Shanacloon

21 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Shanacloon, from 857 m² to 405,913 m² (40.59 ha, 100.3 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 33 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• G3Green Infrastructure (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 31 Jul 2026Invalid - prepare letters

  The St Gobnait’s Shrine Committee intends to apply to Cork County Council for permission for development at St Gobnait’s Well, 5 Bruch An T'sulain, Glebe, Ballymakeera, Co. Cork. The proposed development will consist of the provision of a single accessible car parking space within the site to facilitate vehicular access to St Gobnait’s Well. The development will also include the construction of a new vehicular entrance, driveway, and all associated site works. The works are within the St. Gobnait’s Monastery Special Policy Area and within the curtilage and setting of protected structures identified in both the 2014 and 2022 County Development Plans, including RPS 369 – Monastic Settlement (Teampeall Gobnaitan), RPS 1.306 – Glebe House, and RPS 1.362 – Porridge House.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/2048

• 22 May 2026Invalid - case closed

  The St Gobnait’s Shrine Committee intends to apply to Cork County Council for permission for development at St Gobnait’s Well, 5 Bruch An T'sulain, Glebe, Ballymakeera, Co. Cork. The proposed development will consist of the provision of a single accessible car parking space within the site to facilitate vehicular access to St Gobnait’s Well. The development will also include the construction of a new vehicular entrance, driveway, and all associated site works. The works are within the St. Gobnait’s Monastery Special Policy Area.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/1366

• 9 Mar 2026Grant with conditions

  Permission to construct a new dwelling house.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0564

• 29 Jan 2026Invalid - case closed

  Permission to construct a new dwelling house.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0177

• 21 May 2025Conditional permission

  Permission for retention for the livestock cubicle shed and slatted slurry storage tank, change of plan and location to that granted under planning ref 14/5001 and full planning permission for the construction of the following a) milking parlour, b) open slatted slurry storage tank and cattle handing yard, c) calving shed and all associated ancillary site works and drainage services

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 25/4954

• 7 Nov 2019Conditional

  Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and outbuildings and construction of a new dwellinghouse, vehicular entrance, waste water treatment system and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/6657

• 16 May 2014Conditional

  Construction of 1 no. agricultural building comprising of livestock cubicle housing and slatted slurry storage to replace existing storm damaged livestock cubicle housing and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/5001

• 30 Sept 2013Conditional

  Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of dwelling, septic tank and domestic garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 13/5886

• 15 Apr 2009Conditional

  Construction of garage for domestic purposes

  Permission · Cork County Council, 09/5185

• 18 Dec 2007Conditional

  Partial demolition of extension and construction of extension and change of use of existing cottage to domestic garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/13152

• 18 Dec 2007Conditional

  Dwellinghouse (change of layout)

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/13171

• 3 Oct 2007Refused

  Demolition of existing shed and construction of dwellinghouse and installation of treatment unit

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/11428

• 29 Aug 2007Incompleted application

  Dwellinghouse and treatment unit

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/10606

• 9 Mar 2007Conditional

  Construction of dwellinghouse, alterations, extension and change of use of existing cottage to domestic garage, demolition of 2 no. ancillary outhouses and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/5839

• 6 Jun 2003Conditional

  Alterations and extension to dwelling and relocation of septic tank

  Permission · Cork County Council, 03/2753

• 13 Feb 2003Conditional

  Construction of dormer bungalow and vehicular lay-by

  Permission · Cork County Council, 03/557

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 Shanacloon.

Recorded monuments

• CO058-035 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In pasture, on N side of drainage channel. Marked on UCC Archaeology Dept. OS 6-inch map as 'fulacht fiadh'. No further details. No visible surface trace. 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

• CO058-036001 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In pasture. Marked on UCC Archaeology Dept map as 'fulacht fiadh'. No further details. No visible surface trace. 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

• CO058-036002 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In pasture. Marked on UCC Archaeology Dept map as 'fulacht fiadh'. No further details. No visible surface trace. 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

• CO058-037001 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In pasture, on N side of drainage channel. Marked on UCC Archaeology Dept map as 'fulacht fiadh'. Large spread of burnt material (L 24m) on N side of field fence; burnt material also exposed in field fence. 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

• CO058-037002 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on break in E-facing slope. Roughly circular area (37m N-S; 32m E-W) defined by earthen bank (H 1.8m); external fosse (D 1.7m) survives W->N, shallow depression elsewhere. Remains of cultivation ridges cross interior on E-W axis. 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

• CO058-037003 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Marked on UCC Archaeology Dept map as 'fulacht fiadh'. On edge of drainage channel; no visible surface trace. 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

• CO058-038 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Excavated in 1951 by M.J O'Kelly (1954, 123-7; Ballyvourney II). Prior to excavation noted as low oval mound (L 24m; Wth 16m; H 0.65m) on dry ground, 46m from Sullane River. Excavation revealed a pit (which had contained a wooden trough), hearth, primary and secondary huts and mound of burnt stone. Pit: In NE quadrant of mound; cut into subsoil (L 5.1m; max. Wth 2.8m; D0.7m). Trough did not survive but outline was visible as band of fine grey clay and indicated 'dug-out' type (i.e. hollowed out tree trunk) (L 4.1m; Wth 1.4m). Hearth: At SE end of trough; horseshoe-shaped (L 2.7m; Wth 2m), defined by earthen ridge, opening towards trough; end of arms marked by upright slabs set in sockets. First fires lit directly on soil; subsequently three flagged floors laid down. Huts: Primary hut 6.5m SW of trough; oval depression (max. diam. 2.4m) defined by seven post holes. Subsequently covered by mound spill and replaced by larger circular hut (diam. 5m) defined by ten post holes. Mound of burnt material flattened and spread by ploughing. Calculations established that it contained 139 cubic metres of material. 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

• CO058-039001 Ogham stone
  Description

  One of three ogham stones (CO058-039005-, CO058-039006-) flanking a low cairn which marks a penitential station (CO058-039002-). According to tradition there were once four ogham stones here. Located on the ESE side of the cairn, this is an upright stone with packing stones at the base (H 1.1m; 0.25m x 0.16m). The inscription runs up one edge and down another. Macalister (1945, 129, no. 131) gave the inscription as LITUBIRI MAQI QECIA. O'Kelly (1952, 38, n24) confirms the initial name but records that the rest is faint. (Power et al. 1997, no. 7987) Compiled by: Nora White Date of upload: 27 February 2016 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

• CO058-039002 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  In Shanacloon Wood, on level patch of ground. Cairn of loosely-packed stones (H 0.9m; 3.8m N-S; 3.4m E-W), on top of which rests bullaun stone (CO058-039003-). Traditionally known as "St Abbán's grave". Three ogham stones (CO058-039001-, CO058-039005-, CO058-039006-) flank the cairn; according to tradition there were once four ogham stones here (O Ceallaigh 1986, 12). Some quartzite stones have been deposited on NW side of cairn. Still in holy use; decorated with modern cross and recent devotionalia. St Abbán is credited with founding the nunnery at Ballyvourney (CO058-034007-) for St Gobnait (Harbison 1991, 136). Second bullaun stone c. 16m to NE. 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 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

• CO058-039003 Bullaun stone
  Description

  Not shown on 1842 and 1903 OS 6-inch maps, shown on 1940 OS 6-inch map just SE of St Abban's grave (CO058-03902-), but now lying on grave. Irregular boulder (H 0.27m; 0.7m x 0.6m) with circular hollow (diam. 0.3m; D 0.2m) in centre. Second bullaun stone (CO058-03902-) c. 16m to NE. 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 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

• CO058-039004 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  In wood, c. 70m to E of St Abban's grave (CO058-039002-). Slab-lined well, surrounded by loose boulders, with stream running off to E; two drinking cups beside well. Venerated on St Abban's day (March 16th). 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 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

• CO058-039005 Ogham stone
  Description

  One of three ogham stones (CO058-039001-, CO058-039006-) flanking a low cairn which marks a penitential station (CO058-039002-). Located on the NE side of the cairn, this is an upright stone (H 1.07m; 0.35m x 0.15m) with an inscription cut along one edge. Macalister (1945, 130, no. 133) read the inscription as VAITEVIA, and noted 'there is no indication that there was ever any more writing on the stone'. O'Kelly (1952, 38, n24) describes the inscription as faint. (Power et al. 1997, no. 7988) Compiled by: Nora White Date of upload: 27 February 2016 Image provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

• CO058-039006 Ogham stone
  Description

  One of three ogham stones (CO058-039001-, CO058-039005) flanking a low cairn which marks a penitential station (CO058-039002-). Located on the NW side of the cairn, this is an upright stone (H 1m; 0.4m x 0.1m) with an inscription cut along one edge. Macalister (1945, 130, no. 132) read the inscription as LACAVAGNI. He adds that 'the rest of the angle, for a space of 1ft 41/2in above this word, is utterly chipped away'. (Power et al. 1997, no. 7989) Compiled by: Nora White Date of upload: 27 February 2016 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

• CO058-039007 Penitential station
  Description

  In Shanacloon Wood, on level patch of ground. Cairn of loosely-packed stones (H 0.9m; 3.8m N-S; 3.4m E-W), on top of which rests bullaun stone (9239). Traditionally known as "St Abbán's grave". Three ogham stones (CO058-039001-, CO058-039005-, CO058-039006-) flank the cairn; according to tradition there were once four ogham stones here (O Ceallaigh 1986, 12). Some quartzite stones have been deposited on NW side of cairn. Still in holy use; decorated with modern cross and recent devotionalia. St Abbán is credited with founding the nunnery at Ballyvourney (CO058-034001-) for St Gobnait (Harbison 1991, 136). Second bullaun stone c. 16m to NE. 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

• CO058-072 Bullaun stone
  Description

  In woodland, by edge of old stream bed, c. 16m NE of St Abban's grave. Subrectangular block of sandstone (H 0.26m; 0.74m X 0.6m) with oval hollow (0.28m x 0.23m; D 0.09m) on upper surface. 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

Architectural heritage

• Ballyvourney Bridge, bridge, 1780–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Ten-arch road bridge over An Sulán [Sullane River], built c.1800, with recent renovations to arches and road. Four arches now disused. Rubble limestone construction with limestone voussoirs to segmental arches. Upright coping stones and V-cutwaters with four arches sitting on concrete bases.

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 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility high, 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 Shanacloon.

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

Name

Shanacloon · An tSeanchluain

Area

1,398,169 m² (139.82 ha, 345.5 acres)

Civil parish

Ballyvourney, and its townlands

Barony

Muskerry West

Electoral division

Gortnatubbrid, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Gortnatubbrid electoral division: 474 people in 173 households; 79% of households own their home; 30% of homes were built since 2001; 12% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 3% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballymakeery, Cahercarney, Flats, Glebe, Gortanacra, Gortnafunshion, Gortnatubbrid, Killeen

Gaeltacht

In an Irish-speaking area

Placenames

Shanacloon 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.