Maulikeeve
Townland in the civil parish of Kilmocomoge, barony of Bantry, Co. Cork; in Irish Meall Uí Chaoimh
- Area
- 78.1 ha
- 193 acres
- Land parcels
- 39
- registered freehold, median 10,651 m² (1.07 ha, 2.63 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 18
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
39 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Maulikeeve, from 324 m² to 135,232 m² (13.52 ha, 33.42 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 19 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Maulikeeve 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.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
29 Sept 2025Grant with conditions
Permission for a windfarm development at this site within the townland of Derrenacrinnig West. The proposed Grid Connection traverses the townlands of Derreenacrinnig West, Barnagowlane West, Glanareagh, Gortnacowly, Ards Beg, Ardrah, Laharanshermeen, Maulraha, Maulikeeve, Derryarkane, Cappanaboul, Skahanagh, Gortroe, Shandrum Beg, Shandrum More, Dromloughlin, Ballylickey, Crossoge. Temporary works will be required to accommodate the delivery of the turbine components. These temporary works are included as part of this application and are located in the townlands of Castledonovan, Derreenacrinnig East, and Derreenacrinnig West. The development will consist of: Construction of 3 no. wind turbines with an overall ground to blade tip height of 119.3m with a rotor diameter of 82m and a hub height of 78.3m. Construction of 1 no. permanent 20 kV Electrical Substation, all associated electrical plant and equipment, all associated underground cabling, and all ancillary structures and works. Construction of one Temporary Construction Compound with associated temporary site offices, parking areas and security fencing. Upgrade and reuse of existing hardstands. Upgrade and reuse of existing internal site access roads. Provision of Biodiversity Enhancement Area. All associated underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines to the wind farm Electrical Substation. Construction of approximately 10.75 km of 20kV overhead line (OHL) Grid Connection, the OHL to be constructed consists of c. 157 wood poles (ranging from 9m to 15m above ground) supporting electrical conductor lines and ancillary structures and equipment. Installation of approximately 3.3km of underground cable ducting Grid Connection and associated electrical cabling, and all other ancillary works including joint bays, culverts, marker posts and all associated developments. Construction Haul Route works along the L-8767, L-4711 and L-8765. A 10 year permission and a 40 year operational period from the date of overall commissioning of the entire wind farm is being sought. However, part of the substation and all of the Grid Connection will be owned and operated by ESB networks and as part of the national grid infrastructure, their life can extend beyond the life of the windfarm. Accordingly, permission is sought for the Grid Connection and substation in perpetuity. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive 2023/2413). This planning application is subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. apply. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared and will be submitted with the application. The planning application and EIAR may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, Norton House, Cork Road, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. P81AT28 during its public opening hours, I.e. 9.00am to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application and EIAR may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6052
8 Sept 2025Invalid - prepare letters
Permission for a windfarm development at this site within the townland of Derrenacrinnig West. The proposed Grid Connection traverses the townlands of Derreenacrinnig West, Barnagowlane West, Glanareagh, Gortnacowly, Ards Beg, Ardrah, Laharanshermeen, Maulraha, Maulikeeve, Derryarkane, Cappanaboul, Skahanagh, Gortroe, Shandrum Beg, Shandrum More, Dromloughlin, Ballylickey, Crossoge. Temporary works will be required to accommodate the delivery of the turbine components. These temporary works are included as part of this application and are located in the townlands of Castledonovan, Derreenacrinnig East, and Derreenacrinnig West. The development will consist of: Construction of 3 no. wind turbines with an overall ground to blade tip height of 119.3m with a rotor diameter of 82m and a hub height of 78.3m. Construction of 1 no. permanent 20 kV Electrical Substation, all associated electrical plant and equipment, all associated underground cabling, and all ancillary structures and works. Construction of one Temporary Construction Compound with associated temporary site offices, parking areas and security fencing. Upgrade and reuse of existing hardstands. Upgrade and reuse of existing internal site access roads. Provision of Biodiversity Enhancement Area. All associated underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines to the wind farm Electrical Substation. Construction of approximately 10.75 km of 20kV overhead line (OHL) Grid Connection, the OHL to be constructed consists of c. 157 wood poles (ranging from 9m to 15m above ground) supporting electrical conductor lines and ancillary structures and equipment. Installation of approximately 3.3km of underground cable ducting Grid Connection and associated electrical cabling, and all other ancillary works including joint bays, culverts, marker posts and all associated developments. Construction Haul Route works along the L-8767, L-4711 and L-8765. A 10 year permission and a 40 year operational period from the date of overall commissioning of the entire wind farm is being sought. However, part of the substation and all of the Grid Connection will be owned and operated by ESB networks and as part of the national grid infrastructure, their life can extend beyond the The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive 2023/2413). This planning application is subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. apply. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared and will be submitted with the application. The planning application, EIAR and NIS may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, Norton House, Cork Road, SKibbereen, Co. Cork. P81AT28 during its public opening hours, I.e. 9.00am to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5826
26 Oct 2021Conditional
Development will consist of; The application will seek permission to remove the existing grid connection works and for the development of the full length of a new grid connection over a distance of approximately 14.8km, between the existing Ballylicky ESB substation and the permitted Derreenacrinnig West Windfarm. The proposed development involves the following works: (a) removal of approximately 9.5 km of 20 kV overhead line (OHL) along the route, the OHL to be removed consists of 138 wood poles (ranging from 9m to 12.5m above ground), supporting electrical conductor lines and ancillary structures and equipment (b) following removal of the OHL, it is proposed to construct approximately 10.8 km of 20 kV overhead line (OHL) along the route, the OHL to be constructed consists of c. 157 wood poles (ranging from 9m to 12.5m above ground), supporting electrical conductor lines and ancillary structures and equipment. (c) installation of approximately 4 km of underground cable ducting and associated electrical cabling, and all other ancillary works including joint bays, culverts, marker posts and all associated developments. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/737
10 Mar 2020Conditional
To erect a single storey extension to side of dwelling house and associated site development works
Permission · Cork County Council, 20/132
10 Jan 2019Conditional
The installation of approximately 3.2km of underground cable ducting and associated electrical cabling, approximately 1.2km of overhead line supported on wood polesets, and all other ancillary works including joint bays, culverts, marker posts and all associated developments. The works, which will take place at six separate locations along the 14km grid connection route, are required to complete the grid connection from Derreenacrinnig West Windfarm to the ESB Ballylickey substation. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared and will be submitted to the authority with the application. Advisory Note: The full extent of the grid connection is approximately 14km the remaining 9.6km has already been installed and is the submect of an application for leave to apply for substitute consent to An Bord Pleanála Reference 302837-18
Permission · Cork County Council, 19/10
3 Apr 2013Unconditional
Dwelling house, detached domestic garage, installation of mini-treatment plant system and all associated site works
Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 13/193
6 Jul 2010Conditional
Permission sought for; (A) Dwelling & wastewater treatment plant & all associated site works, (B) Retention of extension to workshop & a separate detached structure which incorporates a sauna, (C) decommissioning of septic tank system serving the workshop.
Permission · Cork County Council, 10/477
30 Dec 2009Conditional
Permission for extension to dwelling and all associated site works and for permission for retention of detached domestic garage
Permission · Cork County Council, 09/2214
23 Nov 2009Incompleted application
Construction of dwellinghouse, installation of mini treatment plant system and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 09/2125
12 Jun 2009Conditional
Dwellinghouse, detached domestic garage and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 09/674
9 Jun 2009Incompleted application
Dwellinghouse, detached domestic garage and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 09/661
14 Jan 2009Conditional
Dwellinghouse and wastewater treatment system
Permission · Cork County Council, 09/18
31 Oct 2008Incompleted application
Dwellinghouse, installation of mini treatment plant system and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/1965
26 Feb 2008Conditional
Dwelling house, detached domestic garage, installation of mini-treatment plant system and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/345
12 Oct 2007Conditional
Dwellinghouse, detached domestic garage and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/2626
11 Aug 2006Conditional
Construction of dwelling house and installation of mini treatment unit.
Permission · Cork County Council, 06/1595
10 Mar 1999Conditional
Installation of septic tank
Permission · Cork County Council, 99/1178
20 Apr 1998Conditional
Demolition of dwelling & construction of dwellinghouse
Permission · Cork County Council, 98/1595
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
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Maulikeeve.
Recorded monuments
- CO106-020001 Ringfort - rath
Description
In pasture, on crest of hill. Circular slightly raised area (29.3m N-S; 29.5m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (H 1m), stone-faced externally. Possible souterrain (CO106-056---) in interior; standing stone (CO106-02002-) inside N bank. Myler (1998, 42) recorded that there was a 'local tradition of a souterrain with this fort although there is no location visible. This tunnel was said to connect with the ringfort in Laharanshermeen' (CO106-081----). 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: 24 January 2013
- CO106-020002 Standing stone
Description
Inside N bank of ringfort (CO106-02001-). Irregular stone aligned N-S (H 1.2m; 0.9m x 0.3m). Myler (1998, 42) recorded 'two standing stones of 4ft. in height' beside the NW bank and two corresponding stones on the outside of the bank. 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: 24 January 2013
- CO106-021 Standing stone
Description
In pasture on S-facing slope. No visible surface trace. Myler (1998, 41) states that this 'was a hay field and it is believed the stone was removed to make cutting easier. There is no local memory of the stone itself. 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: 24 January 2013
- CO106-022 Enclosure
Description
On top of a low hill on N-facing slope; commanding view of Meelagh valley. Circular enclosure (diam. c. 20m) defined by bank NW->NE (H 0.4m); scarp SE->SW (H 0.65m); truncated to W by N-S field fence. Entrance to SE, defined to S by radially-set stone (L 1m; 0.8m; 0.25m). Second stone outside gap in bank to NW. N half interior overgrown. (WBBS). Myler (1998, 40) records that 'just south of this ringfort in a dense patch of blackthorns are the remains of an old dwelling site or Coulach'. 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: 24 January 2013
- CO106-023 Standing stone
Description
In pasture on NW-facing slope. Stone (H 1.8m; 2.25m x 1.15m); long axis NE-SW. May be an erratic (WBBS). 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
- CO106-056 Souterrain
Description
In ringfort (CO106-02001-) according to local information. 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 Maulikeeve.
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
- 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 Maulikeeve.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Maulikeeve with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.
The townland
- Name
- Maulikeeve · Meall Uí Chaoimh
- Area
- 781,432 m² (78.14 ha, 193.1 acres)
- Civil parish
- Kilmocomoge, and its townlands
- Barony
- Bantry
- Electoral division
- Mealagh, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Mealagh electoral division: 401 people in 148 households; 88% of households own their home; 44% of homes were built since 2001; 12% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 6% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ards More (East), Ards More (West), Breeny More, Derryarkane, Dromsullivan North, Maularaha
- Placenames
- Maulikeeve 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.