Lisheen

75 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Lisheen, from 48 m² to 233,295 m² (23.33 ha, 57.65 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 36 neighbouring parcels touch it.

Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.

No zone of a development plan covers Lisheen 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.

• 19 Aug 2025Conditional permission

  permission for: (i) retention of change of use of former domestic garage to self-contained apartment including retention of construction of 2 no. extensions to same, and (ii) retention of construction of detached garden room ancillary in use to main house

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 25/470

• 16 Jan 2025Unconditional

  (a) Fenestration changes and internal alterations and new roof covering to the old creamery building, (b) change of use from retail / store to community hall, (c) construction of a detached building to be used for retail and ancillary to the community hall, (d) construction of a workshop / store for ancillary use to community hall and storage, (e) decommissioning of existing septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 25/8

• 13 Dec 2019Conditional

  (a) Fenestration changes and internal alterations and new roof covering to the old creamery building, (b) change of use from retail / store to community hall, (c) construction of a detached building to be used for retail and ancillary to the community hall, (d) construction of a workshop / store for ancillary use to community hall and storage, (e) decommissioning of existing septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/792

• 23 Mar 2015Conditional

  Permission for retention of the change of use of out building to separate detached dwelling including: (i) installation of 3no. dormer windows to roof; (ii) change of use of existing permitted septic tank system (planning ref no: W/1693/85) from old abandoned dwelling to this house and (iii) ancillary site works

  Retention · Cork County Council, 15/149

• 5 Dec 2012Conditional

  Permission for the following site extension works to St. Colums GAA Club: (i) construction of 1no. sports pitch, (ii) construction of Footbridge over Ouvane River linking proposed pitch to existing sports ground and (iii) all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 12/741

• 23 Nov 2012Incompleted application

  Permission for the following site extension works to St. Colums GAA Club: (i) Construction of 1 no. sports pitch, (ii) construction of Footbridge over Ouvane River linking proposed pitch to existing sports ground and (iii) all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 12/722

• 26 Aug 2011Conditional

  Retention of change of use of a private, domestic indoor swimming pool granted under Pl. Reg. No. 07/2362 to a commercial indoor swimming pool for instruction of private swimming lessons and for permission for retention of a waste water treatment unit

  Retention · Cork County Council, 11/522

• 21 Jul 2011Unconditional

  12 no. dwelling units consisting of 2 no. semi-detached dormer dwellings and 10 no. detached dormer dwellings, construct new site entrance and all associated ancillary site works

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 11/443

• 4 Mar 2011Conditional

  A) Construction of two storey community hall, construction of footbridge over Ouvane river to existing sports ground, construction of storage shed, and (B) the following site works: (i) construction of 4no. sports pitches, 1no. all-weather pitch, athletics area, tennis court and running track, (ii) construction of children's playground (iii) installation of floodlighting, (iv) installation of ball-stop netting, (v) construction of 6no. dug-out shelters, (vi) construction of access road and carparking areas, (vii) installation of treatment plant and soil polishing filter (viii) construction of new site entrance including realignment and widening of regional road R584 and (ix) all other associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 11/138

• 16 Feb 2011Conditional

  Retention of a loft extension to dwelling and permission for change of use of the aforementioned dwelling house to a residential treatment centre with ancillary work which include a new loft skylight to the western elevation, internal alterations and adjusting the external ground to allow for disabled access

  Permission · Cork County Council, 11/81

• 10 Jul 2009Incompleted application

  Change of use of existing indoor swimming pool (planning reg: 07/2362) to commercial indoor swimming pool with all associated site works and waste treatment plant

  Permission · Cork County Council, 09/776

• 17 Apr 2009Conditional

  Dwellinghouse, detached domestic garage and for all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 09/438

• 15 Oct 2008Conditional

  Construction of dwellinghome, detached domestic garage and all associated siteworks

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/1859

• 27 Aug 2008Conditional

  installation of sewerage treatment plant and alterations to site boundary

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/1571

• 25 Jul 2008Conditional

  Demolition of shed, erection of slatted house and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/1393

• 2 May 2008Refused

  Installation of sewerage treatment plant and alterations to site boundary

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/815

• 20 Dec 2007Conditional

  Retention of following: (a) alteration of design of front porch, (b) addition of stone facade to conservatory elevations with brick surround to conservatory windows, (c) alteration of finished floor level to dwelling house, (d) change of design of domestic garage, (e) change of finished floor level of domestic garage and (f) change of septic tank to sewage treatment unit

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/3164

• 7 Sept 2007Conditional

  Construction of private indoor swimming pool, with covered link from existing dwelling to proposed swimming pool; installation of deep bore well to supply water to same and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/2362

• 7 Aug 2007Incompleted application

  Construction of private indoor swimming pool, installation of deep bore well to supply water to same and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/2103

• 5 Feb 2007Conditional

  Extension of farm complex to include erection of slatted house

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/305

• 13 Jul 2006Conditional

  12no. dwelling units, consisting of 2no. semi-detached dormer dwellings and 10no. detached dormer dwellings; construct new site entrance and all associated ancillary site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/1346

• 30 Jun 2005Withdrawn

  26 no. dwellinghouses and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 05/4643

• 20 Dec 2004Withdrawn

  25 no. dwellinghouses

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 04/9415

• 29 Oct 2004Conditional

  Dwellinghouse and domestic garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 04/8049

• 31 Aug 2004Incompleted application

  Dwelling and domestic garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 04/6637

The 25 most recent of 43 applications.

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 Lisheen.

Recorded monuments

• CO105-008 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, on S-facing slope. Locally regarded as site of "fort". Sub-circular field (62m N-S; 63m E-W) enclosed by stone fence. Arc of bank (max. H 0.2m; L 18m ENE-WSW) runs along break in slope across interior. 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

• CO105-009 Standing stone
  Description

  In pasture atop hillock. Rectangular stone aligned NE-SW (H 1.18m; 0.75m x 0.52m). 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

• CO105-010 Standing stone
  Description

  In farmyard with good view in every direction. Sub-rectangular stone aligned NE-SW (H 1.35m; 1.22m x 0.64m). 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

• CO105-011 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Very low mound in water-logged pasture at base of hill. Cut through by drain: burnt material visible in section. 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

• CO105-012 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Spread of burnt material (L 6.5m) visible in section cut by drain. 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

• CO105-013001 Souterrain
  Description

  Discovered 1960 in field to W Kilmocomogue graveyard (CO105-013002-). Fahy (1960, 142-3) describes 7 earth-cut chambers, 'varying in floor area from 7' 10" by 4' 7" in height; joined be creepways. No visible surface trace; modern graveyard now on site. 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

• CO105-013002 Graveyard
  Description

  Rectangular area enclosed by stone wall. Earliest noted headstone dates to 1800s. Modern extension to W; souterrain (CO105-013001-) discovered here in 1960s. Holy well (CO105-013004-) to S. Still in use. Ruins of Kilmocomogne church (CO105-013003-) in centre. 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

• CO105-013003 Church
  Description

  In centre of graveyard (CO105-013002-) ruins of parish church (L 20.9m, Wth 9.7m). Only lower courses of E, W and N walls survive; S wall stands to near full height; all walls ivy-clad. Door near W end of S wall has round headed arch of sandstone blocks; lower jambs now below ground level; segmental arch to embrasure. Window opes near E end of S wall and in centre of E wall all poorly preserved. Church in repair in 1627 but ruinous by 1667 (Brady 1863, vol. 1, 163). 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

• CO105-013004 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  In pasture, just S of Kilmocomoge graveyard (CO105-013002-) and close to stream. Still in holy use, now contained by concrete surround with railings on top. Adorned with numerous statues. 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/

• CO105-014 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, atop hill. Circular area (25.4m N-S; 25.4m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (H 1.1m); external fosse (D 0.4m) to NW. Bank stone faced externally, where laneway skirts site N->ESE. Gap in bank to SW (Wth 1.1m). 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

• CO105-015 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Levelled spread of burnt material, in poorly drained pasture. 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

• CO105-016 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, atop hill. Roughly circular area (36.5m N-S; 33m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (H 1.65m); external fosse (D 1.6m) S->SW; shallow,waterlogged, external fosse to N. Break in bank to NNW (Wth 2m). Possible souterrain (CO105-052---) in interior. 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

• CO105-052 Souterrain
  Description

  According to local information "an opening, like a sunken well with a covering stone" was found in ringfort (CO105-016---). 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

Architectural heritage

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

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

About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility moderately high, moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Lisheen.

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both 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 Lisheen with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.

Name

Lisheen · An Lisín

Area

2,392,432 m² (239.24 ha, 591.18 acres)

Civil parish

Kilmocomoge, and its townlands

Barony

Bantry

Electoral division

Kealkill, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Kealkill electoral division: 588 people in 208 households; 79% of households own their home; 41% of homes were built since 2001; 12% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 7% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ahil More, Ardnacloghy, Breeny Beg, Dromaclarig, Dromanassa, Dromlickacrue, Gearagh, Kealcoum, Shandrum Beg, Trawnamaddree

Placenames

Lisheen 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.