Ardrum
Townland in the civil parish of Inishcarra, barony of Muskerry East, Co. Cork; in Irish Ard-drom
- Area
- 266.2 ha
- 658 acres
- Land parcels
- 34
- registered freehold, median 5,507 m² (0.55 ha, 1.36 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 40
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
34 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ardrum, from 502 m² to 314,544 m² (31.45 ha, 77.73 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 28 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Ardrum 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.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
4 Jul 2025Conditional permission
Permission for decommissioning of old milking parlour and the demolition of farm building (old calving shed) and convert and extend farm building to new milking parlour, plant room, holding yards, cattle crush, and construct new milk washings effluent tank & ancillary works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5330
13 Jun 2025Incompleted application
Permission for decommissioning of old milking parlour and the demolition of farm building (old calving shed) and convert farm building to new milking parlour, plant room, holding yards, cattle crush, and construct new milking washings effluent tank & ancillary works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5145
20 Feb 2024Conditional
Permission to construct a cattle shed with slatted tanks and ancillary works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 24/4271
6 Jul 2023Conditional
(A) Demolition of existing single storey dwelling house. (B) Construction of new single storey style dwelling house. (C) Building up existing vehicular entrance and construction of new relocated vehicular entrance. (D) Installation of wastewater treatment unit and polishing filter. (E) All associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 23/5396
30 Sept 2021Conditional
The change of use of an existing 229.35 sq.m. / 2468.70 sq.ft. single-storey outbuilding from agricultural use to residential use as a single dwelling house, and modifications and extension to same, namely; A) the removal of existing roof and construction of new roof with rooflights, B) alterations to all elevations including the closure/opening/resizing of window and door arrangements, C) the construction of a 4.63 SQ.M. / 49.83 SQ.FT. porch to front (east-facing) elevation, D) the installation of a private well, E) the installation of a wastewater treatment unit and associated soil polishing filter, and F) all ancillary works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/6658
12 May 2021Conditional
To install solar panels on the southern aspect of the roof of the existing cubicle house and ancillary works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/5297
10 Mar 2021Conditional
Construction of a new part two storey/part single storey detached dwelling; a detached single storey garage, a proposed waste-water treatment unit/septic tank and associated percolation area; a new vehicular entrance from the public road with new entrance driveway, along with and all associated site development works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/4608
15 Feb 2021Incompleted application
Construction of a new part two storey/part single storey detached dwelling; a detached single storey garage, a proposed waste-water treatment unit/septic tank and associated percolation area; a new vehicular entrance from the public road with new entrance driveway, along with all associated site development works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/4350
29 Jan 2021Conditional
The construction of a new part single storey, part two storey, detached dwelling including a new waste water treatment unit and percolation area, and all associated site works and landscaping.
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/4182
17 Dec 2020Incompleted application
The construction of a new part single storey, part two storey, detached dwelling all associated site works, drainage works and associated landscaping.
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/6879
8 Jul 2019Conditional
To construct a bungalow, detached garage, new entrance, septic tank treatment system and associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 19/5720
4 Jun 2019Incompleted application
Construct a bungalow, detached garage, new entrance, septic tank treatment system and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 19/5463
24 May 2019Conditional
To construct a new dwelling house.
Permission · Cork County Council, 19/5335
21 Dec 2017Conditional
Construct a 2-storey dwelling, garage, septic tank and percolation area and ancillary works
Permission · Cork County Council, 17/7424
27 Oct 2017Conditional
Construction of one storey dwellinghouse, construction of storage building, wastewater treatment plant and ancillary site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 17/6804
12 Oct 2017Incompleted application
Construction of one storey dwellinghouse, wastewater treatment plant and ancillary site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 17/6664
10 Mar 2017Conditional
To construct a cubicle house with straw bedding and slatted tank, effluent tank, meal bin and ancillary works
Permission · Cork County Council, 17/4579
22 Apr 2016Refused
Erect a farmhouse and waste water treatment unit
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/4924
25 Sept 2013Conditional
Construction of dwellinghouse, installation of proprietary wastewater treatment unit and polishing filter and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 13/5846
5 Sept 2013Incompleted application
Construction of a new dwelling house, installation of proprietary wastewater treatment unit and polishing filter, and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 13/5722
2 Apr 2012Conditional
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of dwelling
Permission · Cork County Council, 12/4635
11 Mar 2011Conditional
Construction of extension at rear of St. Senan's Church and installation of septic tank.
Permission · Cork County Council, 11/4483
4 Mar 2011Incompleted application
Extension at rear of St. Senan's Church and installation of septic tank
Permission · Cork County Council, 11/4420
15 Feb 2011Incompleted application
Extension and alterations to St. Senan's Church.
Permission · Cork County Council, 11/4282
2 Feb 2011Conditional
Construction of a cubicle house with slatted tank, silage slab and ancillary works
Permission · Cork County Council, 11/4168
The 25 most recent of 40 applications.
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Ardrum.
Recorded monuments
- CO073-004 Ringfort - rath
Description
In pasture, on E-facing slope, in NW corner of Ardrum Demesne. Circular area (23m N-S; 24m E-W) enclosed by almost levelled earthen bank (H 0.45m). Visible as shadow site in aerial photograph (CASAP). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO073-005 Country house
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.
- CO073-006 Designed landscape feature
Description
In deciduous woodland. Shown on 1939 OS 6-inch map as small circular mound in demesne of Ardrum House (CO073-009----). Flat circular area (diam. 10.1m) enclosed by low earthen bank (H 0.5m). Identified by Hartnett (1939, 224) as fulacht fiadh. No evidence of fulacht fiadh found. Woodland cleared c. 1984 and site now heavily overgrown. Similar feature (CO073-007001-) and standing stone (CO073-007002-) c. 150m to SE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO073-007001 Designed landscape feature
Description
In deciduous woodland. Shown as small circular mound on 1939 OS 6-inch map, immediately W of standing stone (CO073-007002-), in demesne of Ardrum House (CO073-009----). Flat circular area (diam. 11.2m) enclosed by low earthen bank (H 0.6m). Recorded by Hartnett (1939, 224), who was doubtful as to its nature and noted that such structures are common in demenses in the district as shelters for cattle. Woodland cleared c. 1984 and site levelled. Similar feature (CO073-006----) c. 150m to NW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO073-007002 Standing stone
Description
In deciduous woodland. Shown only on 1939 OS 6-inch map, immediately E of landscape feature (CO073-007001-). Upright stone (H 1.02m; 0.45m x 0.63m), rectangular in plan, long axis SE-NW. Removed c. 1984, subsequent to visit. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO073-008 Building
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.
- CO073-009 Country house
Description
In forestry plantation, overgrown and partially collapsed ruin of long low rectangular 2-storey house over basement. View front (E) of 10 bays. Extensions on either side to rear partially enclose courtyard; ruined 2-storey stone-built farm buildings form W range. Described by Bence-Jones (1978, 11) as 'Georgian house with long elevations ....seat of Colthurst....who vacated house in mid-19th century' when they moved to Blarney Castle Demesne (see CO062-238----). Reduced to pile of rubble c. 1988. Farmyard with ranges of 1- and 2-storey stone-built farm buildings c. 200m to SW, with 2-storey, 4-bay, gable-ended residential houses adjacent. Brick-lined walled garden c. 200m to S; now planted with coniferous trees.Two lodges survive, one to N has ornate windows. No standing remains of earlier house indicated on 1842 OS 6-inch map as 'Ardrum Ho. (in ruins)' c. 1km to WNW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO073-090 Fulacht fia
Description
In tillage, below crest of hill. Roughly circular spread of burnt material (18m N-S; 17m E-W). Second fulacht fiadh (CO073-091---) c. 50m to SW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO073-091 Fulacht fia
Description
In tillage, c. 50m SW of another fulacht fiadh (CO073-090---). Roughly circular spread of burnt material (10m NE-SW; 8m NW-SE). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Ardrum.
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).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- 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 Ardrum.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Ardrum with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.
The townland
- Name
- Ardrum · Ard-drom
- Area
- 2,662,218 m² (266.22 ha, 657.85 acres)
- Civil parish
- Inishcarra, and its townlands
- Barony
- Muskerry East
- Electoral division
- Carrigrohanebeg, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Carrigrohanebeg electoral division: 628 people in 221 households; 93% of households own their home; 22% of homes were built since 2001; 3% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ballyanly, Bridgestown, Carrigyknaveen, Cloghroe, Curraleigh, Gurteen, Knocknamarriff
- Placenames
- Ardrum 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.