Carrick Upper

165 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Carrick Upper, from 18 m² to 894,156 m² (89.42 ha, 220.95 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 50 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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

No zone of a development plan covers Carrick Upper 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.

• 21 May 2026N/a

  (1) RETENTION OF AS BUILT STRUCTURE AND (2) MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STOREY AND A HALF DWELLING HOUSE, WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM, SITE ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Donegal County Council, 2660923

• 16 May 2026Conditional

  INSTALLATION OF NEW FOUL WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND NEW CONNECTION TO PUBLIC SEWER, TOGETHER WITH ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

  Permission · Donegal County Council, 2660883

• 27 Apr 2026N/a

  1 NO. SELF-CONTAINED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FOR SHORT-TERM LETTING PURPOSES AND SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

  Retention · Donegal County Council, 2660733

• 7 Apr 2026N/a

  TWO STOREY HOUSE, GARAGE, WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM, SITE ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Retention · Donegal County Council, 2660583

• 1 Apr 2026Conditional

  (1) RETENTION OF STORAGE SHED AND (2) ALTERATIONS TO THE STORAGE SHED CONSISTING OF REMOVING THE MEZZANINE FLOOR, REMOVING A SECTION OF THE REAR OF THE SHED AND MAKING ALTERATIONS TO THE SIDE ELEVATION AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS. THE SHED WILL BE USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES

  Permission · Donegal County Council, 2660538

• 1 Apr 2026N/a

  CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO STOREY HOUSE, GARAGE, WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM, SITE ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Retention · Donegal County Council, 2660539

• 11 Nov 2025Refused

  TWO STOREY HOUSE, GARAGE, WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM, SITE ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Retention, 1 home · Donegal County Council, 2561960

• 11 Nov 2025Refused

  STORAGE SHED AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Retention · Donegal County Council, 2561961

• 15 Aug 2025Refused

  DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW AGRICULTURAL ENTRANCE AND ALL OTHER ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

  Permission · Donegal County Council, 2561407

• 12 Jun 2025N/a

  ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW AGRICULTURAL ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission · Donegal County Council, 2560994

• 5 Apr 2025Conditional

  (1) DEMOLITION OF A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO THE SIDE OF EXISTING HOUSE, (2) CONSTRUCTION OF (A) A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO ONE SIDE AND (B) A 2 STOREY EXTENSION TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND (3) ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission · Donegal County Council, 2560508

• 14 Jan 2025Refused

  TWO STOREY, FOUR BEDROOM DWELLING HOUSE WITH A GARAGE AND SEPTIC TANK / SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM, REINFORCED CONCRETE RETAINING WALL, STORAGE SHED, LANDSCAPING AND ALL ANCILLARY DEVELOPMENT

  Retention, 1 home · Donegal County Council, 2560022

• 22 Feb 2024Conditional

  (1) DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND SHED, (2) DECOMMISSIONING EXISTING SEPTIC TANK, (3) CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DWELLING HOUSE WITH ASSOCIATED SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Donegal County Council, 2460194

• 20 Feb 2024N/a

  (1) DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND SHED, (2) DECOMMISSION EXISTING SEPTIC TANK, (3) CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DWELLING HOUSE WITH ASSOCIATED SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM, AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Donegal County Council, 2460174

• 22 Sept 2023N/a

  CHANGE OF USE AND RENOVATION OF EXISTING SHED TO LIVING ACCOMMODATION, CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC SEWER AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Donegal County Council, 2351417

• 13 Jan 2023Conditional

  CONSTRUCTION OF AN ANCILLARY BUILDING FOR LIVING ACCOMMODATION ADJACENT TO DWELLING HOUSE GRANTED UNDER PLANNING REF: 22/50051, CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC SEWER AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Donegal County Council, 2350024

• 31 Mar 2022Unconditional

  ERECTION OF 5 NO DETACHED DWELLINGS AS PREVIOUSLY GRANTED UNDER APPLICATION REF 05/20054 WITH CONNECTION TO EXISTING SERVICES AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Extension of duration, 1 home · Donegal County Council, 2250552

• 3 Mar 2022Refused

  ERECTION OF 5 NO GLAMPING PODS, SERVICE BUILDING, CAR PARKING AREA, SIGNAGE WITH CONNECTION TO ALL EXISITING SITE SERVICES INCLUDING PUBLIC SEWER MAINS AND WATER CONNECTION AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

  Permission · Donegal County Council, 2250377

• 20 Jan 2022Conditional

  ERECTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE, CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC SEWER AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Donegal County Council, 2250051

• 20 Jan 2022Conditional

  ERECTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE, CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC SEWER AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Donegal County Council, 2250050

• 26 Oct 2021Conditional

  (1) RETENTION AND COMPLETION OF A REINFORCED CONCRETE RETAINING WALL AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS (2) CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE, SEPTIC TANK/SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Donegal County Council, 2152110

• 24 May 2021N/a

  CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE, SEPTIC TANK /SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Donegal County Council, 2151003

• 16 Mar 2021Conditional

  (1) CHANGE OF USE FROM A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO A BOUTIQUE GUESTHOUSE WITH KITCHEN / TEA ROOM FACILITY (B) PART DEMOLITION OF REAR BUILDING STRUCTURE (3) DEMOLITION OF THE GLASS HOUSE TYPE STRUCTURE AT THE LOWER RIVER BANK LEVEL (4) CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW EXTENSION TO THE REAR AND SIDE ELEVATIONS CONSISTING OF ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION TO GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR, INCLUDING BEDROOMS, KITCHEN, OFFICE, STORE ROOMS AND LAUNDRY (5) FACADE / ELEVATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS TO FACILITATE THE NEW EXTENSION ARRANGEMENTS (6) CONSTRUCTION OF EXTERNAL PATIO AREAS, GARDEN SEATING AREAS, ACCESS PATHS AROUND THE SITE WITH ACCESS STEPS ONTO MAIN STREET AND TRELLIS ROOFING OVER BASEMENT ACCOMMODATION (7) THE SITING OF AN OUTDOOR CATERING POD TO SERVE THE PUBLIC AND GUESTS OF THE GUESTHOUSE (8) ERECTION OF SITE SIGNAGE (9) ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT AND CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING SITE SERVICES

  Permission · Donegal County Council, 2150466

• 27 Jun 2018Conditional

  AMENDMENTS TO DWELLING HOUSE PERMITTED UNDER PLANNING REF:16/50261 AS FOLLOWS: (A) AMENDMENT TO PITCHED ROOF AND PROVISION FOR AN ATTIC CONVERSION WITH ROOFLIGHTS TO FRONT AND REAR PITCHED ROOF AND (B) AMENDMENT TO WINDOWS TO NW AND SE ELEVATIONS AND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED DOMESTIC GARAGE INCLUDING ALL SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

  Permission · Donegal County Council, 1850996

• 18 Dec 2017Conditional

  DOMESTIC GARAGE

  Retention · Donegal County Council, 1751895

The 25 most recent of 28 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: Slieve League SAC 000189
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Lough Unna/Lough Unshagh Bogs 000167
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Slieve League 000189

Recorded monuments

• DG090-003 Cist
  Description

  During turf cutting operations c. 40 years ago a cist 3ft by 11/2ft was found 21/2ft under the bog and on the subsoil. The sides were constructed of dry-stone walling and the cist was covered by a slab. A quantity of red ash was found in the interior. A flint arrowhead and some flakes were found in the vicinity of the cist. The site is located in an undulating area of blanket bog and rock outcrop. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

Architectural heritage

• Caitliceach Naomh Columba Eaglais, church/chapel, 1840–1860 · Regional interest
  Description

  Freestanding Catholic church built c. 1853 and altered c. 1900, having five-bay nave, single-bay chancel to the north-east, three-stage tower (on square-plan) to the south-west gable end having parapet with Irish-style crenellations and a slated pyramidal roof over, sacristy attached to the north end of north-west elevation of nave, and with gable-fronted entrance porch to the south-west end of the south-east elevation of nave. Pitched natural slate roofs to nave having projecting cut stone eaves course, raised verges to gable ends, and with cross finial to gable apex to the north-east end; pitched natural slate roof to chancel having cut stone eaves course with corbels, raised verge to north east gable end having cut stone kneeler stones at eaves level and with cross finial over gable apex; pitched natural slate roof to porch to the south-west having cut stone eaves course with corbels, raised verge to gable end having cut stone kneeler stones at eaves level, and with cross finial over gable apex. Hipped pyramidal natural slate roof to tower having cross finial over; cut stone parapet to tower having feathered ashlar coping over and projecting corbelled cut stone stringcourse at base of parapet. Pitched artificial slate roof to sacristy. Profiled cast-iron rainwater goods. Roughly coursed rubble sandstone walls over projecting rendered plinth course, and with flush dressed ashlar quoins to the corners. Roughcast rendered walls to the north-west elevation of nave and to sacristy. Cut stone stringcourses to tower, differentiating stages; third stage of tower and parapet with Irish-crenellations a later addition, c. 1900. Pointed-arched window openings to nave having cut stone surrounds and stained glass windows; hoodmouldings over openings to the south-east/road-facing elevation. Three graded pointed-arched window openings to the chancel gable having cut stone block-and-start surrounds, chamfered stone sills, and leaded stained glass windows. Paired pointed-arched window openings to front face of porch (south-east) having cut stone surrounds and replacement windows; pointed-arched niche over having painted surround with hoodmoulding, and having statue. Pointed-arched window openings to tower at first and second stage level having surrounds, replacement windows, and with hoodmouldings over some window openings; paired pointed-arch openings to tower at belfry level having trifoliated-headed reveals, ashlar block-and-start surrounds, hoodmouldings, and with slate louvers. Pointed-arch door opening to the south-east face of tower having raised surround with hoodmoulding over, replacement timber sheeted double-doors, and boarded overlight. Tudor-arched door opening to the north-east face of porch having plain raised cut stone surround, replacement timber double-doors, boarded overlight, and stone steps. Interesting interior with pointed chancel-arch, timber King-post roof structure with moulded timber cross braces, timber gallery to the south-west end having carved timber balustrade/parapet, marble altar and Caen stone reredos (added 1883). Set back from road in extensive grounds to the west end of An Charraig/Carrick. Lawned area to south-east of church having memorial markers to former parish priests; modern rubble stone grotto to the south-west of site. Rendered boundary wall to road-frontage to the south-east. Main entrance gateway to the south-east comprising a pair of cut stone gate piers (on square-plan) having cruciform coping with cross finials over, and with pair of cast-iron gates; wrought-iron pedestrian turnstile adjacent to the east. Graveyard to rear having collection of mainly late nineteenth- and twentieth-century memorial markers. Graveyard surrounded by rubble stone boundary walls.

• House, 1850–1890 · Regional interest
  Description

  Semi-detached corner-sited two-storey two-bay house with attic level, built c. 1910. One of a pair with the building adjacent to the south-east (see 40842008). Pitched natural slate roof with projecting corbelled eaves course, some remaining sections of profiled cast-iron rainwater goods, and having raised cut stone verge to the north-west gable end having moulded kneeler stones at eaves level. Smooth rendered ruled-and-lined walls having projecting plinth to base, render block quoins to the corners at the north-west end, and having pronounced moulded stringcourse above ground floor openings. Square-headed window openings having chamfered reveals, sills on moulded bases, and with six-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows to the main elevation (north-east) and replacement timber casement windows to the north-west side elevation. Paired window openings to main elevation at ground floor level having continuous sill; window sill to south-east bay at first floor level shared with adjacent property. Square-headed doorway to the south-east end of main elevation (north-east) having moulded reveals, early timber panelled door, and plain overlight. Road-fronted to the centre of An Charraig/Carrick.

• House, 1900–1920 · Regional interest
  Description

  Attached two-storey two-bay house with attic level, built c. 1910. One of a pair with the building adjacent to the north-west (see 40842007). Pitched natural slate roof with projecting corbelled eaves course, profiled cast-iron rainwater goods, and having raised verge to the south-east gable end having moulded kneeler stones at eaves level. Smooth rendered chimneystack to the south-east gable. Smooth rendered ruled-and-lined walls having projecting plinth to base, render block quoins to the corners at the south-east end, and having pronounced moulded stringcourse above ground floor openings. Square-headed window openings having chamfered reveals, sills on moulded bases, and with six-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows. Paired window openings to main elevation at ground floor level having continuous sill; window sill to north-west bay at first floor level shared with adjacent property. Square-headed doorway to the north-west end of main elevation (north-east) having chamfered reveals, early timber panelled door, and plain overlight. Road-fronted to the centre of An Charraig/Carrick.

• Water pump, 1890–1930 · Regional interest
  Description

  Freestanding cast-iron water hydrant, erected c. 1910, comprising fluted shaft on moulded base surmounted by fluted domed capping with acorn finial over, moulded spout, and having cast-iron stand to base. Foundry mark 'Glenfield & Kennedy Ltd, Kilmarnock' to shaft. Located on footpath adjacent to the east end of An Charraig/Carrick.

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 Carrick Upper, 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. Parts of the land are water.

Terrain model

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

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 Carrick Upper with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Donegal.

Name

Carrick Upper · An Charraig Uachtarach

Area

3,295,301 m² (329.53 ha, 814.29 acres)

Civil parish

Glencolumbkille, and its townlands

Barony

Banagh

Electoral division

West Donegal, the unit of the census

Census 2022

732 people lived in 273 households in the West Donegal electoral division. 75% of households owned their home. 26% of homes were built since 2001. 22% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 19% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballymore, Bogagh Glebe, Carrick Lower, Meenavaghran, Roxborough Glebe, Straleel, Straleel South

Gaeltacht

In an Irish-speaking area

Placenames

Carrick Upper 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.