Claragh More

42 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Claragh More, from 255 m² to 431,676 m² (43.17 ha, 106.67 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 18 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• G3Greenbelt1 (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County · 58 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 18 Aug 2025Refused

  Permission to construct a new dwelling house and domestic garage served by septic tank and percolation area.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5650

• 14 Nov 2022Conditional

  (a) construct a new extension onto existing dwelling, (b) retention of existing garage as constructed, (c) retention of as constructed dog kennels for domestic use and 2 no. storage sheds for domestic use with all associated site services.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/6530

• 23 Sept 2022Incompleted application

  Permission to (a) construct a new extension onto existing dwelling house, (b) Retention permission to retain the existing garage as constructed, (c) retention permission to retain as constructed the dog kennels with storage sheds with all associated site services.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/6147

• 4 Nov 2020Conditional

  To (A) construct a two storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling ouse with elevational changes to existing dwellinghouse, (B) decommission existing septic tank, (C) install new mechanical aeration unit with polishing filter system with all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/6418

• 21 Dec 2016Conditional

  Permission for the development associated with the uprate of a section of the existing Clashavoon to Tarbert 220kV overhead line. The proposed development pertains to the length of existing overhead line between mast structure number 63 ( south-east of the Knockanure 220kV substation, Co. Kerry) and mast structure number 233 (north of the existing Ballyvouskill 220kV substation, Co. Cork). The overall length of this section of overhead line is approximately 60.4 km, of which 21.2 km is located in Co. Cork and 39.2 km is located in Co. Kerry. The proposed development in County Cork, between the Cork-Kerry county boundary north-west of mast structure number 173 and mast structure number 233, is located in the townlands of Glencollins Upper, Lackanastooka, Tooreenglanahee, Meentyflugh, Knockeenadallane, Doonasleen North, Doonasleen South, Doonasleen East, Ummeraboy East, Glantane More, Knockduff Upper, Knockduff Lower, Mullaghroe North, Derragh, Knockane, Lislehane, Lissaniska, Ahane Beg, Coolykeerane, Shanaknock, Claraghatlea North, Claragh More, Inchileigh, Mountleader, Geararoe and Cloghboola More. The proposed development in Co. Cork comprises of the renewal and alteration of a total of 61 existing mast structures, including foundation upgrade works and restringing of the existing overhead line with new conductor. The proposed development also includes all associated and ancillary works including, comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and excavation, involving constructio of temporary guard poles, the construction and reinstatement of temporary access tracks, improvement and reinstatement of new temporary entrances, widening of existing entrances, temporary silt fencing, temporary silt traps, temporary culverts, temporary clear span bridging, and the clearance of vegatation at various locations along the route to facilitate the proposed principle development. The proposed development will be faciltitated by the storage of construction materials and associated and ancillary activities, at existing hard-standing yards. These 6 yards (2 in Co. Cork and 4 in Co. Kerry) are located in the vicinity of the overhead line, in the townlands of Lislehane and Liscahane. No works or change of use, are proposed in theses existing yards and as such they do not form part of the proposed development. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/7216

• 16 Sept 2016Conditional

  To construct a dwelling house with related site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/6305

• 22 Dec 2015Withdrawn

  Permission for works associated with the uprate of a section of the existing Clashavoon to Tarbert 220kV overhead line. The proposed development pertains to the length of existing overhead line between existing mast structure number 63 (south-east of the existing Knockanure 220 kV substation, Co.Kerry) to existing mast structure number 233 (north of the existing Ballyvouskill 220 kV substation Co. Cork) The overall length of this section of overhead line is approximately 60.4km. of which 21.2km is located in County Cork and 39.2km is located in County Kerry. The proposed development works in County Cork, between the Cork-Kerry boundary north-west of mast structure 173 and mast structure number 233, comprise of alterations to a total of 61 existing mast structures including foundation upgrade works and restringing of existing overhead line with new conductor. The proposed development works also include all associated and ancillary development including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and excavation, including clearance of vegetation at various locations along the route to facilitate the proposed principle development.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 15/6940

• 14 Nov 2008Conditional

  Demolition of 2 no. dwellinghouses and construction of dwellinghouse and installation of septic tank

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/9677

• 17 Oct 2008Incompleted application

  Demolition of 2 no. dwellinghouses and construction of dwellinghouse and installation of septic tank

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/9343

• 16 May 2008Refused

  Demolition of 2 no. dwellinghouses and construction of dwellinghouse and installation of septic tank

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/6753

• 10 May 2007Refused

  Two storey dwellinghouse and detached garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/7654

• 18 Oct 2006Conditional

  Construction of 2 no. slatted houses with underground tanks, silage slab, soiled water tank, holding yard with underground tank and reception tank

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/11551

• 25 Apr 2006Conditional

  Extension to dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/6625

• 24 Mar 2006Incompleted application

  Construction of sunroom extension to dwelling

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/5835

• 30 Nov 2005Conditional

  Demolition of porch and construction of porch extension to hospital

  Permission · Cork County Council, 05/8815

• 2 Mar 2005Conditional

  Front and rear extensions to existing hospital

  Permission · Cork County Council, 05/1195

• 10 Aug 2004Withdrawn

  Dwelling

  Permission · Cork County Council, 04/6079

• 2 Apr 2004Conditional

  Bungalow, entrance and septic tank

  Permission · Cork County Council, 04/2218

• 16 Oct 2003Withdrawn

  Dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 03/5151

• 21 Feb 2003Refused

  Bungalow

  Permission · Cork County Council, 03/694

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 Claragh More.

Recorded monuments

• CO038-063 Kiln - lime
  Description

  On S side of lane. Random-rubble walls retain earthen core. Field clearance material dumped up against front elevation (Wth c. 4m), which faces N; arched recess with sloping slabs at rear. Overgrown circular funnel (diam. c. 2m). 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

• CO039-044 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on gentle NW-facing slope, on lower NNW slope of Claragh Mountain. Depicted as hachured circular enclosure on 1842, 1904 and 1936 OS 6-inch maps. Circular area (diam. 30m) defined by low, eroded, earthen bank (int. H 1.2m; ext. H 1.2m) ENE->W; low rise elsewhere. Interior grass covered; slopes down to N. 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

• CO039-045 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on N-facing slope, on lower northern slopes of Claragh Mountain. Circular area (36m N-S; 36m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (int. H 2m; ext. H 1.5m) NE->WSW; scarp (H 2.8m) elsewhere with slight internal lip. External fosse survives as slight depression at base of bank to S and SW. Entrance (Wth 4m) to ENE; cattle gap to N. Interior slopes down to N. 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

• CO039-046 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on break in N-facing slope, on lower northern slope of Claragh mountain. Circular area (diam. c. 30m) enclosed by earthen bank (int. H 2m; ext. H 1m); external fosse (D 0.3m) survives to W. Cattle gaps in bank to NNE and NE; third gap to SSE where field fence joins bank. Interior raised on N side (H 1.8m) and cut into hillside on S side to compensate for hillslope. 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

• CO039-047 Souterrain
  Description

  In uncultivated land, on N-facing slope and c. 90m S of ringfort (CO039-046---). No visible surface trace. 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

• CO039-048 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on N-facing slope, on lower northern slopes of Claragh Mountain. Circular area (31m N-S; 31m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank planted with mature deciduous trees; bank widest (Wth across top 4m) and most substantial (int. H 2.3m; ext. H 1.4m) SE->NNW; low rise atop scarp elsewhere, sloping gently into interior. Entrance (Wth 3m) to SE. Remains of stone facing on inner bank face to SW. Interior raised on N side (H 2m) to compensate for hillslope; dump of rocks near centre. 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

• CO039-049 Souterrain
  Description

  Broker (1937, 53) recorded stone-lined, flag-covered passage '3 feet high, 2 feet wide and leading into a chamber about 8 feet square' which was discovered in 1906 in Nicholas Pomeroy's garden to W of Claragh House. Exact location within garden not known; no visible surface trace. 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

• CO039-050 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on NE-facing slope, on lower NNE slope of Claragh Mountain and on W side of mountain stream. Circular area (28m NW-SE; 26m NE-SW) enclosed by earthen bank (int. H 1.4m) SE->NW, with external fosse (D 0.8m) SE->S; scarp (H c. 1.4m) NW->NE. Break (Wth 4m) in bank to SSW joined to levelled section of bank to E by farm trackway which crosses interior. Stream flows through part of remaining fosse. Interior slopes down to NE and used as dump for field clearance material. 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

• CO039-053001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In rough pasture, on lower slope of NE side of Claragh Mountain at foot of precipitous rise to mountain top. Roughly circular area (39m E-W; 33m N-S) enclosed by inner earthen bank (int. H 1.8m; ext. H 3m); intervening fosse (D 0.5m) NW->ESE; outer earthen bank (max. ext. H 1.4m) NW->ESE. Inner bank grass-covered and overgrown with thinly spaced trees and bushes; external face lower (ext. H 1.4m) on upslope and stone-faced SE->NW. Causewayed entrance (Wth 3.8m) to ENE. Intervening fosse best preserved NW->NE; large concentration of small stones dumped in fosse to S of causeway. Outer bank grass-covered; lowest to NW. Interior raised on NE side to compensate for hillslope; souterrain (CO039-05302-) in interior. 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

• CO039-053002 Souterrain
  Description

  Shown on 1936 OS 6-inch map in W side of ringfort (CO039-05301-). Broker (1937, 45) recorded an 'opening inside fort on southern side and another of same size about 60 yards to North; man could crawl through it. Persons have gone in a few yards'. No visible surface trace. 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

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Claragh More.

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

At the centre of the townland of Claragh More, about 1 in 5 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 high, 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 Claragh More.

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.

No address of the register names Claragh More with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.

Name

Claragh More · Clárach Mór

Area

1,873,722 m² (187.37 ha, 463.01 acres)

Civil parish

Drishane, and its townlands

Barony

Duhallow

Electoral division

Coomlogane, the unit of the census

Census 2022

995 people lived in 401 households in the Coomlogane electoral division. 72% of households owned their home. 29% of homes were built since 2001. 12% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Annagloor, Claragh Beg, Claraghatlea North, Claraghatlea South, Derreen, Inchileigh

Placenames

Claragh More 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.