Bohonagh
Bohonagh is a townland in the civil parish of Ross, barony of Carbery East (West Division), Co. Cork. Its name in Irish is Bothanach.
- Area
- 149 ha
- 368 acres
- Land parcels
- 49
- registered freehold, median 3,924 m² (0.39 ha, 0.97 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 48
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
49 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Bohonagh, from 202 m² to 196,405 m² (19.64 ha, 48.53 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 31 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland as DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, or as GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Bohonagh 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
3 Mar 2023Conditional
Construction of a single storey detached garage with garden store and the addition of 2 no. windows to the northern gable of the main farmhouse. Also, retention permission for the following amendments pertaining to the detached outhouse building as granted under planniing permission 19/455; 1. conversion of approved garden store into a home office serving the main residence, 2. 4no. additional windows, 3. the substitution of corrugated roof to slate roof
Permission · Cork County Council, 23/108
27 Oct 2022Conditional
Construction of a 4 bedroom dwelling house, new vehicular entrance, waste water treatment unit and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 22/663
9 Nov 2020Conditional
Development of a domestic garage, associated site development works above and below ground
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/635
18 Sept 2020Incompleted application
Development of a domestic garage, associated site development works above and below ground
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/505
3 Dec 2019Conditional
Retention of two storey pitched roof kitchen and bedroom extension( Built C. 1986) to rear of original farmhouse (Pre-1963), installation of 3 no. small rooflights to rear of farmhouse roof and conversion of existing loft store into ens-uite at first floor level
Retention · Cork County Council, 19/765
5 Jul 2019Conditional
The change of use and extension of an existing single storey domestic outhouse at the site of the family home to form ancillary accommodation (1 bedroom granny flat), the replacement of existing septic tank with waste water treatment unit and all ancillary site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 19/455
17 Oct 2017Conditional
Construct agricultural building for housing cattle and slatted tank, agricultural building over existing slatted tank for housing cattle and agricultural building for housing bulls and concrete platform for storing wrapped silage bales
Permission · Cork County Council, 17/662
28 Sept 2017Incompleted application
to construct agricultural building for housing cattle and slatted tank agricultural building over existing slatted tank and agricultural building for housing bulls and concrete platform for storing wrapped silage bales
Permission · Cork County Council, 17/638
20 Sept 2016Conditional
Construction of a private dwelling, treatment system and percolation area, domestic garage and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/588
4 Apr 2016Conditional
Construct an extension to existing cattle house, slatted slurry tank, concrete apron and carry out associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/196
15 Feb 2016Conditional
Split level dwellinghouse, domestic garage, installation of wastewater treatment unit, alterations to existing entrance and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/87
13 Jan 2016Conditional
Amend previously permitted development (CCC Reg. Ref. 14/393). The development consists of the realignment of the site's western boundary, resulting in a reduction in the area of the site from 0.5126 ha previously permitted to 0.3609 ha now proposed
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/13
13 Nov 2015Withdrawn
Construction of a dwelling house, treatment system and percolation area, domestic garage and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 15/639
16 Oct 2015Conditional
Change of house plans for dwelling previously granted permission under Pl. Reg. 07/3195 and extended permission under Pl. Reg. 13/00175 (Pl. Reg. 12/00324 also refers)
Permission · Cork County Council, 15/589
30 Jun 2014Conditional
A part single and a part one and a half storey dwelling house, stand alone garage, wastewater treatment unit and associated percolation area, new site entrance and associated site development works above and below ground
Permission · Cork County Council, 14/393
29 May 2014Incompleted application
Development of: a part-single and part-one and a half storey dwelling house; stand-alone garage; wastewater treatment unit and associated percolation area; new site entrance; and associated site developent works above and below ground
Permission · Cork County Council, 14/330
25 Mar 2013Unconditional
Dwellinghouse, domestic garage and installation of septic tank
Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 13/175
27 Sept 2012Refused
For the construction of a two storey dwelling house, separate domestic garage, new site entrance and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 12/615
15 May 2012Conditional
Permission for additional vehicular entrance to that previously permitted under Planning Reg. 07/3195
Permission · Cork County Council, 12/324
6 Nov 2009Conditional
Dwellinghouse, domestic garage and installation of wastewater treatment system
Permission · Cork County Council, 09/2063
4 Apr 2008Conditional
Dwellinghouse, domestic garage, installation of small treatment unit and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/603
21 Dec 2007Conditional
Dwellinghouse, domestic garage and installation of septic tank
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/3194
21 Dec 2007Conditional
Dwellinghouse, domestic garage and installation of septic tank
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/3195
18 Oct 2007Refused
Dwellinghouse, domestic garage and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/2674
5 Oct 2007Conditional
Dwelling, domestic garage and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/2588
The 25 most recent of 48 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 Bohonagh.
Recorded monuments
- CO134-072 Ringfort - rath
Description
In pasture, on W-facing slope. Circular, slightly raised area (32.5m N-S; 32.5m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (int. H 3m) with external fosse (D 1.5m) SE->SW. Break in bank to E (Wth 6m) and W (Wth 3.2m). 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
- CO134-073 Standing stone
Description
In pasture with commanding view over Rosscarbery to S. Stone has been removed to nearby field fence to S (L 3.2m; 1.6m x 0.3m) (CO134-120----). 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 revision: 16 December 2009 Revised by: Mary Tunney
- CO134-074001 Ringfort - rath
Description
In pasture, on S-facing slope. Circular area (31.1m N-S; 31.6m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (H 2m); external fosse (D 0.3m) W->NW; with possible second earthen bank (H 1.8m) N->E. Gap in bank to SE (Wth 2.8m) and SW (Wth 3.4m). Interior raised on S side to compensate for hillslope. Souterrain (CO134-074002-) in interior. 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
- CO134-074002 Souterrain
Description
In ringfort (CO134-074001-). Passage discovered 1940s, traced for 5m, collapsed (UCC). 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
- CO134-109 Standing stone
Description
In undulating pasture, on the SE-facing shoulder of a hillock. According to local information, a stone stood at this location but it was removed and buried in the past. The possible standing stone is no longer visible at this location. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009
- CO143-031 Enclosure
Description
In tillage on W-facing slope. Oval area (c. 46m E-W; c. 37m N-S) defined by scarp to E and S; remains of bank probably incorporated into field fence to W and N. 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
- CO143-032001 Stone circle - multiple-stone
Description
On level patch of ground on S-facing slope 1.5km N of Rosscarbery bay. Group of monuments, excavated in 1959 (Fahy 1961, 93-104) also comprises boulder-burial (CO143-032003-) and hut site (CO143-032004-). Excavation revealed that circle consisted of thirteen stones, nine of which survive. Stones are 0.65m to 1.8m L, 0.35m to 0.9m T and 1.35m to 2.85m H. Internal measurement along main axis, aligned E-W is c. 8.5m. Entrance stones are set with long axes end-on to circumference. Shallow pit containing soil, pebbles and small fragments of cremated bone found beneath low mound of soil at centre of circle. Three pieces of flint found on old ground level at circle's entrance. Slab (CO143-032002-) with seven cup-marks on upper surface found beneath low mound, c. 10m to SE. (O Nualláin 1984a, 24, no.36; Roberts 1988, ch. 1, no. 33) 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
- CO143-032002 Cupmarked stone
Description
In level area of pasture, on S-facing slope. Excavated in 1959 (Fahy 1961, 95); c. 10m SE of multiple stone circle (CO143-032001-); boulder burial (CO143-032003-) and hut site (C0143-032004-) also nearby to NE and SW. Slab (H c. 2m; c. 1.2m x c. 0.1m) with 7 cup-marks on its upper surface was found beneath a low mound. 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
- CO143-032003 Boulder-burial
Description
On level patch on S-facing slope, 1.5m N of Rosscarbery Bay. Cover-stone (2.9m x 2.4m; T 1.1m) rests on three low boulders, two of which are of quartz; seven cup-marks on upper surface. Excavated in 1957 (Fahy 1961, 93-104) together with multiple-stone circle (CO143-032001-) c. 18m to W and hut site (CO143-032004-). Stone overlying socket at W edge of cover-stone was considered to have been uprooted from it; interpreted as fixed closing-slab which blocked formal entrance. Fragments of cremated bone recovered from shallow pit beneath cover-stone . (O Nualláin 1978, 95, no. 33) 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
- CO143-032004 Hut site
Description
In level area pasture, on S-facing slope 1.5km N of Rosscarbery Bay; excavated in 1959 (Fahy 1961). Group of 21 postholes, forming three sides of a rectangle (L 10m; Wth 3m) and single central posthole were exposed. Located c. 13m S of multiple stone circle (CO143-032001-); cup-marked stone (CO143-032002-) and boulder burial (CO143-032003-) close by to NE. Impossible to determine whether the hut was in any way associated. 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
- CO143-033 Standing stone
Description
In pasture with commanding views to S over Ownahinchy river valley. 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
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Bohonagh.
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 Bohonagh, 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 Bohonagh.
- 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 Bohonagh with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.
The townland
- Name
- Bohonagh · Bothanach
- Area
- 1,490,482 m² (149.05 ha, 368.31 acres)
- Civil parish
- Ross, and its townlands
- Barony
- Carbery East (West Division)
- Electoral division
- Coolcraheen, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 703 people lived in 245 households in the Coolcraheen electoral division. 81% of households owned their home. 31% of homes were built since 2001. 11% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 4% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ahaglaslin, Ballyhoulahan, Burgatia, Freahanes, Garrane, Knocknagappul, Knocknageehy, Lissard
- Placenames
- Bohonagh 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.