Ballycahan

10 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballycahan, from 808 m² to 201,947 m² (20.19 ha, 49.9 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 21 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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

No zone of a development plan covers Ballycahan 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.

• 29 Jan 2026Conditional

  of the following existing developments; 1 Existing single storey lean-to extensions at both sides of existing house. 2. Existing single storey flat roof extensions to side and rear. 3. Existing Porch at rear. 4. Existing storage shed at rear of house. 5. Existing caravan now used for storage purposes only. 6. Existing Pods and bases for short-term letting for tourism. 7. Alterations to existing dwelling elevations (as previously granted under planning ref P11/734). 8) Permission for change of use of part of the dwelling to allow short-term letting for tourism. 9. Upgraded treatment plant and associated new percolation area

  Retention, 1 home · Clare County Council, 2622

• 6 Sept 2022N/a

  of the following existing developments, all within existing site boundaries; 1. Existing single storey lean-to extensions at both sides of existing house. 2 Existing single storey flat roof extensions to side and rear. 3. Existing Porch at rear. 4. Existing storage shed at rear of house. 5. Existing caravan now used for storage purposes only, 6. Alterations to existing dwelling elevations (as previously granted under planning ref P11734)

  Retention · Clare County Council, 22792

• 28 Jun 2022N/a

  to construct new garage / storage shed, including all ancillary site works

  Permission · Clare County Council, 22569

• 4 Apr 2022N/a

  to construct new garage/storage shed, including all ancillary site works

  Permission · Clare County Council, 22299

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

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Black Head-Poulsallagh Complex SAC 000020
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Black Head-Poulsallagh Complex 000020

Recorded monuments

• CL008-004002 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  In a partly cleared and subdivided field of coarse pasture and limestone outcrop, within a relict field system (CL009-004001-) and a larger multiperiod field system (CL008-109001-). Indicated on the 1897 OS 25-inch plan and the 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). This almost circular cashel (int. dims. 20m N-S; 19.5m E-W) is defined by a low grassed-over collapsed stone spread (Wth 1.8-2m). Outer wall-facing is visible intermittently from W-NE, and is best preserved at W, but no trace of the inner wall-face survives. The interior is raised c. 1m above the outer ground level. Several small piles of rubble along the perimeter suggest earlier attempts at field clearance. An overgrown field wall abuts it at WSW. There is another cashel (CL008-004003-) c. 86m to the SE. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 17 August 2022

• CL008-004003 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  Within a large field of coarse pasture and limestone outcrop, within a relict field system (CL009-004001-) and a larger multiperiod field system (CL008-109001-). Hachured on the 1897 OS 25-inch plan and 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. This circular cashel (diam. 23m) is defined from ENE-NW by a well-preserved wall (ext. H 1.2m; Wth 1.8m) around which an outer skin (H 0.8m) was added. The latter is best preserved at S where it survives from two to three courses high. From NW-NE the wall is reduced to a low bank of rubble (H 0.25-0.3m; Wth 3m). A dip in this at NE may mark the site of the entrance. The interior is raised c. 0.8m above the outer ground level and slopes gently to the S. There is another cashel (CL008-004002-) c. 86m to the NW, and another (CL008-004004-) c. 92m to the ESE. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 17 August 2022

• CL008-004004 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a natural N-S running scarp in a partly cleared area of rough pasture and limestone outcrop, within a relict field system (CL009-004001-) and a larger multiperiod field system (CL008-109001-). Hachured on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. This subcircular cashel (25.5m E-W; 24m N-S) is defined by the fragmentary remains of a double-faced stone wall. From N-SE all that survives is a scarp (H 0.4m) with intermittent traces of the outer wall-face, one to two courses in height. At S the wall is overgrown but the outer wall-face (H 0.8m) is visible. From SSW-NNW the inner wall-face (H 0.25m) is visible and also survives from one to two courses in height. A low overgrown stony bank (Wth 2m) runs along the perimeter of the site. The raised interior slopes gently to the S. A modern NW-SE running farm track crosses it from N-ESE, levelling the enclosing element. There is another cashel (CL008-004003-) c. 92m to the WNW and a possible structure (CL008-150----) c. 22m to the NE. The following image has been uploaded: CL008-004004-_01.jpg View from SE. (Cashels CL008-004003- and CL008-004002- are visible in background) Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 17 August 2022

• CL008-005 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated in a clear patch of coarse grassland in an area of limestone pavement and hazel scrub. Listed as ‘Cashel, possible’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). On inspection in 1998 this was found to be a square area (20m x 20m) with a D-shaped area at E, all defined by drystone walls (Wth 0.8-1m). A circular enclosure is depicted very close to this on the OS 1st ed 6-inch map. It is unclear if CL008-005---- was in question or whether the depiction was misplaced and refers to CL008-004002- to the SE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 9 February 2016

• CL008-129 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  In rough pastureland and limestone pavement, within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL008-109001-). This subcircular cashel (int. dims. 30.5m E-W; 29m N-S) is defined by a low double-faced stone wall (Wth 2.8m; H 0.35m) and associated tumble (combined Wth 3.3m), with the wall faces visible around the perimeter. There is an entrance (Wth 2.6m) at the SSW. A NW-SE curving wall (Wth 0.8m) extends across the SW interior forming a roughly oval area (18m NW-SE; 8m NE-SW), itself bisected by a very low NE-SW wall. A smaller triangular area (6m N-S; 6m E-W), lies immediately E of that, also against the perimeter of the cashel. Field walls extending NW-SE radiate from the cashel exterior at the W, S and E. There is an enclosure (CL008-005----) c. 75m to the E. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 25 April 2023

• CL008-130001 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a gentle SE-facing slope in rough pasture and limestone pavement, with land rising slightly to the E but otherwise offering wide views within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL008-109001-). This subcircular cashel (52m NE-SW; 45m NW-SE) is defined from W to NW by an outer wall-face (H 1m) (the wall core and inner face are not clear) and from NW to NNW by a scarp (H 0.2m). From NNW to E it is defined by a double-faced wall with a rubble core (Wth 1.95m; H 0.5m), with at most one course of the wall-face surviving. At the E the cashel wall appears to be cut by a smaller enclosure or cashel (CL008-147----). From E to W the perimeter is truncated by later straight field-walls, possibly built over an earlier wall of which the footing (Wth 3.5m; H 0.25m) is visible. A small hollow is dug into the cashel wall at the N. In the centre of the sunken interior (av. D 0.3m) there is a small enclosure (CL008-130003-), and at NE there is a souterrain (CL008-130002-). Another cashel (CL008-003----) lies c. 55m to the W. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 25 April 2023

• CL008-130002 Souterrain
  Description

  Situated along the NW perimeter of an enclosure (CL008--147----) and within the N extent of a cashel (CL008-130001-). This souterrain (L 11m; Wth 1.6m) curves NE-SW, its extent indicated by a series of nine parallel limestone roof-lintels visible on the surface. The underlying drystone walls (D 0.7m) are visible in gaps between the lintels. Another enclosure (CL008-130003-) lies c. 11m to the SW within the larger cashel. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of revision: 25 April 2023

• CL008-130003 Enclosure
  Description

  In the centre of a cashel (CL008-130001-) that lies within a large multiperiod field system (CL008-109001-). A subcircular enclosure (int. dims. 8.8m N-S; 8m E-W) defined by a collapsed and grass-covered wall (Wth 0.6m; H 0.15m) with a gap (Wth 0.7m) at the N. A souterrain (CL008-130002-) lies c. 11m to the NE at the NW edge of another cashel (CL008-147----) visible on OSi MapGenie 2013-2018-. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of revision: 25 April 2023

• CL008-147 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  In rough pastureland in an area of outcropping limestone. The overgrown outline of a possible circular cashel (diam. c. 20m) is visible on current aerial imagery (OSi Digitalglobe (2011-2013) and Geohive MapGenie (2013-2018)). A field wall cuts across it from E to SSW and other field wall extend off it at SSW and NNW. Reported to the National Monuments Service by Conn Herriott. Another cashel (CL008-130001-) lies c. 11m to the W. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 27 September 2022

• CL008-150 Structure
  Description

  In rough pastureland in an area of outcropping limestone. A roughly square structure (c. 9m N-S; c. 9m E-W) is visible on current aerial imagery (Geohive MapGenie Imagery (2013-2018) and OSi Digitalglobe (2011-2013)). It is defined by a grassed-over wall. A cashel (CL008-004004-) lies c. 22m to the SW. Reported to the National Monuments Service by Conn Herriott. The following image has been uploaded: CL008-004004-_01.jpg View from SE. The structure is visible centre right, to right of the cashel. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 28 September 2022

Architectural heritage

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

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

Radon

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

Landslides

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

Terrain model

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

Flooding

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

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

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

Name

Ballycahan

Area

573,714 m² (57.37 ha, 141.77 acres)

Civil parish

Killilagh, and its townlands

Barony

Corcomroe

Electoral division

Killilagh, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Killilagh electoral division: 816 people in 245 households; 80% of households own their home; 35% of homes were built since 2001; 14% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 27% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballyvoe, Killilagh, Teergonean, Toomullin

Placenames

Ballycahan 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.