Brigown

960 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Brigown, from 3 m² to 114,545 m² (11.45 ha, 28.3 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 43 neighbouring parcels touch it.

• R2Existing Residential/Mixed Residential and Other Uses (Existing residential)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 728 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Greenbelt1 (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 116 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Town Centre/Neighbourhood Centres (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 79 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P1Agriculture
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 30 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M4Existing Mixed/General Business/Industrial Uses (Built up area)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 26 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 13 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Green Infrastructure (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Special Policy Area (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C6Business and General Employment (Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 28 Aug 2026Awaiting recommendation

  Permission for construction of a 98.36 sq.m extension to the rear of the existing CVRT Testing Building to incorporate an extended CVRT testing area and all other associated site development works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/2245

• 19 Aug 2026Invalid - prepare letters

  Permission for change of use of existing store (a Protected Structure) to a living unit and Permission for roof alterations to north and south.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/2174

• 5 Aug 2026Awaiting recommendation

  Permission to construct one detached two storey dwelling & associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/2076

• 23 Jul 2026Awaiting recommendation

  Permission for :- 1) Demolition of an existing domestic garage, 2) Construction of extensions to the front, rear and side of the existing dwelling, as well as increasing the wall and roof height of the existing dwelling. 3) Carrying out associated changes to the elevations of the existing dwelling. 4) Carrying out associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/1966

• 22 Jun 2026Refused

  Permission for the alteration and conversion of existing derelict store to two storey townhouse with new first floor and altered elevation to Thomas Street and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/1662

• 18 Jun 2026Grant with conditions

  The planning application relates to the development of the Former Fever Hospital in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. (Protected Structure Ref: RPS 02991). The development will consist of: 1) Demolition/Alteration works, both internally and externally, to the main house to accommodate the proposed layout, 2) Construction of a small lean-to extension to the southeast of the main two-storey house to house a plant room (3.3m high), 3) Demolition of an existing 20th-century concrete outbuilding to the north-west of the site, 4) Construction of a new single-storey structure to the north-west of the site to provide ancillary accommodation to the main house (4.4m high), 5) Minor alteration works to an existing modern outbuilding together with all associated site development works. 6) All other associated landscaping and ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/1622

• 19 May 2026Grant with conditions

  Mitchelstown Scout Group- 29th/30th Cork wish to apply for permission to construct an open sided covered lean to structure to the northern end of the existing Scout Hall, together with all ancillary site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/1334

• 29 Apr 2026F.i. consultees/awaiting recommendation

  The development will consist of permission for amendments to previously granted planning permission Ref. No. 21/4071 at Kings Square/Baldwin Street, Brigown, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (RPS No. 01354). The proposed amendments will consist of: (a) The change of use at Lower Ground Floor level from office accommodation to 3 no. residential units (including 1 no. duplex unit) (b) The reconfiguration of permitted residential units at Ground and First Floor levels, from a previously permitted arrangement of 2 no. duplex units and 3 no. apartments, to provide 3 no. residential units on each floor (c) Internal reconfiguration works including alterations to floor layouts to facilitate the proposed residential units, the closure of existing door openings, and the formation of new door openings through existing walls (d) The removal of existing external steel fire escape stairs to the rear of the building (e) The installation of an Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) over the existing stairwell at the rear of the building (f) The repair and refurbishment of the existing roof and all external façades, and making good of all associated building fabric (g) All ancillary and associated site development works All works are proposed within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (RPS No. 01354).

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/1102

• 10 Apr 2026Awaiting f.i. response

  Permission to complete and fit-out existing commercial unit on ground floor of existing 3-storey building and the provision of 2 -bedroom, 2-storey apartment overhead. For the construction of 2-storey building to the rear containing one 2-bedroom apartment on each floor with link building containing staircases. For site works to include 3 no. car parking spaces, bike shed, soft and hard landscaping and all associated works including the removal of the remaining sections of stone external walls of original cottages.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0905

• 11 Feb 2026Grant with conditions

  Permission to convert existing derelict single storey dwelling house to 2 storey dwelling house with rear 2 storey extension and alterations to the existing elevations and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0307

• 11 Feb 2026Awaiting clarification f.i. response

  Permission to construct a storey and a half extension to the side of the existing dwelling house inclusive of new roof lights, demolition of existing single storey side extension, alterations to existing elevations, construction of a new site entrance wall with piers and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0300

• 9 Jan 2026Grant with conditions

  Permission for a) proposed change of use from existing public house on ground floor (211m2) and part first floor (56m2) to proposed class 2 - bank use, b) proposed shopfront alterations, c) proposed new internally illuminated fascia signage, d) proposed new double sided internally illuminated projecting sign, and e) proposed addition of external access ramp and steps at entrance.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0020

• 12 Dec 2025Grant with conditions

  Planning Application for the following at the former Galtee Press property, off New Market Square, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork P67 PR50 ( On The Lane Between New Market Square and Robert Street ) – Demolition of the existing Galtee Press building and construction of 4 no. dwellings, as well as carrying out all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6778

• 10 Nov 2025Invalid - prepare letters

  Permission for (a) proposed change of use from existing public house on ground floor (211m2) and part first floor (56m2) to proposed Class 2 - banking use, (b) proposed shopfront alterations, (c) proposed new internally illuminated fascia signage, (d) proposed new double sided internally illuminated projecting sign, and (e) proposed addition of external access ramp and steps at entrance.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6417

• 5 Nov 2025Grant with conditions

  Permission & Permission for Retention. Permission for Retention for a) An existing single storey extension to the rear of the dental practice and b) Permission for a further single storey extension to the rear of the dental practice including dental surgeries c) and associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6388

• 2 Jul 2025Conditional permission

  Permission for retention of the completion of the alterations and conversion of existing stores to 4 no. mews houses and all associated site works as previously permitted under planning ref; 12/4858 with duration of permission extended under planning ref; 17/4441. The stores is a protected structure.

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 25/5295

• 2 Jul 2025Conditional permission

  Permission for: 1) Construction of a single storey extension to the rear of No.29, replacing the existing single storey extension, which is to be demolished. Carrying out associated renovation works to the existing dwelling No. 29, including minor elevation changes. 2) Construction of 4 No. two storey dwellings, consisting of 2 No. to side of the existing dwelling No. 29, facing onto James Street and 2 No. in the area to the rear of No. 29. 3) Carrying out associated site works, including demolition of existing stone wall on James Street, creating a vehicular access off Lana and Phoist (Post Lane), construction of boundary walls and construction of a refuse/bicycle storage building.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5294

• 20 Jun 2025Conditional permission

  Permission for change of use of former shop premises to an allied health professional clinic on ground floor of existing premises, placement of business related signage to front elevation, conversion of first floor accommodation to two self-contained apartments and all ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5197

• 5 Jun 2025Incompleted application

  Permission for: 1) Construction of a single storey extension to the rear of No.29, replacing the existing single storey extension, which is to be demolished. Carrying out associated renovation works to the existing dwelling No. 29, including minor elevation changes. 2) Construction of 4 No. two storey dwellings, consisting of 2 No. to side of the existing dwelling No. 29, facing onto James Street and 2 No. in the area to the rear of No. 29. 3) Carrying out associated site works, including creating a vehicular access off Lana and Phoist (Post Lane), construction of boundary walls and construction of a refuse/bicycle storage building.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5093

• 15 Apr 2025Conditional permission

  Permission for retention for change of use of ground floor of existing dwelling and outside area to after school care facility and outdoor play areas and permission for retention of side canopy and play frame all as constructed.

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 25/4677

• 27 Mar 2025Incompleted application

  Permission for change of use of existing store (a Protected Structure) to a living unit and for planning permission for roof alterations to north and south.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4534

• 21 Feb 2025Conditional permission

  Permission for modifications and amendment to development permitted under planning permission 18/5485 (extended under 24/4659). The proposed development will include 6 additional residential units from that previously permitted and modification to 16 residential units previously permitted. The development comprises of the addition of 6 residential units (2 no. dwelling houses and 4 no. apartments, the apartments are located within the Convent Building) and the modification of 16 number residential units (12 no. dwellings and 4 no. apartments, the apartments are located within the Convent Building) along with ancillary site works including landscaping, retaining walls, provision of bin storage, bicycle parking, surface car parking and site services. Permission for retention is also sought for retention of retaining wall structure, completion of retaining wall and associated site works. The works are within the grounds of and to former Presentation Convent and Gate Lodge which are Protected Structures.

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 25/4213

• 13 Dec 2024Incompleted application

  Permission for the addition of 6 dwelling units and modification of 16 dwelling units, retention of retaining wall structure, completion of retaining wall and associated works in the grounds of Protected Structure 00109 The former Presentation Convent & Gate Lodge and Protected Structure 01334 Entrance Gate to Church. The development comprises of the addition of 2 no. dwelling houses and 4 no. apartment units, the modification of 12 no. dwelling houses and of 4 no. apartment units located in the former Presentation Convent Building, previously granted under planning reference 18/5485, with ancillary site works including landscaping, retaining walls, provision of bin storage, bicycle parking, surface car parking and site services.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/6384

• 6 Dec 2024Conditional

  Permission to construct new detached storey and half dwelling house with new vehicular driveway at front of site, and all associated site works on vacant site at side of property no. 4 (ie. south western side of property)

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/6322

• 2 Dec 2024Conditional

  Permission for alterations to our existing bungalow. The alterations will consist of modifications to the existing windows throughout, replacement of concrete tile roof finish with modern black slate finish, replacement of uPVC fascia/soffit & guttering with aluminum fixings, the addition of a new fully external concrete & metal faced porch to the front of the property, demolition of the 2 no. existing chimney's, internal alterations with associated site drainage hard & soft landscaping and ancillary works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/6288

The 25 most recent of over 100 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 Brigown.

Recorded monuments

• CO019-028001 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.

• CO019-028002 Church
  Description

  In Mitchelstown, at N end of graveyard, overlooking George Street to N. C of I parish church of Brigown. Built of random-rubble limestone with cut-stone detail; entrance front to N of coursed ashlar. Nave (long axis N-S) lit by four wide pointed window in side walls; slender buttress between each window on external face. Transepts at S end with corner buttresses; pinnacles atop gables; internally transepts used as store rooms/vestry. Gabled transept-like projections at N end of nave makes overall plan H-shaped. Chancel to S built of random-rubble with some reused ashlar. Entrance front (N) has central projecting 2-storey embattled tower with ribbed spire and corner pinnacles. Inscribed stone over pointed door in tower reads 'This Church was rebuilt A.D.1830/ By a grant from the Board of First Fruits and a gift of 500£ by the Earl of Kingston/Robt. Disney-Rector/ The Hon Rob King, John Arnold Church Wardens J & G. R. Pain Architects'. Church built in 1801 by Countess of Kingston, but rebuilt twice by 1805 (Cole 1903, 163). Enlarged in 1830 and spire added (Power 1996, 40). Extensive improvements made in 1900s (Cole, ibid.). Entrance facade enclosed by wall topped with iron railing, modern gateway. Rectangular graveyard (c. 155m N-S; c. 50m E-W) to rear enclosed by stone wall; headstones dated from 19th century to present day, with some chest tombs and vaults. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-030001 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  In pasture, c. 65m W of Brigown church (14400) and graveyard (14549), which lie within early ecclesiastical site (13877). Not marked on 1842 and 1905 OS 6-inch maps. Unenclosed spring well, adjacent to bush; no evidence of holy use. According to local tradition, a woman washed her clothes in this well one evening; next morning, monks found that well had gone dry, but that a new well (13946) had appeared c. 880m to NE in Ballynamona (Power 1980, 23). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Image provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

• CO019-030002 Round tower
  Description

  Within SW quadrant of graveyard (14549). No visible surface trace of tower 'which stood 30 yards from the S.W. angle of the church, and fell, in the memory of several people' (Smith 1750, vol. 1, 346). According to Moore (1889, 225), 'this tower appears to have remained intact until the year 1720, when a violent storm overthrew the greater portion of it, leaving only a fragment 15 feet in height standing'. In 1807 base of tower, then reduced to ground level, removed to furnish stones for building of nearby glebe house (since demolished) (Brady 1863, 70). Tower seen to be resting on square foundation, at one corner of which was fragment of large stone, inscribed with three rows of letters: 'letters H, U, and O could be distinguished. A letter shaped like P was repeated more than once, as also C or G' (ibid.). Moore (1889, 225) suggests that stones from round tower were 'built into the south-west angle of the wall surrounding the ruin and burial-ground, and are placed very near the ancient site of the tower...judging both by their shape and colour...they are twelve in number'. External SW corner of graveyard (14549) is rounded, built of large squared well-coursed stones of sandstone. Brigown described as having an ecclesiastical tower and a church when attacked and plundered by Norsemen in the year 839 (ibid., 222). The Crichad an Chaoille (Power 1932, 31, 52) mentions that Brigown had its own 'aistre', a minor ecclesiastical officer responsible for bell-ringing. (Barrow 1979, 71) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-030003 Graveyard
  Description

  To S of road, on E-facing slope, within early ecclesiastical site (13877). Roughly triangular graveyard (c. 70m E-W; c. 70m N-S) enclosed by stone wall to SE, W and NE; entrance to E; wall at E corner partially removed to give entry to large recent extension to SE. Ruin of parish church of Brigown (14400) in centre. Site of round tower (13906) near SW corner of graveyard. In occasional use; 18th- and 19th-century headstones to S and E of church, 19th-century headstones to W and a few recent burials to N. Earliest headstone noted inside church dated 1741; chest tomb of 1788 in nave; rectangular memorial stone, with date of 1629 (Moore 1892-4, 54), leaning against sill of E window in chancel; broken coffin-shaped memorial stone in nave, with date of 1630 (ibid.); Kingston memorial on N wall of chancel has Latin inscription and date of 1721 (Fitzgerald 1904-6a, 231-2; Anon. 1910-12, 499-500). Built into exterior S wall of nave is top portion of tapering graveslab with seven-armed segmental cross on shaft with fleur-de-lis terminals; probably of 16th-century date (pers. comm. D. Maher). Until recently a coffin-shaped stone slab (H 2ft; L 5ft) rested inside graveyard gate and according to tradition, was used for resting coffins on; possibly removed by County Council during restoration works (pers. comm. B. Power). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-030004 Church
  Description

  In centre of graveyard (14549), within early ecclesiastical site (13877). Ruinous church consisting of nave (23.1m E-W; 10.1m N-S) and chancel (9.1m E-W; 8.2m N-S). West wall of nave entirely missing, otherwise walls stand to full height except top of E gable of chancel. Extensive repairs in late 19th century included 're-erection of a portion of the south wall at the junction of the nave and chancel; the building of a doorway in the south wall, and the refacing of the whole of the north wall of the nave' (Moore 1889, 225); more recently minor repairs carried out by Cork County Council. Original portion of S wall of nave built of rectangular blocks of sandstone in courses, terminating in anta at W end (Wth 0.9m). Slit window near E end of wall, and doorway near W end are both 19th-century constructions. Inserted over door lintel is perforated stone, possibly a cross base. Top portion of graveslab has been inserted into outer wall face just W of door: tapering slab incised with seven-armed segmental cross on shaft, with fleur-de-lis terminals, probably 16th century (pres. comm. D. Maher). North wall of nave appears to be largely rebuilt, it is noticeably thicker (Wth 1.35m) than S wall (Wth 0.9m); it has two slit windows. Chancel arch (H 3.1m; Wth 2.36m) is pointed arch of limestone, the central portion lower and carried on tapering terminals, edges chamfered; plain jambs to opening. Gable above stands to full height, though clearly reconstructed; limestone flashing for nave roof on W face. Chancel has central window: splayed and lintelled embrasure, with flat-headed light divided by two mullions (mullion to N is replacement), covered by hood moulding with stepped terminals. South wall has narrow blocked window towards E end, head of light round-arched with simple rebate externally; jambstones, which don't match head, are moulded with two fillets; two similar jambstones recently built into top of E gable. Towards W end of S wall is round-arched doorway with bowtell-moulded jambstones, outer roll filletted, moulding carried up around arch except two uppermost voussoirs which are not filletted; lower jambstones missing. North wall featureless; memorial to Kingston family of Mitchelstown Castle (14918) built against inner face. Interior of church packed with burial plots. Earliest part of church probably S wall of nave with anta, which is Romanesque in character; jambs of window and door in S wall of chancel may be 13th century; chancel arch 15th/16th century in appearance but E window probably early 17th century. Ruin of parish church of Brigown. Listed in Papal Taxation of 1291; reported 'in repair' in 1615, and 'in pretty good repair' in 1694 although 'much abused, damnified by the Irish in the late war' (Brady 1863, vol. 2, 65-68). In ruins by 1774, when replaced by chapel-of-ease near Mitchelstown castle (14445) (ibid., 70). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Image provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

• CO019-030005 Ecclesiastical enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, to SW of road and c. 600m to SE of Mitchelstown. Remains comprise of church (14400), graveyard (14549), holy well (13951) and site of round tower (13906). Low earthworks visible in field to S and W of graveyard (pers. comm. J. Monk) may relate to early ecclesiastical enclosure. According to the ''Life'' of St Finnchu, 'preserved in the Book of Lismore... Finnchu, under the popular name of Fanachan...obtained a grant of land for a monastery at Fan Muilt...the present Brigown or Mitchelstown' (Power 1932, 24-5) and also that St Abban blessed Brigown and 'left an office of the church' there (ibid., 82). 'Colgan, in his Acta Sanctorum [compiled by John Colgan, 1645], says that Brigown was an Episcopal See, and that St. Finnchan was, in the sixth century, a bishop there' (Moore 1889, 221). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-105 Almshouse
  Description

  In Mitchelstown, enclosing N half of King's Square. Matching L-shaped 2-storey ranges, over basements, either side of C of I chapel. Each range 20-bays long (E-W) with 10-bay return (N-S). Random-rubble limestone construction with brick-dressed sash windows and round-headed door opes; ashlar limestone arches carry steps up to front doors. Units at end of each range project slightly forward and are slightly higher than remainder with hipped roof. Wide arch ope in centre of N ranges with ashlar limestone surround and pediment supported by large console brackets; archways blocked and converted into apartments in 1880s when complex subdivided to make 31 units (B. Power, Avondhu, 9th Jan. 1997). Numerous hipped, 2-storey projections on rear elevations. Range of one-storey outhouses and garden plots to rear. C of I chapel in centre has rectangular nave (N-S) with chancel added to N; 3-storey tower with gabled roof and pediment to S; originally a porch stood on S side with cupola, but removed in late 18th century and replaced with tower for bell and clock (ibid.). Complex built with funds made available in will of James, 4th Baron of Kingston (died 1764), to house poor elderly Protestants, mainly tenants from Mitchelstown estate (14918). Designed by John Morrison as terrace of 22 houses with chapel in centre; in 1770 project continued by Oliver Grace who added two additional end-houses; college opened1777 (Power 1996, 21). South half of square formed by similar L-shaped 2-storey ranges, rendered and less ornate, with date stone inscribed 'Kings Square 1780'; the enclosed green was used as tennis courts (Bowen, 1942, 8); SE quadrant cut by later road from Baldwin Street to George's Street. Tree-lined avenue crosses centre of square and led to entrance into Mitchelstown Castle demesne (14918) on W side. Cast-iron water font in centre of square, to N of avenue, erected in1825 (ibid.); it is stamped 'Hive Iron Foundry Maker, Cork'. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-106 Market-house
  Description

  In Mitchelstown, centrally placed on E side of New Market Square. Indicated on 1842 OS 6-inch map as rectangular structure (long axis N-S) with off-centre projection to rear, named 'Market & Court House'; enclosed yard to rear named 'Potatoe Shambles Market'. Rectangular 2-storey structure, front elevation and part of N and S elevations are of coursed limestone ashlar construction, rear and side walls of random-rubble with dressed quoins. Hipped roof. Front elevation (W) of 3 bays with central slim 1-bay pedimented breakfront; 3-bay arcade with wide elliptical-headed arches on ground floor, infilled with door and windows; modern memorial plaque to Irish patriots adjacent to S arcade. String course divides ground and 1st floor, rectangular sash windows on 1st floor, limestone plaque with two crowns under central window. Inserted door on N elevation, set slightly higher than ground level, cuts into an earlier blocked window with stone surrounds. Ground floor of rear elevation masked by modern additions, three stone-lintelled windows at 1st-floor level with stop and start surrounds; slightly off-centre door between ground and 1st-floor level. Modern buildings extend from S elevation. Erected in 1823, at cost of £3,000, by the Earl of Kingston (Lewis 1837, vol. 2, 373). Purchased by Mitchelstown Co-op in 1940s, now part of Co-op shop. Part of open yard to rear survives. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-118 Church
  Description

  In Mitchelstown, on W-facing slope overlooking New Market Square. Church demolished in 1977/78 leaving W tower standing attached to modern church (Power 1996, 61). Tower of ashlar limestone construction. Central pointed door ope in W wall: original wooden doors and ornate iron hinges survive; date stone inscribed 'A.D. 1847' in wall overhead. Tower topped by embattled parapet wall with corner pinnacles, and by ribbed spire with ball and cross at tip. Church indicated on 1842 OS 6-inch map as T-shaped structure with slight chancel projection to E; first opened in 1834 (ibid.). When tower built a limestone cross from earlier church (14753) was built into it; cross removed in 1988 and placed in graveyard to S (ibid.), from where it was removed recently. Interior of church had plastered fan-vaulted ceiling, made by craftsmen who executed ceiling of gallery at Mitchelstown Castle (14918) (ibid., 123). D-shaped graveyard to W, enclosed by stone wall on W side, low curving stone walls topped with iron railings elsewhere; four piered entrances. Headstones date from 19th century to present day. Also 20th-century burial ground to S of church. Of same date is large rectangular burial ground to N, named 'St Fanahan's Catholic Cemetery' on 1935 OS 6-inch map. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-149 Historic town
  Description

  On S bank of Gradoge River, on main Cork-Dublin road. Listed as a market town (called Brigon) in 1299 (O'Brien 1993, 94), but little known of settlement here until early 17th century when it became a possession of Sir William Fenton, who obtained grant for market in 1618 (Power 1996, 10). According to MacCarthy-Morrogh (1986, 169), 'the place thrived, for the depositions (1641) provide the names of thirty residents, the majority of which were artisans'. Location of this settlement probably in vicinity of King's Square (14788) and nearby church (14445) and castle (14317) (pers. comm. B. Power). In 1750 Mitchelstown had 'a pretty market-house, built of hewn stone, and some good houses' (Smith 1750, vol. 1, 346). By 1831 it contained 535 houses, 'most of which are well built and of respectable appearance' (Lewis 1837, vol. 2, 372). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-157 Fever hospital
  Description

  Roadside, to SE of Mitchelstown. Indicated on 1842 OS 6-inch map as 'Fever Hospital & Dispensary'. T-shaped 2-storey structure, now used as residential house. Rendered over random-rubble limestone construction. Entrance front (SW) of 5 bays, large brick-arched window opes, modern windows, central pedimented coursed ashlar porch. Hipped roof, two-off centre chimneys. Side elevations 1-bay deep. Central 2-storey hipped projection to rear, flanked by lean-to additions. Built as fever hospital in 1823 at expense of Lord Kingston, to which a dispensary had been added by 1837 (Lewis 1837, vol. 2, 373). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-159 Church
  Description

  In Mitchelstown, on W side of Thomas Street. Indicated on 1842 OS 6-inch map as cruciform structure (long axis E-W) named 'Natl. School'; projection at E end removed by 1905 OS 6-inch map, making overall plan T-shaped; on this map it is named 'Town Hall'. According to Lewis (1837, vol. 1, 225), school was 'old R. C. chapel'. T-shaped, 1-storey, gable-ended structure survives: long axis E-W with arms at E end. Long E elevation has central pointed door and window opes and inserted National School plaque. Chimney atop N gable. Now used as parochial hall. Limestone cross from this building removed to steeple of replacement church (14732) (Power 1996, 61) on hill to E. According to local information, area around church was used as burial ground during The Famine. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-160 Mill - unclassified
  Description

  At N end of Mitchelstown, to S of Gradoge River. Access to site not gained. Visible from roadside is a substantial rectangular 4-storey building of random-rubble limestone construction: N elevation of 3 bays with small window opes, E elevation of 4 bays. Hipped slated roof with central valley. Gabled projections in roof on N and E sides. Built c. 1800 and known locally as 'Manor Mill', as it stood on Earl of Kingston's land (see 14919); in use as mill until 1900s, then used in 1930s by Mitchelstown Creameries for production of butter boxes, now a store (B. Power, The Avondhu, 6/3/1997). Arched section of tail race exposed under road during sewerage works. Shown as rectangular structure (long axis E-W) on 1842 OS 6-inch map with millrace taken from river c. 0.5km to W, neither is named, with tail race flowing c. 0.8km to E through N end of town. Indicated as 'Corn Mill (Disused)' on 1905 OS 6-inch map. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-164 Burnt mound
  Description

  A spread of heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil was identified during archaeological testing in advance of a housing development on the outskirts of Mitchelstown. Subsequent excavation revealed a layer (3m x 2m; D 0.08m) of heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil that covered four similar circular stake-holes (0.07m x 0.065m x 0.14m) with vertical sides and rounded bases. The excavator suggested that the stake-holes might represent the remains of a wind-break structure. (O'Callaghan 2006a, 40-41; 2006b, 41) The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO019-165 Enclosure
  Description

  The WNW arc of a possible circular enclosure, defined by a fosse, was identified following archaeological testing in advance of development on the outskirts of Mitchelstown (Carroll 2006b, 41). Subsequent excavation revealed a large curving fosse (L. c. 34m; D 0.5-1.5m; Wth 2.3m) with a possible palisade trench located immediately E of and in line with the fosse along its S half. A large quantity of metal slag and charcoal were recovered from the fill at the N end of the fosse. Several small pits and linear features, located both inside and outside this section of the fosse, also contained slag and charcoal. No datable finds were recovered from the fosse. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

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• Brigown, Mitchelstown7 sales

Name

Brigown · Brí Ghabhann

Area

2,783,141 m² (278.31 ha, 687.73 acres)

Civil parish

Brigown, and its townlands

Barony

Condons And Clangibbon

Electoral division

Mitchelstown, the unit of the census

Neighbouring townlands

Ballinwillin, Ballybeg, Ballynamona, Cloonlough, Glenatlucky, Kilshanny, Kiltrislane, Mitchelstown, Turbeagh

Placenames

Brigown 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.