Ballyallaban
Ballyallaban is a townland in the civil parish of Rathborney, barony of Burren, Co. Clare. Its name in Irish is Baile Albóin.
- Area
- 304.3 ha
- 752 acres
- Land parcels
- 18
- registered freehold, median 4,956 m² (0.5 ha, 1.22 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 3
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
18 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballyallaban, from 291 m² to 2,528,338 m² (252.83 ha, 624.77 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.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Ballyallaban 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.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
25 Mar 2024Conditional
of existing unit on site and PERMISSION to convert same into staff accommodation including all ancillary works
Retention · Clare County Council, 2496
15 Mar 2023Conditional
of the conversion of the attached garage, the extension and the first floor office area to the private dwelling house & all other associated site and ancillary works
Retention · Clare County Council, 23162
21 Feb 2023Conditional
for the following development: 1. to demolish existing aviary units, existing rc wall / recycling area, existing shed and existing visitor seating; 2. for new Aviary Units, new RC boundary wall and associated fencing; 3. RETAIN existing Birds of Prey reception building and adjacent toilet block, including ancillary site works
Permission · Clare County Council, 2395
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
- Special Area of Conservation: Moneen Mountain SAC 000054
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Moneen Mountain 000054
Recorded monuments
- CL005-035001 Canal
Description
Situated on flat ground at the NW edge of a turlough. Listed as 'Earthwork' in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). On inspection in 1998 this was found to be a canal aquaduct faced on both sides with stonework. The main section extends for 245m in N-S direction. Beyond this to the N it becomes more of a drain and curves to the E until it meets the road. At S it is very overgrown. It may have been constructed to drain water from damp ground across the road to the E. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 19 January 2016
- CL005-035002 Ringfort - rath
Description
On a S-facing slope near the NW edge of a turlough in improved pasture. Hachured on the 1916 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. A very heavily overgrown rath, so densely overgrown that inspection in 1998 did not manage to obtain overall dimensions. The enclosing element was accessible at N and comprised a bank (Wth 3m; H 0.8m) with a platform or berm (Wth 2m; H 0.9m) against its exterior. From aerial and satellite imagery it would appear to be c. 25m in diameter. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 26 January 2022
- CL005-036 Ringfort - cashel
Description
On overgrown karst in an area surrounded by intensively improved pasture on the floor of Ballyvaughan valley. Hachured on the 1840 ed. of the OS 6-inch map and potentially recorded as one of ‘three stone forts’ by Westropp (1901, 285). Inspections in 1997 and 2007 did not identify any remains however differential tree growth at the 1st ed. mapped location is faintly visible on a Google Earth image taken 25 April 2021 and may indicate the presence of the enclosure. A cashel (CL005-037----) is located c. 90m to the NNE. The following image has been uploaded: CL005-036----_01.jpg Google Earth image 25 April 2021. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 2 February 2022
- CL005-037 Ringfort - cashel
Description
On a slight rise, under hazel overgrowth in an area surrounded by intensively improved pasture on the floor of Ballyvaughan valley. Hachured on the 1840 ed. of the OS 6-inch map and potentially recorded as one of ‘three stone forts’ by Westropp (1901, 285). A moderately well-preserved, almost circular, cashel (32m E-W; 31.9m N-S) defined by a stone spread (Wth 2.6-6.5m; max. H 0.8m) with no discernible entrance. Internal facing-stones protrude throughout and short sections of external facing at N and S suggest an original wall thickness of between 1.5 and 2.3m. A field wall runs WNW-ESE just S of centre and a boulder wall curves off to the SW from its centre. At its W end, the fieldwall cuts through a possible animal pen (int. dims. 9m N-S; 2.4m E-W; H 0.5m) which abuts the inner face of the cashel. Another cashel (CL005-036----) is located c. 90m SSW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 7 February 2022
- CL005-040 Ringfort - rath
Description
On the N slope of a ridge in a slightly raised area with commanding views except to S and SSW. A well-preserved circular rath (int. diam. 37.2 N-S; 37.5m E-W) defined by an impressive steep inner bank (int. H 2m at E to 2.5m at SW; ext. H 3.6m at E to 4.7m at SW; Wth 5.5m at N to 7.2m at E), a flat-bottomed waterlogged fosse (Wth 2m at SW to 5m at N) and an outer bank (int. H 1.4-1.8m; ext. H 0.8m; Wth 4-5m) surviving only along the W and from NW to NE. The inner bank is partly faced with stone internally and has entrance (Wth 1m) at NE with a causeway (Wth 5m) across the fosse. Other breaks occur in the inner bank, notably at NW. Mature trees grow on the outer edge of the internal bank. A later field wall is built on the line of the outer bank at NE for a short stretch. An Rath is a national monument in State care, no. 648. (Westropp 1901, 284; 1915, 249-50) The following images are attached: CL005-040----_01.jpg Highest portion of the inner bank at SW. CL005-040----_02.jpg Internal view of inner bank. CL005-040----_03.jpg View of inner bank with mature trees on external edge. CL005-040----_04.jpg View of flat-bottomed fosse. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 27 May 2015
- CL005-094001 Enclosure
Description
Under dense hazel scrub and apparently partially overlying the outer enclosing line of the large bivallate cashel ‘Cahermore’ (CL005-094002-), and immediately NW of a second, smaller cashel (CL005-095004-). An enclosure recorded by Westropp (1901, 284) as a ‘moher… 117 feet (35.7m) across with walls 6 feet (1.8m) thick… nearly levelled since 1895.’ The first edition (1842) of the OS 6-inch map records a square enclosure/field (L c. 32m; Wth c. 32m) A poorly preserved rectangular enclosure (c. 40m NE-SW; 34m NW-SE), the SW-side of which forms part of the townland boundary with Gragan East. This may be the remains of a rectangular cashel. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 19 January 2023
- CL005-094002 Ringfort - cashel
Description
Situated immediately W of a roadway on the E shoulder of a NE-SW valley with excellent views of Ballyvaughan and Galway Bay to the N in an area subject to dense scrub growth. A circular stone fort defined by two concentric walls (c. 30-45m apart) with radial walls extending from the inner to the outer wall at NW, W and SW. The inner enclosure (51.4m NE-SW; 45.8m NW-SE) is defined by a well-preserved wall (H 2-3m; av. Wth 2.3m) though best preserved at W and NW. It has an inner and outer face of large uncut limestone blocks with a rubble fill. The largest blocks (some over 1m in length) are at the base. Some possible terracing is evident at S and SW. A lintelled entranceway at E (Wth 1.6m) has a splayed entrance passage and a single small chamber at each side. A sketch (Westropp 1901, 282-3) shows this to have been a two-storey construction. Excavation (Licence no. 99E0506) in this area took place in June 1999 as the entranceway was blocked with rubble and the lintel had fallen across the entrance passage. The excavations revealed that the structures around the entrance were a 14th/15th-century addition to the pre-existing fort and that the original cashel wall had been lowered to facilitate construction. FitzPatrick (2009, 294) describes the entrance as ‘a rectangular structure of rubble masonry, mortared throughout, with a square-headed, lintelled doorway leading into a splayed entrance passage flanked on either side by a guard-chamber.’ Apparently no corbels or stairs were found to indicate an upper floor. A scallop shell from below the foundations was radiocarbon dated to AD 1308. The lintel was replaced and the entranceway was consolidated in 2001. The interior of the inner enclosure slopes down in all directions from the centre and there are remains of several internal structures. At S, close to the enclosing wall, is a subrectangular building (CL005-094007-) extending E-W with an enclosed area adjoining it to the W. Within this enclosed area is a small single-chambered structure (int. dims. 2.8m x 1.6m) built against the inner wall of the fort at SW. A possible hut site (CL005-094006-) indicated on a plan in 1901 (Westropp 1901, 283) in the N section of the interior is evident as a number of grass-covered stones. At NW a number of insubstantial poorly constructed walls against the inner wall form two subrectangular enclosures. These may have been more recent animal enclosures. Outside the E entrance is a platform defined by a stone-faced rock-cut fosse (Wth 2.8m) back-filled with rubble. This provided an extra defense to the approach to the fort. It extends N-S for 18.3m and then turns W for 8.5m until it meets the cashel wall. There is no return evident at the N end. An opening (Wth 1.3m; H 0.3m) in the E face of this feature may represent a passage or souterrain opening. Another narrower opening (Wth 0.8m; H 0.3m) spanned by a stone lintel is present S of a possibly later curved field wall immediately S of the platform. It may also be a souterrain opening. The radial walls subdividing the area between the inner and outer enclosures are collapsed and overgrown. The outer enclosing wall (max. H 2.3m; Wth 0.95-1.2m) only survives from N through W to S. It is constructed of both large (0.8-1m) and small (0.3-0.4m) uncut limestone blocks which are roughly coursed throughout, with an inner and outer face and rubble in between. A D-shaped enclosure (13.5m x 7.5m) defined by single stones is built against the interior of the outer wall at WNW. Another cashel (CL005-094004-) lies c. 33m to the SE and an enclosure (CL005-094005-) lies c. 60m to the E. Cahermore is a national monument in State care, no. 648. (Westropp 1901, 282-4; FitzPatrick 2000, 12; FitzPatrick 2001, 45-63; FitzPatrick 2009, 293-5) The following images are attached: CL005-094002-_01.jpg aerial view of Cahermore from SE with another cashel (CL005-094004-) to left of centre. CL005-094002-_02.jpg Aerial view from NW. CL005-094002-_03.jpg Aerial view from W. CL005-094002-_04.jpg Lintelled E entrance from NE. CL005-094002-_05.jpg Lintelled E entrance from SE. CL005-094002-_06.jpg E entrance from the interior. CL005-094002-_07.jpg Small chamber to S of E entrance. CL005-094002-_08.jpg Small chamber to N or entrance. Revised by: Mary Tunney Date of revision: 15 September 2020
- CL005-094003 Ringfort - cashel
Description
In the NNE sector of the outer enclosure of the large bivallate cashel, ‘Cahermore’ (CL005-094002-). Indicated on the first edition (1842) of the OS 6-inch map as a circular enclosure (est. max diam. c. 23m). In 1898, Westropp (1901, 284) visited twice during the partial levelling of this monument in the course of road-making and recorded: ‘A small ring wall, 70 feet from the last [‘Cahermore’, CL005-094002-] and to the east, occupies a slightly higher knoll. It had a wall built in two independent sections from the crag upward, as I had two opportunities of observing while it was in course of demolition in 1898. The wall was only 4 feet 6 inches high [c. 1.37m], and the sections were (the outer) 4 feet 3 inches thick [c. 1.3m], (the inner) 4 feet 1 inch [c. 1.24m: total wall T c. 2.54m]. The foundations of the southern section still remain as the road contractors left it. A third foundation of an oval caher [CL005-094005] lies in a grassy field east of Cahermore.' He concluded, despairingly; 'It is a shameful fact that, in a country incumbered with stones, ancient buildings should be so wantonly swept away for the sordid gain of private persons; but educated public interest in and respect for ancient Irish remains are almost non-existent in the country.’ A remnant of cashel wall (L c. 9m; H 0.25m) still survives upon which a more modern wall is built, and subsurface archaeological deposits may also survive, even under the road. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 19 January 2023
- CL005-094004 Ringfort - cashel
Description
Situated c. 22m S of the external enclosing element of Cahermore (CL005-094002-) in a commanding location and overlooked by a rocky hill to the S. The area is overgrown with scrub. A subcircular cashel (int. dims. 30.7m N-S; 31.8m E-W) defined by a wall (Wth 2-2.6m) of mainly large loose limestone blocks and boulders with evidence of external base batter. The wall is best preserved at SSW where the outer wall facing survives to 2.1m and continues (H 0.3-0.6m) to NW. The original wall thickness of 2m is only visible at S where the external wall face survives to only 0.1m externally and 0.4m internally. A low external bank exists from NW to NE. An irregular break at E may represent the original entrance. From E to SSW the wall is reduced to a loose spread but the outer wall face (H 0.5-0.8m) is discernible. Loose stones are scattered in the interior which is highest at the centre. At N a possible house site (CL005-094008-) abuts the enclosing wall. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 15 June 2015
- CL005-094005 Ringfort - cashel
Description
Described by Westropp (1901, 284) as the, ‘foundation of an oval caher … in a grassy field east of Cahermore’ (CL005-094002-), but now overgrown with hazel scrub, with the ground falling steeply away to E. Indicated on the first edition (1842) and hachured on the later, Cassini edition (1916) of the OS 6-inch map. A moderately well-preserved subcircular enclosure (int. diams 26m E-W; 22m N-S) is defined by a broad bank of earth and stone (Wth 3-6m; H 0.8-1.1m) with a gap (Wth 3.6m) at WSW that may be the original entrance. A later field boundary wall overlies the enclosing element NW-E-SE. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 20 January 2023
- CL005-094006 Hut site
Description
Situated in the N quadrant of the inner enclosure at Cahermore (CL005-094002-). A number of grass-covered stones define a possible hut site (3m NE-SW; 2m NW-SE). All of the stones are lying horizontally except for one in the N (H 0.8m; Wth 0.3-0.4m) which is vertical. This was depicted on a plan by Westropp in 1901 (Westropp 1901, 283). During excavation of the entranceway of the cashel this area was cleared of vegetation. A detailed survey found no clear indications of a hut site. (Fitzpatrick 2001, 51-2) Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 10 June 2015
- CL005-094007 House - indeterminate date
Description
Situated adjacent to the S wall of the inner enclosure at Cahermore (CL005-094002-). The remains of a subrectangular building (L 14m; Wth 6.8m) oriented E-W constructed of roughly coursed, large and small, uncut limestone blocks with a significant base batter. The surviving quoin stones are rounded externally but are not dressed. No trace of a doorway survives. The interior is strewn with rubble and the only surviving feature is a small chamber (1m N-S; 0.6m E-W) in the SE corner capped by two large irregular limestone slabs. Walls extending from this building at NW and S form an enclosed area with an entrance (Wth 0.5m) at N. Cahermore is a national monument in State care. (Fitzpatrick 2001, 50) The following images are attached: CL005-094007-_01.jpg W end of building showing base batter. CL005-094007-_02.jpg Small chamber in SW corner. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 10 June 2015
- CL005-094008 House - indeterminate date
Description
Abutting the internal wall in the N quadrant of a cashel (CL005-094004-) that lies c. 22m S of Cahermore (CL005-094002-). A subrectangular area (5m E-W x 3m N-S) defined by a grassed-over stony bank. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 16 June 2015
- CL005-095001 Ecclesiastical enclosure
Description
On the grounds of ‘Ballyallaban House’ in level, improved pasture at the foot of a steep NW-facing slope. While there is no known historic record of an ecclesiastical site at this location, the presence of a bullaun (CL005-095002-), a cross slab (CL005-095003-) and a report of human burials there led Sheehan and Moore (1981, 5-8) to examine the area. They recorded a poorly preserved oval enclosure (130m E-W; 95m N-S) defined from NE-E-SSW by an earthen bank (av. H 1m) and tree line, from SSW-NW by an old road and from NW to NE by a modern field boundary. A raised area in the NW sector (diam. 25m), where the cross and bullaun are located, was pointed out to them as the location of finds of human remains and shell middens by the landowner. They interpreted the monument assemblage as the possible remains of an early monastic site and suggested that it may have been abandoned after losing patronage following the reorganisation of the Irish church in the mid-twelfth century. A field inspection in 1999 failed to identify any surface trace of the enclosure. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 20 January 2023
- CL005-095002 Bullaun stone
Description
In the NW sector of a possible ecclesiastical enclosure (CL005-095001-), at the NW foot of a rectangular, drystone platform upon which a stone cross (CL005-095003-) is erected. A partially exposed granite stone with a shallow, subcircular hollow (D 0.14m; diams. 0.4m by 0.36m). See attached image: CL005-095002-_01.JPG View of bullaun at foot of platform and cross (CL005-095003-). Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 20 January 2023
- CL005-095003 Cross
Description
On the grounds of ‘Ballyallaban House’, in the NW sector of a possible ecclesiastical enclosure (CL005-095001-). A small, plain, stone Latin cross (H 0.71; Wth at base 0.29m; Wth at top 0.1m; T 0.11m; Wth of arms 0.31m; H 0.11m) erected on a low, drystone rectangular platform (L 1.88m NE-SW; Wth 1.62m NW-SE; H1.1-1.25m.). A bullaun stone (CL005-095002-) lies at the NW floor of the platform. See attached image: CL005-095002-_01.JPG View of cross from NE. (Bullaun at base circled.) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 20 January 2023
- CL005-096 House - 18th/19th century
Description
Situated on flat ground at the W foot of Ailwee Hill. An inverted L-shaped 19th-century house of rough limestone with dressed quoins. The main part of the house is aligned NNW-SSE with an extension to the WSW. This house is said to have replaced an earlier 17th-century house (Spellissy 1987, 23) but there are no remnants from that date. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 19 January 2016
- CL005-097 Enclosure
Description
On a level terrace near the base of the NW-facing slopes of Ailwee Hill, surrounded by hazel scrub, whitethorn and ash. Indicated on the Cassini edition (1916) of the OS 6-inch map. An almost circular enclosure (ext. diams. 25m N-S; 23.5m E-W) is defined by a bank of earth and stone (Wth 2.3-3m; H 0.5-0.8m) on which a low modern stone wall has been built. A boulder (H0.4m) set in the outer edge at NE may be a remnant of outer wall facing. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 16 January 2023
- CL005-219 Cairn - burial cairn
Description
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.
- CL005-220 Cairn - unclassified
Description
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- CL005-221 Cairn - unclassified
Description
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- CL005-222 Cairn - burial cairn
Description
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- CL005-223 Cairn - unclassified
Description
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- CL005-224 Cairn - unclassified
Description
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- CL005-225 Cairn - unclassified
Description
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- CL005-226 Cairn - unclassified
Description
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- CL005-300 Enclosure
Description
On a high (between 700’ and 800’ contours) level terrace in rough pasture near the S-end of Ailwee Hill, and within an extensive, multiperiod field system (CL005-104001-). Visible on GeoHive MapGenie aerial imagery (2013-18; accessed 18-1-2023) as a circular enclosure (est. max. diam c. 30m) defined by a grassed-over, stony bank. A modern farm track crosses the site from SSW-E. See attached image: CL005-300----_01 Snip from GeoHive MapGenie aerial imagery (2013-18; accessed 18-1-2023) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 18 January 2023
- CL005-301 Enclosure
Description
On a high (between 700’ and 800’ contours) level terrace in rough pasture near the S-end of Ailwee Hill, and within an extensive, multiperiod field system (CL005-104001-). Visible on GeoHive MapGenie aerial imagery (2013-18; accessed 18-1-2023) as a large, oval enclosure (est. diams. c. 70m SW-NE; c. 42m NE-SW) defined by a partially tumbled stone wall/spread. The interior contains a cairn (CL005-221----) to the S of the centre and a second cairn CL005-222----) c. 30m to its SW appears to sit on the enclosure’s line and thus post-dates it. See attached image: CL005-301----_01 Snip from GeoHive MapGenie aerial imagery (2013-18; accessed 18-1-2023) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 18 January 2023
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Ballyallaban.
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).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- At the centre of the townland of Ballyallaban, 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 high, moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Ballyallaban.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Ballyallaban with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Clare.
The townland
- Name
- Ballyallaban · Baile Albóin
- Area
- 3,042,768 m² (304.28 ha, 751.88 acres)
- Civil parish
- Rathborney, and its townlands
- Barony
- Burren
- Electoral division
- Rathborney, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 97 people lived in 27 households in the Rathborney electoral division. 65% of households owned their home. 15% of homes were built since 2001. 18% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 29% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ballycahill, Berneens, Croagh North, Gragan East, Knocknagroagh, Newtown
- Placenames
- Ballyallaban 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.