Barryshall
Barryshall is a townland in the civil parish of Timoleague, barony of Ibane and Barryroe, Co. Cork. Its name in Irish is Múchnaigh.
- Area
- 235.1 ha
- 581 acres
- Land parcels
- 26
- registered freehold, median 12,208 m² (1.22 ha, 3.02 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 38
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
26 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Barryshall, from 435 m² to 514,921 m² (51.49 ha, 127.24 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 21 neighbouring parcels touch it.
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Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Barryshall 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
24 Jun 2025Conditional permission
Construct: a) cow house with three no. slatted slurry tanks, b) straw storage shed, c) dungstead with seepage holding tank, d) concrete cow path with slatted soiled water holding tank, e) calf house, f) slurry transfer channel, g) slatted soiled water tank in existing cattle holding yard, h) concrete ramp, i) raise wall of existing open slurry tank, j) earth walled bund to existing overground slurry tank and carry out all associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5214
16 Apr 2025Conditional
Permission to construct: a) Roofed cattle holding yard. b) Extension to milking parlour. c) Open cattle holding yard. d) Slatted soiled water tank. e) Calf house. f) Feed storage bin. g) Machinery storage shed. h) Earth walled bund to existing over ground slurry storage tank and carry out all associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4715
8 Aug 2022Conditional
A) construction of an acoustic wall and associated canopy, B) all associated site works. This application relates to an establishment which has an Industrial Emissions License and an Integrated Pollution Control License (P0947-01).
Permission · Cork County Council, 22/5849
1 Jul 2022Incompleted application
The construction of an extension that encloses the unloading area for the purpose of reducing noise when unloading pigs
Permission · Cork County Council, 22/5560
4 Oct 2021Unconditional
Permission for the following: 1. Demolition of disused calf housing, 2. Retention of existing agricultural building to include cubicle and straw bedded livestock housing along with slatted slurry storage tanks, 3. Construction of a) Agricultural building to include straw bedded calf housing, extension to existing milking parlour, crush and roofed waiting yard, b) Agricultural building for the storage of agricultural machinery and dry goods, along with unroofed dungstead, c) Soiled water tank along with associated site works. - Extension of Duration to Permission granted under Planning Ref. No. 16/250.
Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 21/6682
22 Sept 2021Incompleted application
To construct: I. fire water retention lagoon. II. Pasteurisation tank with appropriate bunding, pasteurisation enclosure. III. Biofilter structure and associated ducting & fans. IV. A CHP structure, biogas purification structures. V. Gas compression unit, renewable gas accumulation structures and dispensing facilities VI. gas flare (as safety measure only to be used in exceptional circumstances) VII. 3 no groundwater monitoring wells, VIII. Transportation pipes, hard standings, parking areas and all associated works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/6597
23 Jun 2021Conditional
a) The construction of a pedestrian underpass on the L-8107-0 providing access from the staff carpark to the factory building, b) the construction of a building over an existing mechanical plant within the waste water treatment plant as granted under planning 17/162 c) all associated site works. This application relates to an establishment which has an Industrial Emissions License & an Integrated Pollution Control License (P0947-01).
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/5736
8 Mar 2019Conditional
a) the demolition of an existing office / amenity building and 2 no. over ground tanks. The construction of: b) a two storey office / amenity building c) 3 no. over ground water storage tanks d) a fire water retention lagoon e) all associated site works. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) & Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and shall be submitted to the Planning Authority with this application
Permission · Cork County Council, 19/159
5 Feb 2019Incompleted application
(a) Demolition of an existing office/amenity building and 2 No. over ground tanks. The construction of: (b) a two storey office/amenity building, (c) 3 No. over ground water storage tanks, (d) a fire water retention lagoon, (e) all associated site works. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and shall be submitted to the Planning Authority with this application
Permission · Cork County Council, 19/77
7 Dec 2018Conditional
a) The installation of an underground pipeline to convey treated water from the existing on site wastewater treatment plant at Staunton Foods Ltd. to an existing outfall pipeline in Timoleague village, 1.6km north east of the facility. It will utilise the field adjoining the existing wastewater treatment plant, along the road corridors L-4021-0 Barryshall, Timoleague, L-4021-0, L-5046-1, R601-0 Timoleague, Co. Cork. b) the construction of an inspection manhole chamber at the point of the existing outfall, c) all associated site works. This application relates to an establishment which has an Industrial Emissions Licence & an Integrated Pollution Control Licence (P0947-01). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) & Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared and shall be submitted to the Planning Authority with this application.
Permission · Cork County Council, 18/750
27 Nov 2018Incompleted application
a) the installation of an underground pipeline to convey treated water from the existing on site wastewater treatment plant at Staunton Foods Ltd, to an existing outfall pipeline in Timoleague village, 1.6km north east of the facility. It will utilise the field adjoining the existing wastewater treatment plant, along the road corridor's L-4021-0 Barryshall, Timoleague, L-4021-0, L-5046-1, R601-0 Timoleague,, Co. Cork. b) the construction of an inspection manhole chamber at the point of the existing outfall, c) all associated site works. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) & Nutria Impact Statement(NIS) has been prepared and shall be submitted to the Planning Authority with this application
Permission · Cork County Council, 18/717
4 Jan 2018Unconditional
Construct a Biogas Plant consisting of 2 no. digester tanks, 2 no. validation tanks, 1 no. homogenising tank, 3 no. geo-membrane lined manure storage tanks, 1 no. fibre store, 1 no. feed tank, reception building, plant building, pasteurisation tanks, weighbridge and associated site works including an integrated constructed wetlands to produce renewable energy and fertilizer
Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 18/4
20 Mar 2017Conditional
Waste water treatment plant, including a bored well, a building comprising of control room, office laboratory and store; decanter house; associated tanks and ancillary site works on their lands
Permission · Cork County Council, 17/162
25 Apr 2016Conditional
Permission for the following: 1. Demolition of disused calf housing, 2. Retention of existing agricultural building to include cubicle and straw bedded livestock housing along with slatted slurry storage tanks, 3. Construction of a) Agricultural building to include straw bedded calf housing, extension to existing milking parlour, crush and roofed waiting yard, b) Agricultural building for the storage of agricultural machinery and dry goods, along with unroofed dungstead, c) Soiled water tank along with associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/250
15 Feb 2013Conditional
The proposed development consists of 21,080m2 of Glasshouse, education facility, parking area, dispatch area, cold store, irrigation room, plant room, 2 no. 250,000 litre water buffer tanks, office/staff building, waste water treatment system, fuel storage, access roads, entrance and associated site works including a rainwater reservoir
Permission · Cork County Council, 13/90
14 Feb 2013Conditional permission
Construct a Biogas Plant consisting of 2no. Digester Tanks, 2no. validation Tanks, 1no. Homogenising tank, 3no. Geo-Membrane lined manure storage tanks, 1no. Fibre Store, 1no. Feed Tank, Reception Building, Plant Building, Pasteurisation Tanks, Weighbridge and associated site works including an Integrated Constructed Wetlands to produce renewable energy and fertilizer
Permission · Cork County Council, 13/83
4 Dec 2012Incompleted application
Construction of a Biogas Plant consisting of 2no. digester tanks, 2no. validation tanks, 1no. Homogenising tank, 3no. geo-membrane lined manure storage tanks, 1no. fibre store, 1no. no Feed Tank, Reception Building, Plant Building, Pasteurisation Tanks, Weighbridge, and associated site works including an Integrated Constructed Wetlands to produce renewable energy and fertilizer
Permission · Cork County Council, 12/740
29 Mar 2012Unconditional
Permission for development of 20 no. additional caravan pitches with associated site works and treatment plant within existing caravan and camping park
Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 12/202
21 Dec 2009Conditional
Retain 2 no. mobile homes for use as domestic storage
Retention · Cork County Council, 09/2186
27 Nov 2007Withdrawn
Dwellinghouse, domestic garage and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/2949
28 Sept 2007Incompleted application
Dwellinghouse, domestic garage and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/2545
29 Jun 2007Conditional
Demolish section of existing cattle storage shed, construct new cattle storage shed, 1no. overground steel slurry tank, 1no. underground collection tank, new silage storage area and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/1762
29 Jun 2007Conditional
(1) proposed overground steel tank to store cattle slurry, (2) soiled water tank to deal with parlour washings and all other associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/1768
18 May 2007Incompleted application
Agricultural development , provison of new cattle shed
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/1314
11 May 2007Conditional
Construction of traditional style dwelling, domestic garage, 1no. horse stable for domestic purposes, installation of proprietary treatment unit and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/1232
The 25 most recent of 38 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
- Special Area of Conservation: Courtmacsherry Estuary SAC 001230
- Special Protection Area: Courtmacsherry Bay SPA 004219
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Courtmacsherry Estuary 001230
Recorded monuments
- CO136-011 Fulacht fia
Description
In tillage, on gentle NE-facing slope. Spread (34m N-S; 24m E-W) of burnt material visible in ploughed field. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO136-012 Ringfort - rath
Description
In pasture, atop hill. Roughly circular area (38m N-S; 38m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (H 3.6m), stone faced in parts; external fosse S->ENE, partially filled with rubble. Gap in bank to E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO136-013 Burial ground
Description
In pasture. No visible surface trace. Mound of stones and rubble now marks site. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO136-014 Ringfort - rath
Description
In tillage, on E-facing slope. Circular area (27.3m N-S; 28.8m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (H 2.4m), stone faced internally to NE. Silted-up fosse visible to NE. Break in bank to E (Wth 2m). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO136-015 Ringfort - rath
Description
In pasture, on E-facing slope. Circular area (33m N-S; 36m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (H 2.3m), stone faced in parts; external fosse (D 0.6m) SSE->SSW. Break in bank to ESE (Wth 2m). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO136-016 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.
- CO136-017001 Standing stone - pair
Description
On sloping pasture c. 1km SW of mouth of Argideen river. Stones, aligned NNE-SSW, stand 2.2m apart. Overall length is 4.5m. NE stone is 0.55m L, 0.5m T and 1.2m H. SW stone is 1.8m L, 0.7m T and 2.65m H. Anamalous stone group (CO136-017002-) 48m to NNE. (O Nualláin 1988, 248, no. 139) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO136-017002 Anomalous stone group
Description
In pasture, on gentle NE-facing slope. Two stones standing 1.83m apart. Taller stone to W (H 1.63m; 1.07m x 0.65m); long axis NE-SW. Second stone (H 1.6m; 0.8m x 0.3m) leans heavily to SW. Stone pair (CO136-017001-) lies 44m to SW. According to local information, the group was accidentally knocked by machinery in 2017. The taller stone has fallen to the east and is practically recumbent resting slightly on the smaller stone. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 11 September 2018
- CO136-018 Ringfort - rath
Description
In arable land, NNE-facing slope; tidal inlet c. 300m to NE. According to local information site of levelled ringfort. No visible surface trace. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
- CO136-019 Midden
Description
Layer of shells (D 6 in) discovered c. 3 feet under ground while digging farmyard drain at Barryshall Ho. (CO136-016---). According to landowner, mostly oyster shells. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). 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
- The Cottage, house, 1820–1860 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay single-storey with dormer attic house, built c.1840, having recent two-bay single-storey flat-roofed addition to rear (north). Pitched slate roof having rendered timber clad eaves course, coursed red brick chimneystack, render gable copings and uPVC rainwater goods. Roughcast rendered walls. Camber- and square-headed window openings with rendered stone sills, having two-over-two pane timber sliding sash and replacement timber casement windows. Camber-headed door opening to front (south) elevation having timber battened door.
- Barryshall House, country house, 1840–1880 · Regional interest
Description
Detached seven-bay two-storey country house, built c.1860, incorporating fabric of earlier building, built 1748. Triple-pile gable-fronted block to rear (south-west). Single-storey flat-roofed porch to front. Two-storey canted bay window to side (north-west), added c.1890. Lean-to conservatory to rear. Hipped and pitched slate roofs having uPVC clad overhanging eaves, rendered chimneystacks and cast-iron rainwater goods. Rendered walls with plinth and raised render quoins. Tooled limestone and moulded render sill course to canted bay. Decorative timber panels and engaged octagonal columns to porch surmounted by timber architrave, frieze and cornice with balustrade. Square-headed window openings with stone sills, having replacement six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows to front elevation. Timber casement windows, one-over-one pane and two-over-two pane timber sliding sash windows elsewhere. Fixed timber-framed windows to porch. Round-headed door opening behind porch to front elevation, having timber panelled door, sidelights and fanlight. Attached eight-bay single-storey outbuilding with lean-to to rear elevation, with detached single-bay single-storey building and detached four-bay single-storey buildings to south-west. Pitched slate and corrugated-iron roofs having rendered chimneystack, gable copings and cast-iron and replacement aluminium rainwater goods. Roughcast rendered and whitewashed rubble stone walls. Square-headed window openings with render sills, having replacement timber casement and fixed timber-framed windows. Square-headed door openings having replacement glazed timber door and single and double-leaf timber battened doors. Rendered square-profile gate piers to farm yard having chamfered rendered caps with decorative finials.
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
- At the centre of the townland of Barryshall, about 1 in 10 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 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 Barryshall.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Barryshall with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.
The townland
- Name
- Barryshall · Múchnaigh
- Area
- 2,351,222 m² (235.12 ha, 581 acres)
- Civil parish
- Timoleague, and its townlands
- Barony
- Ibane and Barryroe
- Electoral division
- Timoleague, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 702 people lived in 249 households in the Timoleague electoral division. 68% of households owned their home. 27% of homes were built since 2001. 11% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 7% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Aghafore, Aghmanister and Spital, Ballincourcey, Carhoo, Cloghgriffin, Grange Beg, Lettercollum, Timoleague
- Placenames
- Barryshall 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.