Dunbeacon

147 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Dunbeacon, from 36 m² to 423,101 m² (42.31 ha, 104.55 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 36 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Dunbeacon in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

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

• 5 Sept 2025Grant with conditions

  Alterations & extensions to an existing dwellinghouse, to include the demolition of an attached outbuilding, and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5799

• 29 Nov 2024Conditional

  Construct a dwellinghouse and domestic garage, to install a waste water treatment system and undertake all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/657

• 25 Nov 2024Conditional

  Construction of new free standing single storey artist's studio of 24.8 square meters and changes to front elevation of existing house at first floor level

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/649

• 19 Nov 2024Incompleted application

  Construct a dwellinghouse and domestic garage, to install a waste water treatment system and undertake all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/637

• 6 Nov 2024Incompleted application

  Construction of new free standing single storey artist's studio of 24.8 square meters and changes to front elevation of existing house at first floor level

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/608

• 19 Sept 2024Conditional

  Erection of dwelling house, waste water treatment system and associated site development works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/514

• 18 Mar 2021Withdrawn

  Construction of dwelling house installation of wastewater treatment system and for all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/192

• 3 Feb 2021Refused

  Retention of single storey dwelling house, septic tank and associated site development works

  Retention · Cork County Council, 21/70

• 25 Jan 2021Withdrawn

  Construction of dwelling house, installation of waste water treatment system and for all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/38

• 30 Jul 2020Conditional

  Dwellinghouse and associated site development works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/407

• 30 Mar 2020Conditional

  (a) Demolition of existing storage building, (b) Construction of an agricultural storage building, (c) Construction of an underground soiled water tank and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/180

• 5 Mar 2020Incompleted application

  (A) Demolition of existing storage building, (B) Construction of an agricultural storage building, (C) Construction of an underground soiled water tank and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/117

• 16 Apr 2019Conditional

  Construction of a dwelling house, installation of waste water treatment system and for all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/250

• 16 Nov 2018Conditional

  Permission for retention of link extension between dwelling house and detached bedroom unit

  Retention · Cork County Council, 18/688

• 31 Oct 2018Incompleted application

  Retention of link extension between dwelling house and detached bedroom unit

  Retention · Cork County Council, 18/642

• 27 Jun 2018Refused

  Construction of dwelling house, installation of waste water treatment system and all associated site works including alterations to previously permitted vehicular entrance granted under Planning Ref. No. W/14/249 and for Permission to use said entrance for access to both the farmlands and the proposed dwelling.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/377

• 17 Apr 2018Conditional

  Retention of domestic garage / shed and associated site development works

  Retention · Cork County Council, 18/223

• 13 Sept 2017Conditional

  Erection of milking parlour and dairy, covering existing open slurry tank and associated site development works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/598

• 18 Aug 2016Conditional

  Construct a cattle and sheep house with slatted slurry tank and carry out associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/525

• 13 May 2014Conditional

  Planning Permission for (a) an extension to the existing dwelling, (b) upgrade of existing agricultural entrance to vehicular entrance to serve dwelling, (c) installation of new effluent treatment system along with all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/291

• 24 Apr 2014Incompleted application

  Permission for a) an extension to the existing dwelling, b) Upgrade of existing agriculutural entrance to vehicular entrance to serve dwelling, c) Installation of new Effluent Treatment System along with all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/266

• 11 Apr 2014Conditional

  to construct an agricultural entrance incorporating a cattle crush, holding pin and loading bay

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/249

• 2 Apr 2014Incompleted application

  Construct an agricultural entrance incorporating a cattle crush, holding pin and loading bay

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/230

• 20 May 2013Conditional

  Permission for conversion of 2 no. semi-detached dwellings into one single dwelling, including the following: (i) demolition of 2 no. attached outbuildings and 2 no. attached annexes to rear of dwellings, (ii) demolition of 2 no. chimneys and construction of single chimney (iii) construction of 3 no. extensions, 2 no. to rear elevation and 1 no. to front elevation, (iv) fenestration changes, (v) replacement of existing septic tank with new septic tank and percolation area and (vi) all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 13/285

• 1 May 2013Conditional

  Construction of extension to dwelling house

  Permission · Cork County Council, 13/260

The 25 most recent of 99 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Dunbeacon Shingle SAC 002280

Recorded monuments

• CO130-024001 Promontory fort - coastal
  Description

  Small oval area (23.6m N-S; 13m E-W) barely projecting N into Dunmanus Bay. Neck defended by earthen bank (H 5.2m) with external fosse (D 2.65m). Westropp (1915, 283) noted a dry stone revetment to bank which is no longer visible. Bank and fosse crossed by causeway (Wth 2m) to S. Interior shown as circular area on OS 6-inch map (1842); now reduced in size to less than half that area. Westropp (1915, 284) noted collapsed souterrain (CO130-024002-) 'close to the dangerous edge'. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO130-024002 Souterrain
  Description

  In coastal promontory fort (CO130-024001-). Westropp (1915, 284) noted 'along, straight hollow, like a collapsed souterrain, close to the edge'. No visible surface trace. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO130-025001 Midden
  Description

  On S side small inlet 6m N of Dunbeacon Castle (CO130-025002-). Thin layer of shells (L 14m; D 0.07m) 0.6m below surface, exposed in section on coastline. Shell remains include periwinkle, oyster and cockle. (Westropp 1915, 282). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO130-025002 Castle - tower house
  Description

  Fragmentary remains of tower house on S shore Dunmanus Bay, on site of earlier coastal promontory fort (CO130-025003-). Part of N end E wall (L 5.5m) and short return of N wall (L 2.2m) stand to three stories. Traces of vault over first floor (axis N-S). Castle of O'Mahony clan, traditionally attributed to Donall O'Mahony (c. 1460) (O'Donoghue 1986, 9). Burnt by O'Mahonys after Desmond confiscations (Ó Murchadha 1985, 234); taken by English forces after fall of Dunboy (Healy 1988, 188). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO130-025003 Promontory fort - coastal
  Description

  On the S shore of Dunmanus Bay. This promontory fort comprises a low, narrow, ridge of rocky land (Wth 8.1-13.5m) which projects (L 28.7m) to the WSW. A rock-cut fosse (L 27m N-S; max. Wth 17.6m; max. D 3m) on the landward side of this ridge appears to be all that remains of the defences. The outer edge of the fosse, especially on the S side, is very uneven. Dunbeacon Castle (CO130-025002-) lies immediately to the WSW of 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

• CO130-027 Burial ground
  Description

  In pasture on S-facing slope. Rectangular area (59.3m E-W; 40.7m N-S) enclosed by earthen bank with some stone facing; gate to S. Many grave markers noted. Still in use. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO130-028 Souterrain
  Description

  Discovered 1963 during sand quarrying. Five chambers, stone lined and flag roofed. Construction trench exposed in quarry face. Chamber 1: L 5m; Wth 0.9m; H 0.7m. Chamber 2: L 2m; Wth 0.9m; H 0.5m. Chamber 3: L 4.4m; Wth 0.85m; H 0.95m. Chamber 4: L 6.6m; Wth 0.75m; H 1.1 (max.). Chamber 5: L 2.8m; Wth 0.95m (max.); H 0.6m. In field called "Forteen" which may indicate remains of ringfort. (NMI). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO130-029 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  Square depression (Wth c. 2m) filled with water, from which flows a stream. Said never to run dry. No longer in holy use. 'Toberaleen - Tober a'Lin (well of the flax)' (O'Donoghue 1986, 9). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

• CO130-030 Stone circle - multiple-stone
  Description

  On W shoulder of Mount Corrin, near inner S end of Dunmanus Bay. Circle incomplete; six erect and five prostrate stones indicate circle of eleven stones. Orthostats are 0.8m to 1.3m L, 0.15m to 0.5m T and 1.6m to 1.9m H. Internal diameter of circle is c. 8m. At centre of circle, standing stone (H 1.1m; 1.7m x 0.3m) leans heavily to S. (O Nualláin 1984, 22, no. 32; Roberts 1988, Ch. 4, no. 50). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO130-031 Souterrain
  Description

  In garden of dwelling house on side of hill. Discovered in last century. Further collapse investigated 1964 (NMI). Two earth-cut chambers joined by creepway. Chamber 1: L 3.65m; Wth 1.34m; H 1.37m. Chamber 2: L 3.45m; Wth 2.28m; H 1.06m. (McCarthy 1977, 217-18). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO130-037 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, atop gravel ridge. According to local information, area now removed by quarrying known as 'fort field'; souterrain (CO130-028----) discovered here during gravel-quarrying in 1960s, and also some bones and quernstones were found. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO130-038 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In undulating pasture, on N side of stream valley. Spread (14m NE-SW; 12m NW-SE) of burnt material remains. Mound removed recently and spread infield. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO130-039 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough grazing, on W side of open drain. Grass-covered kidney-shaped mound (6.5m NE-SW; 3.4m NW-SE; H 0.5m) of burnt material. Opening to SE (Wth 2.6m). Second fulacht fiadh (CO130-040---) 22m to W. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO130-040 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough grazing. Barely discernible mound of burnt material (10m E-W; 9m N-S). Surface uneven due to recent removal of mound material, subsequently spread in field. Second fulacht fiadh (CO130-039---) 22m to E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Architectural heritage

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

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 Dunbeacon, about 1 in 20 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 Dunbeacon.

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 Dunbeacon with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.

Name

Dunbeacon · Dún Béacáin

Area

5,940,548 m² (594.05 ha, 1,467.94 acres)

Civil parish

Skull, and its townlands

Barony

Carbery West (West Division)

Electoral division

Dunbeacon, the unit of the census

Census 2022

187 people lived in 80 households in the Dunbeacon electoral division. 84% of households owned their home. 21% of homes were built since 2001. 8% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 29% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Caherolickane, Coolcoulaghta, Derreennalomane, Drishane, Laharan, Shantullig North

Placenames

Dunbeacon 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.