# Downmacpatrick or Oldhead, Co. Cork: townland, land parcels and planning Townland in the civil parish of Ringrone, barony of Courceys, Co. Cork; in Irish Dún Mhic Phádraig. - Area (Tailte Éireann): 875,169 m² (87.52 ha, 216.26 acres) - Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 3 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 16,092 m² (1.61 ha, 3.98 acres) - Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): not in a zoned settlement - Planning (National Planning Applications): 9 applications since 2010 - Civil parish: Ringrone, https://everytownland.com/cork/parish/ringrone.md - Barony: Courceys - Electoral division: Ballymackean, the unit of the census - Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 398 people lived in 138 households in the Ballymackean electoral division. 80% of households owned their home. 31% of homes were built since 2001. 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 11% were holiday homes. - County: Co. Cork, https://everytownland.com/cork.md - Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/10908 - Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 42326 - Centre: latitude 51.610697, longitude -8.536946 (WGS 84) ## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann) 3 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Downmacpatrick or Oldhead, from 166 m² to 814,031 m² (81.4 ha, 201.15 acres); 1 neighbouring parcel touches its boundary. Largest first: - Parcel 2336673: 814,031 m² (81.4 ha, 201.15 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2336673.md - Parcel 5214679: 16,092 m² (1.61 ha, 3.98 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5214679.md - Parcel 2128986: 166 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2128986.md ## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan) No zone of a development plan covers Downmacpatrick or Oldhead in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application. ## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage) 9 applications, newest first. - 26 Jun 2026, Cork County Council 26/1722: Grant with conditions. Permission. (1) Permission for Retention of modifications to the permitted clubhouse. This comprises of the reduction of the overall footprint of the permitted bar and restaurant area from 419.9 m2 to 284.9 m2, modifications to the southern façade of the permitted clubhouse at upper ground floor level including external finishes; the relocation of the permitted cigar room including reconfiguration of the floor layout and modifications to the external facades; and all associated ancillary development works. (2) Permission for construction of a single storey extension on the upper ground floor of the eastern section of the permitted clubhouse to replace a permitted roof garden with an additional four guest bedrooms and all associated ancillary development works including drainage and a sedum green roof. (3) Permission for change of use from a permitted spa with pool to guest bedrooms at the lower ground floor level of the permitted western extension of the clubhouse. This will comprise the construction of four guest bedrooms and all associated ancillary development works including modifications to the southern façade. (4) Permission for modifications to the permitted clubhouse to include internal reconfiguration of the floor layout of the permitted pro-shop, members bar and lounge, members changing rooms and ancillary clubhouse services as well as modifications to the western façade. The clubhouse is permitted under Planning Reference No.’s 19/05572 and 20/05903 and extended under Planning Reference. no. 24/04870.. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=26/1722 - 15 May 2024, Cork County Council 24/4870: Unconditional. Extension of duration. Construction of an extension of the existing clubhouse, alterations to the existing elevations and facade and Retention of a number of structures associated with the operation of the golf course on land at Old Head Golf Links. The proposed works comprise the following: (1) An increase of 5 no. bedrooms at lower ground floor, facilitated by internal alterations and the construction of an extension to the south-east of existing clubhouse, with roof garden provided on upper floor. An existing outhouse building to south-east of existing clubhouse will be demolished to facilitate this extension. (2) Construction of an extension to the east of the clubhouse to provide a service yard, larger kitchen and office space for employees. The existing ‘cold store/laundry and general storage building’ will be demolished to facilitate this extension; (3) Construction of an extension of existing clubhouse to the west, at the lower ground floor, to provide a spa with pool; and at the upper floor to increase the area of the existing member’s lounge area; (4) Alteration of the existing southern elevation (at upper ground floor level) with a rectangular extension to increase the area of the existing bar and restaurant, with southern elevation being extended forward onto the upper floor terrace. A smoking shelter and dining pavilion will also be provided at the upper floor; (5) Alterations to the existing northern facade to improve the main reception entrance, to facilitate a drop off area with roundabout to north of clubhouse and to increase area of the shop and store; (6) Alterations are proposed to the north-western facade to increase the area of the changing rooms; (7) Alterations of existing northern facade at lower ground floor; (8) Internal alterations, including removal of walls, are proposed to facilitate over all refurbishment of the existing clubhouse at lower and upper floor levels. Retention structures include 1). Buggy Bunker, 2). Steward’s Storage rooms and pump house, 3). Greenkeeper’s Warehouse, small warehouse/chemical store and workshop at maintenance yard, 4). Caddy Master’s Building, and 5). Half-way hut. An electricity substation will be provided at the maintenance yard to the east of the existing clubhouse. The proposal includes all associated ancillary site development works including landscaping and landscaped mounds, access, parking and drainage. Extension of Duration to Permission granted under Planning Ref. No.19/5572. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=24/4870 - 2 Sept 2020, Cork County Council 20/5903: Conditional. Retention. Retention of modifications to clubhouse and retention of demolition of workshop permitted under planning reference no. 19/05572; and retention of construction of electricity substation on land. The development for which retention is sought comprises of the following: (1) Addition of basement level, under permitted eastern clubhouse extension to be used for water tank, boiler room and storage ancillary to clubhouse; (2) Modifications to facades of permitted eastern clubhouse extension including external finishes; reconfiguration of layout of guest bedrooms; internal alterations and minor increase in footprint of permitted eastern extension to facilitate staircase access to basement; and provision of external access point. (3) Modifications to layout of roof garden and floor terrace on upper ground floor of permitted eastern clubhouse extension; (4) Modifications to facades of permitted smoking shelter and dining pavilion on upper ground floor terrace including external finishes; (5) Reduction in footprint of permitted smoking shelter; (6) Modifications to northern facade of clubhouse including external finishes; (7) Modifications to entrance courtyard and drop off area to north of clubhouse; removal of landscaped staircase; and provision of new landscaping; (8) Construction of plant room within clubhouse service yard; (9) Demolition of workshop at maintenance yard to the east of the clubhouse; (10) Construction of electricity substation at the maintenance yard; (11) Reconfiguration of permitted parking spaces at the maintenance yard; (12) All other associated ancillary site development works including landscaping.. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=20/5903 - 19 Jun 2019, Cork County Council 19/5572: Conditional permission. Permission for retention. Construction of an extension of the existing clubhouse, alterations to the existing elevations and facade and Retention of a number of structures associated with the operation of the golf course on land at Old Head Golf Links. The proposed works comprise the following: (1) An increase of 5 no. bedrooms at lower ground floor, facilitated by internal alterations and the construction of an extension to the south-east of existing clubhouse, with roof garden provided on upper floor. An existing outhouse building to south-east of existing clubhouse will be demolished to facilitate this extension. (2) Construction of an extension to the east of the clubhouse to provide a service yard, larger kitchen and office space for employees. The existing ‘cold store/laundry and general storage building’ will be demolished to facilitate this extension; (3) Construction of an extension of existing clubhouse to the west, at the lower ground floor, to provide a spa with pool; and at the upper floor to increase the area of the existing member’s lounge area; (4) Alteration of the existing southern elevation (at upper ground floor level) with a rectangular extension to increase the area of the existing bar and restaurant, with southern elevation being extended forward onto the upper floor terrace. A smoking shelter and dining pavilion will also be provided at the upper floor; (5) Alterations to the existing northern facade to improve the main reception entrance, to facilitate a drop off area with roundabout to north of clubhouse and to increase area of the shop and store; (6) Alterations are proposed to the north-western facade to increase the area of the changing rooms; (7) Alterations of existing northern facade at lower ground floor; (8) Internal alterations, including removal of walls, are proposed to facilitate over all refurbishment of the existing clubhouse at lower and upper floor levels. Retention structures include 1). Buggy Bunker, 2). Steward’s Storage rooms and pump house, 3). Greenkeeper’s Warehouse, small warehouse/chemical store and workshop at maintenance yard, 4). Caddy Master’s Building, and 5). Half-way hut. An electricity substation will be provided at the maintenance yard to the east of the existing clubhouse. The proposal includes all associated ancillary site development works including landscaping and landscaped mounds, access, parking and drainage.. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=19/5572 - 21 Dec 2017, Cork County Council 17/7401: Conditional. Permission. Permission for retention of an existing cold store/laundry and general storage building, permission to extend the same storage building to incorporate clothing stock store, dry food store and general store and relocate existing over ground gas tank and associated site works.. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=17/7401 - 28 May 2014, Cork County Council 14/5116: Conditional. Retention. Retention of relocation of Hole no.13 and all associated site works (Previous planning granted under Planning Ref. No. 12/4980). File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=14/5116 - 11 May 2012, Cork County Council 12/4980: Conditional. Permission. The relocation of hole 13 and all associated site works. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=12/4980 - 11 May 2009, Cork County Council 09/5506: Refused. Permission. Construction of new entrance kiosk, vehicular barriers, planted mound, the provision of 2 no. car parking spaces and associated site works. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=09/5506 - 17 Dec 2004, Cork County Council 04/9334: Conditional. Permission. Extensions to clubhouse for use as 12 no. guest bedrooms/suites, caretakers quarters, fitness centre and staff facilities and associated works. File: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/corkcoco/application-details/?ref=04/9334 Applicants are not shown. ## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service) - Special Protection Area: Old Head of Kinsale SPA, site code 004021, https://www.npws.ie/protected-sites/spa/004021 - Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Old Head Of Kinsale, site code 000100 ## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service) - CO137-007001: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO137-007001-. This feature was recorded by David Sweetman and Muiris de Buitléir of National Monuments Service, Office of Public Works, in 1983 (Hurley 2012). There is now no evident trace of it on the ground (ibid.). Hurley, M. (2012) ‘Archaeological Assessment for the relocation of hole 13 and all associated site works at Old Head Golf Links, Downmacpatrick, Old head, Kinsale, Co. Cork.’, unpublished report submitted to Dept of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 16 January 2013 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 9/1978). - CO137-007002: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO137-007002-. This feature was recorded by David Sweetman and Muiris de Buitléir of National Monuments Service, Office of Public Works, in 1983 (Hurley 2012). There is now no evident trace of it on the ground (ibid.). Hurley, M. (2012) ‘Archaeological Assessment for the relocation of hole 13 and all associated site works at Old Head Golf Links, Downmacpatrick, Old head, Kinsale, Co. Cork.’, unpublished report submitted to Dept of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 16 January 2013 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 9/1978). - CO137-007003: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO137-007003-. This feature was recorded by David Sweetman and Muiris de Buitléir of National Monuments Service, Office of Public Works, in 1983 (Hurley 2012). There is now no evident trace of it on the ground (ibid.). Hurley, M. (2012) ‘Archaeological Assessment for the relocation of hole 13 and all associated site works at Old Head Golf Links, Downmacpatrick, Old head, Kinsale, Co. Cork.’, unpublished report submitted to Dept of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 16 January 2012 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 9/1978). - CO137-007004: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO137-007004-. This feature was recorded by David Sweetman and Muiris de Buitléir of National Monuments Service, Office of Public Works, in 1983 (Hurley 2012). There is now no evident trace of it on the ground (ibid.). Hurley, M. (2012) ‘Archaeological Assessment for the relocation of hole 13 and all associated site works at Old Head Golf Links, Downmacpatrick, Old head, Kinsale, Co. Cork.’, unpublished report submitted to Dept of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 16 January 2013 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 9/1978). - CO137-007005: Hut site, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO137-007005-. This feature was recorded by David Sweetman and Muiris de Buitléir of National Monuments Service, Office of Public Works, in 1983 (Hurley 2012). There is now no evident trace of it on the ground (ibid.). Hurley, M. (2012) ‘Archaeological Assessment for the relocation of hole 13 and all associated site works at Old Head Golf Links, Downmacpatrick, Old head, Kinsale, Co. Cork.’, unpublished report submitted to Dept of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 16 January 2013 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 9/1978). - CO137-007006: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO137-007006-. This feature was recorded by David Sweetman and Muiris de Buitléir of National Monuments Service, Office of Public Works, in 1983 (Hurley 2012). There is now no evident trace of it on the ground (ibid.). Hurley, M. (2012) ‘Archaeological Assessment for the relocation of hole 13 and all associated site works at Old Head Golf Links, Downmacpatrick, Old head, Kinsale, Co. Cork.’, unpublished report submitted to Dept of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 16 January 2013 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 9/1978). - CO137-007007: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO137-007007-. This feature was recorded by David Sweetman and Muiris de Buitléir of National Monuments Service, Office of Public Works, in 1983 (Hurley 2012). There is now no evident trace of it on the ground (ibid.). Hurley, M. (2012) ‘Archaeological Assessment for the relocation of hole 13 and all associated site works at Old Head Golf Links, Downmacpatrick, Old head, Kinsale, Co. Cork.’, unpublished report submitted to Dept of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 16 January 2013 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 9/1978). - CO137-009001: Castle - tower house, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO137-009001-. Across narrow neck (Wth c. 120m) of Old Head of Kinsale; two lines of defence, c. 70m apart (see plan Westropp 1914, plate xi). Outer line (to N facing inland) consists of rock-cut fosse (D 2.5m-6m; Wth 6m) with curtainwall/revetment along inside (S) edge, incorporating central tower house and mural tower half-way along either side. Inner or rear defences face S; consist of rock-cut fosse (D c. 4m; Wth 8m) with slight bank on inside (N) edge (max. H 1m). Outer defences face rising ground with signal tower (CO137-008----) at summit. Both defences pierced by modern roadway, leading to lighthouse; recent gateway (Wth 10.35m) cuts through curtain wall immediately W of tower house. Curtain wall probably originally stood proud of ground but for most part now reduced to revetment along inner edge of fosse; both sections, to E and W of tower, show evidence of rebuilding and repair. Two mural towers project c. 1.2m beyond line of curtain. Tower to W (Wth 3.7m; ext. H c. 5m) barely rises above ground level on inside, where defined by low sod-covered platform (6.5m N-S; 4m E-W). Tower to E (Wth 5.15m; ext. H c. 5m; int. H c. 2.5m) defined by N wall, with short returns of E and W walls; lintelled window ope with round-headed light on N wall, just above present internal ground level. Immediately inside line of curtain wall, 3m from E wall of tower house, rectangular sunken area (14.8m E-W; 6m N-S) defined by stone facing (max. H 1.5m); rectangular set-back at N end of W side (1.9m N-S; 0.6m E-W); modern sheep-dip at E side. Probably remains of much higher structure. Three-storey tower house (8.75m E-W; 6m N-S) stands to near full height except E wall which does not survive above 1st floor level. Ground floor entered by lintelled door, now blocked, near E end of S wall. Broken gaps in E and W wall; parts of double-splayed window opes survive in E, S and W wall. Immediately above ground floor door is second lintelled door leading to spiral stairs rising in SE corner giving access to 1st and 2nd floor levels and to wall walk. Single double-splayed windows in E wall at 1st floor level. Wicker-centred pointed vault over 1st floor (axis E-W). Vault stops short of E wall, gap probably covered by lintels but none survive. Lintelled window embrasures with stone seats in N and S walls at 2nd floor level. No opes in W wall but shallow pointed arch brings top of wall forward; break in wall-facing above shows mural passage in thickness of W wall linking wall walks atop N and S walls. Built by de Courcey family, according to Westropp (1914, 120) in 15th century, a date not inconsistent with surviving remains; excavated defences may be part of earlier promontory fort (CO137-007----). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 9/1978). - CO137-009003: Bawn, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO137-009003-. Across narrow neck (Wth c. 120m) of Old Head of Kinsale; two lines of defence, c. 70m apart (see plan Westropp 1914, plate xi). Outer line (to N facing inland) consists of rock-cut fosse (D 2.5m-6m; Wth 6m) with curtainwall/revetment along inside (S) edge, incorporating central tower house and mural tower half-way along either side. Inner or rear defences face S; consist of rock-cut fosse (D c. 4m; Wth 8m) with slight bank on inside (N) edge (max. H 1m). Outer defences face rising ground with signal tower (CO137-008----) at summit. Both defences pierced by modern roadway, leading to lighthouse; recent gateway (Wth 10.35m) cuts through curtain wall immediately W of tower house. Curtain wall probably originally stood proud of ground but for most part now reduced to revetment along inner edge of fosse; both sections, to E and W of tower, show evidence of rebuilding and repair. Two mural towers project c. 1.2m beyond line of curtain. Tower to W (Wth 3.7m; ext. H c. 5m) barely rises above ground level on inside, where defined by low sod-covered platform (6.5m N-S; 4m E-W). Tower to E (Wth 5.15m; ext. H c. 5m; int. H c. 2.5m) defined by N wall, with short returns of E and W walls; lintelled window ope with round-headed light on N wall, just above present internal ground level. Immediately inside line of curtain wall, 3m from E wall of tower house, rectangular sunken area (14.8m E-W; 6m N-S) defined by stone facing (max. H 1.5m); rectangular set-back at N end of W side (1.9m N-S; 0.6m E-W); modern sheep-dip at E side. Probably remains of much higher structure. Three-storey tower house (8.75m E-W; 6m N-S) stands to near full height except E wall which does not survive above 1st floor level. Ground floor entered by lintelled door, now blocked, near E end of S wall. Broken gaps in E and W wall; parts of double-splayed window opes survive in E, S and W wall. Immediately above ground floor door is second lintelled door leading to spiral stairs rising in SE corner giving access to 1st and 2nd floor levels and to wall walk. Single double-splayed windows in E wall at 1st floor level. Wicker-centred pointed vault over 1st floor (axis E-W). Vault stops short of E wall, gap probably covered by lintels but none survive. Lintelled window embrasures with stone seats in N and S walls at 2nd floor level. No opes in W wall but shallow pointed arch brings top of wall forward; break in wall-facing above shows mural passage in thickness of W wall linking wall walks atop N and S walls. Built by de Courcey family, according to Westropp (1914, 120) in 15th century, a date not inconsistent with surviving remains; excavated defences may be part of earlier promontory fort (CO137-007----). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 9/1978). - CO137A001001: Promontory fort - coastal, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO137A001001-. Though obviously late-medieval in date the stone-built fortifications (CO137-009001-), across the narrow neck of the Old Head of Kinsale, are built in line with a substantial rock-cut fosse (D 2.5m-6m; Wth 6m) which could be of an earlier date and 'may very probably be a remnant of the earlier promontory fort' (Westropp 1914, 122). The early historical references to Dún Cermna on the Old Head are documented by O'Rahilly (1939,16-20) who identifies it as an important Pre-Christian settlement. Though no apparent traces of prehistoric habitation are evident on the headland itself, much features as hut-sites were evident before reclaimed and ploughed in the 1970s (pers. comm. Eugene Gillen). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 9/1978). - CO137A001002: Lighthouse, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO137A001002-. Remains of two early lighthouses (see also CO137A001003-), on high ground on E side of Old Head of Kinsale (CO137-007---). Roadway to current lighthouse runs between two ruins; to W earlier 'brazier lighthouse'; to E circular lighthouse (CO137A001003-) which replaced former in 1805 (Beaver 1971, 86-8). Earlier structure consists of 1-storey rectangular (6.1m E-W; 16.7m N-S) building covered by rounded brick vault (axis N-S). Divided into three rooms (see drawings Beaver ibid) with internal stairway to roof, now badly ruined, where 'openfire' was maintained. Fire replaced by candle light 1703 to 1714 but openfire reverted to until 1804. After abandonment, central room converted to smithy. In 1805 circular lighthouse built as replacement by Thomas Rogers(ibid). Central circular well (int. diam. 3.2m) housed spiral granite stairs; outer circular wall (int. diam. 14.6m) enclosed domestic buidings;both walls only stand to c. 2m. To N, ruins of associated buildings. Replaced by present lighthouse on head of promontory in 1853. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 9/1978). - CO137A001003: Lighthouse, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO137A001003-. This lighthouse is referred to in the 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork - vol. 2 East and South Cork' (1994, 295) under the entry (no. 5887) for another nearby lighthouse (CO137A001002-). (S. Ronan 21/11/2007) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 9/1978). - CO137A001004: Megalithic structure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CCO137A001004-. On a coastal promontory, on a fairway on the Old Head of Kinsale Golf Course. According to local information there were once stones here called 'Leaba Diarmuid' which translates as Diarmuid's bed. A number of stones, which appear to be leaning and prostrate, are shown on an aerial photograph (Dr D.D.C. Pochin Mould, 16.03.1981), and may have been part of a megalithic structure. There is no visible trace of this possible structure at ground level. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 9/1978). 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). ## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) - Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse, lighthouse, 1850–1855, Regional interest, registry number 20913710, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=CO®no=20913710. Freestanding circular-profile six-stage lighthouse, built 1853, having circular-profile two-stage domed lantern. Painted plate steel dome to lantern having metal finial to apex and cast-iron rainwater goods. Plate steel wall to lower stage of lantern having single-bay projecting porch box to south-east. Wrought-metal ledges to upper stage of glazed lantern, having steel access ladder. Rendered walls to lower stages having rendered plinth and corbels surmounted by rendered coping, forming lantern walkway with cast-iron railings. Square-headed window openings with rendered stone sills and two-over-two pane timber sliding sash windows to lower stages. Fixed multiple-pane metal-framed windows to lantern. Square-headed door opening, having timber battened door. Located within complex of associated structures including attached two-bay single-storey storage block to north. - Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse, lighthouse keeper's house, 1850–1855, Regional interest, registry number 20913711, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=CO®no=20913711. Pair of detached former lighthouse keepers' houses, built 1853, now disused. Three-bay single-storey with dormer attic house located to east, having flat-roofed porch to front (south) and single-bay lean-to addition to side (west). Pitched slate roof with tooled limestone chimneystacks, gable copings, rendered eaves course with moulded render corbels and uPVC rainwater goods. Rendered walls with plinth. Square-headed window openings with rendered sills, raised render surrounds having three-over-three, eight-over-eight and two-over-two pane timber sliding sash windows. Square-headed door opening with raised render surround and timber battened door. Detached three-bay single-storey with dormer attic house located to west, having gable-fronted porch to front (south) and lean-to additions to side (west) and rear (north). Pitched lead clad roof having rendered chimneystacks, eaves course, flat-roofs to dormer windows, limestone gable copings and cast-iron rainwater goods. Pitched slate roof to porch having rendered gable coping and cast-iron rainwater goods. Rendered walls with plinth having cast-iron vents throughout. Square-headed window openings with rendered sills throughout, having and uPVC casement windows. Square-headed door opening with uPVC door. Six-bay single-storey outbuilding to rear (north), accessed via square-headed door opening in rendered enclosing wall to east. Single-pitch slate roof having rendered chimneystack and eaves course, limestone gable copings and cast-iron rainwater goods. Whitewashed stone rubble walls having rendered plinth. Square-headed window openings with rendered sills, dressed limestone surrounds and voussoirs with six-over-three pane timber sliding sash windows. Square-headed door openings having raised render surrounds and timber battened doors. Attached three-bay outbuilding to rear having single-pitch slate roof with stone gable copings and cast-iron rainwater goods. Square-headed door openings with timber battened doors. Whitewashed rubble stone and rendered enclosing walls having rendered copings and replacement cast-iron gates. ## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland) - Radon: at the centre of the townland of Downmacpatrick or Oldhead, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887 - 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 Downmacpatrick or Oldhead. - Flooding: the flood maps of the Office of Public Works, https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/, linked only: their licence does not allow re-use. 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. ## Downloads - DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, for a drawing program: https://everytownland.com/cork/downmacpatrick-or-oldhead.dxf - GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/cork/downmacpatrick-or-oldhead.geojson - KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/cork/downmacpatrick-or-oldhead.kml ## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register) No address of the register names Downmacpatrick or Oldhead with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork: https://everytownland.com/cork.md ## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann) - Ballymackean: https://everytownland.com/cork/ballymackean.md 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. --- Everytownland reads the registered freehold land and the statutory boundaries of Tailte Éireann, the national zoning, planning file and heritage records of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Residential Property Price Register. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee; this site names no owner. A price is the price recorded for a past sale, not a valuation. Sources: Cadastral Parcels Freehold, Townlands, Civil Parishes, Baronies, Electoral Divisions and Buildings, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0; national zoning of development plans (GZT, MyPlan) and National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0, applicants not shown; designated sites, National Parks and Wildlife Service, CC BY 4.0; Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service, CC BY 4.0; National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, CC BY 4.0; Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority, re-used with the source acknowledged. - Page: https://everytownland.com/cork/downmacpatrick-or-oldhead - In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/cork/downmacpatrick-or-oldhead