Ballygibbon

130 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballygibbon, from 3 m² to 248,706 m² (24.87 ha, 61.46 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 30 neighbouring parcels touch it.

Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.

• P5City Hinterland (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
  Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028, Cork · 12 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 2 Jul 2025Conditional permission

  Permission for first floor extension to existing single storey dwelling, alterations to elevations including demolition of chimney stack, and installation of waste water treatment unit, and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5299

• 3 Jun 2025Incompleted application

  Permission to carry out to existing dwelling house, alterations to existing elevations including demolition of chimney stack, to construct a dormer extension and install a waste water treatment system.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5065

• 16 May 2025Incompleted application

  Permission to carry out alterations to existing elevations including demolition of chimney stack, to construct a dormer extension, and install a waste water treatment system.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4917

• 24 Feb 2025Conditional

  1) Permission for the demolition of existing milking parlour plant room. 2) Permission for the construction of the following: a) Extension to the southern elevation of existing collecting yard to include cubicle livestock housing. b) Extension to northern and southern elevation of existing straw bedded livestock housing along with slatted slurry storage tank. c) Agricultural building to include milking parlour along with associated facilities, slatted slurry storage tanks and soiled water/parlour washings tank. d) Installation of milk silo, meal bin and water storage tank. Along with associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4290

• 4 May 2023Refused

  Permission to retain existing concrete base and foundation and to complete the construction of detached dormer garage and store for domestic use at rear of dormer dwelling, permitted under 16/6102 including all associated site development works

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 23/4859

• 6 Mar 2023Incompleted application

  Permission to construct detached dormer garage and store for domestic use, at rear of former dwelling, permitted under planning reg. no. 16/6102 including all associated site development works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/4384

• 4 Nov 2022Conditional

  Permission to construct a bungalow, domestic detached garage, new vehicular entrance, septic tank and percolation area, a new well and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/6483

• 1 Apr 2022Refused

  The construction of dwellinghouse, domestic garage, new entrance, wastewater treatment system together with all other ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/4714

• 10 Feb 2021Withdrawn

  The construction of new dwellinghouse, domestic garage, new entrance, wastewater treatment system together with all other ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/4314

• 5 Feb 2020Conditional

  An 18.1m multi-user free standing support structure carrying telecommunications equipment including antennas, RRUs and dishes, together with associated exchange cabinets, fencing and all associated site development works. The development will provide for wireless data and broadband services.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4192

• 25 Nov 2019Conditional

  The construction of a dwelling house with associated site works, including a new wastewater treatment system and new vehicular entrance.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/6805

• 3 Jul 2019Conditional

  (a) extension to existing calving shed, (b) extension to existing steel slurry store, (c) construction of a cubicle house with slatted tank and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/5696

• 30 May 2019Refused

  The construction of a detached, dormer bungalow type, dwelling with proprietary treatment unit and percolation area and associated site works.

  Permission · Cork City Council, 195420

• 1 Mar 2019Refused

  Construct a dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/4495

• 13 Dec 2018Refused

  The construction of a dwelling with associated site works including a waste water treatment system and new vehicular entrance

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/7281

• 23 Oct 2018Conditional

  The construction of a two storey dwellinghouse, new vehicular entrance, septic tank and percolation area, a new well, and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/6807

• 3 Aug 2018Withdrawn

  Construction of a two storey dwellinghouse, new vehicular entrance, septic tank and percolation area, a new well, and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/6056

• 6 Jul 2018Incompleted application

  Construction of a two storey dwellinghouse, new vehicular entrance, septic tank and percolation area, a new well and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/5770

• 3 Jul 2018Conditional

  Retention for single storey porch to front and single storey extensions to rear of existing single storey dwelling and detached domestic garage.

  Retention · Cork County Council, 18/5733

• 22 Dec 2017Refused

  The construction of a two storey dwellinghouse, new vehicular entrance, septic tank and percolation area, a new well and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/7450

• 29 Aug 2017Conditional

  Retention of the conversion of attic for use as part of the dwelling and 4 no. velux rooflights and permission for alterations comprising the construction of windows to the rear and side elevations of dwelling and the construction of an entrance porch to the front elevation and associated site works

  Retention · Cork City Council, 176241

• 20 Mar 2017Conditional

  Construction of extensions and modifications to existing dwellinghouse including a single storey porch extension, side extension and first floor extension, raising the ridge level of the existing single storey dwellinghouse to a one and a half storey dwelling and for the retention of a garage and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/4652

• 17 Feb 2017Conditional

  Stables and ancillary rooms and associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/4343

• 22 Dec 2016Incompleted application

  Stables and ancillary rooms and associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/7258

• 22 Aug 2016Conditional

  Permission to construct a dormer bungalow with on site domestic waste water treatment plant and filter with all associated site development works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/6102

The 25 most recent of 66 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 Ballygibbon.

Recorded monuments

• CO062-068 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In marshy ground, on S side of stream. Partially overgrown, circular mound of burnt material (diam. 12.5m; H 1m). 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

• CO062-069 Standing stone
  Description

  Not shown on 1842 and 1904 OS 6-inch maps. Marked on 1937 OS 6-inch map as single standing stone. Removed; no visible surface trace. 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

• CO062-171 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on N-facing slope. Circular area (diam. c. 30m) defined by earthen bank (max. int. H 2m). Bank stone-faced externally. Interior slopes down to N. 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

• CO062-172 Standing stone
  Description

  In rough grazing. Stone (H 1.39m; 0.95m x 0.27m) is subrectangular in plan, long axis E-W. It was noted in 2004 that this standing stone has been removed (Carroll 2007, 43, no. 190). 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

• CO062-173 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on W-facing slope, overlooking River Martin. Circular area (diam. 31.2m) defined by earthen bank (H 1.8m). Entrance (Wth c. 2m) to WNW. Interior used for grazing; clear of overgrowth. Laneway respects enclosure to NE. 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

• CO062-174 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on W-facing slope. Depicted on 1842 OS 6-inch map as arc (C c. 22m) SSE->WNW formed by hachured bank or scarp on W side of NNW-SSE field boundary. Field fence removed; roughly circular, slightly raised area (32m N-S; 30m E-W) survives. 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

• CO062-175 Standing stone
  Description

  Not shown on 1842 and 1904 OS 6-inch maps. Marked on 1937 OS 6-inch map as single standing stone adjacent to W side of railway line. Removed; no visible surface trace. 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

• CO062-180 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In marshy ground, to W of stream. Kidney-shaped mound of burnt material (L 11.9m; Wth 9.2m; H 0.48m); opening (Wth 4.4m) faces 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

• CO062-182 Standing stone - pair
  Description

  On low knoll, in rough pasture, on E side of Martin River valley. SW stone is fallen; it measures 1m L, 0.5m T and, if erect, over 2m H. Second stone stands 2m to NE; it is 1.07m L, 0.5m T and 1.17m H. Stones appear to have been aligned NE-SW; estimated overall length is c. 4.2m. 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

• CO062-216 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In tillage. Barely discernible mound of burnt material (28m N-S; 26m E-W) under stubble. Visible as soil mark 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

Architectural heritage

• Tunnel, 1840–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Limestone lined tunnel, built c.1845, passing through earthen embankment of the Cork to Mallow railway. Rock-faced walls and abutments to east elevation with cut limestone stringcourse, round-headed arch with margined rock faced voussoirs. Dressed limestone soffit springing from impost course to interior surmounting rock faced walls.

• Sign post, 1920–1940 · Regional interest
  Description

  Freestanding cast-iron signpost, erected c.1930, having raised lettering and harp insignia.

• Bridge, 1840–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Single-span limestone railway bridge, built c.1845, carrying Cork to Mallow railway line over road. Rock faced walls and abutments, recent concrete parapet and segmental-arch with margined rock faced voussoirs.

• Ballygibbon House, farm house, 1780–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey farmhouse, built c.1800, remodelled c.1920, two-storey extension to rear (north). Pitched slate roof with rendered chimneystack and uPVC rainwater goods. Roughcast rendered walls and render sill band to first floor, lined-and-ruled rendered walls to ground floor. Camber-headed window openings with rendered sills, moulded rendered surrounds and tripartite timber framed windows. Central six-over-six pane timber sliding sash window with flanking two-over-two pane side lights to first floor. Central nine-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows with flanking three-over-two pane side lights to ground floor. Round-headed door opening with raised channelled render surround to front elevation, having timber battened door with fanlight and limestone stepped approach. Attached single-storey outbuildings to rear, including former stable block with remains of pitched slate roofs, rubble stone walls and segmental-arched door openings.

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 Ballygibbon.

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.

• Ballygibbon, Blarney5 sales

Name

Ballygibbon · Baile Ghiobúin

Area

1,704,296 m² (170.43 ha, 421.14 acres)

Civil parish

Garrycoyne, and its townlands

Barony

Muskerry East

Electoral division

Blarney, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Blarney electoral division: 683 people in 213 households; 88% of households own their home; 22% of homes were built since 2001; 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballynaraha, Coolowen, Curraghnalaght, Farranastig, Knocknalyre, Knocknasuff

Placenames

Ballygibbon 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.