Coolykeerane
Coolykeerane is a townland in the civil parish of Drishane, barony of Duhallow, Co. Cork. Its name in Irish is Cúil Uí Chiaráin.
- Area
- 252.2 ha
- 623 acres
- Land parcels
- 61
- registered freehold, median 2,829 m² (0.28 ha, 0.7 acres)
- Zoning
- G3
- Greenbelt1
- Planning
- 38
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
61 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Coolykeerane, from 40 m² to 337,922 m² (33.79 ha, 83.5 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 22 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
- G3Greenbelt1 (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County · 51 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
16 Feb 2018Refused
(i) Demolish existing milking complex (ii) Construct a new milking complex. Proposed milking complex to incorporate covered holding yard & underground slatted holding yard slurry tank with 2 external agitation points & external ancillary concrete. (iii) Erect 2 meal bins. The above to be carried out with all associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 18/4397
22 Nov 2017Conditional
Construct a new dwelling house.
Permission · Cork County Council, 17/7026
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
26 Sept 2016Conditional
Demolition of existing portacabin and to construct a dwelling house with related site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/6375
22 Sept 2016Conditional
To construct a two storey dwellinghouse, the installation of a proprietary wastewater treatment unit and tertiary sand polishing filter, new site entrance with walls and piers and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/6341
13 Sept 2016Incompleted application
To construct a two storey dwellinghouse, the installation of a proprietary wastewater treatment unit and tertiary sand polishing filter, new site entrance with walls and piers and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/6274
21 Jul 2016Withdrawn
Demolition of existing portacabin and to construct a dwelling house with related site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 16/5822
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
16 Jan 2015Conditional
Construction of a storey and a half dwelling, a new vehicle entrance, a detached domestic garage with all other associated site works including a new sewage treatment system
Permission · Cork County Council, 15/4074
16 May 2014Conditional
Construction of dwellinghouse, new entrance, domestic garage and proprietary treatment unit
Permission · Cork County Council, 14/5012
13 Nov 2013Unconditional
Dwellinghouse and installation of wastewater treatment system, extension of duration to permission granted under Planning Ref. No. 08/4809
Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 13/6239
13 Nov 2013Unconditional
Dwellinghouse and installation of wastewater treatment system, extension of duration to permission granted under Planning Ref. No. 08/4810
Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 13/6156
18 Sept 2013Conditional
(a) Retention of existing granny flat on site, (b) permission for construction of extension to existing dwelling house, and installation of new percolation area with associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 13/5804
10 Sept 2013Incompleted application
Retention of existing granny flat on site. Permission for construction of extension to existing dwelling house and installation of new percolation area with associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 13/5748
15 Mar 2013Refused
Construction of an extension to existing dwellinghouse
Permission · Cork County Council, 13/4451
14 Oct 2008Incompleted application
Dwellinghouse, domestic garage, stables, sewage treatment unit & associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/9275
14 Oct 2008Refused
Dwellinghouse, garage, stables, associated sewage treatment unit & associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/9256
13 Jun 2008Refused
Dwellinghouse, installation of treatment system and change of use of existing dwellling to domestic store/garage
Outline permission · Cork County Council, 08/7274
29 May 2008Conditional
Demolition of hay barn, covered yard and milking parlour and construction of slatted unit, soiled water tank, milking parlour and cubicle house
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/6982
28 Apr 2008Refused
Dwellinghouse, garage, stables, sewage treatment unit and associated works
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/6349
28 Apr 2008Refused
Dwellinghouse, garage, stables, sewage treatment unit and associated works
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/6350
3 Apr 2008Incompleted application
Dwellinghouse, garage, stables and installation of sewage treatment unit
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/5819
3 Apr 2008Incompleted application
Dwellinghouse, garage, stables and installation of treatment unit
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/5821
28 Feb 2008Incompleted application
Dwellinghouse, garage, stables and installation of sewage treatment unit
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/5069
19 Feb 2008Conditional
Dwellinghouse and installation of wastewater treatment system
Permission consequent · Cork County Council, 08/4809
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: Blackwater River (Cork/Waterford) SAC 002170
Recorded monuments
- CO038-021001 Ringfort - rath
Description
In pasture. Circular area (48.3m N-S; 46m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (int. H 1.5m; ext. H 2.3m) with shallow external fosse to N and E. Bank incorporated into field fence system to S and W; inner face of bank to S has single stepped profile. Break in bank to NNE (Wth 2.3m) and WNW (Wth 2m). Low rise (int. H 0.35m; ext. H 0.6m) W->NE, concentric with and c. 8m inside enclosing bank. Possible souterrain (CO038-02102-) in NW quadrant. Laneway skirts bank on SW side. 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
- CO038-021002 Souterrain
Description
In NW quadrant of ringfort (CO038-02101-). Shallow depression may indicate collapsed souterrain chamber. 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
- CO039-001001 Ringfort - rath
Description
In pasture, on N-facing slope. Depicted as hachured arc S->W on 1904 and 1936 OS 6-inch maps, with portion of SE quadrant indicated in field boundary system; N part of site truncated by road extending ENE-WSW. Arc formed by rubble on line of original bank survives S->W, with external fosse and second worn earthen bank. Fosse filled with slurry. Outer bank removed to SSW to allow for run off of slurry. Inner earthen bank (int. H 0.9m; ext. H 1m) with external fosse (D 0.5m) incorporated into field fence on N side of road. Interior covered by farm buildings and roadway. Souterrain (CO039-00102-) in external face of inner N bank. Limekiln on outer W bank (CO039-00103-). 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
- CO039-001002 Souterrain
Description
In ringfort (CO039-00101-). Bowman (1934, 308) and Broker (1937, 47) recorded discovery of a souterrain during making of a road through N side of ringfort in 1875. According to Bowman (ibid.) and local tradition, this souterrain was destroyed. Stone-lined chamber roofed with large slabs was subsequently discovered c. 1976 during building of yard within ringfort and on S side of road. This was left intact and covered in. To N of road, on N side of inner bank of ringfort, opening reveals stone-built chamber (L c. 2m; max. Wth c. 1m; H 0.4m) which becomes higher and wider further inwards. Possibly all parts of single extensive souterrain. 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
- CO039-001003 Kiln - lime
Description
On outer W bank of ringfort (12362). Front elevation (H c. 5m; Wth 4.5m) has blocked arched recess (Wth 1.9m). Forecourt filled with slurry. Concrete water tank atop kiln. Second kiln c. 20m to NE, indicated on 1842 OS 6-inch map, no longer 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
- CO039-002 Ringfort - rath
Description
In pasture, on edge of precipitous wooded NW-facing slope down to River Blackwater. Subcircular area (29m N-S) enclosed by scarp (H c. 2m) to NW, topped by field boundary; scarp continues to NE and E topped by low eroded earthen bank; earthen bank (int. H 1.3m; ext. H 1.6m) to S and SW. Break in bank to NNE and SSE. External fosse survives as very shallow depression at base of bank. Grass-covered interior slopes gently down to NE; raised on N 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
- CO039-123 Bridge
Description
Road bridge (Wth 7m; long axis N-S) over River Blackwater. Random-rubble sandstone construction with limestone detail. Five semicircular arches (span c. 5.2m) with dressed limestone voussoirs. Pointed cutwaters on upstream side only, one off-centre to E slightly larger than rest. Bridge of 19th-century appearance. 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 Coolykeerane.
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 Coolykeerane, 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 Coolykeerane.
- 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 Coolykeerane with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.
The townland
- Name
- Coolykeerane · Cúil Uí Chiaráin
- Area
- 2,522,177 m² (252.22 ha, 623.24 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
- Ahane Beg, Coalpits, Coolanarney, Dooneens, Duarrigle, Liscreagh, Lisnashearshane, Lissaniska, Shanaknock
- Placenames
- Coolykeerane 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.