period. It is proposed that the Proposed Development will be accessed from four separate access points which will include (i) a new access created off the R726; (ii) a new entrance off Straboe Lane; (iii) a widened and improved existing entrance off Straboe lane; and (iv) use of an existing and previously consented entrance off the R418. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted to the Planning Authority with the Application

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2460160

• 15 Dec 2023Conditional

  for a change of house type from that previously granted under application number 22/700, from a two-storey dwelling to a single storey dwelling and modifications of the site boundary

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2360492

• 9 Sept 2019Conditional

  alterations to Kinneagh Glebe House (Protected structure RPS CW117), including a part two storey, part single storey extension to the side, a new septic tank and wastewater treatment system and all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 19347

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Ballycook.

Recorded monuments

• CW003-003 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 According to O'Donovan (OSL 1839, 149) not in use at time of his visit. Not now visible.

• CW003-004 Bullaun stone
  Description

  Bullaun stone found here, now in the National Museum of Ireland (see DU018-166----). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011

• CW003-005001 Church
  Description

  The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. 'Kinneigh Church'. Present remains consist of grass-covered foundations (max. H 1.5m) of nave and chancel structure, aligned E-W, (nave, 12.8m x 7.3m; chancel, 7.3m x 4.6m). Small, narrow socketed cross base N of W gable (CW003-005004-). Graveslab (CW003-005003-) with two Maltese crosses in relief lies in the SE quadrant of the graveyard (CW003-005002-). Close by, approximately circular boulder with a rectangular mortice (CW003-005005-). Boulder with conical depression (diam. 0.2m; D 0.2m) beside N wall of nave by W gable. Earthfast stone (CW003-005006-) with single bullaun basin to W of graveyard. To N of church and graveyard aerial photographs (CUCAP AYP 24, 25) show complex of earthworks (CW003-005007-), including rectangular enclosure(CW003-005008-), possibly moated site. These features are now barely discernible on the ground. (JKAS 1932, 86-88) Revised by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 7 September 2009

• CW003-005002 Graveyard
  Description

  Sub-rectangular graveyard (map dims. c. 51m N-S; c. 47m E-W) with remains of grass-covered foundations of nave and chancel structure (CW003-005001-), a small, narrow socketed cross base (CW003-005004-), a graveslab (CW003-005003-) with two Maltese crosses in relief, an approximately circular boulder with a rectangular mortice (CW003-005005-), a boulder with conical depression (diam. 0.2m; D 0.2m) (CW003-005006-) and an earthfast stone (CW003-005009-) with single bullaun basin. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011

• CW003-005003 Graveslab
  Description

  In the SE quadrant of the graveyard (CW003-005002-) associated with Kinneigh Church (CW003-005001-). This granite slab (Wth 0.56m at top, tapering slightly to 0.51m at base; T 0.21m; H above ground 1.67m) is decorated on the W face with a cross and shaft terminating in a cross. The main cross (Wth 0.47m) has expanded arms, but the upper transom is missing. Extending from the lower transom is a shaft (Wth 0.09m) in relief, featuring a central groove. The shaft terminates in a cross (Wth 0.35m) with expanded arms. The lower transom of the cross is not visible. A square notch cut into the top right of the slab appears to be a later insertion, probably resulting from the reuse of the stone as a structural stone, perhaps a door lintel or threshold. (Corlett 2003, 86-7). Corlett, C. The Hollywood slabs - some late medieval grave slabs from west Wicklow and neighbouring counties. In JRSAI 133 (2003), 86-110. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 7 September 2009

• CW003-005004 Cross
  Description

  Associated with Kinneigh Church (CW003-005001-). Small, narrow socketed cross base N of W gable of the church. Corlett, C. 'The Hollywood slabs - some late medieval grave slabs from west Wicklow and neighbouring counties.' In JRSAI 133 (2003), 86-110. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 7 September 2009

• CW003-005005 Cross
  Description

  In the SE quadrant of the graveyard (CW003-005002-) associated with Kinneigh Church (CW003-005001-). Approximately circular boulder with a rectangular mortice, possibly a cross base. Corlett, C. The Hollywood slabs - some late medieval grave slabs from west Wicklow and neighbouring counties. In JRSAI 133 (2003), 86-110. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 7 September 2009

• CW003-005006 Bullaun stone
  Description

  Boulder with conical depression (diam. 0.2m; D 0.2m) beside N wall of nave by W gable of church (CW003-005001-). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 7 September 2009

• CW003-005007 Earthwork
  Description

  To N of church (CW003-005001-) and graveyard (CW003-005002-) aerial photographs (CUCAP AYP 24, 25) show complex of earthworks (CW003-005007-), including rectangular enclosure (CW003-005008-), possibly moated site. These features are now barely discernible on the ground. (JKAS 1932, 86-88) Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 7 September 2009

• CW003-005008 Moated site
  Description

  To N of church (CW003-005001-) and graveyard (CW003-005002-) aerial photographs (CUCAP AYP 24, 25) show complex of earthworks (CW003-005007-), including rectangular enclosure, possibly moated site. These features are now barely discernible on the ground. (JKAS 1932, 86-88) Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 7 September 2009

• CW003-005009 Bullaun stone
  Description

  In the W quadrant of the graveyard (CW003-005002-) associated with Kinneigh Church (CW003-005001-). Earthfast stone with single bullaun. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 7 September 2009

• CW003-005010 Graveslab
  Description

  Near the SW angle of church (CW003-005001-). This granite slab (Wth 0.6m; H 0.4m; T 0.22m) is decorated on the E face with a poorly preserved cross in relief (Wth 0.4m), with expanded arms. It has been ascribed a 13th/early 14th-century date. (Corlett 2003, 86-7). Corlett, C. The Hollywood slabs - some late medieval grave slabs from west Wicklow and neighbouring counties. In JRSAI 133, 86-110. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 7 September 2009

Architectural heritage

• Kineagh Church, church/chapel, 1831–1833 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached two-bay single-cell stone built Church of Ireland church, built 1832, with projecting porch, buttresses, bellcote and vestry projection.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Ballycook.

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

No address of the register names Ballycook with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Carlow.

Name

Ballycook · Baile an Chócaigh

Area

1,957,665 m² (195.77 ha, 483.75 acres)

Civil parish

Kineagh, and its townlands

Barony

Rathvilly

Electoral division

Kineagh, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Kineagh electoral division: 371 people in 132 households; 91% of households own their home; 39% of homes were built since 2001; 11% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballycullane Lower (Co. Kildare), Ballyhacket Lower, Ballyhacket Upper, Knockshannagh (Co. Kildare), Moorestown, Newtown (Co. Kildare), Oldtown, Straboe

Placenames

Ballycook on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.