# Fahee South, Co. Clare: townland, land parcels and planning

Townland in the civil parish of Carran, barony of Burren, Co. Clare; in Irish Na Faichí Theas.

- Area (Tailte Éireann): 2,140,175 m² (214.02 ha, 528.85 acres)
- Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 6 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 191,297 m² (19.13 ha, 47.27 acres)
- Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): not in a zoned settlement
- Planning (National Planning Applications): 1 application since 2010
- Civil parish: Carran, https://everytownland.com/clare/parish/carran.md
- Barony: Burren
- Electoral division: Carran, the unit of the census
- Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 146 people lived in 40 households in the Carran electoral division. 75% of households owned their home. 33% of homes were built since 2001. 21% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 18% were holiday homes.
- County: Co. Clare, https://everytownland.com/clare.md
- Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/5701
- Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 31170
- Centre: latitude 53.034636, longitude -9.040681 (WGS 84)

## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann)

6 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Fahee South, from 2,391 m² (0.24 ha, 0.59 acres) to 1,231,780 m² (123.18 ha, 304.38 acres); 18 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first:

- Parcel 1482272: 1,231,780 m² (123.18 ha, 304.38 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1482272.md
- Parcel 1482211: 520,099 m² (52.01 ha, 128.52 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1482211.md
- Parcel 1435000: 238,344 m² (23.83 ha, 58.9 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1435000.md
- Parcel 1482271: 144,250 m² (14.43 ha, 35.65 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1482271.md
- Parcel 1457329: 2,709 m² (0.27 ha, 0.67 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1457329.md
- Parcel 1437859: 2,391 m² (0.24 ha, 0.59 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1437859.md

## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan)

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

## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)

1 application, newest first.

- 27 Jan 2025, Clare County Council 2520: Conditional. Permission. the development will consist of (a) replacement dwelling house (b) renovation and reuse of existing barn (c) upgrading domestic wastewater treatment system (d) retaining existing sheds (e) associated site works and services. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/ClareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2520/0

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## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service)

- Special Area of Conservation: East Burren Complex SAC, site code 001926, https://www.npws.ie/protected-sites/sac/001926
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: East Burren Complex, site code 001926

## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service)

- CL010-024: Fulacht fia, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-024----. Excavated in 1981 and 1982 the following account is taken from the preliminary report of the investigations (O Drisceoil 1981): ‘The site was excavated between June 21st and July 24th, 1981. The fulacht fiadh lies on the eastern side of the Carran Depression in an area that is subject to flooding frequently in winter and occasionally in summer. Prior to excavation the site consisted of a horse-shoe shaped mound with a maximum diameter of c. I7m, with its opening to the south. At its maximum point the mound rose to a height of c. 1m above the surrounding ground level. Surface indications suggested that there had been little or no interference with the site since it had been last used. In the interior of the site, within the enclosing mound, large protruding stones suggested the presence of walls or other stone-built structures. The interior of the site was fully excavated to the underlying sub-soil. While the mound was not fully excavated, a number of trenches were run from the interior through the mound. In addition a 3m square was excavated in the level ground to the east of the site. Mound: This feature enclosed the working area of the site where the trough was located. It was made up of burnt and broken limestone, burnt soil and ash. In its basal layers samples of charcoal were recovered. Apart from a thin turf-line and stratum of weathered burnt limestone in its upper levels, the material of the mound was unstratified. The mound preserved the fossilised old ground level beneath it. On the southern side of the mound a low revetment of stones was revealed, mostly collapsed. This feature was not observed elsewhere on the perimeter of the mound. Trough: This lay in the interior of the site in the depression enclosed by the mound of burnt material. The trough was dug in the grey/yellow sub-soil that underlay all features of the site. It was rectangular in plan, measuring 2.1m by 1m. Nowhere did its depth exceed 20cm. The remains of timber planks were recovered from the floor of the trough, which indicated that it had originally been timber lined. Slots cut in the sub-soil at the four corners of the trough showed that side planks had been fitted. These had not survived. Enclosing walls: The interior of the site was enclosed on the western and eastern sides by stone-built walls. These enclosed an area of c. 6m diameter. The trough was located roughly mid-way between these walls. The walls, which had an average width of 1.30m and rose to an average height of 1m were mostly built of parallel runs of large stones with smaller stones filling the middle. The enclosing mound had built up outside the walls and mostly covered them. On the eastern side of the site a narrower stone-built wall lay c. lm outside the enclosing wall described above. This wall had been completely covered with mound material. There was no evidence of a hearth on either side of the trough within the walls. It was in a position such as this that the hearth at Drombeg, Co Cork had been found. Hearth/roasting oven: To the north east of the trough and c. 5m distant from it lay a structure, roughly circular in plan built of large stones. These stones had been greatly affected by heat. Around the perimeter of the structure large slabs had been set on edge, while inside the structure was floored with large tightly packed stones. The fact that the structure had been greatly affected by heat suggested that it had been used as a hearth but its distance from the trough would seem to cast some doubt- on this interpretation. It is possible that it may have been a roasting oven. Between this and the trough to the south west the ground sloped gently downwards. In this area many small "stake-holes" and some larger post-holes were revealed. Pit: To the south of the site in the area of the opening of the mound a large pit was uncovered. It was dug in the sub-soil and remained constantly water-logged despite pumping. The fill of the pit consisted of large amounts of burnt stone and included pieces of bone and deer antler, it was not possible to establish the full dimensions of the feature due to the problem of flooding. This pit may have been an earlier trough used before the main trough was dug. The presence of burnt stone beneath the walls enclosing the site may support this suggestion. Finds: During the course of the excavation the following finds were made: 2 barbed and tanged arrowheads, 1 chert scraper, several pieces of (possibly) worked chert and flint, fragments of an amber bead/ring, small pieces of iron slag, several animal teeth, 2 large pieces of deer antler, several fragments of burnt and unburnt bone. The stratigraphic location and significance of these finds will be fully discussed in the full report. Sampling: Throughout the excavation many samples were taken for environmental analysis. These samples were taken from all features of the site - trough-fill, pit-fill, mound material etc. Analysis of these samples for micro and macro plant and other remains is now being undertaken. Columns or blocks of peat and soil were also taken to facilitate pollen analysis. Samples of timber from the trough and charcoal from different parts of the site are being prepared for C14 dating.’ O Drisceoil concluded on the basis of radiocarbon dating that the Fahee South burnt mound was used around 1400 – 1200 BC (Waddell 1991, 68). CL010-024----_01.jpg and CL010-024----_02.jpg. Views of the excavation in progress (July 1981). Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 17 October 2014
- CL010-033: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-033----. On level, wooded ground with limited aspect, and with S-sloping land to the S. Indicated on the first edition (1842) and hachured on the later, Cassini edition (1920) of the OS 6-inch map. This subcircular enclosure (int. dims. 21m N-S; 19m E-W) is defined by a bank of earth and stone NNW-E-WSW (Wth 1.8-4.5m; int. H 0.4-1m; max. ext. H 1m) and by stone walling WSW-NNW (Wth 5m; int. H 1.4m; est. ext. H 0.1m). A gap (Wth 1.2m) at SSW does not appear to be original. A later collapsed wall overlies the enclosing bank in places. The interior is slightly bowl-shaped. At N, a later field wall (H 0.6-1.4m) runs E-W and may be founder on the earlier enclosure wall line. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 8 February 2023
- CL010-064024: Ringfort - cashel, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-064024-. In a slight natural hollow on a high (above the 600’ contour) exposed ridge within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-). Listed as ‘Potential site - aerial photo’ in the RMP (1996). Although not recorded on the first (1842) or Cassini edition (1920) of the OS 6-inch map, both editions show the townland boundary wall (with Tullycommon to the W) bending sharply to avoid the monument, running to its S and W. This subcircular cashel (int. diam. 16m N-S; 14m E-W) is defined by a double-faced wall (Wth 1.2m at NNE; H 0.55m) which is best preserved at NNE, with outer wall facing stones leaning heavily inwards S-SSE. Elsewhere, the enclosing element survives as a stony bank (Wth 2-3m; int. H 0.4-0.8m; ext. H 0.15-0.6m) that is most spread out (Wth 5m) at W. A later field wall overlies the bank NNW-N and grass-covered walls can be seen in satellite imagery (Aerial Premium 2013-2018) extending tangentially from the cashel at NNE and S. A possible enclosure (CL010-064103-) lies c. 50m to SSE. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 6 April 2023
- CL010-064026: Ringfort - rath, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-064026-. Prominently sited on the NW edge of a high (above the 600’ contour) ridge in rough pasture overlooking a fertile valley to NW, and within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-). Hachured on both the first (1842) and Cassini edition (1920) of the OS 6-inch map. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). This poorly preserved oval rath (c. 57m N-S; 44m) is defined by a stony bank (Wth 2m; int. H c. 0.1m; ext. H 0.9-1.5m). The interior slopes down slightly to the N. Relict, grassed-over field walls radiate of the monument at ENE, SSW and NW. Compiled by: Gearoid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 6 April 2023
- CL010-064066: Ringfort - cashel, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-064066-. On level ground in semi-karst rough pastureland commanding views from N to SE within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-). Indicated on the 1897 OS 25-inch plan and the 1920 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. This square cashel (37m N-S; 37m E-W) is defined by a double-faced stone wall (Wth 1.1-2m; int. H 0.4-0.9m; ext. H 0.6-1.25m), with large stone slabs (H 0.5-0.7m) set on edge found intermittently along the W outer wall-face. One such slab in the centre of this side appears to block a gap in this wall – albeit a gap which appears too narrow to be an entrance. A later drystone wall overlies the cashel perimeter. There is a modern gap at the SE. The uneven E-sloping interior is somewhat rocky, with a natural bedrock step in the NW quadrant. There are two later animal pens in the interior, one in the NE corner and the other against the W centre of the N wall. An enclosure (CL010-242----) lies c. 87m to the W. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 22 May 2023
- CL010-064104: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-064104-. In high (above the 600’ contour) rough pasture overlooking a valley to the N, and within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-). Visible in satellite imagery (Aerial Premium 2013-2018) as a circular area (ext. max. diam. c. 9m) defined by a grass-covered enclosing element. A second possible hut (CL010-064105-) site lies c. 5m the S and there is a third (CL010-064105-) c. 70m to the S again. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 6 April 2023
- CL010-064105: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-064105-. In high (above the 600’ contour) rough pasture overlooking a valley to the N, and within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-). Visible in satellite imagery (Aerial Premium 2013-2018) as a circular area (ext. max. diam. c. 8m) defined by a grass-covered enclosing element. A second possible hut (CL010-064104-) site lies c. 5m the N and there is a third (CL010-064106-) c. 70m to the S. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 6 April 2023
- CL010-064106: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-064106-. In high (above the 600’ contour) rough pasture overlooking a valley to the N, and within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-). Visible in satellite imagery (Aerial Premium 2013-2018) as a circular area (ext. max. diam. c. 10m) defined by a grass-covered enclosing element. A second possible hut (CL010-064105-) site lies c. 70m the N and there is a third (CL010-064104-) c. 5m beyond to the N again. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 6 April 2023
- CL010-064107: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-064107-. In high (above the 600’ contour) rough pasture overlooking a valley to the N, and within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-). Visible in satellite imagery (Aerial Premium 2013-2018) as a raised, grass-covered circular area (ext. max. diam. c. 11m). A cashel (CL010-064026-) lies c. 125m to the NW Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 6 April 2023
- CL010-136: Cairn - unclassified, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-136----. On a high (between the 500’ and 600’ contours) level area on the N shoulder of a ridge in mixed exposed limestone pavement and rough grazing. Listed as ‘Cemetery cairn’ in the RMP (1996), on the basis of a map annotation by Tom Coffey (1994) and subsequently described as ‘Cairn with exposed slab of chamber/cist’ (pers. comm. P. Walsh, 11-6-1996; SMR file). This well-preserved subcircular cairn (diam. 10m; H 0.9-1.5m) is covered by grass around its lower edge. A possible ‘chamber/cist’ was not visible on inspection in 1999. See attached images: • CL010-136----_01.JPG Monument viewed from NE (12-7-2007). • CL010-136----_02.JPG Monument viewed from WSW (12-7-2007). Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 26 May 2023
- CL010-137: Penitential station, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-137----. One of a group of 11 cairns (CL010-137----/CL010-137001- to CL010-137011-) along the NE-shoulder of a ridge of exposed limestone and rough grazing at the top of a series of hairpin bends rising from the E. Listed as ‘Penitential station/cairn(s)’ in the RMP (1996) on the basis of a map annotation by Tom Coffey (1994, SMR file). They are described as ‘Stone-Heap Memorials’ in the National Folklore Collection Photograph no. A068.19.00001, taken in 1946. This comprises a subcircular stone cairn (8m E-W; 5.8m N-S; H 1.1-2m) with some collapse to the S. It is the largest and the central one of the group. The following images have been uploaded: CL010-137----_01.jpg View of cairn from S CL010-137----_02.jpg Copy of National Folklore Collection Photograph no. A068.19.00001 titled: ‘Stone-Heap Memorials: Stone heaps, Glencolumbkille.’ (Caoimhín O Danachair, 1946): https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/7256 CL010-137----_03.jpg View of cairn from N CL010-137----_04.jpg Another view from S Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 30 May 2023
- CL010-137002: Penitential station, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-137002-. One of a group of 11 cairns (CL010-137----/CL010-137001- to CL010-137011-) along the NE-shoulder of a ridge of exposed limestone and rough grazing at the top of a series of hairpin bends rising from the E. Listed as ‘Penitential station/cairn(s)’ in the RMP (1996) on the basis of a map annotation by Tom Coffey (1994, SMR file). They are described as ‘Stone-Heap Memorials’ in the National Folklore Collection Photograph no. A068.19.00001, taken in 1946. This comprises a subcircular cairn (diam. c. 1.7m; H 1.3m) with a thin stone slab set upright on top, resembling a grave marker, and stands c. 6m SSW of the largest cairn in the group (CL010-037----). See attached images: CL010-137002-_01.JPG View of cairn from S. CL010-137002-_02.JPG Copy of National Folklore Collection Photograph no. A068.19.00001 titled: ‘Stone-Heap Memorials: Stone heaps, Glencolumbkille.’ (Caoimhín O Danachair, 1946): https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/7256 CL010-137002-_03.jpg View of cairn from W CL010-137002-_04.jpg View of cairn from E Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 30 May 2023
- CL010-137003: Penitential station, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-137003-. One of a group of 11 cairns (CL010-137----/CL010-137001- to CL010-137011-) along the NE-shoulder of a ridge of exposed limestone and rough grazing at the top of a series of hairpin bends rising from the E. Listed as ‘Penitential station/cairn(s)’ in the RMP (1996) on the basis of a map annotation by Tom Coffey (1994, SMR file). They are described as ‘Stone-Heap Memorials’ in the National Folklore Collection Photograph no. A068.19.00001, taken in 1946. A roughly rectangular cairn (2.3m N-S; 1.6m E-W; H 1.1m), somewhat robbed out at the base on the E side and lying 14m SSE from the main cairn (CL010-137----). Glencolumbkille Church and graveyard (CL010-038002- and CL010-038003--) lie c. 800m downhill to the SE. The following images have been uploaded: CL010-137003-_01.jpg View of cairn from E CL010-137003-_02.jpg View from W Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 6 June 2023
- CL010-137004: Penitential station, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-137004-. One of a group of 11 cairns (CL010-137----/CL010-137001- to CL010-137011-) along the NE-shoulder of a ridge of exposed limestone and rough grazing at the top of a series of hairpin bends rising from the E. Listed as ‘Penitential station/cairn(s)’ in the RMP (1996) on the basis of a map annotation by Tom Coffey (1994, SMR file). They are described as ‘Stone-Heap Memorials’ in the National Folklore Collection Photograph no. A068.19.00001, taken in 1946. A small square cairn (2m E-W; 2m N-S; H 0.9m) immediately adjacent to a larger cairn (CL010-137005-) and lying 18m SE from the main cairn (CL010-137----). Glencolumbkille Church and graveyard (CL010-038002- and CL010-038003--) lie c. 800m downhill to the SE. The following images have been uploaded: CL010-137004-_01.jpg View of cairn from W CL010-137004-_02.jpg View from E Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 6 June 2023
- CL010-137005: Penitential station, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-137005-. One of a group of 11 cairns (CL010-137----/CL010-137001- to CL010-137011-) along the NE-shoulder of a ridge of exposed limestone and rough grazing at the top of a series of hairpin bends rising from the E. Listed as ‘Penitential station/cairn(s)’ in the RMP (1996) on the basis of a map annotation by Tom Coffey (1994, SMR file). They are described as ‘Stone-Heap Memorials’ in the National Folklore Collection Photograph no. A068.19.00001, taken in 1946. A roughly circular cairn (diam. 1.5m; H 1.3m) immediately adjacent to a smaller cairn (CL010-137004-) and lying 18m SE from the main cairn (CL010-137----). An irregular flagstone stands on top of the cairn. Glencolumbkille Church and graveyard (CL010-038002- and CL010-038003--) lie c. 800m downhill to the SE. The following images have been uploaded: CL010-137005-_01.jpg View of cairn from E CL010-137005-_02.jpg View from W CL010-137005-_03.jpg View from E with CL010-137004- adjacent Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 6 June 2023
- CL010-137006: Penitential station, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-137006-. One of a group of 11 cairns (CL010-137----/CL010-137001- to CL010-137011-) along the NE-shoulder of a ridge of exposed limestone and rough grazing at the top of a series of hairpin bends rising from the E. Listed as ‘Penitential station/cairn(s)’ in the RMP (1996) on the basis of a map annotation by Tom Coffey (1994, SMR file). They are described as ‘Stone-Heap Memorials’ in the National Folklore Collection Photograph no. A068.19.00001, taken in 1946. A roughly rectangular cairn (3.3m E-W; 1.5m N-S; H 1.6m) lying 20m N from the main cairn (CL010-137----). No upright flag noted in 2023 although noted in 1999. Several possible flags lie askew on top of the cairn. Another penitential cairn (CL010-137007-) lies c. 7m to the NW. Glencolumbkille Church and graveyard (CL010-038002- and CL010-038003--) lie c. 800m downhill to the SE. The following images have been uploaded: CL010-137006-_01.jpg View of cairn from N (cairn CL010-137---- in the background) CL010-137006-_02.jpg View from S (CL010-137007- in the background) Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 6 June 2023
- CL010-137007: Penitential station, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-137007-. One of a group of 11 cairns (CL010-137----/CL010-137001- to CL010-137011-) along the NE-shoulder of a ridge of exposed limestone and rough grazing at the top of a series of hairpin bends rising from the E. Listed as ‘Penitential station/cairn(s)’ in the RMP (1996) on the basis of a map annotation by Tom Coffey (1994, SMR file). They are described as ‘Stone-Heap Memorials’ in the National Folklore Collection Photograph no. A068.19.00001, taken in 1946. A roughly rectangular cairn (1.6m E-W; 1.5m N-S; H 1.4m) lying 26m NNW from the main cairn (CL010-137----). A flag on top leans heavily to the S. Another penitential cairn (CL010-137006-) lies c. 7m to the SE. Glencolumbkille Church and graveyard (CL010-038002- and CL010-038003--) lie c. 800m downhill to the SE. The following images have been uploaded: CL010-137007-_01.jpg View of cairn from S CL010-137007-_02.jpg View from E Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 6 June 2023
- CL010-137008: Penitential station, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-137008-. One of a group of 11 cairns (CL010-137----/CL010-137001- to CL010-137011-) along the NE-shoulder of a ridge of exposed limestone and rough grazing at the top of a series of hairpin bends rising from the E. Listed as ‘Penitential station/cairn(s)’ in the RMP (1996) on the basis of a map annotation by Tom Coffey (1994, SMR file). They are described as ‘Stone-Heap Memorials’ in the National Folklore Collection Photograph no. A068.19.00001, taken in 1946. A rectangular cairn (5.6m N-S; 1.4m E-W; H 1.6-1.8m) lying 21m NW from the main cairn (CL010-137----). A flag on top (noted as upright in 1999) leans heavily to the S. Another penitential cairn (CL010-137006-) lies c. 5m to the W. Glencolumbkille Church and graveyard (CL010-038002- and CL010-038003--) lie c. 800m downhill to the SE. The following images have been uploaded: CL010-137008-_01.jpg View of cairn from WNW CL010-137008-_02.jpg View from NE Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 6 June 2023
- CL010-137009: Penitential station, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-137009-. One of a group of 11 cairns (CL010-137----/CL010-137001- to CL010-137011-) along the NE-shoulder of a ridge of exposed limestone and rough grazing at the top of a series of hairpin bends rising from the E. Listed as ‘Penitential station/cairn(s)’ in the RMP (1996) on the basis of a map annotation by Tom Coffey (1994, SMR file). They are described as ‘Stone-Heap Memorials’ in the National Folklore Collection Photograph no. A068.19.00001, taken in 1946. A small circular cairn (diam. 1.4m; H 0.9m) lying 25m NW from the main cairn (CL010-137----). A flag on top (noted as upright in 1999) was not evident in 2023. Another larger penitential cairn (CL010-137006-) lies c. 5m to the E. Glencolumbkille Church and graveyard (CL010-038002- and CL010-038003--) lie c. 800m downhill to the SE. The following images have been uploaded: CL010-137009-_01.jpg View of cairn from NW Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 6 June 2023
- CL010-137010: Penitential station, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-137010-. One of a group of 11 cairns (CL010-137----/CL010-137001- to CL010-137011-) along the NE-shoulder of a ridge of exposed limestone and rough grazing at the top of a series of hairpin bends rising from the E. Listed as ‘Penitential station/cairn(s)’ in the RMP (1996) on the basis of a map annotation by Tom Coffey (1994, SMR file). They are described as ‘Stone-Heap Memorials’ in the National Folklore Collection Photograph no. A068.19.00001, taken in 1946. Described in 1999 as ‘a broken cairn with flag’, this location (described in 1999 as 12m to the W of CL010-137----) now has just an upright (H 0.75) with no clear evidence of a cairn. It may have been disturbed as there are many modern uprights placed in the grykes in this area. Glencolumbkille Church and graveyard (CL010-038002- and CL010-038003--) lie c. 800m downhill to the SE. The following images have been uploaded: CL010-137010-_01.jpg View of cairn from S CL010-137010-_01.jpg View of cairn from NW Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 6 June 2023
- CL010-137011: Penitential station, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-137011-. One of a group of 11 cairns (CL010-137----/CL010-137001- to CL010-137011-) along the NE-shoulder of a ridge of exposed limestone and rough grazing at the top of a series of hairpin bends rising from the E. Listed as ‘Penitential station/cairn(s)’ in the RMP (1996) on the basis of a map annotation by Tom Coffey (1994, SMR file). They are described as ‘Stone-Heap Memorials’ in the National Folklore Collection Photograph no. A068.19.00001, taken in 1946. A square cairn (2m N-S; 2m E-W; H 1.1m) c. 60m to the NW of the other 10 cairns. An upright flag (H 0.4m) on top leans slightly to the N. Glencolumbkille Church and graveyard (CL010-038002- and CL010-038003--) lie c. 800m downhill to the SE. The following images have been uploaded: CL010-137011-_01.jpg View of cairn from E CL010-137011-_01.jpg View of cairn from NW Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 6 June 2023
- CL010-188: Cairn - unclassified, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-188----. On a high NE-facing semi-karst slope in rough pasture with wide views from N to SE, and within a large multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-). Listed as ‘Cist’ in the RMP (1996) on the basis of a map annotation by Tom Coffey (SMR file). This small cairn (5m N-S; 4m E-W; H 0.6-0.8m) has many loose stones at its top which appear to have been put there in modern times. There is a small grass-covered extension (L 2.4m) on the E side. Small whitethorn trees grow on the edge from SW to N. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 23 May 2023
- CL010-189002: Cairn - unclassified, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-189002-. On an E-facing upper shoulder of a semi-karst slope in rough pasture, offering wide views and within a large multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-). Identified in 1996 by Tom Coffey. This irregular overgrown cairn (current dims. 13m N-S; 8m E-W; H 0.4-1.4m) has been truncated at the W by a drainage ditch (Wth 1-1.5m; D 0.5-0.8m). There are several stones set on edge at the E and SE sides of the cairn. Some digging activity has exposed the stone and earth makeup of the cairn. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 23 May 2023
- CL010-198: Cairn - unclassified, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-198----. At a prominent location on level crag with higher ground c. 40m to the SE, but with good views from W to E. Reported by Paul Walsh in 1996. This subcircular, grass-covered cairn (diam. 12m; H 0.8-1.2m) has several later heaps of stones on it, possibly used as penitential stations. There are two hollows in the cairn. Another cairn (CL010-136----) lies c. 188m to the E. 11 penitential stations (CL010-137---- to CL010-137011-) lie c. 320m to the E along the same roadway. The following image has been uploaded: CL010-198----_01.jpg View of cairn from S Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 13 June 2023
- CL010-216: Cairn - unclassified, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-216----. In an ENE-WSW orientated linear depression in rough pasture, on elevated ground within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-). This subcircular overgrown cairn (8.5m E-W; 8m N-S; H 0.7-1.2m) has several hollows (D 0.4-0.5m) in the top, due to the removal of stones. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 23 May 2023
- CL010-245: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-245----. On a high exposed NE-SW ridge within an extensive field system (CL010-064001-). An oval enclosure (c. 51m E-W; c. 41m N-S) defined by a grassed-over wall, visible on OSi MapGenie orthophotography (2013-2018) and on Digital Globe (2011-2013). A curving field boundary extends W from the NW perimeter and a cross-shaped sheep shelter is at the NW extent. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 19 June 2023
- CL010-262: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-262----. In an upland area of partially exposed karst with higher ground to the N and S and within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-). A subcircular enclosure (diam. c. 13m) defined by a grassed-over stone wall and visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and on OSi MapGenie orthophotography (2013-2018). Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 16 August 2023
- CL010-300: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCL010-300----. On a high NW-facing semi-karst slope in rough pasture and within a large multiperiod field system (CL010-064001-). An oval enclosure (c. 11m E-W; c. 10m N-S) defined by a grassed-over wall visible on OSi MapGenie aerial imagery (2012-2018) and noted by Conn Herriott. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 13 June 2023

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).

## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage)

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

## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland)

- Radon: at the centre of the townland of Fahee South, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887
- 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 Fahee South.
- Flooding: the flood maps of the Office of Public Works, https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/, linked only: their licence does not allow re-use.

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.

## Downloads

- DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, for a drawing program: https://everytownland.com/clare/fahee-south.dxf
- GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/clare/fahee-south.geojson
- KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/clare/fahee-south.kml

## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register)

No address of the register names Fahee South with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Clare: https://everytownland.com/clare.md

## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann)

- Ballyconry: https://everytownland.com/clare/ballyconry-30132.md
- Cappaghkennedy: https://everytownland.com/clare/cappaghkennedy.md
- Fahee North: https://everytownland.com/clare/fahee-north.md
- Glencolumbkille South: https://everytownland.com/clare/glencolumbkille-south.md
- Knockans Upper: https://everytownland.com/clare/knockans-upper.md
- Slievenaglasha: https://everytownland.com/clare/slievenaglasha.md
- Tullycommon: https://everytownland.com/clare/tullycommon.md

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.

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Everytownland reads the registered freehold land and the statutory boundaries of Tailte Éireann, the national zoning, planning file and heritage records of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Residential Property Price Register. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee; this site names no owner. A price is the price recorded for a past sale, not a valuation.

Sources: Cadastral Parcels Freehold, Townlands, Civil Parishes, Baronies, Electoral Divisions and Buildings, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0; national zoning of development plans (GZT, MyPlan) and National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0, applicants not shown; designated sites, National Parks and Wildlife Service, CC BY 4.0; Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service, CC BY 4.0; National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, CC BY 4.0; Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority, re-used with the source acknowledged.

- Page: https://everytownland.com/clare/fahee-south
- In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/clare/fahee-south