Inchamore

42 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Inchamore, from 655 m² to 922,292 m² (92.23 ha, 227.9 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 22 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Inchamore 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.

• 11 Sept 2026Awaiting recommendation

  We, Inchamore Wind Designated Activity Company, intend to apply for permission for development of this site at the townlands of Inchamore (na hInse Móire), Milleeny (na Millíní) and Derreenaling (an Doirín Álainn), in Co. Cork. The development will consist of an amendment to Condition No. 6 of Planning Permission Pl. Ref. 23/5145, ACP. Ref. PL04.319216 for Inchamore Wind Farm. Permission is being sought to amend Condition No. 6 by removal of the following part of the condition which states ‘The wind farm shall not give rise to amplitude modulation, tonal or impulsive noise at noise sensitive locations’.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/2379

• 7 Jun 2023Refused

  We, Inchamore Wind Designated Activity Company, intend to apply for permission for a ten-year planning permission for a renewable energy development. The entirety of the renewable energy development constitutes the provision of a five-turbine wind farm and all associated works on land in both Counties Cork and Kerry. The development for will consist of : 1) a wind farm with an operational lifespan of 35 years (from date of commissioning of the development), 2) the construction of five turbines with an overall ground to blade tip height ranging from 177m to 185m inclusive; a rotor diameter ranging of 149m to 155m inclusive; and a hub height ranging from 102.5m to 110.5m inclusive, 3)construction of permanent turbine hardstands and turbine foundations, 4) Construction of one temporary construction compound with associated temporary site offices, parking areas and security fencing. 5) installation of a (35-year life cycle) meteorological mast with a height of 110m and a 4m lightning pole on top, such that the overall structure will be 114m, 6) development of an on-site borrow pit, 7) construction of a new permanent internal site access roads to include passing bays and all associated drainage infrastructure. 8) development of a permanent internal site drainage network and sediment control systems. 9) construction of a permanent 38 kV electrical substation including a control building with welfare facilities, all associated electrical plant and equipment, parking security fencing and gates, all associated underground cabling, wastewater holding tank, and all ancillary structures and works, 10) all associated underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines to the on-site wind farm substation, 11) ancillary forestry felling to facilitate construction of the development, 12) all associated site development works including berms, landscaping, and soil excavation. Advisory note: A planning application is being lodged with Kerry County Council in relation to the elements of the project that are within the townland of Derryreag (Dhoire Aimhréidh) Co.Kerry, including the upgrade of the site entrance off the N22 and permanent forest track upgrade works. The planning application will be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS). Tá sé beartaithe againne, inchamore Wind Cuideachta Ghníomhaíochta Ainmnithe, iarratas adhéanamh ar Chead maidir le cead pleanála deich mbliana d’fhorbairt fuinnimh in-athnuaite. Is ionann an fhorbairt fuinnimh in-athnuaite ina hiomláine agus feirm ghaoithe cúig thuirbín a sholáthar ahus ne hoibreacha gaolmhara go léir ar thailte I gContaetha Chorcaí agus Chiarraí. Beigh an fhorbairt comhdhéanta de: 1) Feirm ghaoithe le saolré oibriúcháin 35 bliain (ó dháta coimisiúnaithe na forbartha), 2) Tógáil cúig thuirbín le aired iomlán ó thalamh go barr an lann le ó 177m go 185 san áireamh; trastomhas rótar ó 149m go 155m san áireamh; agus aired moil ó 102.5m go 110.5m san áireamh, 3) Tógáil cruasheatán tuirbíní, 4) Tógáil príomhshuíomh tógála sealadach amháin le hoifigí suímh shealadacha ghailmhara, limistéir pháirceála agus fálú slándála, 5) Suiteáil crann meisteareolaíochta (saolré 35 bliana) a bheidh 110 méadar ar aired agus cuaillle tintrí 4m ar a bharr, sa tslí is go mbeidh aired foriomlán se 114 méadar ag an struchtúr, 6) Forbairt sloc iasachtaí amháin ar an láthair, 7) Tógáil buanbhóithre rochtana inmheáncha nua don láithreán agus uasghrádú ar bhóithre rochtana inmheánacha láithreacha chun cúinsí pasála agus an bonneagar draenála gaolmhar go léir a áireamh. 8) Forbairt líonra inmheánach draenála suímh buan agus córais rialathe dríodair, 9) fostáisiún buan leictreach 38kV a thógáil lena n-áirítear foirgneamh rialaithe le háiseanna leasa, gach gléasra agus trealamh leictreach gaolmhar, páirceáil, fálú slándála agus geataí, gach cábla faoi thalamh a bhaineann leis, umar coinneála fuíolluisce, agus gach struchtúr agus oibreacha coi

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/5145

• 28 Apr 2021Conditional

  The erection of a temporary 100m high lattice type meteorological mast for a period of 5 years. The structure will be fixed to ground anchors by stay wires and will include instruments for measuring local climate conditions and all ancillary works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/5127

• 19 May 2016Conditional

  Permission for construction of a single storey extension with attached lean-to structure for domestic storage to rear, and porch extension to side of dwellinghouse, and Permission for retention of minor alterations to elevations (changes to doors and windows from that permitted under Planning Reg. No. 01/5772 to include: a door in place of the permitted window on rear eastern elevation, omission of window on rear elevation, inclusion of bathroom window on eastern elevation, and 1 no. larger window in place of 2 no. permitted smaller windows on western elevation. (Cead do sineadh aon stoir ar teach, le claonseantain ceangailte leis le haghaidh storala tis ar chuil, agus sineadh poirse ar taobh an ti, agus cead coinneala le haghaidh athruithe beaga ar na ingearchlonna (athruithe ar doirse agus fuinneoga o na cinn a bhi ceadaithe faoi Tag Pleanala Uimh 01/5772, a n-airitear doras in ionad an fhuinneog ceadaithe ar ingearchlo thoir cuil, fuinneog a fhagail ar lar on ingearchlo cuil, fuinneog folctha sa bhreis ar an ingearchlo thoir, agus 1 fuinneog mor in ionad 2 fuinneoga nios lu ar an ingearchlo thiar)

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/5208

• 4 Oct 2012Withdrawn

  Erection of an 80m temporary Meteorological Mast and associated guy wires. The lattice mast will hold anemometry equipment for wind measurement and will be located on land currently used for farming

  Permission · Cork County Council, 12/6100

• 24 Sept 2012Incompleted application

  Construction of 80m Temporary Meteorological Mast and associated guy wires. The lattice mast will hold anemometry equipment for wind measurement and will be located on land currently used for farming

  Permission · Cork County Council, 12/6032

• 29 Jun 2007Conditional

  Erection of slatted cattle house, base for storage of silage bales and associated concrete yards

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/9247

• 16 Mar 2007Refused

  3 no. dwellinghouses and access road

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/6119

• 16 Feb 2007Incompleted application

  Construction of 3 no. dwellings and access road

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/5152

• 4 Jan 2007Incompleted application

  Construction of 3 no. dwellings and access road

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/4057

• 5 Feb 2004Conditional

  Dwelling, garage and treatment unit

  Permission · Cork County Council, 04/604

• 26 Jan 2004Conditional

  Construction of 5.8km overhead transmission line of single circuit 110kV

  Permission · Cork County Council, 04/356

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 Inchamore.

Recorded monuments

• CO057-001 Kiln - lime
  Description

  In pasture close to road, built into natural slope. Small, square, partially-overgrown kiln (3.75m N-S; 3.85m E-W; front H 2.8m; rear H 1.5m), E side collapsed. Front elevation (S) has lintelled recess (H 1.53m; Wth 1.05m; D 1.6m) with sloping slabs to rear. Circular funnel (diam. 1.65m) infilled. Shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO057-005 Kiln - lime
  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.

• CO057-006 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough hill grazing on bog, on a gentle S-facing slope, with a view across the valley to Carrignaspirroge. Traces of mainly curvilinear, relict, stone field boundaries (T 0.6m; H 0.3m) protrude above the surface of the bog in a roughly rectangular area (c. 150m E-W; c. 70m N-S). The relict walls disappear in level areas, where the bog is deeper. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO057-007 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill grazing on bog, on a S-facing slope with views across a valley to Carrignaspirroge. A D-shaped area (6m N-S) with the straight side at N (L 10.5m), is defined by a mixture of large slabs and stones set beside the linear face of outcropping rock at N and elsewhere by the curving remains of a stone wall (T 0.65; H 0.5m) protruding above the surface of the bog. The interior is partially covered with rushes. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO057-008001 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough hill grazing on bog, on a S-facing slope, with views across the valley to Carrignaspirroge. A network of mainly curvilinear, relict, stone field boundaries (T 0.6m; H 0.3m), that protrude above the surface of the bog, occurs intermittently throughout a roughly rectangular area (c. 180m E-W; c. 90m N-S). Stone slabs set at right angles to the line of the wall are occasionally visible along stretches of the relict boundaries. The walls run on into the deeper bog in hollow or level areas. Four hut sites (CO057-008002-, CO057-008003, CO057-008006, CO057-008008-), two enclosures (CO057-008004-, CO057-008005-) and a fulacht fia (CO057-008007-) are within the field boundary network. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO057-008002 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill grazing, on bog, on a S-facing slope and within a network of relict field boundaries (CO057-008001-). The remains of a D-shaped hut site (4.5m N-S) defined by a curving stone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.3m) with a straight N side (L 4m). The stone wall protrudes intermittently above the surface of the bog. The interior is raised (H 0.2m) at the S to compensate for the hillslope. The linear wall at the N is incorporated into an E-W field wall. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO057-008003 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill grazing, on bog, on a S-facing slope and within a network of relict field boundaries (CO057-008001-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.4m) defined by a stone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.4m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. The level interior is in pasture. Field walls abut the hut site at the NW and the SE. An enclosure (CO057-008004-) is c. 15m to the S. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO057-008004 Enclosure
  Description

  Within an area of field walls (CO057-008001-) in rough hill grazing on bog, on a S-facing slope with views across the valley to Carrignaspirroge. A right-angled, SW-facing corner is defined by the remains of a N-S (L 5m) and an E-W (L 6m) field wall and is enclosed at SW by a curving wall, all of which (T 0.55; H 0.4m) protrude intermittently above the surface of the bog. There is a hut site (CO057-008003-) c. 15m to the N. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO057-008005 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill grazing, on a terrace on a S-facing slope and within a network of field boundaries (CO057-008001-). A D-shaped area (12m E-W) defined at the straight E side by a drystone wall (L 12m; T 1m at the base) narrowing as it rises to a height of 1.2m. Elsewhere it is defined by the remains of a stone wall (T 1m; H 0.3m), protruding above the surface of the bog. The almost level interior is raised (H 0.4m) at SW. There is a hut site (CO057-008006-) c. 6m to the SW. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO057-008006 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill grazing, on bog, on a S-facing slope and within a network of relict field boundaries (CO057-008001-). The remains of an oval hut site (2.8m E-W; 2m N-S) defined by a stone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.2m) which protrudes intermittently above the surface of the bog. An enclosure (CO057-008005-) is c. 6m to the NE. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO057-008007 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough hill grazing and within a network of field walls (CO057-008001-). A horseshoe-shaped mound (7m E-W; 6.1m N-S; H 1m) of heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil. The opening (Wth 1.7m) faces W. The S edge of the mound has been damaged due to recent drainage works. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO057-008008 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill grazing, on bog, on a S-facing slope and within a network of relict field boundaries (CO057-008001-). The remains of an oval hut site (3.5m E-W; 2.3m N-S) defined by the lower courses of a drystone wall (T 0.55; H 0.75m) which protrude above the surface of the bog. The wall is best preserved along the E arc. Rubble is scattered in the W half of the interior. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO057-009 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  On the N side of a road, on a S-facing slope. Spring water emerges from the base of an earthen bank which is covered with ferns, briars and bushes. According to local information, this is a holy well and its water was used to cure animal ailments. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO057-010 Kiln - lime
  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.

• CO057-011 Kiln - lime
  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.

• KE086-009 Standing stone - pair
  Description

  In rough grazing, on the summit of a ridge at the W end of the Derrynasaggart Mountains. Two stones, orientated NW-SE, stand c. 1.3m apart and 4m to the E of the perimeter fence around a mobile phone mast. The NW stone (H 1.35m; 0.65m x 0.2m) is subrectangular in elevation and has a semicircular notch cut into its northern edge c. 0.45m above ground level. The SE stone (H 1.2m; 0.8m x 0.18m) is also subrectangular in elevation but has a more pointed top. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

Architectural heritage

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

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 Inchamore, 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 Inchamore.

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

Name

Inchamore · An Inse Mhór

Area

6,643,090 m² (664.31 ha, 1,641.54 acres)

Civil parish

Ballyvourney, and its townlands

Barony

Muskerry West

Electoral division

Slievereagh, the unit of the census

Census 2022

978 people lived in 371 households in the Slievereagh electoral division. 73% of households owned their home. 38% of homes were built since 2001. 10% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Bardinch, Cloonkeen (Co. Kerry), Coomacullen (Co. Kerry), Coumaclovane, Derreenaling, Derryreag (Co. Kerry), Gortnakilla (Co. Kerry), Inchee (Co. Kerry), Milleeny

Gaeltacht

In an Irish-speaking area

Placenames

Inchamore 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.