Ballyganner South

15 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballyganner South, from 1,070 m² to 1,280,756 m² (128.08 ha, 316.48 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 13 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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

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No planning application touches the townland of Ballyganner South in the national file, which goes back to 2010.

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Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Moneen Mountain SAC 000054
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Moneen Mountain 000054

Recorded monuments

• CL009-059031 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  At the top of a broad hill in pasture with wide views all around, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Hachured on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). A subcircular cashel (31.4m E-W; 28.8m N-S) defined by the remains of a double-faced wall (av. Wth 2m; int. H c. 0.1m; ext. H 0.8-1.3m), with a well-preserved outer face of large stones (L c. 1m; H 0.2m). At E there is a grass-covered and partly rubble-filled entrance (Wth 0.9m). 1.1m into the passage it widens (to 2m) and there is one step (H 0.4). From here the passage continues straight (L 2.4m), with piers (c. 1.1m E-W; c. 0.7m N-S; H c. 0.3m) extending out along the length on each side from the inner wall-face. Continuing W to the centre of the cashel is a path lined by stones (max. L 0.7m; Wth 0.2m; H 0.3m) spaced apart on either side. This path terminus is also marked by stones. A souterrain (CL009-059103-) occupies the SW quadrant and in the NW quadrant there are house foundations (CL009-059104-). A ramped entrance (Wth 1m) at NW with associated spoil mounds appears to be a later addition and there is an animal gap at W. An enclosure (CL009-059105-) is attached to the cashel exterior at NE. A cairn (CL009-059029-) lies c. 152m to the WSW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 8 February 2022

• CL009-059064 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a NW-facing slope in pasture within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Hachured on the 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. This subcircular cashel (ext. dims. 38.5m SW-NE; 37.2m NW-SE) is defined by a much-collapsed double-faced stone wall (Wth 2.2m; max. ext. H 2-2.4m). The wall spread (Wth 6-11m) is widest on the downslope from W to N. The outer wall-face is visible all round and is made of large horizontally laid stones (L c. 1m; H c. 0.3m); a later drystone wall has been built on top of it from N to SE. Only a short stretch (L 4m) of the inner wall-face survives to the S of the now blocked-up entrance gap (Wth c. 1.6m) at NE. Within the interior are the remains of a possible 16th/17th-century house site (CL009-059107-) at N and a tower house (CL009-059065-) at SSE. Two possible internal divisions, one within the other, are visible in the W half, though it is unclear whether the inner one is spoil resulting from more recent digging of the interior. The outer one is more definite and is defined by a bank (L c. 15m N-S; Wth 1.5m; H 0.3m). A passageway (L 6m; Wth 2m) extends off the entrance gap to the ENE. It is defined by a drystone wall to the N and wall foundations to the S. It leads to the remains of three houses (see CL009-059108-, CL009-059109- and CL009-059110-). (Westropp 1897, 119; Ua Croinin and Breen 1997; FitzPatrick 2009, 302) The following image has been uploaded: CL009-059064-_01.jpg View from SE Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 5 April 2022

• CL009-059065 Castle - tower house
  Description

  Located within the S sector of a cashel (CL009-059064-). Indicated and named ‘Ballyganner Castle (in ruins)’ on the 1842 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. By the time of the OS 25-inch plan (1897) only the E and S walls are depicted; the latter wall appears to have been built on the line of the cashel wall. Listed as ‘Castle’ in the RMP (1996). It was probably an important centre of the O’Connors of Corcomroe (see also FitzPatrick 2009, 302) but by 1572 it was under the ownership of Sir Donal O’Brien (see attached document, Ua Cróinín and Breen 1997). It changed hands several times during the first half of the 17th century before being destroyed, in about 1655, under the Cromwellian commissioners for dismantling castles (ibid.). Straddling the S arc of the cashel wall, only the NE corner of this small rectangular tower house (int. dims. c. 3m E-W; ext. dims. 5.7m E-W; min. 6m N-S) is upstanding, comprising part of the outer face of the N wall (L 1.4m; Wth 1.1m) and the N end of the E wall (L 3m; H c. 6.5m; Wth at base 1.9m). The W wall (Wth 1.5m; L 6m) can also be traced within the surrounding rubble mound (basal diam. 16-19m; H 2.5-3m). The extant walls are built of uneven limestone masonry courses, bonded with a hard white mortar. The quoins are relatively thin well-shaped limestone slabs set on edge. A rebate for a loft (wall Wth above this 1.1m) and the springing of the vault (H 2.3m) are visible on the inner face of the E wall. A possible 16th/17th-century house (CL009-059107-) c. 18m to the N may be the tighe móir (main residence) of the cashel but as FitzPatrick (2009, 302) notes, the relationship between it and the tower house is unclear. Three other houses (CL009-059108-, CL009-059109- and CL009-059110-) lie c. 23m to the NE of the tower house. See attached document with details from Risteárd Ua Cróinín and Martin Breen, The Castles and Tower-houses of Co. Clare (unpublished report). Uploaded courtesy of R. Ua Cróinín and M. Breen. The following image has been uploaded: CL009-059065-_01 View from NE Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 5 April 2022

• CL009-059070 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On grassed-over karst limestone sloping to the S and W, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). A ravine running WSW-ENE lies immediately to the S. Hachured on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. Listed as ‘Mound’ in the RMP (1996). Described by Westropp (1915, 265) as a 'cathair' built of ‘large fine masonry’; the wall was ‘7 feet [2.1m] thick and over 5 feet [1.5m] high’ and had a batter. The foundation of its gateway had recently been uncovered; it was ‘4 feet [1.2m] wide, without posts’. It faced SE and one foundation block of the N jamb survived. This subcircular cashel (ext. diam. 35m E-W) is now very poorly preserved. It is defined by a very denuded double-faced stone wall (Wth at S 2.5m; max. int. H 0.35m; max. ext. H 1m), which only survives from NE to S. A drystone field wall (H 1.3m; Wth 0.6m) overlies this between NE and SE. Between S and W the grass-covered uncut bedrock base (Wth 2.3-3m) on which the wall was built is visible. A farm track cuts across the site from NNE to WNW. Extending through the interior from NNW to SSE is what may be a natural cleft (Wth 10m; D c. 0.6m). The cashel wall overlies this feature at SSE. Another cashel (CL009-059071-) lies c. 45m to the NNE and there is a hut site (CL009-192----) c. 39m to the SE. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 7 April 2022

• CL009-059071 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a W-facing slope in rough pasture within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Hachured on the OS 25-inch plan (1897) and 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. Described by Westropp (1915, 265) as a ‘nearly levelled cathair’ coarsely built of large blocks. This almost circular cashel (ext. dims. 29.5m N-S; 28.4m E-W) is defined by a stone spread (Wth 9-11m) but traces of the much-denuded remains of the double-faced stone wall (Wth c. 2-2.2m; int. H 0.2m; ext. H 0.6-1.3m) survive. The inner wall-face is evident at N and E and the outer wall-face survives from ENE to SW, usually as a single course of large stones laid horizontally. At N a step of rock outcrop (H c. 0.4m) has been incorporated into the line of the wall. A drystone wall (H 1.2-1.3m; Wth 0.6m) overlies it from WSW to N. A large relatively modern gap (Wth 7.5m) between NNE and ENE allows access to the road to E. Another cashel (CL009-059070-) lies c. 45m to the SSW and a wedge tomb (CL009-059072-) lies c. 85m to the N. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 8 April 2022

• CL009-059072 Megalithic tomb - wedge tomb
  Description

  Near the top of a W-facing slope, which becomes steeper immediately to W. In pasture within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Indicated and labelled ‘Cromlech’ on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. Described by de Valera and Ó Nualláin (1961, 33-4; see attachment) as a large and well-preserved wedge tomb (L c. 4.2m; Wth at SW 2.95m, narrowing to 2m at NE; H at SW 1.6m, dropping to 1m at NE) that was embedded in the centre of a low circular mound (diam. c. 14.5m; H not discernible). The trapezoidal tomb was oriented SW-NE. A modern NW–SE drystone field wall crossed the mound, incorporating the W side of the tomb. Each side of the tomb comprised a limestone slab standing on its long edge, with top edge flattened to support a capstone. The NW sidestone (L 5.4m; H at SW 1.6m; H at NE 1m; T 0.2-0.25m) was also worked on the inside and outside of its top edge. The upper part of the SE sidestone (L at top 5.8m; L at base 5.45m; H at SW 1.7m; H at NE 1m; T 0.25-0.3m) jutted out at its SW end. The NE endstone (L at base 1.95m; H 1m; T 0.15-0.2m) fitted neatly between the sidestones, and its S top corner was broken (L 0.3m; H 0.4m). The SW end was mostly blocked by a slab (L 2.4m; H 1.6m; T 0.2m), the side edges of which were also finely dressed. Between this endstone (‘blocking stone’ [ibid.]) and the NW sidestone there was a gap (L 0.6m), its lower part covered by a second, overlapping endstone (‘doorstone’ [ibid.]) (L 0.95; H 0.4m; T 0.15). The top edge of this slab appeared broken, supporting Westropp’s (1909, 18) proposal that it may have originally also covered the upper part of the gap at this end of the tomb. De Valera and Ó Nualláin (1961, 33) suggested that one of the slab fragments found outside the same end of the tomb may have been part of this broken endstone. Other fragments inside and outside the chamber appeared to be part of the broken capstone (est. L c. 6.1m; Wth 4.2m), two large pieces of which (L c. 2.8m; Wth c. 2-2.5m; T 0.25-0.3m) were still in position resting on the W and SW corners. (Westropp (1909, 18) described ‘small basins’/‘cup marks’ on the upper face of the fallen capstone fragments within the chamber.) Two slabs (L 0.4m; H 0.15m; T 0.1m) were set into the ground 1-2m to the W of the W corner of the tomb. An inspection of the tomb in 1997 found it unaltered, except that the roof had been repaired by the Office of Public Works. The precariously balanced capstone fragments had collapsed into the chamber and were put back in place, with a steel bar supporting their NE edges. A hut site (CL009-251----) lies c. 80m to the NNW, a cashel (CL009-059071-) lies c. 85m to the S and an enclosure (CL009-059074-) lies c. 109m to the ENE. The following items have been uploaded: CL009-059072-_01.pdf Details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume I. County Clare. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1961) CL009-059072-_01.jpg View from NE CL009-059072-_02.jpg View from SW Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 30 March 2022

• CL009-059073 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated in a slight hollow on a N-facing slope within a very extensive field system (CL009-059001-) spanning several townlands. Listed as ‘Cashel’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). Westropp (1897, 120) cited three cahers on the hill but it is unclear if this site was intended. On inspection in 1997 this was found to be a subcircular area (int. dims. 26.6m E-W; 23.3m N-S) defined by a drystone wall (H c. 1m) with some ‘post and panel’ construction N-SE. A natural shelf exists inside the perimeter SSE-NNW (Wth 3-6m; H 0.5m). The enclosure may have been built to protect livestock from injuring themselves on the shelf. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 24 February 2016

• CL009-059074 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated on a SW-facing slope on top of a broad hill. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and as ‘Well, possible’ in the RMP (1996). On inspection in 1997 this was found to be subrectangular enclosure (int. dims. 11m E-W; 10m N-S) of modern construction with drystone walls (H 0.6-1m). There was no well in the vicinity. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 9 March 2016

• CL009-059075 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  At the top of a broad hill in pasture within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). This grass-covered subcircular cairn (basal dims. 21.5m E-W; 20.6m N-S; H 2-2.4m) is quite flat topped (diam. 3-4m). A SW-NE running drystone field boundary crosses it. An older grass-covered denuded wall extends off it and runs southwards. A fulacht fia (CL009-191----) lies c. 24m to the NE and two enclosures (CL009-059073- and CL009-059074-) lie c. 85m to the SW and c. 87m to the NE respectively. The following image has been uploaded: CL009-059075_01.jpg View from W Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 8 April 2022

• CL009-059080 Enclosure
  Description

  At the N edge of a SW-NE ravine, in hazel and rough pasture, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Listed as ‘Potential site – aerial photo’ in the RMP (1996). This monument was not detected at ground level during an inspection in 1997, when this appeared to be a natural subcircular ring of hazel growth surrounding a clearing. An enclosure (CL009-059084-) lies c. 127m to the NE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 30 March 2022

• CL009-059082 Enclosure
  Description

  Near the bottom of a gentle N-facing slope in pasture and karst limestone, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). A subrectangular enclosure (int. dims. 20m E-W; 17.3m N-S) defined by an overgrown stone wall, with an annexe attached at E. The wall stones are laid in a herringbone pattern and the structure appears to be modern. A possible hut site (CL009-285----) lies c. 30m to the N and a cashel (CL009-059085-) lies c. 127m to the ESE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 30 March 2022

• CL009-059085 Enclosure
  Description

  On a N-facing slope in pasture and karst limestone, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-), and with wide views to W-NE. Listed as ‘Potential site – aerial photo’ in the RMP (1996). This circular enclosure (int. dims. 19.7m E-W; 18.6m N-S) is defined by a low grass-covered stone spread (Wth 2-2.5m; H 0.2-0.5m) and has a slightly concave interior. Grass-covered field boundaries extend E-W from the perimeter at ENE and WSW. In the centre is a hut site (CL009-059114-). An enclosure (CL009-059082-) lies c. 127m to the WNW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 30 March 2022

• CL009-059086 Megalithic tomb - wedge tomb
  Description

  On a gentle SW-facing slope in rough pasture within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Indicated and named ‘Cromlech’ on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. Described by de Valera and Ó Nualláin (1961, 32-3; attacahed) as a well-preserved, E-W-oriented trapezoidal wedge tomb (L 2.75m; Wth at W 1.75m, narrowing to 1.35m at E; H at W 1.95m, dropping to 1.3m at E) embedded in the centre of a grass-covered oval mound (c. 12m E-W; c. 10m N-S; est. H c. 1.2m). A stone (L 0.9m; H 0.4m) was set upright on its long edge (aligned NW-SE) in the NW part of the mound. The tomb chamber comprised single limestone slabs at each side, with dressed top edges supporting a capstone (L 4m; Wth at W 2.5m, Wth at E 2m; T 0.15-0.2m). On the upper face of the latter Westropp (1901, 291) had noted two ‘curious channels, but manifestly water-worn, probably ages before the block was raised’. The N sidestone (L 3.7m; H at W 1.9m, H at E 1.3m; T 0.2-0.3m) had a vertical crack running through its W centre. The top edge of the S sidestone (L 4.1m; H at W 1.6m, H at E 1.25m; T 0.2-0.25m) was broken near the W end by a natural cavity (D 0.4m). Only the base of the E endstone survived (L 1.1m; extant H 0.35m; T 0.15m), its top obscured by a drystone wall. There was a 0.12m gap between this slab and the N sidestone, although de Valera and Ó Nualláin (ibid.) suggested that this endstone may have originally closed the entire E end of the chamber. The slab at the W end of the chamber (H 1.95; L 1.1m; T 0.15m) abutted the N sidestone, and had a straight S edge. There was a 0.65m gap between this endstone and the S sidestone. The top N corner of this endstone was broken, relatively recently in de Valera and Ó Nualláin’s (ibid.) view. The interior of the chamber was lower (D c. 0.5m) and undulating. At least three slabs (Wth 0.25-0.5m) were laid flat near the W end, and perhaps another near the E. An inspection of the tomb in 1997 found it unaltered. The following items have been uploaded: CL009-059086-_01.pdf Details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume I. County Clare. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1961) CL009-059086-_01.jpg View of tomb from W CL009-059086-_02.jpg View of tomb from NW Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 5 April 2022

• CL009-059087 Booley hut
  Description

  Situated at the bottom of a N-facing slope in a field of pasture. Much exposed pavement to W, N and S. Listed as ‘Hut site’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996) as it was indicated on a Geological Survey map. On inspection in 1997 it was found to be an oval shelter (int. dims. 3m E-W; 2m N-S) of modern construction with an opening (Wth 0.6m; H 0.85m) at ESE. The walls (H 1.4m) are of loose stone and there is some corbelling. Collapse from the top lies in the centre. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 9 March 2016

• CL009-059088 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated on a S-facing slope with an overgrown ravine c. 50m to the N. Listed as ‘Cashel, possible’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). Indicated by a solid line on the 1916 OS 6-inch map. A reference in Westropp (1901, 289) probably refers to CL009-059090-. On inspection in 1997 this was found to be an enclosure (int. dims 19m N-S; 19.8m E-W) of modern post and panel construction defined by a drystone wall (Wth 0.6-0.8m; max. H 1.4m). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 9 March 2016

• CL009-059089 Souterrain
  Description

  In a low-lying position immediately to the S of a small doline (diam. c. 5m, D. c. 2m), in rough pasture and karst limestone within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Labelled ‘Cave’ on the 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. This well-preserved souterrain (L c. 8.5m) has a partly stone-blocked drop-hole entrance (L 0.95m; Wth 0.8m; H 1.8m). A short section of upward-sloping passage (L 1.2m) extends to the NE from the entrance. The main passage first extends W (L 4.4m; Wth 0.8m) from the entrance, sloping downwards. The walls are corbelled towards the top and the passage is lintelled. The passage then turns (c. 90°) to the S, with light from the adjacent doline penetrating through the N wall at the corner. This N-S section (L 2.9m) is wider (Wth 1.25m), with the roof at the same level and the floor sloping down slightly. An outcropping rock juts down from the roof and there is a substantial amount of loose stone on the floor. The passage turns to SW and slopes more steeply downward (L c. 2m; D of drop c. 2m), opening into a natural chamber (CL009-059122-), the floor of which is intentionally blocked with stone spill from the passage (Self 1980, 181; Marion Dowd, pers. comm.). Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 30 March 2022

• CL009-059090 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a gentle S-facing slope with a doline c. 35m to the SW, in rough pasture and karst limestone within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Indicated on the OS 25-inch plan (1897) and the 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. Listed as ‘Enclosure (possible)’ in the RMP (1996). This subcircular cashel (25.3m N-S; 24.6m E-W) is defined by a double-faced stone wall or earthen bank with a stone facing (Wth 0.8-1.3m; int. H 0.2-0.5m; ext. H 0.7-2m). The wall has an almost right-angled corner at NW. The wall-faces are well made, with that on the exterior incorporating large horizontally laid stones. Westropp (1901, 289) may have referred to this cashel as a ‘well-built caher with gapped walls’. Within the raised interior there are two cells—one (4.5m E-W; 3m N-S) at N and the other (6.5m E-W; 6m N-S) at S—defined by loose stones. Another cashel (CL009-194----) lies c. 35m to the SE and an enclosure (CL009-059088-) lies c. 102m to the WNW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 30 March 2022

• CL009-059092 Megalithic tomb - wedge tomb
  Description

  On a broad high point, in briars and rough pasture within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). This wedge tomb (int. dims. 4.4m E-W; 1.65m N-S at E; 1.5m N-S at W) is oriented E-W, and comprises a rectangular chamber of limestone slabs (av. T c. 0.1m): two sidestones at both N and S, an endstone at W, a possible ex situ endstone at E, and two collapsed capstone fragments within the chamber. The W sidestone at S (L 2.45m; H 1m) is the largest. The E sidestone at S (L 1.1; H 1.1m) is out of line with this larger slab, being set 0.3m to the S. The N sidestones (L 1.2-1.4m; H 0.3-0.8m; T 0.1-0.2) are in alignment, but there is a 1.8m gap between them, from which perhaps another slab was removed. The W endstone (L 1.8m; H 1.2m) is in position. The E endstone appears to have fallen outward: there is a flat-lying slab (L 2m; Wth 1m) 1m to the E of the chamber, oriented N-S. Of the two capstone fragments in the chamber, one (L 2m; Wth 0.9m) lies prone in the W while the other (L 1.4m) partly rests on the top edge of the large S sidestone. The wedge tomb is integrated into a field wall running NW-SE, c. 3.5m to the SE of a junction with another wall running NE-SW. An enclosure (CL009-059116-) lies c. 28m to the NE. The following image has been uploaded: CL009-059092-_01.jpg View of wedge tomb from NW Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 5 April 2022

• CL009-059103 Souterrain
  Description

  Situated in the S half of a cashel (CL009-059031-). Indicated and named ‘Cave’ on the 1897 OS 25-inch plan and 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. A souterrain (overall L 20.6m) comprised of a straight E-W underground passage which curves N at the W end, from where a side passage extends NE to a possible collapsed beehive chamber. The entrance was not detected. The easternmost section (L 2m) is roofed with lintels but is inaccessible. As this passage continues W (L 10m; visible H c. 1-1.3m) the roof lintels have broken in the middle and have fallen into the passage and some of the N wall (L 2.5m) has collapsed. Continuing W, the souterrain curves to the N, adjacent to and parallel with the cashel wall. Here is another roofed section (L 5.3m; max. Wth 1.45m; H 1.5m) comprising nine intact lintels (one slipped) as well as corbelled walls. In the W wall there is a cavity (Wth 0.3m; H 0.3m; est. D 0.6m). Westropp (1901, 289) mentioned ‘a couple of ambrey-like recesses’ here, as well as corbelling along the top of the passage walls, comprising ‘a cornice of long slabs projecting 12 inches or 13 inches over the edge, and the whole is roofed by long, thin slabs’. To the N of this roofed section, the un-lintelled passage (L 3.3m) becomes narrower (Wth 1.1m; H 1.1m) with debris on the floor. From the E side of the passage a barely traceable subsidiary passage (L 3.8m) extends to NE, reaching a circular underground space (diam. 6m; D 0.4m) filled with rubble, which may be a collapsed beehive chamber. There is a house site (CL009-059104-) in the NW quadrant. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 16 February 2022

• CL009-059104 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  Situated in the NW interior of a cashel (CL009-059031-), just inside the cashel wall. The remains of a house (int. dims. 7.7m ENE-WSW; 4.4m WNW-ESE) defined by very clear wall footings (Wth 0.5-1m; H 0.2-0.5m). There is an entrance (Wth 0.9m) on the S side, 2.1m from the SW corner. There is a break in the cashel wall immediately N of the house and a track (Wth 1m) skirts the N side of the house before turning S. A souterrain (CL009-059103-) lies immediately S of the house. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 16 February 2022

• CL009-059105 Enclosure
  Description

  Abutting the NE exterior of a cashel (CL009-059105-). This irregular polygonal enclosure (c. 21m WNW-ESE; c. 17.5m NNE-SSW) is defined by relatively straight walls (Wth c. 1m; H 0.5m) with rounded corners. These walls are constructed from sod-covered with stone, and are attached to the cashel wall which forms the SW wall of the enclosure. The enclosure’s S wall appears to have been constructed in such a way so as to avoid obstructing the cashel entrance immediately to S, which suggests that the enclosure was probably contemporary with the use of the cashel. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 16 February 2022

• CL009-059107 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  Situated within the N sector of the interior of a cashel (CL009-59064-), against the wall-face. Indicated on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. This rectangular house (int. dims. 11.25m E-W, 6.5m N-S) is defined by denuded and grass-covered walls (H 0.4m; Wth 0.9-1.1m), which are probably clay-bonded; some visible lime-like accretions were probably washed out of the stone. The outer face of the N wall is not visible. FitzPatrick (2009, 299-300) noted that the quoinstones are rounded and that the house is of a similar size to the tighe móir or big house (CL009-001052-) in Cahermacnaghten (CL009-001010-), which dates to the late-medieval period or perhaps the first half of the 17th century. The remains of a tower house (CL009-059065-) stand in the S sector of the cashel. Its relationship with the house remains to be determined. If both are contemporary, the house may have functioned as a hall associated with the tower house; however, the house may pre- or post-date the tower (ibid., 302). Three other houses (CL009-059108-, CL009-059109- and CL009-059110-), also possibly associated, lie outside the cashel c. 18m to the E. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 7 April 2022

• CL009-059108 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  Situated c. 17m to the NE of the entrance of a cashel (CL009-59064-). This rectangular house (int. dims. 3.8m N-S; 3m E-W) is defined by denuded and partly grass-covered walls (max. H 0.5m; Wth 0.6-0.8m) with well-defined faces, apart the outer wall-face of the E wall, which is obscured by higher ground. The N wall has clear outer and inner faces. The house is the northernmost of three adjacent houses (see also CL009-059109- and CL009-059110-) arranged in a roughly N-S line outside the cashel. They are possibly associated with the tower house (CL009-059065-) with stands in the S sector of the cashel. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 7 April 2022

• CL009-059109 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  Situated c. 11m to the ENE of a cashel (CL009-59064-). Possibly indicated on the 1842 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. This rectangular house (int. dims. 6.3m E-W; 5.3m N-S) is defined by denuded and partly grass-covered walls (max. H 1.2m; Wth 0.7-0.8m), apart from the W wall which does not survive. There is a considerable quantity of stone rubble around it. The N wall has clear outer and inner faces. An external projection (int. dims. 2.55m N-S; 0.8m E-W) in the E wall is probably for a fireplace. This is the central house in a group of three adjacent houses (see also CL009-059108- and CL009-059110-) arranged in a roughly N-S line outside the entrance of the cashel. They are possibly associated with the tower house (CL009-059065-) which stands in its S sector. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 7 April 2022

• CL009-059110 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  Situated c. 13m to the ESE of a cashel (CL009-59064-). Possibly indicated on the 1842 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. This square house (int. dims. 4.5m E-W; 4.5m N-S) is defined by denuded and partly grass-covered walls (max. H 0.5m; Wth 0.7-0.9m) with clear outer and inner faces. An external projection on the N wall probably marks a fireplace. There is an entrance gap (Wth 0.75m) in the S wall. This is the southernmost house in a group of three houses arranged in a roughly N-S line outside the entrance to the cashel. They may be associated with the tower house (CL009-059065-) which stands in its S sector. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 7 April 2022

• CL009-059114 Hut site
  Description

  Situated at the centre of a possibly prehistoric enclosure (CL009-059085-), this subrectangular hut site (int. dims. 6.4m NE-SW; 4.4m NW-SE) is defined by a grass-covered stone spread (Wth 1-1.4m; H 0.2-0.5m). At the centre of the hut site is a hearth, consisting of three stones set on edge and forming a U-shape (diam. 0.7m; H 0.2m). Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 30 March 2022

• CL009-059116 Enclosure
  Description

  On level ground in rough pasture and hazel, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). This subcircular enclosure (int. dims. 8.7m ENE-WSW; 8.6m NNW-SSE; ext. dims. 10.7m ENE-WSW; 11.1m NNW-SSE) is defined by a grass- and hazel-covered stone bank (Wth 0.6-1.4m; H 0.4-0.9m). A wedge tomb (CL009-059092-) lies c. 28m to the SW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 4 April 2022

• CL009-059122 Cave
  Description

  This natural underground chamber (2.4m N-S; 1.6m E-W; max. H 2.6m) is a pipe or chimney of a larger cave system, in which the rock surface is covered in a white limestone slick (Self 1980, 181; Marion Dowd, pers. comm.). The floor is intentionally blocked with stone spill from a souterrain (CL009-059089-) which enters the chamber from the N. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 4 April 2022

• CL009-157 Cist
  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.

• CL009-186 Settlement cluster
  Description

  In a low-lying position with higher ground all around except to the W, in pasture and partly in woods within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). This settlement cluster (c. 200m NE-SW; c. 75m NW-SE) of indeterminate date includes two groups of grass-covered house foundations, one to the NE comprising three houses (CL009-186001- through CL009-186003-), and another to the SW comprising four houses (CL009-186004- through CL009-186007-). Around the houses of this latter group and to their N and E is a concentration of small fields (10-20m N-S; 10-20m E-W). A road/trackway (CL009-186008-) extends between the two house groups and continues to the NE of the settlement cluster. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 11 July 2022

• CL009-186001 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  Situated in the NE of a settlement cluster (CL009-186----), in woods and pasture. This rectangular house (int. dims. 6.05m E-W; c. 3.7m N-S) of indeterminate date is defined by well-preserved grass-covered stone walls (H c. 0.5-0.8m). It is the westernmost of three conjoined houses (also including CL009-186002- and CL009-186003-) which form a distinct group or complex in this part of the settlement cluster. There are mounds of stone around these three houses. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 11 July 2022

• CL009-186002 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  Situated in the NE of a settlement cluster (CL009-186----), in woods and pasture. This rectangular house (int. dims. 6.9m N-S; 3.95m E-W) of indeterminate date is defined by well-preserved grass-covered stone walls (Wth c. 0.55m; H c. 0.5-0.8m). There is an entrance (est. Wth c. 1m) midway along the W wall. This is the central of three conjoined houses (also including CL009-186001- and CL009-186003-) which form a distinct group or complex in this part of the settlement cluster. There are mounds of stone around these three houses. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 11 July 2022

• CL009-186003 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  Situated in the NE of a settlement cluster (CL009-186----), in woods and pasture. This rectangular house (int. dims. 6.9m N-S; 3.7m E-W) of indeterminate date is defined by well-preserved grass-covered stone walls (H c. 0.5-0.8m). This is the easternmost of three conjoined houses (also including CL009-186001- and CL009-186003-) which form a distinct group or complex in this part of the settlement cluster. Mounds of stone are present around these three houses. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 11 July 2022

• CL009-186004 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  Situated in pasture in the SW of a settlement cluster (CL009-186----). This rectangular house (7.05m NNW-SSE; 5m ENE-WSW) of indeterminate date is defined by well-preserved grass-covered stone walls. Immediately (7m) to the W are two conjoined houses (CL009-186005- and CL009-186006-), and another house (CL009-186007-) c. 36m beyond these to the NNW. Around this house group and to the N and E is a concentration of small fields (dims. c. 10m x 20m). There are grass-covered clearance cairns to the E. A road/trackway (CL009-186008-) extends NE from the E side of the house. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 11 July 2022

• CL009-186005 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  Situated in pasture in the SW of a settlement cluster (CL009-186----). This rectangular house (int. dims. 5.35m N-S; 3.5m E-W) of indeterminate date is defined by well-preserved grass-covered stone walls (Wth 0.75-1m; max. H 0.5m). There are entrances in the N and S walls. This is the E of two conjoined houses (also including CL009-186006-; total ext. dims. 10.8m E-W; 7.1m N-S) which form a distinct group or complex in this part of the settlement cluster, together with a house (CL009-186004-) 7m to the E and another house (CL009-186007-) 36m to the NNW. Around this house group and to the N and E is a concentration of small fields (dims. c. 10m x 20m). There are grass-covered clearance cairns to the E, and beyond these a road/trackway (CL009-186008-) extends NE-SW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 11 July 2022

• CL009-186006 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  Situated in pasture in the SW of a settlement cluster (CL009-186----). This rectangular house (int. dims. 5.35m N-S; 3-3.5m E-W) of indeterminate date is defined by well-preserved grass-covered stone walls (Wth 0.75-1m). This is the W of two conjoined houses (also including CL009-186005-; total ext. dims. 10.8m E-W; 7.1m N-S) which form a distinct group or complex in this part of the settlement cluster, together with a house (CL009-186004-) 7m to the E and another house (CL009-186007-) 36m to the NNW. Around this house group and to the N and E is a concentration of small fields (dims. c. 10m x 20m). There are grass-covered clearance cairns to the E, and beyond these a road/trackway (CL009-186008-) extends NE-SW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 11 July 2022

• CL009-186007 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  Situated in pasture in the SW of a settlement cluster (CL009-186----). This rectangular house (int. dims. 10.9m N-S; c. 5m E-W) of indeterminate date is defined by well-preserved grass-covered stone walls. There is an entrance (Wth 0.9m) in the E wall. The interior is divided into a larger N room (6.7m N-S) and a smaller S room (2.65m N-S), separated by a wall (Wth c. 0.55m) with a doorway in it. Built in the SW corner of a contemporaneous field (c. 33m NNW-SSE; c. 32 ENE-WSW), this house is part of distinct group or complex in the SW of the settlement cluster, together with two conjoined houses (CL009-186005- and CL009-186006-) 36m to the SSE and another house (CL009-186004-) 42m to the SE. Around this house group and to the N and E is a concentration of small fields (av. 10m x 20m). There are grass-covered clearance cairns to the E, and beyond these a road/trackway (CL009-186008-) extends NE-SW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 11 July 2022

• CL009-186008 Road - road/trackway
  Description

  Situated in a settlement cluster (CL009-186----). Partly indicated on the 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. This road/trackway (L c. 213m) is lined by stone, with occasional stones marking the edge along its E section. The road/trackway meanders SW-NE between two house groups, one to the NE comprising three houses (CL009-186001- through CL009-186003-), and another to the SW comprising four houses (CL009-186004- through CL009-186007-). The SW traceable limit of the trackway lies immediately to the E of a house (CL009-186004-). From here it extends NE in an irregular curve, before turning E. The road/trackway then forks, with one branch continuing E and another track extending to the S and terminating at the NE house group within the settlement cluster. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 11 July 2022

• CL009-189 Fulacht fia
  Description

  At the base of a steep N-facing slope in a NE-SW ravine, on limestone pavement covered in trees and grass. Within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). This fulacht fia comprises a low kidney-shaped mound (11.5m E-W; c. 5m N-S; int. H 0.4-0.7m; ext. H 0.1-0.9m) of small burnt stones and larger unburnt stones (diam. c. 0.23m). The mound is open to the N, and partly encloses a very distinct trough (2.3m E-W; 1.4m N-S) which is lined by upright stones on its S edge. The mound extends on either side of the trough, to the W (Wth c. 4m; H over trough 0.4m; ext. H 0.9m) and to the E (Wth c. 3.5m; H over trough 0.4m; ext. H 0.1m). Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 12 July 2022

• CL009-190 Cairn - ring-cairn
  Description

  Near the top of a S-facing slope, with wide views W-NE, in pasture within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). This grass-covered oval ring-cairn (int. dims. 5.8m N-S; 5.6m E-W; ext. dims. 19m E-W; 13.7m N-S; int. H 0.5-0.7m; ext. H 0.3-0.6m) is defined by a bank of stone and earth which is rather uneven, with additional cairn material deposited on the bank exterior at E and W. The interior is flat. The following image has been uploaded: CL009-190----_01.jpg View from SSW Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 12 July 2022

• CL009-191 Fulacht fia
  Description

  At the top of a broad hill in pasture, with wide views all around. Within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). This grass-covered fulacht fia comprises a kidney-shaped mound (14.5m NE-SW; 11.5m NW-SE) which is open to the NW and partly encloses a fairly level area (6m NE-SW; c. 3m NW-SE). The NE arm (3.5m NE-SW; 3.4m NW-SE; int. H 0.3m; ext. H 0.4m) extends farther than the SW arm (5m NE-SW; 1.6m NW-SE; int. H 0.6m; ext. H 0.7m) and a later drystone field wall runs over it. There is a cairn (CL009-059075-) c. 7m to the SW. The following image has been uploaded: CL009-191----_01.jpg View from SW Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 12 July 2022

• CL009-193 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In the floor of a broad E-W valley, in rough pasture within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). This fulacht fia is traceable as a low U-shaped mound (10.6m NE-SW; 6.5m NW-SE; H 0.3m), open to the SE. The SW (4.5m NW-SE; 3.6m NE-SW) and NE (6.5m NW-SE; 4.5m NE-SW) arms are connected by a narrow ridge (Wth 3m), partly enclosing a small area (c. 2.5m NE-SW; c. 1.5m NW-SE). The following image has been uploaded: CL009-193----_01.jpg View from SE Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 12 July 2022

• CL009-194 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a plateau in rough pasture and karst limestone within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-), with the ground sloping steeply down (max. H 10m) c. 35m to the SSE. Hachured on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. This circular cashel (int. dims. 26m N-S; 24.5m E-W) is defined by the overgrown remains of a double-faced wall (Wth 1-2.3m; H 0.5-1.5m) of large horizontally laid stones (1-1.3m; Wth 0.5-0.8m; H 0.2-0.3m). A large gap in the wall (Wth 5m) at the SW appears to have been made by a machine. Another cashel (CL009-059090-) lies c. 35m to the NW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 12 July 2022

• CL009-195 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a W-facing slope in rough pasture and karst limestone within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). Indicated on the 1897 OS 25-inch plan and 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. This small circular cashel (21.7m N-S; 20.9m E-W) is defined by a double-faced wall (Wth 1m at W; H c. 0.5-0.7m) and associated stone tumble (total Wth 3-4.3m). Grass-covered field walls abut the cashel at the E and SW. There is a gap (Wth 4.5m) in the wall at WNW-NW, which probably post-dates the original occupation of the cashel. Outside this gap is a later small rectangular enclosure (c. 8m NW-SE; c. 6m NE-SW). There is an enclosure (CL009-246----) c. 94m to the SE. The following image has been uploaded: CL009-195----_01.jpg Aerial view from N (SMR file) Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 12 July 2022

• CL009-245 Enclosure
  Description

  On a gentle N-facing slope in an undulating area of improved pasture and scrub within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). An enclosure (diam. c. 11m) defined by a bank or grassed-over wall visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and on OSi orthophotography (MapGenie 2013-2018). A ring-cairn (CL009-190----) lies c. 160m to the W. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 29 March 2023

• CL009-251 Hut site
  Description

  On a W-facing slope in improved pasture within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). A D-shaped enclosure (c. 10m N-S; c. 8m E-W) defined by a low bank with a straight N side (L c. 6m) where it abuts a contemporary field boundary, visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and on OSi orthophotography (MapGenie 2013-2018). A wedge tomb (CL009-059072-) lies c. 85m to the SE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 16 May 2023

• CL009-281 Enclosure
  Description

  On a gentle S-facing slope in a karst landscape with some grass cover and within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). An subcircular enclosure (diam. c. 12m) defined by a grassed-over wall visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and reported to the National Monuments Service by Conn Herriott. This is the westernmost of three contiguous monuments. An enclosure or possible barrow (CL009-282----) adjoins this enclosure at E and another enclosure (CL009-283----) is immediately E of that. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 16 February 2022

• CL009-282 Enclosure
  Description

  On a gentle S-facing slope in a karst landscape with some grass cover within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). A circular area (max. diam. c. 14m) defined by a low bank with a raised central area visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and reported to the National Monuments Service by Conn Herriott. Two small enclosures (CL009-281---- and CL009-283----) are adjoining at W and E. Possibly a barrow. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 16 February 2022

• CL009-283 Enclosure
  Description

  On a gentle S-facing slope in a karst landscape with some grass cover within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). An oval enclosure (diam. c. 12m NE-SW; c. 8m NW-SE) defined by a grassed-over wall visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and reported to the National Monuments Service by Conn Herriott. This is the easternmost of three contiguous monuments. An enclosure or possible barrow (CL009-282----) adjoins this enclosure at W and another enclosure (CL009-281----) is immediately W of that. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 16 February 2022

• CL009-285 Hut site
  Description

  Near the bottom of a gentle N-facing slope in pasture and karst limestone, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-059001-). A subcircular enclosure (8.3m N-S; 7.4m E-W) defined by a delapidated stone wall laid in herringbone fashion with the long axis of the stones towards the centre. Most of the wall is missing from ENE to E. An enclosure (CL009-059082-) lies c. 30m to the S. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 30 March 2022

Architectural heritage

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

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 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 Ballyganner South.

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 Ballyganner South with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Clare.

Name

Ballyganner South · Baile Uí Dhanair Theas

Area

2,344,431 m² (234.44 ha, 579.32 acres)

Civil parish

Noughaval, and its townlands

Barony

Burren

Electoral division

Killinaboy, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Killinaboy electoral division: 347 people in 132 households; 91% of households own their home; 27% of homes were built since 2001; 8% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 4% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballybaun, Ballyclancahill, Ballyganner North, Carran, Clooneen, Kiltennan South, Lisket, Sheshymore

Placenames

Ballyganner South 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.