Kilrush

507 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Kilrush, from 2 m² to 79,190 m² (7.92 ha, 19.57 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 46 neighbouring parcels touch it.

• R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Kilrush Settlement Plan, Clare · 247 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Mixed Use (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Kilrush Settlement Plan, Clare · 148 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M1Mixed Use (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
  Kilrush Settlement Plan, Clare · 32 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C1.1Commercial (Commercial, retail)
  Kilrush Settlement Plan, Clare · 19 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S3Community (Community facilities)
  Kilrush Settlement Plan, Clare · 13 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space (Open space, park)
  Kilrush Settlement Plan, Clare · 10 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P1Agriculture
  Kilrush Settlement Plan, Clare · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• O2Water Bodies (General)
  Kilrush Settlement Plan, Clare · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Kilrush Settlement Plan, Clare · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C5Tourism (Tourism and related)
  Kilrush Settlement Plan, Clare · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Enterprise (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Kilrush Settlement Plan, Clare · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R4Strategic Residential Reserve
  Kilrush Settlement Plan, Clare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G5Recreation (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other)
  Kilrush Settlement Plan, Clare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Buffer Space (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Kilrush Settlement Plan, Clare · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 21 Aug 2026N/a

  to install solar panels on the south facing (front) elevation of their existing house along with all associated works. The Monastery is a Protected structure RPS No 860.

  Permission · Clare County Council, 26235

• 18 Jun 2026Conditional

  for the change of use of a ground floor café / restaurant into residential use to combine with the first floor residential premises as one dwelling unit along with all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 2660402

• 15 May 2026Unconditional

  to carry out the following development: for the redevelopment and change uses of a former the Mars Cinema and Dance Hall and adjacent House. The proposed development will include: 1. Change of use of an existing residential terraced house to commercial and multi-use amenity. 2. Enhance and change the entire site to a multi-use facility that will include community, amenity, sports, educational, commercial offices, heritage and exhibition uses. 3. Erect a canopy to the existing Art Deco entrance along with building signage. 4. Make elevational changes to a) Frances Street that includes the introduction of a Bow-way and b) to the existing building. 5. Demolish a mid-section to the existing buildings and construct a two-storey infill extension. 6. Complete Public realm enhancement works to the road and footpath to Frances Street. 7. All ancillary proposed site and building works. This development is located within Kilrush's Architectural Conservation Area. In accordance with the Habitats Directive, an Appropriate Assessment Screening has been carried out on the project, and the screening report accompanies the application. In accordance with Articles 81 and 120 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001, as amended, Clare County Council has concluded from an EIA screening determination that no significant effects on the environment are likely as a result of the proposed development and that an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required

  Permission · Clare County Council, 268007

• 24 Mar 2026Conditional

  of remedial works carried out to date on the protected structure ( RPS No 881, a disused estate cottage ) with a view to making it a habitable structure at Wilson Road, Kilrush, Co Clare. The remedial works to include reconstructing the floors, replacing the roof and providing 3 No roof lights all as constructed, the demolition and re-construction of a single storey extension to mirror the structure annexed to the north side. Planning PERMISSION is sought to retain and repair the roofs of the outhouses located at the rear of the dwelling

  Retention, 1 home · Clare County Council, 2660184

• 10 Mar 2026Conditional

  for renovation works to the existing dwelling including alterations to the windows and door along the front elevation, construction of a first-floor extension, and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 2660149

• 5 Mar 2026Conditional

  for the refurbishment of an existing dwelling house and construction of an extension incorporating basement level garage modifying existing driveway along with all associated works

  Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 2660131

• 25 Feb 2026N/a

  to demolish existing buildings on site and to construct 4 no. residential housing units along with associated site works and services

  Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 2660101

• 3 Feb 2026N/a

  to retain the remedial works carried out to date on the protected structure (RPS No 881 a disused estate cottage) at Wilson Road, Kilrush Co. Clare with a view of making it a habitable structure. The remedial works include reconstructing the floors, replacing the roof and providing 3 No roof lights all as constructed, the demolition and reconstruction of a single storey extension at the south side of the protected structure to mirror the structure annexed to the north side. Planning Permission is sought to retain and repair the roofs to the outbuildings at the rear of the dwelling

  Retention, 1 home · Clare County Council, 2660042

• 17 Nov 2025Conditional

  for change of use of ground floor, retail unit to a one bedroom apartment with alterations to elevations, internal changes along with all associated site works and services

  Permission · Clare County Council, 25355

• 30 Oct 2025N/a

  to Retain the remedial works carried out to date on the protected structure (RPS No 881, a disused estate cottage ) with a view to make it a habitable structure. The remedial works include reconstructing the floors, replacing the roof and providing 3 No roof lights all as constructed. Permission is sought to construct a single storey extension to the south side of the protected structure to mirror the structure annexed to the north side

  Retention, 1 home · Clare County Council, 2560668

• 8 Oct 2025N/a

  to retain the remedial works carried out to date on a protected structure and to retain 3 No roof lights as installed and for permission to construct a single storey extension to the south side of the protected structure

  Retention · Clare County Council, 2560614

• 25 Sept 2025Conditional

  to convert the first and second floors of an existing townhouse into 3 apartments along with all associated works

  Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 2560592

• 4 Sept 2025Conditional

  to retain: (A) the construction of one dormer window in lieu of the 2 dormer windows granted under P20-63, (B) retaining the stone infill to the arch which was proposed to be opened under P20-63 and Planning Permission for (1) construction of an extension to the existing dwelling house, bin storage, storage sheds (2) minor alterations to part of the existing building to integrate the new extension (3) construction of 1 standalone storage shed, (4) construction of a garden room (5) construction of a covered carport with solar panels and (6) all associated ancillary works. Kilrush House is a protected structure RPS No. 859

  Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 2560545

• 5 Jun 2025Conditional

  to change the use of existing premises from a medical centre to residential use with all necessary ancillary services

  Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 2560334

• 13 Feb 2025Conditional

  to part demolish an existing derelict dwelling and outbuilding and construct 4 no 1 bed apartments, provision of parking, external spaces, construction of boundary walls, provision of ancillary services and all associated works

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2560063

• 15 Jan 2025Conditional

  to construct a rear entrance gate to property

  Permission · Clare County Council, 256

• 10 Dec 2024Refused

  to construct 4 no. terraced house to the rear of the existing building and all ancillary and incidental works. The houses will consist of 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living area, bathroom and storage including bin storage

  Permission, 4 homes · Clare County Council, 24417

• 28 Nov 2024Conditional

  to renovate the existing dwelling house to include addition of second floor accommodation, addition of four No. Velux windows to the roof, along with all necessary ancillary services

  Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 2460593

• 19 Sept 2024Conditional

  of the following development: (a) alterations to the existing dwelling house; (b) conversion of shed to use as part of house, including connection to the house; (c) construction of new shed to rear; (d) all associated site works and services

  Retention · Clare County Council, 2460450

• 13 Aug 2024Conditional

  for the following: to replace existing flat roof over rear extension with new raised flat roof, relocate existing rear wall of extension, revise rear and side elevations of extension, including permission to re-locate existing side access gate, including all ancillary site works

  Permission · Clare County Council, 24257

• 12 Jun 2024Conditional

  of as-built partially constructed extension and Planning Permission for the subdivision of the existing site to form a separate independent dwelling, to complete the refurbishment & extension, construction of boundary walls including forming a new street level entrance along with all associated works. Kilrush House is a protected structure (RPS No 859)

  Retention · Clare County Council, 2460282

• 6 Jun 2024Conditional

  to install solar panels on the roof of the existing house along with all associated works. The Monastery is a Protected Structure RPS No. 860.

  Permission · Clare County Council, 2460270

• 30 May 2024Unconditional

  to carry out the following development. The construction of a residential development consisting of: a) The demolition of two existing dwellings, and part demolition of an existing commerical unit, sheds and outbuidings. B) The construction of 16 no. new residential units in four separate blocks comprising of: 8 no. 1 bed units 3 no. 2 bed units, 5 no. 3 bed units, 2 no. c) ancillary car parking spaces and bin stores within the development. d) Alterations to existing buildings retaining the existing street facade. e) Varied boundary treatments and landscaping works. f) Surface water management will include hydrocarbon interceptor and soakway. g) All ancillary site works. In accordance with the Habitats Directive, Appropriate Assessment Screening has been carried out on the project. A preliminary examination of the nature, size and location of the development has been carried out pursuant to Article 120(1) of the Planning & Development Regulations, 2001 (as amended) and it has been concluded that there is no real likilhood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed and accordingly, an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required.

  Permission, 16 homes · Clare County Council, 248007

• 23 May 2024Unconditional

  to carry out the following development. The construction of a new housing estate development consisting of: a) 12 no. residential units comprising of: a) 2 no. 1-bedroom, single storey houses, ie. Type A 2 no. - 2-bedroom, single storey houses, i.e. Type B 8 no. 2-Bedroom two Storey houses, i.e Type C b) 16 ancillary car parking spaces within the development. c) The construction of pedestrian access point to the site. d) New vehicular access point to the site. e) Connection to main sewer and watermain. f) Alterations to ground level to accommodate the development. g) Surface water management will include attenuation and discharge to surface water network. h) All ancillary site works to include boundary and landscaping works. In accordance with the Habitats Directive , Appropriate Assessment Screening has been carried out on the project. A preliminary examination of the nature, size and location of the development has been carried out to Article 120(1) of the Planning & Development Regulations, 2001 (as amended) and it has been concluded that there is no likeilhood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and, accordingly, an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required.

  Permission, 12 homes · Clare County Council, 248004

• 23 May 2024N/a

  to carry out the following development. The construction of a residential development consisting of: a) The demolition of two existing dwellings, and part demolition of an existing commerical unit, sheds and outbuidings. B) The construction of 16 no. new residential units in four separate blocks comprising of: 8 no. 1 bed apartments 1 no. 2 Bed apartments, 5 no. 2 bed duplex units, 2 no. 3 bed duplex units. c) ancillary car parking spaces and bin stores within the development. d) Alterations to existing buildings retaining the existing street facade. e) Varied boundary treatments and landscaping works. f) Surface water management will include hydrocarbon interceptor and soakway. g) All ancillary site works. In accordance with the Habitats Directive, Appropriate Assessment Screening has been carried out on the project. A preliminary examination of the nature, size and location of the development has been carried out pursuant to Article 120(1) of the Planning & Development Regulations, 2001 (as amended) and it has been concluded that there is no real likilhood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed and accordingly, an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required.

  Permission · Clare County Council, 248005

The 25 most recent of 70 applications.

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

Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Kilrush.

Recorded monuments

• CL067-011001 Church
  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.

• CL067-011002 Graveyard
  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.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. 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).

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

Name

Kilrush · Cill Rois

Area

1,110,047 m² (111 ha, 274.3 acres)

Civil parish

Kilrush, and its townlands

Barony

Moyarta

Electoral division

Kilrush Urban, the unit of the census

Neighbouring townlands

Ballymacurtaun, Ballyurra, Cappagh, Drimna, Feagarroge, Leadmore East, Leadmore West, Parknamoney

Placenames

Kilrush on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, 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.