Clonmelsh

29 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Clonmelsh, from 120 m² to 303,497 m² (30.35 ha, 75 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 22 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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

No zone of a development plan covers Clonmelsh 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.

• 28 Feb 2024Refused

  A 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm with a total area of circa 192 hectares. The solar farm will consist of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 30 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, 4 no. single storey spare parts containers, 4 no. Ring Main Units, 8 no. weather stations, underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site, private lands and within the L3051, L3052 and L3050 public roads to connect solar farm field parcels, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, 2 no. stream deck crossings and 1 no. horizontal directional drill, temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all associated ancillary development and drainage works. Construction and operational access will be via 4 no. entrances from the L3051, L3052 and L3050. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2460043

• 27 May 2019Conditional

  for the construction of a proposed single storey dwelling, septic tank/treatment plant with associated percolation area, enlargement of existing site entrance to existing neighbouring property to accommodate a second site entrance and all associated works

  Permission, 2 homes · Carlow County Council, 19209

• 29 Apr 2019N/a

  for the construction of a proposed single storey dwelling, septic tank/treatment plant with associated percolation area, enlargement of existing site entrance to existing neighbouring property to accommodate a second entrance and all associated site works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 19165

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 Clonmelsh.

Recorded monuments

• CW012-024001 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. Date of revision: 22 December 2009 Revised by: J. Farrelly Aligned E-W along northern boundary of the graveyard (CW012-024003-). Marked on Down Survey (1655-6) map. Church is of doubtful antiquity and may be partially modernised. Rectangular structure (L 14.5m E-W; H of walls c. 1.2m; max. T 0.6-0.7m) built of coursed rendered limestone blocks with some slate, with remains of plain E window.

• CW012-024002 Font
  Description

  Reference in the Journal of Association for the Preservation of the Memorials of the Dead, Ireland' (1901, 7-8) about an 'old font' with an inscription on it which was found in the churchyard at Clonmelsh (CW012-024001-) and placed inside the church. Church completely overgrown when inspected by ASI in 1988 and it was not possible to ascertain if this was still present. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011

• CW012-024003 Graveyard
  Description

  Rectangular graveyard (map dims. c. 30m N-S; c. 28m E-W) with a church (CW012-024001-) aligned E-W along the northern boundary of the graveyard. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 19 August 2011

• CW012-101 Enclosure
  Description

  Aerial photograph (GB89.O.42) shows cropmark of a D-shaped enclosure with entrance facing SE, with an attached incomplete curvilinear enclosure; both enclosures defined by a fosse.

• CW012-115 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Partially excavated in advance of construction of the N9/N10 Kilcullen-Waterford Road (Excavation Licence number E2618, area a). One of three fulacht fia (see also CW012-154----and CW012-155----) excavated under the same licence. Adjacent to a small stream, a large, irregularly shaped burnt mound (L 18m; Wth 8m) was uncovered together with nine trough-type features, three of which were connected with sluice channels, and connected to a curvilinear ditch. Leather, worked antler, iron objects, medieval pottery and a wooden composite shovel were recovered. (Hackett, L. 2009, 38) Reference: Hackett, L. (2009) 'Ballybar Lower Burnt mounds, prehistoric activity' in I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2006: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 38 (155). Bray. Wordwell Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 10 November 2010

• CW012-123 Excavation - miscellaneous
  Description

  Test excavations in advance of construction of the N9/N10 Kilcullen-Waterford Road uncovered two pits one of which contained prehistoric pottery. (Hughs J. 2008, 26-7). Full excavation (Excavation Licence number E2608) failed to produce any further archaeological features of significance. (Hackett, L. 2009, 43-4) References: Hughs J. (2008) 'CLOGHRISTICK Pits' in I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2005: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 26-7 (91). Bray. Wordwell Hackett, L. (2009) 'Clonmelsh Prehistoric activity' in I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2006: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 43-4 (181). Bray. Wordwell Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 10 November 2010

• CW012-124 Burnt mound
  Description

  Excavated in advance of construction of the N9/N10 Kilcullen-Waterford Road (Excavation Licence number E2609). On a gentle south-facing slope with a stream to the N, a heavily disturbed spread of burnt-mound material (L 6m; Wth 4.6m; D 0.15m) was uncovered. No trough was found. (Hegarty L. 2009, 44) Reference: Hegarty, L. (2009) 'Clonmelsh Burnt-mound material' in I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2006: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 44 (182). Bray. Wordwell Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 10 November 2010

• CW012-180 Ring-ditch
  Description

  Aerial photograph (GB95.FR.31) shows cropmark of a ring-ditch. Compiled by: Dr Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 15 April 2011

• CW012-181 Enclosure
  Description

  Aerial photograph (GB95.FR.30) shows cropmark of a circular enclosure defined by a fosse. A copy of aerial photograph GB95.FR.30 is printed as Fig.2.12 in the following: Barrett, G.F. (2008) 'The archaeology of County Carlow: an aerial perspective, in T. McGrath and T. O'Keefe (eds), County Carlow: History and Society, Geography Publications, Dublin. 31-51 Compiled by: Dr Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 15 April 2011

• CW012-182 Field system
  Description

  Aerial photographs (GB95.FR.30 and GB95.FS.12) shows cropmarks of a large irregular enclosure indicative of a field system of uncertain age. A cropmark enclosure is located within the field system, but may not be contemporaneous. A ring-ditch is located just outside the north-western edge of the field system. A copy of aerial photograph GB95.FR.30 is printed as Fig.2.12 in the following: Barrett, G.F. (2008) 'The archaeology of County Carlow: an aerial perspective, in T. McGrath and T. O'Keefe (eds), County Carlow: History and Society, Geography Publications, Dublin. 31-51 Compiled by: Dr Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 15 April 2011

• CW012-183 Ring-ditch
  Description

  Aerial photograph (GB95.FR.31) shows cropmark of a ring-ditch. Compiled by: Dr Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 15 April 2011

• CW012-184 Ring-ditch
  Description

  Aerial photographs (GB95.FR.31; GB95.GP.10) show cropmark of a ring-ditch. Compiled by: Dr Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of revision: 14 March 2012

• CW012-185 Ring-ditch
  Description

  Aerial photograph (GB95.FR.31) shows cropmark of a ring-ditch. Compiled by: Dr Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 15 April 2011

• CW012-186 Ring-ditch
  Description

  Aerial photograph (GB95.FR.31) shows cropmark of a ring-ditch. Compiled by: Dr Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 15 April 2011

• CW012-187 Ring-ditch
  Description

  Aerial photograph (GB95.FR.31) shows cropmark of a small ring-ditch; one of a pair located in close proximity (see also CW012-188----). Compiled by: Dr Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 15 April 2011

• CW012-188 Ring-ditch
  Description

  Aerial photograph (GB95.FR.31) shows cropmark of a small ring-ditch; one of a pair located in close proximity (see also CW012-187----). Compiled by: Dr Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 15 April 2011

• CW012-193 Enclosure
  Description

  Circular enclosure (diam. c. 30m) visible on aerial photograph (GB20.GP.05) and on the 2005 OSI orthophotos. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload/revision: 06 June 2012

• CW012-194 Ring-ditch
  Description

  Aerial photograph (GB96.GE. 03) shows cropmark of a ring-ditch. Compiled by: Dr. Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 1 February 2012

• CW012-205 Enclosure
  Description

  OSI orthophoto (1995) shows cropmark of a circular enclosure defined by a fosse. Compiled by: Dr. Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 8 March 2012

• CW012-206 Ring-ditch
  Description

  OSI orthophoto (1995) shows cropmark of a ring-ditch. Compiled by: Dr. Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 8 March 2012

Architectural heritage

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

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

At the centre of the townland of Clonmelsh, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2514 (ZIP).

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under 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 Clonmelsh with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Carlow.

Name

Clonmelsh · Cluain Meilsí

Area

1,540,218 m² (154.02 ha, 380.6 acres)

Civil parish

Clonmelsh, and its townlands

Barony

Carlow

Electoral division

Nurney, the unit of the census

Census 2022

893 people lived in 294 households in the Nurney electoral division. 91% of households owned their home. 27% of homes were built since 2001. 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballybannon, Ballybar Lower, Ballybar Upper, Cloghristick, Garryhundon, Powerstown

Placenames

Clonmelsh 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.