Derreen West

35 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Derreen West, from 156 m² to 390,179 m² (39.02 ha, 96.42 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 7 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Derreen West 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.

• 26 Nov 2024Conditional

  for (a) modifications to an existing dwelling (b) a single storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2460590

• 20 Jul 2024Conditional

  to construct a home office & gym to the rear / side of the existing dwelling house and all associated site works

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2460341

• 13 Jul 2021Conditional

  for the construction of an extension to existing dwelling house, new boundary wall and entrance, internal and elevation alterations to existing house and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Clare County Council, 21732

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

• CL004-001 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On high ground under pasture near the NW end of a steep ridge with commanding views over the lower ground and Galway Bay from WNW to NE. Hachured on the 1842 and 1915 eds. of the OS 6-inch maps. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). A poorly preserved subcircular cashel (int. dims. 23.7m E–W; 21m N–S) enclosed by a broad bank (Wth 3.8–5m; ext. H 1–1.2m at N) with occasionally visible inner and outer facing-stones (max. H 0.2m). It is overgrown from E to S and the bank has been levelled to the S. There is no visible trace of an entrance and a modern field wall runs on the bank from S to NW. There is an unusual density of ringforts in this part of the Burren. Borlase (1897, 65) counted 20 between Derreen West and Derreen East and 33 on the slope on which they occur (including the NW-facing slope of Knockauns Mountain). Westropp (1901, 10–11) reported several of these to be largely levelled and rebuilt as sheepfolds but still believed them to be of ancient origin. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 16 December 2020

• CL004-002 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a short flat stretch near the NW base of a steep ridge with good commanding view NW–NNE. Hachured on the 1842 ed. of the OS 6-inch map and indicated with two solid lines on the 1915 ed. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). A poorly preserved subrectangular cashel (int. dims. 23m N–S; 21.5m E–W) defined by a broad externally faced bank of stone (H 0.5–1m; av. Wth 4m; H 0.5–1m). There is no trace of an original entrance and the interior is generally level and featureless. Later walls are built on parts and the perimeter is overgrown with brambles. There is an unusual density of ringforts in this part of the Burren. Borlase (1897, 65) counted 20 between Derreen West and East and 33 on the slope on which they occur (including the NW-facing slope of Knockauns Mountain). Westropp (1901, 10–11) reported several of these to be largely levelled and rebuilt as sheepfolds but still believed them to be of ancient origin. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 16 December 2020

• CL004-003 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a flat-terraced area with further rising terraces to the S and good views from W to E. Hachured on the 1842 and 1915 eds. of the 6-inch OS maps. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). A largely overgrown oval cashel (int. dims. 33m N–S; 30m E–W) defined by a stony bank (Wth 4.4m; ext. H 1.1m; int. H 0.5m) with occasional facing-stones (max. H 0.5m) from N to E. The interior is highest ENE to E and a circular hut foundation (CL004-003002-) occurs W of centre. Two other cashels occur 60m NE (CL004-004----) and c. 180m ENE (CL004-007----). The field walls running between these form a field system (CL004-098----) likely contemporary and potentially partially predating these cashels. There is an unusual density of ringforts in this part of the Burren. Borlase (1897, 65) counted 20 between Derreen West and East and 33 on the slope on which they occur (including the NW-facing slope of Knockauns Mountain). Westropp (1901, 10–11) reported several of these to be largely levelled and rebuilt as sheepfolds but still believed them to be of ancient origin. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 16 December 2020

• CL004-003002 Hut site
  Description

  In an oval cashel (CL004-003----), W of centre. A circular hut foundation (ext. diam. 4.5m) defined by an earth and stone bank (Wth 0.6–0.7m) with a possible entrance gap (Wth 1.8m) to the N. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 16 December 2020

• CL004-004 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a flat terraced area with further rising terraces to the S and good views from W–E. Hachured on the 1842 of the 6-inch OS maps and indicated with a solid line on the 1915 eds. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). A largely overgrown subcircular cashel (ext. dims. 36.3m N–S; 38.8m E–W) defined by a stony bank (Wth 2–12.5m; orig. wall T 2m; ext. H 0.4–0.8m; int. H 0.2–0.5m) with occasionally surviving inner facing-stone (H 0.2m) and outer facing-stones surviving around most of its circumference (H 0.4–0.8m). There is no trace of an original entrance and the interior is generally flat. There is a small circular walled outline near edge in the NNW sector, but at the time of inspection (1997) it was too overgrown to access. A more recent field wall is built on the outer edge of the cashel wall in most sectors. Two other cashels lie 60m SW (CL004-003----) and c. 120m ESE (CL004-007----) respectively. The field walls extending between these form part of a field system (CL004-098----) likely contemporary and potentially partially predating these cashels. There is an unusual density of ringforts in this part of the Burren. Borlase (1897, 65) counted twenty between Derreen West and Derreen East and thirty-three on the slope on which they occur (including the NW-facing slope of Knockauns Mountain). Westropp (1901, 10–11) reported several of these to be largely levelled and rebuilt as sheep folds but still believed them to be of ancient origin. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 16 December 2020

• CL004-007 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a flat rocky terrace with commanding views from NW–E and overlooked by higher ground to the S. Hachured on the 1842 and 1915 eds. of the OS 6-inch maps. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). An oval cashel (25m N–S; 18.5m E–W) defined by a stone wall (orig. T 1.6m). The inner facing survives best in the N half (H 1.6m). The outer facing survives best to the W (H 0.5m). A cattle gap to the SE may also be the site of the original entrance. Other cashels lie c. 180m WSW (CL004-003----), c. 120m WNW (CL004-007----) and c. 130m SW (CL004-103---- and CL004-104----). The field walls running between these form part of a system (CL004-098---- ) likely contemporary and potentially partially predating these cashels. There is an unusual density of ringforts in this part of the Burren. In 1897, Borlase (1897, 65) counted twenty between Derreen West and East and thirty-three on the slope on which they occur (including the NW-facing slope of Knockauns Mountain). Westropp (1901, 10–11) reported several of these to be largely levelled and rebuilt as sheep folds but still believed them to be of ancient origin. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maolduin Date of upload: 17 February 2021

• CL004-012 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On rough grazing with extensive views to the W–NNE. Hachured on the 1842 and 1915 eds. of the OS 6-inch maps. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). A poorly preserved circular cashel (int. diam. 17.5m) defined by a low grassed over stony bank (Wth 1.5–2m; max. H 0.42m). There is no trace of an entrance and the interior is generally flat and featureless. Low banks that run SE from the ENE and W from the SW may be a remnant of a contemporary field system. A relatively modern square enclosure defined by a drystone wall is located c. 10m to the W and an enclosed doline is located c. 25m to the N. There is an unusual density of ringforts in this part of the Burren. In 1897, Borlase (1897, 65) counted twenty between Derreen West and East and thirty-three on the slope of which they occur (including the NW facing slope of Knockauns Mountain). Westropp (1901, 10–11) reported several of these to be largely levelled and rebuilt as sheep folds but still believed them to be of ancient origin. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 17 February 2021

• CL004-013001 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On the N-facing slope of a ridge, in rough grazing, with good views from NW–NE. Hachured on the 1842 and 1915 eds. of the 6-inch OS maps. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). A roughly circular cashel (int. diam. 20m) enclosed by a stony bank (Wth 2m; int. H 0.1–0.15m) with external facing-stones surviving highest from NE–S (H 0.8–1.2m). There is no clear trace of an entrance and the interior is generally flat and featureless. A small rectangular external annexe (5m NE–SW x 3m) at NE, a curving wall extending from the SE and field walls extending S and NW may be contemporary. A rectangular cashel (CL004-013002-), with a small hut site (CL004-013003-) located in its NE corner, lies c. 15m to the E. There is an unusual density of ringforts in this part of the Burren. In 1897, Borlase (1897, 65) counted twenty between Derreen West and East and thirty-three on the slope of which they occur (including the NW facing slope of Knockauns Mountain). Westropp (1901, 10–11) reported several of these to be largely levelled and rebuilt as sheep folds but still believed them to be of ancient origin. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 17 February 2021

• CL004-013002 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a N-facing slope, in rough pasture, with good views NW–NE and overlooked from higher ground E–SW. Within a field system (CL004-098----). Indicated on the 1842 and 1915 eds. of the OS 6-inch maps. Listed as 'Rectangular enclosure' in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). A rectangular cashel (int. dims. 38m N–S; 30m E–W) defined by a stone wall with outer facing-stones surviving highest (H 1.9m) on its E side. No original inner facing-stones survive and the wall width (Wth 1.25m) is only discernible at the entrance. The entrance is located midway along the S wall and is flanked by two orthostats (H 1.15m and 1.52m). A small hut site (CL004-013003-) is located in the NE corner and an irregular stone spread (H 0.8m) in the SW may mark the site of a second. Another collection of stones (Wth 1.5m; H 0.8m) abutting the inner side of the wall adjacent the E side of the entrance may also mark a feature. A circular cashel (CL004-013001-) lies c. 15m to the W. There is an unusual density of ringforts in this part of the Burren. In 1897, Borlase (1897, 65) counted twenty between Derreen West and East and thirty-three on the slope of which they occur (including the NW facing slope of Knockauns Mountain). Westropp (1901, 10–11) reported several of these to be largely levelled and rebuilt as sheep folds but still believed them to be of ancient origin. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 22 February 2021

• CL004-013003 Hut site
  Description

  In the NE corner of a rectangular cashel (CL004-013002-). A possible hut site (diam. 6m) defined by a low grassy wall. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 22 February 2021

• CL004-088 Clochan
  Description

  On the NW edge of a flat rocky terraced area with commanding views over Galway Bay from WNW to NNW and with slightly higher ground 26m to the ENE, within a large field system (CL004-098----). Indicated on the 1915 OS 6-inch map. A circular stone structure (ext. dims. c. 10m; int. dims. c. 4m) defined by an uncoursed stone wall (Wth 2.2-2.3m; max. int. H 1.2m at NW; int. H 0.9m at SSE; ext. H 0.9-1.2m) on a stone and clay plinth (Wth 0.8m; H 0.4m) visible at N, NE and W. The wall is collapsed at NE, E and S with a splayed NE-facing entrance (Wth 1m; H 0.9m) which is cut through the plinth and roofed by three lintels. Collapsed stone is located outside the entrance (Wth 3.4m). A small square alcove in the inner wall-face at NNW and a second square alcove which is open in the inner and outer wall faces at S may both be windows. There is a loose spread of stone outside the enclosing wall on all sides and the interior contains collapsed stone. The following image has been uploaded: CL004-088----_01.jpg View from NE Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 13 June 2022

• CL004-098 Field system
  Description

  On the NW slopes of Knockauns Mountain. A field system (c. 2km E-W; 1.2km N-S) is visible on Digital Globe (2011-13). A dense concentration of cashels, enclosures and hut sites lie within and there are many associated field boundaries likely to be contemporary although there may be earlier elements. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 16 December 2020

• CL004-099 Enclosure
  Description

  A circular enclosure (diam. c. 30m) hachured on the 1840 OS 6-inch map and indicated by a curving solid line on the 1940 edition. Visible on Digital Globe aerial imagery (2011-13) defined by a bank with a modern wall superimposed and with a possible annexe at NE. The enclosure is one of several in the area and lies within a system of fields (CL004-102----) most likely contemporary with possibly earlier elements. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 16 December 2020

• CL004-101 Enclosure
  Description

  A circular enclosure (diam. c. 35m) barely visible on Digital Globe (2011-13) but clearly visible as extant on the OSi orthophotographs (2013-2018) defined by a low bank. The following image has been uploaded: CL004-101----_01.jpg Ordnance Survey orthophotograph (2013-2018) Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 16 December 2020

• CL004-103 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a low NW terrace of Knockaunsmountain within a large field system (CL004-098----). A subcircular enclosure (c. 35m N-S; c. 32m E-W) visible on Ordnance Survey ortho photo (2005-2012) and reported to the National Monuments Service by Ros Ó Maoldúin. Another possible cashel (CL004-104----) lies immediately adjacent to the W. Three cashels CL004-003----, CL004-004---- and CL004-007---- lie 60-100m to NW, N and NE respectively. The following image has been uploaded: CL004-103----_01.jpg OS orthophoto 2005-2012. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 22 February 2021

• CL004-104 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a low NW terrace of Knockaunsmountain within a large field system (CL004-098----). A subcircular enclosure (diam. c. 25m) visible on Ordnance Survey ortho photo (2005-2012). Another possible cashel (CL004-103----) lies immediately adjacent to the E. Three cashels CL004-003----, CL004-004---- and CL004-007---- lie 60-100m to NW, N and NE respectively. The following image has been uploaded: CL004-104----_01.jpg Ordnance Survey orthophoto 2005-2012. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 22 February 2021

Architectural heritage

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

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

Radon

At the centre of the townland of Derreen West, 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 Derreen West.

Flooding

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

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

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

Name

Derreen West · An Doirín Thiar

Area

1,441,620 m² (144.16 ha, 356.23 acres)

Civil parish

Killonaghan, and its townlands

Barony

Burren

Electoral division

Derreen, the unit of the census

Census 2022

120 people lived in 54 households in the Derreen electoral division. 88% of households owned their home. 29% of homes were built since 2001. 12% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 36% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Crumlin, Derreen East, Knockaunsmountain

Placenames

Derreen West 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.