Clooncoose

2 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Clooncoose, from 365,564 m² (36.56 ha, 90.33 acres) to 1,370,187 m² (137.02 ha, 338.58 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 12 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 Clooncoose 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.

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

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: East Burren Complex SAC 001926
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: East Burren Complex 001926

Recorded monuments

• CL010-099 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated on a gentle N-facing slope in an area of good grazing. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). Visible on an aerial photograph (HSL 9221/2). On inspection in 1999 this was found to be subcircular enclosure (int. diam. 16m) of apparently modern construction defined by a slab-built stone wall. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 22 March 2016

• CL010-100001 Enclosure
  Description

  On level ground in hazel and rough pasture at the bottom of an E-facing slope, with a NNE-SSW rocky ridge immediately to the W. Indicated on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. In combination with an adjacent enclosure (CL010-100002-) c. 18m to the ENE, named ‘Carrachantaggart’ on the 1897 OS 25-inch plan and the 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map, and ‘Cathracha an tSagairt’ on Robinson’s (1977) map. The name may also refer to a mass rock (CL010-100003-) marked on Robinson’s map to the N. A large subrectangular enclosure (int. dims. 57m NNE-SSW; 50m WNW-ESE) defined by a large, collapsed, double-faced wall (Wth 2.6m; int. H 0.5-0.6m; ext. H 0.6-1.2m) and associated collapse (combined Wth 4.8-5.5m) on all sides except at the W where the perimeter is built against the severe slope (H c. 10m) of the rocky ridge. At the S the central section of the wall overlies a knob of bedrock. A later drystone wall (H 1m) is built over the probable outer wall-face along this side. The interior slopes to the ESE. A natural channel/gryke (Wth at top 3.4m; D 0.5m) runs E-W across the SW interior. There is a small stone cell against the inner edge of the wall at the S. A cave (CL010-100004-) is reported (pers. comm. Marion Dowd) to be at ITM 527772, 695820, within the enclosure although it is marked on Robinson's map just to the N of the enclosure. Another enclosure (CL010-100002-) lies c. 18m to the ENE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 30 May 2023

• CL010-100002 Enclosure
  Description

  On level ground in a slight hollow within an area of rough pasture and hazel. There are cliffs to the W and N, and the ground to E is slightly higher. Indicated on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS. In combination with an adjacent enclosure (CL010-100001-) c. 18m to the WSW, named ‘Carrachantaggart’ on the 1897 OS 25-inch plan and the 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map, and ‘Cathracha an tSagairt’ on Robinson’s (1977) map. The name may also refer to a mass rock (CL010-100003-) marked on Robinson’s map a short distance to the N. This large subrectangular enclosure (int. dims. 62m NNW-SSE; 41m ENE-WSW at centre) is defined by a double-faced wall (Wth 0.9-2.4m; int. H 0.4-0.8m; ext. H 0.4-1.6m) and associated collapse. At the S a drystone wall (H 0.6-1m) is built over the enclosure wall, while at the E a single drystone wall (H 1.8m) is built along the perimeter. A rectangular structure (CL010-100005-) is built against the inner wall-face at the W end of the N side. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 30 May 2023

• CL010-100004 Cave
  Description

  At the base of a low, steep S-facing rock-face overlooking an area of low-lying damp ground in hazel and rough pasture. Indicated on Robinson’s (1977) map, with a mass rock (CL010-100003-) marked a short distance to the E. There are two enclosures (CL010-100001- and CL010-100002-) marked to the S of the cave, labelled ‘Carrachantaggart’ on the 1897 OS 25-inch plan and the 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map, and ‘Cathracha an tSagairt’ on Robinson’s (1977) map. The name may refer to the mass rock marked on Robinson’s (1977) map or to this cave. On a field inspection in 1999 the cave was noted as well defined (min. L 12.4m). From its mouth (H 0.7m) it ran NW initially (L 5.4m; av. Wth 1.4m; H 1.3m), to a natural stone ledge (H 0.3m). From here the cave continued for at least another 7m, but became considerably narrower and was not accessed beyond this point. Marion Dowd (pers. comm., 2014) observed some modifications in the form of aa stone wall and paving inside the cave and gave an overall length of 31m. The following images have been uploaded: CL010-100004-_01.jpg Cave interior looking out CL010-100004-_02.jpg Cave mouth exterior CL010-100004-_03.jpg Cave mouth interior CL010-100004-_04.jpg Looking towards the back of the cave Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 30 May 2023

• CL010-100005 Building
  Description

  Inside the W end of the N wall of an enclosure (CL010-100002-). A rectangular structure (int. dims. 3m NE-SW; 2m NW-SE) defined by a double-faced drystone wall (Wth 0.7m; max. H 1.2m) with an entrance on the NE side. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 30 May 2023

• CL010-102 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  At the summit and upper E slope of a semi-karst low hill in rough pasture, with best views from W to SSE. Hachured on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). This circular cashel (int. dims. 19m N-S; 18m E-W) is defined by a double-faced wall (Wth 0.85-1.5m; int. H 0.4-0.6m; ext. H 0.5-1.1m). The outer wall-face is generally well preserved and is built of fairly regular uncoursed blocks. The original inner wall-face only survives sporadically and has been rebuilt in most sectors. The cashel interior is slightly rocky and gently E-sloping. There is a hut site (CL010-102002-) against the inner wall-face at the SW. Field walls radiate from the cashel at the ENE, SW and NNW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 30 May 2023

• CL010-102002 Hut site
  Description

  Situated inside the SW perimeter of a cashel (CL010-102----). A semicircular stone spread (6.5m NW-SE; 4m NE-SW; H 0.5m) against the inner face of the cashel wall. The top stones are modern. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 30 May 2023

• CL010-103 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated on a high rocky ridge with higher ground to the SW. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). Visible on an aerial photograph (HSL 9221/2). On inspection in 1999 this was found to be a subcircular enclosure (int. diam. 12m) of apparently modern construction defined by a narrow drystone wall. The interior slopes to the NE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 22 March 2016

• CL010-160 Fulacht fia
  Description

  At an elevated position in an area of semi-karst rough pasture, hazel and undergrowth. Noted by Tom Coffey in 1994 (SMR file). This very poorly preserved possible fulacht fia is defined by a spread (diam. c. 5m) of carbon-stained clay and burnt stones, in which there is an upright limestone slab (H 0.4m; L 1.1m). Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 12 June 2023

• CL010-162 Fulacht fia
  Description

  On the N bank of a WSW-ENE flowing rivulet, in a low-lying damp area surrounded by higher ground on all sides. Listed as ‘Fulachta fia’ in the RMP (1996), following a 1994 report by Tom Coffey of four fulachtaí fia (SMR file). This fulacht fia comprises a grass-covered mound (8m E-W; 5.6m N-S: H 0.4-0.6m) of burnt stone and ash, which is exposed at the S where the rivulet flows. Rushes grow around the edge of the mound. Another fulacht fia (CL010-162002-) lies c. 11m to the SW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 12 June 2023

• CL010-162002 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Just to the N of a WSW-ENE flowing rivulet, in a low-lying damp area surrounded by higher ground on all sides. Not listed individually in the RMP (1996) but referred to there as one of several ‘Fulachta fia’ under the number (CL010-162----), following a 1994 report by Tom Coffey of four fulachtaí fia at this location (SMR file). This fulacht fia comprises an irregular grass-covered mound (12m N-S; 10m E-W: H 0.7m). Another fulacht fia (CL010-162----) lies c. 11m to the NE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 12 June 2023

• CL010-163 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In a narrow, sheltered gorge running NE-SW, the floor of which is damp and covered in rushes. Immediately to the E, a rock-face forms the SE side of the gorge. The OS 25-inch plan records a ‘Spring’ c. 50m to the SW and labels the area ‘Liable to Floods’. Listed as ‘Fulachta fia’ (i.e. plural) in the RMP (1996) on the basis of a 1994 map annotation ‘fulacht fiadh complex’ by Tom Coffey (SMR file). This well-preserved fulacht fia comprises a grass-covered, horseshoe-shaped mound (c. 15m NNE-SSW; 12m ESE-WNW; int. H 0.5-0.8m; ext. H 0.8-0.9m) which is open towards the ESE, and encloses a concave area (c. 5m WNW-ESE; 2.2m NNE-SSW). At the W edge of the interior, the enclosing mound is damaged, exposing burnt stone and ash. Extending S from the mound is a linear spread (L 4m N-S; H 0.8m) of what appears to be a continuation of, or a slippage of, burnt stone. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 13 June 2023

• CL010-225 Enclosure
  Description

  In semi-karst rough pastureland within an extensive field system (CL017-180----). An enclosure is hachured on the 1842 ed. of the OS 6-inch map just E of a trig station. A subrectangular enclosure (c. 15m N-S; c. 11m E-W) defined by a wall is at this location. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 27 June 2023

• CL010-281 Enclosure
  Description

  On top of a low E-W ridge in an area with some exposed karst. A large subcircular enclosure (diam. c. 88m) defined by a stone wall E-SW visible on OSi MapGenie orthophotography (2013-2018). A later wall on the townland boundary between Clooncoose and Teeskagh overlies the perimeter from SW through N to E. This is also the barony boundary between Burren and Inchiquin. An internal wall curves from the NW perimeter int towards the centre and another wall abuts the exterior at SE.  Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 17 November 2025

• CL010-283 Ringfort - cashel
  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.

• CL010-306 Enclosure
  Description

  In upland karst and within an extensive field system. A subrectangular enclosure (c. 10m NW-SE; c. 8m NE-SW) defined by a grassed-over wall visible on OSi MapGenie 2013-2018 and noted by Conn Herriott. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 27 June 2023

• CL010-313 Hut site
  Description

  In partially grassed-over karst at the SW end of a high ridge (400ft) at the SE edge of the Burren uplands. Within a field system associated with a cashel (CL010-283----) c. 82m to the SSE. A small grassed-over hut site (diam. c. 3m) visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and on OSi MapGenie orthophotography (2013-2018).    Compiled by: Mary Tunney   Date of upload: 26 November 2025

Architectural heritage

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

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 Clooncoose.

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

Name

Clooncoose · Cluain Cuas

Area

1,735,648 m² (173.56 ha, 428.89 acres)

Civil parish

Carran, and its townlands

Barony

Burren

Electoral division

Castletown, the unit of the census

Neighbouring townlands

Carrownamaddra, Commons North, Creevagh, Poulnalour, Rinnamona, Teeskagh, Tullycommon

Placenames

Clooncoose 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.