# Carlow, Co. Carlow: townland, land parcels and planning

Townland in the civil parish of Carlow, barony of Carlow, Co. Carlow; in Irish Ceatharlach.

- Area (Tailte Éireann): 3,996,888 m² (399.69 ha, 987.65 acres)
- Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): more than 2,000 touch it
- Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): R2 Existing / Infill Residential, the zone with the most parcels
- Planning (National Planning Applications): over 100 applications since 2010
- Civil parish: Carlow, https://everytownland.com/carlow/parish/carlow.md
- Barony: Carlow
- Electoral division: Carlow Rural, the unit of the census
- Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 16,203 people lived in 5,763 households in the Carlow Rural electoral division. 59% of households owned their home. 37% of homes were built since 2001. 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- County: Co. Carlow, https://everytownland.com/carlow.md
- Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/1411922
- Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 10162
- Centre: latitude 52.830205, longitude -6.923155 (WGS 84)

## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann)

More than 2,000 parcels touch this townland: too many for one answer of Tailte Éireann.

## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan)

- R2 Existing / Infill Residential (Existing residential): Carlow_County_Development_Plan_2022_2028_Variation_Number_4_Carlow_Town_and_Environs, Carlow. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.carlow.ie/en/consultation/carlow-graiguecullen-joint-urban-local-area-plan-2024-2030/chapter/chapter-12-land-use-zoning-objectives-and-implementation
- G1 Open Space and Amenity (Open space, park): Carlow_County_Development_Plan_2022_2028_Variation_Number_4_Carlow_Town_and_Environs, Carlow. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.carlow.ie/en/consultation/carlow-graiguecullen-joint-urban-local-area-plan-2024-2030/chapter/chapter-12-land-use-zoning-objectives-and-implementation
- S5 Community / Education (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses): Carlow_County_Development_Plan_2022_2028_Variation_Number_4_Carlow_Town_and_Environs, Carlow. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.carlow.ie/en/consultation/carlow-graiguecullen-joint-urban-local-area-plan-2024-2030/chapter/chapter-12-land-use-zoning-objectives-and-implementation
- M2 Town Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area): Carlow_County_Development_Plan_2022_2028_Variation_Number_4_Carlow_Town_and_Environs, Carlow. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.carlow.ie/en/consultation/carlow-graiguecullen-joint-urban-local-area-plan-2024-2030/chapter/chapter-12-land-use-zoning-objectives-and-implementation
- M4 Commercial / Residential (Built up area): Carlow_County_Development_Plan_2022_2028_Variation_Number_4_Carlow_Town_and_Environs, Carlow. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.carlow.ie/en/consultation/carlow-graiguecullen-joint-urban-local-area-plan-2024-2030/chapter/chapter-12-land-use-zoning-objectives-and-implementation
- C3 Business and Innovation (Office, business/technology park and related): Carlow_County_Development_Plan_2022_2028_Variation_Number_4_Carlow_Town_and_Environs, Carlow. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.carlow.ie/en/consultation/carlow-graiguecullen-joint-urban-local-area-plan-2024-2030/chapter/chapter-12-land-use-zoning-objectives-and-implementation
- C2.1 Enterprise and Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment): Carlow_County_Development_Plan_2022_2028_Variation_Number_4_Carlow_Town_and_Environs, Carlow. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.carlow.ie/en/consultation/carlow-graiguecullen-joint-urban-local-area-plan-2024-2030/chapter/chapter-12-land-use-zoning-objectives-and-implementation
- N6 Transport and Utilities (Other networks and basic infrastructure/utilities uses): Carlow_County_Development_Plan_2022_2028_Variation_Number_4_Carlow_Town_and_Environs, Carlow. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.carlow.ie/en/consultation/carlow-graiguecullen-joint-urban-local-area-plan-2024-2030/chapter/chapter-12-land-use-zoning-objectives-and-implementation
- C1.2 Retail Warehousing (Retail warehouse): Carlow_County_Development_Plan_2022_2028_Variation_Number_4_Carlow_Town_and_Environs, Carlow. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.carlow.ie/en/consultation/carlow-graiguecullen-joint-urban-local-area-plan-2024-2030/chapter/chapter-12-land-use-zoning-objectives-and-implementation
- M3 Neighbourhood Facilities / Centre (District, neighbourhood centre): Carlow_County_Development_Plan_2022_2028_Variation_Number_4_Carlow_Town_and_Environs, Carlow. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.carlow.ie/en/consultation/carlow-graiguecullen-joint-urban-local-area-plan-2024-2030/chapter/chapter-12-land-use-zoning-objectives-and-implementation
- R1 New Residential (New/proposed residential): Carlow_County_Development_Plan_2022_2028_Variation_Number_4_Carlow_Town_and_Environs, Carlow. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.carlow.ie/en/consultation/carlow-graiguecullen-joint-urban-local-area-plan-2024-2030/chapter/chapter-12-land-use-zoning-objectives-and-implementation

## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)

The 100 most recent applications are listed; the file holds more.

- 21 Sept 2026, Carlow County Council 2660291: N/a. Permission. the construction of single storey building to be used for storage and meeting room, permission for new fencing to part of Northern and Western boundaries, new car parking spaces, connection to services and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660291/0
- 13 Aug 2026, Carlow County Council 2660254: N/a. Permission. demolish an existing two storey derelict dwelling and construct 2 no. two storey detached dwellings, 2 no. single storey detached dwellings, connection to existing services, new site entrance, boundary treatments and green area, street lighting and general landscaping with all associated site works and drainage. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660254/0
- 11 Aug 2026, Carlow County Council 2660252: N/a. Permission. demolish an existing two storey derelict dwelling and construct 2 no. two storey detached dwellings, 2 no. single storey detached dwellings, connection to existing services, new site entrance, boundary treatments and green area, street lighting and general landscaping with all associated site works and drainage. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660252/0
- 27 Jul 2026, Carlow County Council 2660234: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the construction of a first-floor extension to the West elevation of existing dwelling all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660234/0
- 22 Jul 2026, Carlow County Council 2660230: N/a. Permission. the construction of 4 no. 3 bedroom semi detached dwellings and all ancillary site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660230/0
- 20 Jul 2026, Carlow County Council 2660226: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the construction of a single storey domestic extension to side elevation of my existing dwelling and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660226/0
- 15 Jul 2026, Carlow County Council 2660217: Conditional. Permission. change of use from an existing retail unit to retail with ancillary off license sales (circa 43.7 sqm), and associated signage for the retail unit and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660217/0
- 15 Jul 2026, Carlow County Council 2660218: N/a. Permission. construction of 4 no. 3 bed semi detached dwellings and all ancillary site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660218/0
- 3 Jul 2026, Carlow County Council 2660204: N/a. Permission. 1) alterations to front elevation to include relocated main entrance, 2) proposed new shop front to rear alleyway 3) signage to front and rear elevations and all associated site development works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660204/0
- 18 Jun 2026, Carlow County Council 2660186: N/a. Permission. conversion of an existing vacant coach house to a two bedroom town house, plus all associated site works including all over ground / underground services to facilitate the development with access via an existing laneway. The Coach House forms part of a protected structure at THE OLD MANSE, PEMBROKE - CT12 / NIAH REFERENCE 10000245. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660186/0
- 16 Jun 2026, Carlow County Council 2660185: N/a. Permission. change of use of the existing Retail Unit to use as Snap Fitness 24/7 gym including internal layout alterations, new internal staircase, lift, studio rooms, changing rooms, staff areas, new sign to replace existing sign and all associated site and ancillary works in accordance with the lodged plans and documents. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660185/0
- 11 Jun 2026, Carlow County Council 2660180: Conditional. Permission. the installation of 3no. digital screens at ground floor level along the east elevation. All screens will be located internally within the existing window display.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660180/0
- 9 Jun 2026, Carlow County Council 2660178: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. single storey extension as constructed to the rear of existing two-storey dwelling house including alterations to accommodate same and full planning permission is sought for the completion of same, Retention planning permission is sought to retain alterations to side elevation of the original dwelling as constructed, Retention Planning Permission is sought to retain alterations to side boundary wall as constructed and full planning permission is sought for the completion of same, all ancillary site works and services. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660178/0
- 4 Jun 2026, Carlow County Council 2660175: N/a. Permission. conversion of an existing vacant coach house to a two bedroom town house, plus all associated site works including all over ground / underground services to facilitate the development with access via an existing laneway at COACH HOUSE, THE OLD MANSE, PEMBROKE, CARLOW. R93 YY2H. The Coach House forms part of a protected structure at THE OLD MANSE, PEMBROKE - CT12 / NIAH REFERENCE 10000245.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660175/0
- 1 Jun 2026, Carlow County Council 2660169: N/a. Permission. the conversion of existing two storey house to 1no. 1 bedroom apartment, proposed two storey extension to rear of same comprising 2no. studio apartments to ground floor/ 1no. two bedroom apartment to first floor, removal of rising walls, floors and blockwork of partially constructed previously granted apartments/townhouses to rear of same and all associated works at. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660169/0
- 19 May 2026, Carlow County Council 2660156: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. the as-built lean-to roof to the side of the dwelling. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660156/0
- 15 May 2026, Carlow County Council 2660146: Conditional. Permission, 2 homes. the construction of a single storey dwelling, domestic garage, use of existing domestic entrance, associated boundary treatments, connection to services and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660146/0
- 12 May 2026, Carlow County Council 2660142: Conditional. Permission. the construction of a 3-storey commercial / office building (Overall Gross Floor Area 2,737sq.m.) comprising 2 No. retail or café / restaurant units (Gross Floor Area 341sq.m.) at ground floor fronting Green Lane / R448 and office and ancillary accommodation over three levels (Gross Floor Area 2,396sq.m.) on the site of the existing car park. The development is accessed from existing vehicular access to Shamrock Plaza and includes 12 No. car parking spaces and 60 No. covered bicycle parking spaces, bin storage / services compound, signage, roof plant / rooftop plant enclosure, solar panels and all associated site and development works, ancillary site activities and ancillary accommodation. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660142/0
- 7 May 2026, Carlow County Council 2660130: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the change of use of existing treble garage for use as a single dwelling house, to renovate same, to construct a single storey extension to the rear of same, to block up existing door and relocate same on the Kilkenny Road elevation, to connect to public services, all ancillary site works and services. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660130/0
- 7 May 2026, Carlow County Council 2660132: N/a. Permission. the construction of a single storey dwelling, domestic garage, use of existing domestic entrance, associated boundary treatments, connection to services and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660132/0
- 28 Apr 2026, Carlow County Council 2660120: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. a detached single storey structure including a home office, gym and storage to the rear of existing two storey dwelling and all ancillary site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660120/0
- 24 Apr 2026, Carlow County Council 2660116: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. the change of use of attic space to a habitable part of my dwelling, 3 No. velux roof windows to the rear and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660116/0
- 30 Mar 2026, Carlow County Council 2660088: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the construction of a domestic garage all associated site works (in the curtilage of a protected structure CT69). File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660088/0
- 27 Mar 2026, Carlow County Council 2660084: N/a. Permission. the completion of the unfinished estate of Blackbog Grove as permitted under planning reference P21/98. Development proposals to include amendment to the previously granted site layout to provide for a reduction in dwelling numbers from seven as previously granted, to six dwellings as currently proposed. (Proposed dwellings are: 1 No. Dwelling type A – a three bedroom two storey dwelling, plus 5 No. Dwelling type B/B1 – four bedroom two storey dwellings, Alteration is floor levels to accommodate gravity sewers, plus all associated site works including all over ground / underground services to facilitate the development. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660084/0
- 23 Feb 2026, Carlow County Council 2660053: N/a. Permission. a single storey Holy Angels Day Care Centre and Hydrotherapy Pool, including rooftop plant equipment. The development will include four activity rooms, therapy and multidisciplinary rooms, a staff canteen, toilets and changing rooms, hydrotherapy pool with changing facilities, and other ancillary accommodation. Associated site works will include road and pedestrian access, car parking, a children’s outdoor play area, landscaping, substation and a bin store. The protected structure, Kelvin Grove house (RPS number CT24), is listed as a protected structure, and the proposed development is therefore in the curtilage of a protected structure. Kelvin Grove house will be retained however single-storey extensions to the rear are to be demolished.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660053/0
- 20 Feb 2026, Carlow County Council 2660050: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. alterations to existing dwelling to include the construction of a first floor extension to the rear elevation & internal alterations and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660050/0
- 20 Feb 2026, Carlow County Council 2660051: Conditional. Retention, 2 homes. the demolition of an existing single storey dwelling and the construction of a replacement two storey dwelling, and also retention permission for a chalet/lodge used as a residence for a temporary period not exceeding 3 years, and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660051/0
- 20 Feb 2026, Carlow County Council 2660052: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. demolition of existing single storey extension to rear of existing two storey dwelling, proposed replacement enlarged extension to same, internal alterations to ground and first floor including bathroom to first floor, widening of existing site entrance to accommodate vehicular access and all associated works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660052/0
- 20 Feb 2026, Carlow County Council 268: Refused. Retention. existing entrance gates to front boundary of property, and existing fencing to front & side boundaries of said property. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/268/0
- 18 Feb 2026, Carlow County Council 2660048: N/a. Permission. the demolition of existing single storey extension to rear of existing two storey dwelling, proposed replacement enlarged extension to same, internal alterations to ground and first floor including bathroom to first floor, widening of existing site entrance to accommodate vehicular access and all associated works at No. 56 St Killians Crescent, Staplestown Road, Carlow town. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660048/0
- 17 Feb 2026, Carlow County Council 2660047: Conditional. Retention. a single-storey modular unit comprising of a toilet and shower block, link roof and all associated site works at the rear of the Capuchin Friary, 43 Dublin Street, Carlow, R93 PH27. The proposed development consists of works to a protected structure (Protected Structure Ref: CT44 Carlow Town) and is located within the Dublin Street Architectural Conservation Area. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660047/0
- 16 Feb 2026, Carlow County Council 2660044: Conditional. Permission. the proposed installation of external lighting to the existing walkway in the grounds of Eire Og complex, resurfacing the walkway and all associated works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660044/0
- 16 Feb 2026, Carlow County Council 267: N/a. Retention. the construction of a single storey coffee kiosk complete with signage and ancillary site works for a period of ten years. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/267/0
- 12 Feb 2026, Carlow County Council 2660036: N/a. Permission. the proposed installation of external lighting to the existing walkway in the grounds of Eire Og complex, resurfacing the walkway and all associated works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660036/0
- 9 Feb 2026, Carlow County Council 264: N/a. Retention. existing entrance gates to front boundary of property, and existing fencing to front and side boundaries of said property. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/264/0
- 28 Jan 2026, Carlow County Council 2660016: N/a. Permission. existing three storey building (dwelling/1no. studio apartment) to be altered to replace existing dwelling with 2no. 1 bedroom apartments and 1no. studio apartment and associated works. Existing outhouse building to rear laneway to be renovated and altered as follows: Existing 2no. studio apartments to ground floor/1no. studio to first floor are to be renovated and altered with an additional 2no. 1 bedroom and 1no. studio apartments constructed to rear and all associated site works at St Anthony's (protected structure CT11 NIAH 10000244 ). A NIS will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660016/0
- 15 Jan 2026, Carlow County Council 2660008: N/a. Permission. existing three storey building (dwelling/1no. studio apartment) to be altered to replace existing dwelling with 2no. 1 bedroom apartments and 1no. studio apartment and associated works. Existing outhouse building to rear laneway to be renovated and altered as follows: Existing 2no. studio apartments to ground floor/1no. studio to first floor are to renovated and altered with an additional 2no. 1 bedroom and 1no. studio apartments constructed to rear and all associated site works at St Anthonys (protected structure CT11 NIAH 10000244 ),Pembroke Road, Carlow town. Signed: Kavmac Engineering Ltd. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660008/0
- 14 Jan 2026, Carlow County Council 2660007: N/a. Retention. a 34m2 single storey ancillary building with WC and services to the rear of an existing two storey semi-detached dwelling. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660007/0
- 6 Jan 2026, Carlow County Council 261: N/a. Retention. the construction of a single storey coffee kiosk complete with signage and ancillary site works for a period of ten years. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/261/0
- 18 Dec 2025, Carlow County Council 2560420: Conditional. Retention. a period of 5 years for the continuance of use of the existing Protected Structure (RPS Ref. CT46; NIAH Ref. 10000768), formerly St. Brigid’s Nursing Home, comprising 50 no. bedrooms across lower ground, ground, first and second floors, for the purpose of providing emergency residential accommodation for Internationally Protected Persons (IPP), together with the continued use of all existing internal communal areas, sanitary facilities, circulation spaces and ancillary service rooms, with no external works or physical alterations proposed to the Protected Structure, and all associated site works and services. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560420/0
- 18 Dec 2025, Carlow County Council 2560422: Conditional. Permission. change of use of existing retail and ancillary wine sales premises to retail and ancillary full off license use, and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560422/0
- 17 Dec 2025, Carlow County Council 2560419: N/a. Permission. change of use of existing retail and ancillary wine sales premises to retail and ancillary full off license use, and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560419/0
- 16 Dec 2025, Carlow County Council 2560415: Conditional. Permission. a change of use from existing financial building to a Day Service & administration offices on ground and first floor, external alterations to window and door openings, external signage and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560415/0
- 15 Dec 2025, Carlow County Council 2537: Refused. Extension of duration. PL20/468 for development consisting of change of use from existing vacant first floor office area as granted planning ref: 075861 to 11 no. one bed student accommodation units and communal areas consisting of; laundry room, general / bicycle storage room, refuse storage area, ancillary services; use of existing ground floor entrances, lift & stairwells and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2537/0
- 27 Nov 2025, Carlow County Council 2560389: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. redevelopment of an existing property to include the change of use of the existing building last used as retail premises to ground floor and living accommodation to upper floors, to use as a single domestic unit, and will include internal alterations and changes to elevations, and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560389/0
- 18 Nov 2025, Carlow County Council 2560374: N/a. Retention. a detached, single storey garden room (home office and storage) to the rear of existing two storey dwelling and all ancillary site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560374/0
- 31 Oct 2025, Carlow County Council 2560337: Conditional. Permission. 1. Internal modifications to existing first floor accommodation. 2. The addition of a balcony at first floor to the rear return. 3. The removal of the pitched roof over the rear return and 4. The addition of a flat roofed second floor to the rear return to provide additional accommodation and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560337/0
- 23 Oct 2025, Carlow County Council 2560322: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. a single storey extension to the side and rear of existing two storey dwelling, connection to existing services and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560322/0
- 23 Oct 2025, Carlow County Council 2560324: Conditional. Permission. external works to alter the layout of, and install an automatic barrier to the existing entrance and bollards to the existing forecourt, carpark. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560324/0
- 21 Oct 2025, Carlow County Council 2560318: Conditional. Permission. 1) demolition of existing fuel loading canopy; 2) demolition of section of existing office building; 3) removal of existing front boundary fence; 4) relocation of existing overground tank fill point; 5) decommission and removal of existing disused vertical fuel storage tank; 6) removal of 2 no. existing fuel pumps; 7) construction of new fuel dispensing forecourt with 2 no. new fuel dispensing pumps and new 50,000 litre underground unleaded fuel storage tank; 8) erect new ID sign; 9) relocation of existing staff parking; 10) construction of new front and east side boundary wall; 11) extend existing concrete yard; 12) install new overground AdBlue dispensing tank; and 13) all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560318/0
- 10 Oct 2025, Carlow County Council 2560307: N/a. Permission. 1) demolition of existing fuel loading canopy; 2) demolition of section of existing office building; 3) removal of existing front boundary fence; 4) relocation of existing overground tank fill point; 5) decommission and removal of existing disused vertical fuel storage tank; 6) removal of 2 no. existing fuel pumps; 7) construction of new fuel dispensing forecourt with 2 no. new fuel dispensing pumps and new 50,000 litre underground unleaded fuel storage tank; 8) erect new ID sign; 9) relocation of existing staff parking; 10) construction of new front and east side boundary wall; 11) extend existing concrete yard; 12) install new overground AdBlue dispensing tank; and 13) all associated site works.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560307/0
- 1 Oct 2025, Carlow County Council 2560299: Conditional. Permission. a change of use from existing offices to a Medical Centre and associated works at first floor level. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560299/0
- 24 Sept 2025, Carlow County Council 2560292: N/a. Permission. internal alterations to 3 no existing 2-Bed apartments to provide for 6 no 1-Bed apartments on the First, Second & Third Floors and associated works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560292/0
- 1 Sept 2025, Carlow County Council 2560260: Conditional. Permission, 8 homes. the development will consist of alteration to previously approved under planning Ref: 23/60101. Alterations include amendments to demolition works, revised number of units, site boundary, elevations, external storage building and all ancillary works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560260/0
- 29 Aug 2025, Carlow County Council 2560258: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. a new single storey four bedroom dwelling, new residential site entrance plus all associated site works including all over ground / underground services to facilitate the development. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560258/0
- 26 Aug 2025, Carlow County Council 2560252: N/a. Permission. a new single storey four bedroom dwelling, new residential site entrance plus all associated site works including all over ground / underground services to facilitate the development. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560252/0
- 14 Aug 2025, Carlow County Council 2560236: Conditional. Retention. the development consists of; 1A: Existing Single storey new build development of 232m2 to the rear of the existing approved pub (1B), consisting of 5no. single bedrooms with en-suites, as well as kitchen, bar and seating area to 11 Centaur Street (Eircode R93E030), 2A: Change of use of existing 2 storey building of 237m2 from retail to guest accommodation, consisting of 8no. bedrooms with en-suites, kitchen, lounge and office facilities to the front of 10 Centaur Street (Eircode R93VK22), along with 2B: existing single storey new build development of 164m2, consisting of tented beer garden, bar and covered seating areas to the rear of 10 Centaur Street (Eircode R93VK22), 3A: Reconstruction and change of use of existing 2 storey building of 51m2 from residential to guest accommodation, consisting of 1no. bedrooms to the front of 9 Centaur Street (Eircode R93W894), along with 3B: existing single storey new build extension of 60m2 consisting of 3no. single storey bedrooms with en-suites to the rear of 9 Centaur Street (Eircode R93W894).All works above to allow for Bar/Lounge/Beergarden & 26 no. room Guesthouse Complex. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560236/0
- 5 Aug 2025, Carlow County Council 2560225: N/a. Retention. The development consists of; 1. Single storey development of 232m2 to the rear of the existing approved pub, consisting of 5no. single bedrooms with en-suites, as well as kitchen, bar and seating area to 11 Centaur Street (Eircode R93E030), 2. Change of use of existing 2 storey building of 237m2 from retail to 8no. bedrooms with en-suites, kitchen, lounge and office facilities to the front, along with existing tented beer garden of 164m2 to the rear of 10 Centaur Street (Eircode R93VK22), 3. Reconstruction and change of use of existing 2 storey dwelling of 51m2 with 1no. bedrooms to the front, along with single storey extension to the rear of 60m2 consisting of 3no. single storey bedrooms with en-suites to the rear of 9 Centaur Street (Eircode R93W894). All works above to allow for Bar/Lounge/Beergarden & 26 no. room Guesthouse Complex. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560225/0
- 31 Jul 2025, Carlow County Council 2560219: Conditional. Permission. the development will consist of: (i) The construction of a three-storey extension to the north of the existing school building consisting of a two-classroom special education needs unit with ancillary accommodation, classrooms, staffroom, and all associated ancillary accommodation; (ii) Demolition of 3 No. prefabricated buildings and a shed; (iii) Internal alterations to the existing building to create a connection to the proposed extension at ground and first floor level; (iv) Provision of a temporary site entrance along the N80 to facilitate construction access (v) Construction of a new carpark, EV Chargers, set-down areas, external soft play areas, sensory garden, landscaping, boundary treatments, footpaths, paving and all associated site works to complete the development.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560219/0
- 29 Jul 2025, Carlow County Council 2525: Conditional. Retention. retention permission sought for single storey extension to side and rear of house. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2525/0
- 11 Jun 2025, Carlow County Council 2560163: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. redevelopment of existing property to include change of use of ground floor area last used as retail area to use as fast-food takeaway, reinstating 3 x upper floors to their previous use as habitable area, new signage, and all associated site works, protected structure CT103. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560163/0
- 4 Jun 2025, Carlow County Council 2560153: N/a. Permission. the construction of 8 no. two-bed two-storey dwelling houses in two terraced blocks of four, connections to existing public water, storm water and foul lines, landscaping and all associated works to facilitate the development. The site is a serviced undeveloped site previously granted Permission for dwelling houses under Planning Ref. 17/150. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560153/0
- 3 Jun 2025, Carlow County Council 2560149: N/a. Permission. redevelopment of existing property to include change of use of ground floor area last used as retail area to use as fast-food takeaway , reinstating 3 x upper floors to their previous use as habitable area, new signage, and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560149/0
- 21 May 2025, Carlow County Council 2560131: Refused. Permission. to demolish existing two storey derelict dwelling and construct 3 no. two storey detached dwellings, 3 no. dormer style dwellings, connection to existing services, new site entrance and boundary treatments, street lighting and general landscaping with all associated site works and drainage. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560131/0
- 12 May 2025, Carlow County Council 2560120: Conditional. Permission. the change of usage of existing commercial used ground floor space back to private residential usage. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560120/0
- 8 May 2025, Carlow County Council 2560116: N/a. Permission. the change of usage of existing commercial used ground floor space back to private residential usage. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560116/0
- 28 Apr 2025, Carlow County Council 2560107: N/a. Permission. the change of use of existing treble garage for use as a single dwelling house, to renovate same, to construct a single storey extension to the rear of same, to block up existing door and relocate same on the Kilkenny Road elevation, to construct a new site entrance on to existing private driveway, to connect to public services, all ancillary site works and services. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560107/0
- 22 Apr 2025, Carlow County Council 2560104: Conditional. Permission. proposed demolition of existing front façade of no.22 Barrack Street, demolition of existing shop front of former Funeral Home and replacement with new shop front, provision of 2-storey mixed use development comprising ground floor retail unit and first floor 1-bed apartment, and ancillary bin and bike storage. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560104/0
- 18 Apr 2025, Carlow County Council 2560103: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. the change of use of the existing ground and basement floor commercial unit to office use, together with all associated site works and services. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560103/0
- 17 Apr 2025, Carlow County Council 2560101: Conditional. Permission. the change of use of an existing building last used as a Sports Retail unit to use as a Deli and a Grocery/Retail premises to ground floor, alterations to existing first floor living accommodation, and alterations to front elevation to include new entrance door to access upper floors, new signage, and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560101/0
- 15 Apr 2025, Carlow County Council 2560096: N/a. Permission. the change of use of an existing building last used as a Sports Retail unit to use as a Deli and a Grocery/Retail premises to ground floor, alterations to existing first floor living accommodation, and alterations to front elevation to include new entrance door to access upper floors, new signage, and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560096/0
- 14 Apr 2025, Carlow County Council 2560093: Conditional. Permission. change of use of existing two storey, semi-detached premises from office use to residential use with minor internal alterations at No.8 Castle Hill, (Protected Structure RPS No. CT 52, NIAH No: 10000097) Castle Hill, Carlow. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560093/0
- 4 Apr 2025, Carlow County Council 2514: Conditional. Permission, 2 homes. the erection of a two storey house, a domestic garage, site works and new entrance. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2514/0
- 21 Mar 2025, Carlow County Council 2560066: Conditional. Permission. alterations to granted planning permission 21/475 for a mixed use development at 139/140 Tullow Street: The alterations proposed are as follows: Ground Floor: part of existing shop unit to no. 139 to be converted to 1no. 1 bed studio apartment/repositioning of access stairs to upper floors. First Floor: 2no. 1 bed studio apartments to replace previously granted 1 bedroom apartment and redesign of existing apartment to no. 139/ subdivision of previously granted 2 bedroom apartment to 2no. 1 bedroom studio apartments to no. 140 and redesign of granted studio apartment to 1 bedroom apartment (omitting internal stairs): Second floor: 2no. 1 bedroom studio apartments to replace previously granted 1 bed apartment with redesign of existing apartment to no. 139/ redesign of existing studio apartment to 1 bedroom apartment to no. 140 and all associated works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560066/0
- 12 Mar 2025, Carlow County Council 2560057: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. to construct a shed / garage to the side / front of existing dwelling house, to carry out alterations to existing entrance and driveway to include the reduction in the overall wing wall height to improve sightlines, all ancillary site works and services. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560057/0
- 3 Mar 2025, Carlow County Council 259: Conditional. Permission. to erect a sign and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/259/0
- 25 Feb 2025, Carlow County Council 258: N/a. Permission. the erection of a two storey house, a domestic garage, siteworks and new entrance. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/258/0
- 17 Feb 2025, Carlow County Council 2560037: Conditional. Permission. the change of use of existing first floor office space to use as a habitable dwelling, and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560037/0
- 28 Jan 2025, Carlow County Council 2560019: Conditional. Permission. to erect a 24 metre high monopole telecommunications support structure together with floodlights, antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment and also for RETENTION PERMISSION for the existing foundation plinth, ground equipment cabinets within a 3.25m by 4.3m timber fence compound. On completion of the works the existing 24 metre high monopole telecommunications support structure together with floodlights antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment will be removed. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560019/0
- 20 Dec 2024, Carlow County Council 2460426: N/a. Permission. to erect a 24 metre high monopole telecommunications support structure together with floodlights, antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment and also for RETENTION PERMISSION for the existing ground equipment cabinets within a 3.25m by 4.3m timber fence compound. On completion of the works the existing 24 metre high monopole telecommunications support structure together with floodlights antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment will be removed. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460426/0
- 19 Dec 2024, Carlow County Council 2458: N/a. Outline permission. the erection of a single storey dwelling of internal floor area 100 square metres. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2458/0
- 12 Dec 2024, Carlow County Council 2460405: N/a. Permission. a 24 metre high monopole telecommunications support structure together with floodlights, antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment and also for retention permission for the existing ground equipment cabinets within a 3.25m by 4.3m timber fence compound. On completion of the works the existing 24 metre high monopole telecommunications support structure together with floodlights antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment will be removed. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460405/0
- 11 Dec 2024, Carlow County Council 2460401: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the Change of use of an existing public house to use as two self-contained apartments, change of use of an existing ground floor store to use as a retail unit, change of use of an existing first floor smoking area to use as a retail unit, and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460401/0
- 10 Dec 2024, Carlow County Council 2460398: Conditional. Permission, 46 homes. 48no. residential units (43no.- three bed dwellings, 2no.- four bed dwellings, & 3no.- two bed dwellings), a Childcare Facility (of 319sq.m) and all associated car parking, play areas, landscaping, and all associated site works to include a construction access from the partially complete Carlow Inner Relief Road direct to the proposed site. The subject site has a gross area of 2.739ha and is located at Mortarstown, Carlow, Co. Carlow with proposed access from the partially completed Carlow Inner Relief Road and through the practically complete Cluain Bui residential development.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460398/0
- 5 Dec 2024, Carlow County Council 2460392: N/a. Permission. for 48no. residential units (43no.- three bed dwellings, 2no.- four bed dwellings, & 3no.- two bed dwellings), a Childcare Facility (of 319sq.m) and all associated car parking, play areas, landscaping, and all associated site works to include a construction access from the partially complete Carlow Inner Relief Road direct to the proposed site. The subject site has a gross area of 2.739ha and is located at Mortarstown, Carlow, Co. Carlow with proposed access from the partially completed Carlow Inner Relief Road and through the practically complete Cluain Bui residential development.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460392/0
- 4 Dec 2024, Carlow County Council 2460391: Conditional. Permission. a new access arrangement including new internal road (which connects to a new signal controlled junction on the R448 Kilkenny Road to be constructed as part of the Carlow to SETU Pedestrian & Cycle Active Travel Scheme), additional car parking for 241 cars, footpaths, bicycle paths, street lighting, general lighting, landscaping, entrance walls and entrance gates. This application includes for all site signage, utility connection works and ancillary site works associated with the project. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460391/0
- 13 Nov 2024, Carlow County Council 2448: N/a. Permission. the erection of two houses and two garages. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2448/0
- 31 Oct 2024, Carlow County Council 2460347: Conditional. Permission. change of use of the existing Askea Day Centre building into a child care facility for the adjacent Askea Child Care Centre. The proposal includes minor elevational modifications, new lightweight roof structure over the outdoor play area to the west of the building and all associated site development and ancillary works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460347/0
- 31 Oct 2024, Carlow County Council 2460348: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. change of use from private residential house to Adult Day Care Centre. The proposal includes the following works: Demolition of front porch and the extensions on the east side of the house. New single storey extension to the rear. All associated site development and ancillary works.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460348/0
- 25 Oct 2024, Carlow County Council 2460341: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. proposed alterations to existing dwelling, erection of first floor extension, replacement front boundary wall and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460341/0
- 25 Oct 2024, Carlow County Council 2460343: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the subdivision of an existing site, the construction of a two storey dwelling to be accessed by an existing entrance which will become a shared entrance, connection to services, new boundary treatments an all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460343/0
- 22 Oct 2024, Carlow County Council 2460338: N/a. Permission. proposed alterations to existing dwelling, erection of first floor extension, replacement front boundary wall and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460338/0
- 18 Oct 2024, Carlow County Council 2460335: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. for the change of use of premises from an existing fast food take away with adjoining domestic accommodation, to use as a single domestic unit, and to include changes to elevations, demolition of an existing single storey extension to the rear elevation, internal alterations and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460335/0
- 8 Oct 2024, Carlow County Council 2460322: Conditional. Permission, 2 homes. change of use of first floor of existing commercial building to 2-bed apartment.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460322/0
- 3 Oct 2024, Carlow County Council 2460314: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. Retention permission for a single storey extension to the side of existing two storey dwelling and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460314/0
- 2 Oct 2024, Carlow County Council 2460313: Conditional. Permission. the construction of a single storey extension to the rear elevation of our existing building, internal alterations, the construction of access ramps, the construction of a porch to the front elevation, permission for additional new car-parking spaces and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460313/0
- 17 Sept 2024, Carlow County Council 2460294: Conditional. Permission. for the change of use of part of existing shop for use as an off licence to sell alcohol (Beers, wines and Spirits) and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460294/0
- 16 Sept 2024, Carlow County Council 2460287: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. for alteration to the detached dwelling house design as granted under Pl Ref: 23/6, to accommodate additional study / storage area at first floor level, all ancillary site works and services. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460287/0
- 12 Sept 2024, Carlow County Council 2460283: Conditional. Permission. the installation of a compact modular substation and ancillary site development works; to facilitate 2 no. shared electric vehicle charging units and 4 no. charging bays and ancillary site works within a partially reconfigured parking area. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460283/0
- 10 Sept 2024, Carlow County Council 2460278: N/a. Permission. for alteration to the detached dwelling house design as granted under Pl Ref: 23/6, to accommodate additional study / storage area at first floor level, all ancillary site works and services. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/CarlowCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460278/0

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## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service)

- Special Area of Conservation: River Barrow and River Nore SAC, site code 002162, https://www.npws.ie/protected-sites/sac/002162

## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service)

- CW007-001: Burial ground, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW007-001----. 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 Enclosed strip of land along E side of River Barrow with no visible evidence of structure. Large number of headstones of eighteenth and later centuries. According to Burns (Carloviana 1973, 14), granted in 1607 to local Catholics for burial purposes.
- CW007-018: Historic town, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW007-018----. Sited at the confluence of the rivers Burren and Barrow. Earliest charter dates to c. 1223. Its main elements include the castle (CW007-018002-) founded by William Marshall and town defences (CW007-018006-), although no traces of the latter survive. (see CW007-018001- to CW007-018008-) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011
- CW007-018002: Castle - Anglo-Norman masonry castle, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW007-018002-. National Monument No. 10030. Large rectangular three-story limestone keep, of early thirteenth-century date, with circular towers at each angle. Present remains consist of W wall with circular end towers. Built on rising ground with large crennelated stone wall enclosing castle. Main entrance in W wall at first-floor level, now broken out. Similar ground plan to Ferns, Co. Wexford, and Lea, Co. Laois. (Leask 1936, 168-70; AJ 1973, 47-49; Bradley 1989, 8) The above 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
- CW007-018004: Bridge, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW007-018004-. 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 Down Survey (1655-6) map shows stone bridge over Barrow and timber bridge over Burren, both of which appear to have been built before sixteenth century. Present bridges are modern but may be located close to or on sites of original bridges. (Bradley 1989, 5)
- CW007-018005: Mill - unclassified, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW007-018005-. 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 revision: 05 May 2011 Marked 'Corn Mill' on the 1840 OS 6-inch map. Four mills identified on Colombine's 1735 map (Bradley 1989, 7) (see also CW007-018011-, CW007-018012- and CW007-018013-). Possibly one of the three mills referred to in the 1307 inquisition (Mills 1914, 346). References: Bradley, J. 1989 Urban archaeological survey - Co. Carlow (limited distribution). Office of Public Works, Dublin. Mills, J. (ed.) 1914 Calendar of the Justiciary Rolls Ireland 1305-7, Dublin.
- CW007-018006: Town defences, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW007-018006-. 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 Documentary evidence indicates town was fortified in mid-fourteenth century (Otway-Ruthven 1968, 287). No visible trace. Precise location and extent unknown. (Bradley 1989, 8)
- CW007-018007: Church, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW007-018007-. 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 revision: 16 December 2009 Revised by: J. Farrelly Parish church of St Mary, situated to NE of castle (CW007-018002-). Recorded as having two graveyards (CW007-018009-; CW007-018010-) in seventeenth century. Present church built c. 1731 (Bradley 1989, 9-10). An effigial tomb (CW007-018016-) reputedly from the church was broken up and some of the side panels where brought to Oak Park (CW002-013----) while the top with the effigial figure is now in Portarlington, Co. Laois (LA005-032----).
- CW007-018009: Graveyard, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW007-018009-. Sub-rectangular shaped area marked 'Burial Gd. (Dis.)' on the OS 25 inch map (map. dims. c. 10m N-S; c. 15m E-W). The vestry book dating to 1675 records two graveyards attached to St. Mary's church (CW007-018007-) (Bradley and King 1990, 9-10). One may be this one and the other is probably that in which the church is situated (CW007-018010-). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011
- CW007-018010: Graveyard, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW007-018010-. Sub-rectangular shaped (map dims. c. 60m N-S; c. 57m E-W) with St. Mary's church (CW007-018007-) at E. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011
- CW007-018016: Tomb - effigial, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW007-018016-. Effigial tomb cover of Robert Hartpole, Constable of Carlow Castle (CW007-018002-), originally located in the graveyard (CW007-018010-) of St. Mary's church (CW007-018007-), relocated to Oak Park House, later to the town park in Portarlington Co. Laois (LA005-032----) and recently removed from the town park and now housed in Carlow County Museum (CW007-181----). Under the 2021 Community Monument Fund, the 16th century Hartpole Effigy was moved from the park in Portarlington on the 13/10/2021 by Gebel & Helling Conservation Ltd. under the supervision of Isabella Mulhall & Karena Morton of the National Museum of Ireland and Martin Reid of the National Monuments Service. In 1895 John C. O’Neill wrote the following account about the discovery of the Hartpole tomb in a letter to the editor of the Carlow Vindicator; ‘Having read in your issue of the 26th Jan., a very interesting letter from the pen of " C. J. H.," relative to the whereabouts of the effigy of Robert Harpol (nicknamed by the peasantry for his cruelties, "Robert the Terrible"), which was unearthed in the ancient burial-ground known as St. Mary's, and afterwards conveyed to Oak Park, the residence of Mr. Bruen, I thought that perhaps a few incidents relative to "Robert the Terrible," and the manner in which his effigy was discovered, might interest your readers, especially those who love to take a backward glance at the past history of their country. The old churchyard known as St. Mary's, and of which at the present day but one solitary tomb remains, was situated in Castle Hill, Carlow, and stretched right along through Coal Market to the present Protestant Cathedral. It was a tine old graveyard, perched upon a rising ground, and within a few perches of the River Barrow. The graveyard was cut away to make room for dwelling-houses, although many more convenient sites might have been easily obtained without desecrating the City of the Dead. The cutting away of this once magnificent churchyard was an act worthy of the earliest days of vandalism, and not at all creditable to the traditions of those who are credited with holding the sepulchres of the dead in extreme veneration. The discovery of Harpol's effigy dates as far back as fifty years ago, and this is the manner which it was discovered: "Some workmen were engaged cutting away a portion of the graveyard for building purposes, when they discovered a stone effigy about four feet below the surface, which they raised and placed upright against a tombstone. The effigy was in a perfect state of preservation, notwithstanding the long period it remained buried beneath the surface of the churchyard. Crowds flocked to view the effigy, which represented a knight clad in armour. Some thought it was the effigy of an ancient Celtic king, but in reality none of those who congregated to view it could unravel the mystery of whom it represented, and it lay where it was placed, shrouded in oblivion, for a couple of days, when an old friar visited the spot, and pronounced it to be the effigy of Robert Harpol, and pointed out a Latin inscription which had escaped the notice of those who had previously examined it. Some Carlow-Graigue men were amongst those who discovered it, and on hearing whom it represented, one of them, raising a pickaxe, struck off the head of the effigy, which was afterwards flung into the Barrow near Cox's-lane. The father of the present Mr. Bruen had the decapitated effigy removed to his residence at Oak Park, and offered a substantial reward for the recovery of the head, which was recovered and conveyed to Oak Park by the very persons who cast it into the Barrow’ (O’Neill 1895, 135-6). In 1909 Canon Ffrench, Rector of Clonegal, described the Hartpole Tomb (CW002-013----) the side panels of which were then located in the walled garden at Oak Park House [NIAH Reg. No. 10300206], as follows; ‘On the opposite page is shown a fragment of the sides of an altar-tomb which was bought in the first half of the last century by Colonel Bruen, M.P,, father of the Right Hon. Henry Bruen, and is said to have been found at some distance below Shrule Castle [LA032-012001-] in the River Barrow. At present it rests on a heap of debris against the garden wall at Oak Park, and this heap of stones all probably formed part of the original monument. It is like the monument itself of black marble, and contains many finely cut and moulded stones. The present gross width of the stone, from which the figure stands in relief, is 2 feet 3 inches [0.68m]. The height of the stone figure, and the height of the pillar alongside it, is 21 inches [0.53m]; the gross width of the figure is 13 inches [0.33m]. It seems to be represented as vested in a steel cuirass. Possibly it may be a long-waisted, peaked, and close-fitting doublet; but it looks more like a cuirass, and over it, around the neck, there is a collar turned down. Some light open headpiece, probably the "salade" or morion, was worn, which is now greatly defaced. The face shows a short fringe of hair across the forehead. There is no doubt that this is one of several figures, each of which occupied a niche in the sides of an altar-tomb, and represented the children of Robert Hartpole, Constable of Carlow Castle [CW007-018002-], by his wife Grania O'Byrne. Their children were Sir William, George, James, Henry, Pierce, Helen, Margaret, and another daughter, who was the wife of John Hovenden, of Ballyfoyle, in the Queen's County. Robert Hartpole in his Will expressed the wish to be buried in St. Mary's Church [CW007-018007-] in Carlow; and his death took place on the 3rd October, 1594. The effigy-slab of his tomb now lies in the grounds of "Kilnacourt," Portarlington, where it was removed some years ago by the then occupant, a Miss Bowen, who claimed descent from Robert Hartpole’ (Ffrench 1909, 521-2) Effigial tomb described by Bradley (1990, 45-6) as an; ‘Armoured Knight resting on a rectangular slab of Iimestone. In two pieces. The legs and hands are badly damaged, and the head is missing. The figure is wearing plate armour, pointed over the chest. The sword is suspended from a belt around the waist. The hands were originally joined in prayer on his chest. The feet rest on a dog which lacks its head. Incised inscription on the dexter side in a mixture of Roman and Gothic lettering: ‘hic jacet roBARTUS HARTPOOLE ConEStabularius de catHERLAGH SEPTUAGENARIO MAIOR interiit III DIE OCTOBRiS 1594 Translation: Here Iies Robert Hartpole, constable of Carlow more than a septuagenarian, he died on the 3rd day of October 1594, The missing letters are supplied from FitzGeraId (1903-5, 223-6). Dims: L. 220 W. 75 H. above ground 52 H. Of effigy 39cm’ See attached 19th century drawing of Hartpole effigial tomb taken from ‘Memoirs of the Family of Grace’ (Grace 1823). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 2 November 2021
- CW007-018017: Battlefield, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW007-018017-. The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- CW007-019: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW007-019----. 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 Shown on 1839 'OS 6-inch' map as circular enclosure of ringfort size. No visible surface traces. Site is associated with what appears to be a larger circular enclosure (diam. 150m) defined by field boundaries and road. Enclosed area includes some fairly undulating ground (max. diam. c. 40m).
- CW007-022: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW007-022----. 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 Aerial photographs (CUCAP BOC 89-90; ASIAP (13) 3-5) show circular area enclosed by cropmark of fosse (est max. diam. c. 70m). Possibly a ringfort. Second small enclosure to NE (est max. diam. c. 20m). Aerial photograph (GB89.R.27) shows cropmark of a circular enclosure defined by a fosse (Barrett 1989)
- CW007-023: Ringfort - rath, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW007-023----. Monument No. HM00325, this monument was entered in the Register of Historic Monuments on the 22 December 1980. Circular area (diam. c. 23m) enclosed by bank with external fosse (Wth c. 2m). The bank (ext. H at E c. 1.3m; ext. H at W c. 1.5m; int. H c. 0.5m) and fosse survive on the E and W sides. Break in bank (Wth 1.9m) at W. Sited immediately N of the Burren River. Clearance work carried out by the Carlow County Council in February - March 2013. The above 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.] Revised by: Claire Breen Date of revision: 06 March 2013
- CW007-159: Linear earthwork, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW007-159----. Aerial photograph (GB95.FV.05) shows cropmark of two curving, closely spaced parallel fosses. Compiled by: Dr Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 15 April 2011
- CW007-167: Stone head (present location), https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW007-167----. This granite stone head (overall dims. L 044m x Wth 0.32m; D 0.24m), currently located in Carlow County Museum, was discovered lying in Ballinacarrig graveyard (CW007-025002-) which is c. 3km SW of Carlow town. The outline of the ruined medieval church (CW007-025----) is visible within the graveyard. The head, carved in high relief, narrows towards the chin (Wth 0.05m). It has round bulging eyes, a pronounced flat nose with splays towards the end and the lips are well defined. At the top of the head there is a circular bowl (diam. 0.13m; D 0.12m) with a hole at the base and a raised rim (T 0.04m). Five vertical lines within the bowl at the top of the forehead probably represent hair. It is possible that it functioned as an ornate water spout, though it is unclear how it would have been fixed to a wall unless the stone extended further back and this portion has been broken off, though there is no obvious break. The style of the carving suggests a 12th-century date. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 23 June 2015
- CW007-174: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW007-174----. In tillage. A roughly circular enclosure (dims. c. 35m) identified as a cropmark on Google Earth Pro imagery (imagery date 14 July 2018) by Jean-Charles Caillère. The cropmark indicates the fosse (Wth c. 3m) of the enclosure. See attached image: CW007-174----_01Google Earth Pro imagery Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 4 September 2019
- CW007-181: Tomb - effigial (present location), https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCW007-181----. In 1895 John C. O’Neill wrote the following account about the discovery of the Hartpole tomb in a letter to the editor of the Carlow Vindicator; ‘Having read in your issue of the 26th Jan., a very interesting letter from the pen of " C. J. H.," relative to the whereabouts of the effigy of Robert Harpol (nicknamed by the peasantry for his cruelties, "Robert the Terrible"), which was unearthed in the ancient burial-ground known as St. Mary's, and afterwards conveyed to Oak Park, the residence of Mr. Bruen, I thought that perhaps a few incidents relative to "Robert the Terrible," and the manner in which his effigy was discovered, might interest your readers, especially those who love to take a backward glance at the past history of their country. The old churchyard known as St. Mary's, and of which at the present day but one solitary tomb remains, was situated in Castle Hill, Carlow, and stretched right along through Coal Market to the present Protestant Cathedral. It was a tine old graveyard, perched upon a rising ground, and within a few perches of the River Barrow. The graveyard was cut away to make room for dwelling-houses, although many more convenient sites might have been easily obtained without desecrating the City of the Dead. The cutting away of this once magnificent churchyard was an act worthy of the earliest days of vandalism, and not at all creditable to the traditions of those who are credited with holding the sepulchres of the dead in extreme veneration. The discovery of Harpol's effigy dates as far back as fifty years ago, and this is the manner which it was discovered: "Some workmen were engaged cutting away a portion of the graveyard for building purposes, when they discovered a stone effigy about four feet below the surface, which they raised and placed upright against a tombstone. The effigy was in a perfect state of preservation, notwithstanding the long period it remained buried beneath the surface of the churchyard. Crowds flocked to view the effigy, which represented a knight clad in armour. Some thought it was the effigy of an ancient Celtic king, but in reality none of those who congregated to view it could unravel the mystery of whom it represented, and it lay where it was placed, shrouded in oblivion, for a couple of days, when an old friar visited the spot, and pronounced it to be the effigy of Robert Harpol, and pointed out a Latin inscription which had escaped the notice of those who had previously examined it. Some Carlow-Graigue men were amongst those who discovered it, and on hearing whom it represented, one of them, raising a pickaxe, struck off the head of the effigy, which was afterwards flung into the Barrow near Cox's-lane. The father of the present Mr. Bruen had the decapitated effigy removed to his residence at Oak Park, and offered a substantial reward for the recovery of the head, which was recovered and conveyed to Oak Park by the very persons who cast it into the Barrow’ (O’Neill 1895, 135-6). In 1909 Canon Ffrench, Rector of Clonegal, described the Hartpole Tomb (CW002-013----) the side panels of which were then located in the walled garden at Oak Park House [NIAH Reg. No. 10300206], as follows; ‘On the opposite page is shown a fragment of the sides of an altar-tomb which was bought in the first half of the last century by Colonel Bruen, M.P,, father of the Right Hon. Henry Bruen, and is said to have been found at some distance below Shrule Castle [LA032-012001-] in the River Barrow. At present it rests on a heap of debris against the garden wall at Oak Park, and this heap of stones all probably formed part of the original monument. It is like the monument itself of black marble, and contains many finely cut and moulded stones. The present gross width of the stone, from which the figure stands in relief, is 2 feet 3 inches [0.68m]. The height of the stone figure, and the height of the pillar alongside it, is 21 inches [0.53m]; the gross width of the figure is 13 inches [0.33m]. It seems to be represented as vested in a steel cuirass. Possibly it may be a long-waisted, peaked, and close-fitting doublet; but it looks more like a cuirass, and over it, around the neck, there is a collar turned down. Some light open headpiece, probably the "salade" or morion, was worn, which is now greatly defaced. The face shows a short fringe of hair across the forehead. There is no doubt that this is one of several figures, each of which occupied a niche in the sides of an altar-tomb, and represented the children of Robert Hartpole, Constable of Carlow Castle [CW007-018002-], by his wife Grania O'Byrne. Their children were Sir William, George, James, Henry, Pierce, Helen, Margaret, and another daughter, who was the wife of John Hovenden, of Ballyfoyle, in the Queen's County. Robert Hartpole in his Will expressed the wish to be buried in St. Mary's Church [CW007-018007-] in Carlow; and his death took place on the 3rd October, 1594. The effigy-slab of his tomb now lies in the grounds of "Kilnacourt," Portarlington, where it was removed some years ago by the then occupant, a Miss Bowen, who claimed descent from Robert Hartpole’ (Ffrench 1909, 521-2). Effigial tomb described by Bradley (1990, 45-6) as; ‘Armoured Knight resting on a rectangular slab of Iimestone. In two pieces. The legs and hands are badly damaged, and the head is missing. The figure is wearing plate armour, pointed over the chest. The sword is suspended from a belt around the waist. The hands were originally joined in prayer on his chest. The feet rest on a dog which lacks its head. Incised inscription on the dexter side in a mixture of Roman and Gothic lettering: ‘hic jacet roBARTUS HARTPOOLE ConEStabularius de catHERLAGH SEPTUAGENARIO MAIOR interiit III DIE OCTOBRiS 1594 Translation: Here Iies Robert Hartpole, constable of Carlow more than a septuagenarian, he died on the 3rd day of October 1594, Effigial tomb cover of Robert Hartpole, Constable of Carlow Castle (CW007-018002-), originally located in the graveyard (CW007-018010-) of St. Mary's church (CW007-018007-), relocated to the town park in Portarlington Co. Laois (LA005-032----) and recently removed from the town park and now housed in Carlow County Museum. Under the 2021 Community Monument Fund, the 16th century Hartpole Effigy was moved from the park in Portarlington on the 13/10/2021 by Gebel & Helling Conservation Ltd. under the supervision of Isabella Mulhall & Karena Morton of the National Museum of Ireland and Martin Reid of the National Monuments Service. See attached 19th century drawing of Hartpole effigial tomb taken from ‘Memoirs of the Family of Grace’ (Grace 1823). See attached photo provided courtesy of Dermot Mulligan, Museum Curator, Carlow County Museum Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Martin Reid, Archaeologist, National Monuments Service Date of upload: 28 October 2021

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).

## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage)

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Carlow.

## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland)

- Radon: at the centre of the townland of Carlow, about 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887
- Landslides: The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as moderately low, low, partly inferred. Parts of the land are made ground and water.
- Terrain model: LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2512, https://gsi.geodata.gov.ie/downloads/LiDAR/OPW_NASC/OPW_2512.zip (ZIP).
- Flooding: the flood maps of the Office of Public Works, https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/, linked only: their licence does not allow re-use.

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.

## Downloads

- DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, for a drawing program: https://everytownland.com/carlow/carlow.dxf
- GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/carlow/carlow.geojson
- KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/carlow/carlow.kml

## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register)

No address of the register names Carlow with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Carlow: https://everytownland.com/carlow.md

## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann)

- Ballinacarrig: https://everytownland.com/carlow/ballinacarrig.md
- Chapelstown: https://everytownland.com/carlow/chapelstown.md
- Crossneen (Co. Laois): https://everytownland.com/laois/crossneen.md
- Graigue: https://everytownland.com/carlow/graigue.md
- Graigue (Co. Laois): https://everytownland.com/laois/graigue-100640.md
- Kernanstown: https://everytownland.com/carlow/kernanstown.md
- Moanacurragh: https://everytownland.com/carlow/moanacurragh.md
- Mortarstown Upper: https://everytownland.com/carlow/mortarstown-upper.md
- Quinagh: https://everytownland.com/carlow/quinagh.md
- Rathnapish: https://everytownland.com/carlow/rathnapish.md
- Strawhall: https://everytownland.com/carlow/strawhall.md

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.

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Sources: Cadastral Parcels Freehold, Townlands, Civil Parishes, Baronies, Electoral Divisions and Buildings, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0; national zoning of development plans (GZT, MyPlan) and National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0, applicants not shown; designated sites, National Parks and Wildlife Service, CC BY 4.0; Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service, CC BY 4.0; National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, CC BY 4.0; Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority, re-used with the source acknowledged.

- Page: https://everytownland.com/carlow/carlow
- In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/carlow/carlow