Kinsaley
Kinsaley is a townland in the civil parish of Kinsaley, barony of Coolock, Co. Dublin. Its name in Irish is Cionn Sáile.
- Area
- 288.3 ha
- 712 acres
- Land parcels
- 1,115
- registered freehold, median 291 m²
- Zoning
- M2
- RV - Rural Village
- Planning
- 100
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
1,115 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Kinsaley, from 0 m² to 216,159 m² (21.62 ha, 53.41 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 49 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.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- M2RV - Rural Village (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029, Fingal · 404 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R2RS - Residential (Existing residential)
The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029, Fingal · 398 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G3GB - Green Belt (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029, Fingal · 195 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G4OS - Open Space (Active open space)
The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029, Fingal · 21 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R1RA - Residential Area (New/proposed residential)
The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029, Fingal · 11 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S3CI - Community Infrastructure (Community facilities)
The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029, Fingal · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M3LC - Local Centre (District, neighbourhood centre)
The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029, Fingal · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
25 Aug 2026Referral
Permission is sought for development to include: (i) the extension of
Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0768E
16 Aug 2026Referral
The development consists of Retention & completion of additional car p
Retention · Fingal County Council, F26A/0740E
7 Aug 2026Referral
A proposed single-storey detached garden cabin to the rear garden, wit
Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0711E
7 Aug 2026Referral
The proposed development will consist of: A) The removal of the existi
Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0710E
13 Jul 2026Refuse permission & refuse retention
Planning Permission is sought for: (i) construction of a two-storey, f
Permission and retention · Fingal County Council, F26A/0619E
16 Jun 2026Grant permission for retention
Permission to retain attic conversion and also external finishes/minor
Retention · Fingal County Council, F26A/0508E
12 Jun 2026Grant permission
The development will consist of construction of a new single storey ex
Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0503E
11 Jun 2026Invalid application
Permission to retain attic conversion and also external finishes/minor
Retention · Fingal County Council, F26A/0496E
27 May 2026Grant permission
The development will consist of a proposed 3 no. new Velux windows to
Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0443
26 May 2026Refuse permission
Planning Permission for a residential development of twenty four units
Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0439E
19 May 2026Invalid application
Planning Permission is sought for a residential development of twenty
Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0405E
13 May 2026Invalid application
Development will consist of a proposed 3 No. new Velux windows to the
Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0377
8 May 2026Grant permission
Domestic garage to the front of the site and all associated siteworks.
Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0364E
5 May 2026Grant permission
We, Kinwest Ltd., intend to apply for planning permission for developm
Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0354E
24 Apr 2026Withdraw application
The development will consist of a proposed new flat roof
Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0330
22 Apr 2026Grant permission
1. Construction of a single storey extension to the rear with roofligh
Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0319E
2 Mar 2026Grant permission
Erection of 1 No single storey detached ancillary garden room (gross i
Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0146E
17 Feb 2026Grant permission & grant retention
The proposed development comprises an application for Retention Permis
Permission and retention · Fingal County Council, F26A/0114E
6 Jan 2026Refuse permission
Construction of 3 two storey 3 bedroom mews houses with off street par
Permission · Fingal County Council, F26A/0003E
21 Dec 2025Refuse permission
The development will consist of 1 no. 4-bed, two storey detached house
Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/1206E
18 Dec 2025Grant permission
Planning permission for attic conversion with dormer to rear to accomm
Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/1183E
18 Dec 2025Refuse permission
We, Kinwest Ltd., intend to apply for planning permission for developm
Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/1182E
17 Dec 2025Grant permission
The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the existin
Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/1171E
5 Nov 2025Grant permission
Permission for an amended boundary wall and increased garden size
Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/1020
30 Oct 2025Refuse permission
We, Kinwest Ltd., intend to apply for planning permission for developm
Permission · Fingal County Council, F25A/0999E
The 25 most recent of over 100 applications.
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 Kinsaley.
Recorded monuments
- DU012-071 Enclosure
Description
A circular enclosure visible as a crop mark on an aerial photograph (SMR file; pers. comm. T. Condit). This site was subject to geophysical survey (Licence no. 14R0031) and test excavation (Licence no. 14E0165). The enclosure ditch has a maximum width of 3.65m and depth of 1.3m. Within the enclosure are spreads, linear features, pits and postholes. A spread of burnt st one and a possible pit were identified outside the enclosure. The site will be preserved in situ with a 20m buffer zone. Excavation of features outside the buffer zone (Nelis 2014). Compiled by: David O’Connor Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 18 January 2015
- DU015-002001 Church
Description
Dedicated to St Nicholas this church probably fell into ruin in the mid-17th century. The church is a plain rectangular building, aligned east-west and built of random rubble masonry. Only the nave survives (int. dims. L 10.25m, Wth 5.10m, wall T 0.95m). There are opposed pointed segmental arched doorways in the W end of the nave. The interior is lit by narrow slit opes on the south wall and a tall round arched window at loft level in the W gable which contains a double bellcote. The chancel arch is all that survives of the chancel. It is of pointed segmental type. Austin Cooper's tomb is located to the northeast on the site of the chancel. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 23 January 2015
- DU015-002002 Graveyard
Description
A rectangular walled graveyard by the roadside. It encloses the remains of a medievl church (DU015002001-). There is a kink in the wall along the SE section possibly indicating the former existence of an earlier enclosure. A mausoleum containing the remains of Austin Cooper, antiquarian, died 1830, is located on the site of the former nave of the church. The graveyard contains 18th, 19th and 20th century gravemarkers. One of the oldest headstones is dated 1754 and dedicated to Elias Reynolds and five of his children who died young (Fingal Historic graveyards Project 2008). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 23 January 2015
- DU015-010 Enclosure
Description
Situated in low-lying tillage E of St Doulagh's Church (DU015-009001-). An aerial photograph taken in 1971 (FSI 403/2) shows a cropmark of a circular single-ditched enclosure (diam c. 40m). It may be a ploughed-out ringfort. Not visible at ground level. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 25 January 2015
- DU015-109 Enclosure
Description
A circular enclosure visible as a crop mark on an aerial photograph (SMR file; pers. comm. T. Condit). Located on relatively high ground that slopes gently southwards. Views south to Dublin Mountains. No visible remains. Compiled by: David O’Connor Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 28 January 2015
- DU015-110 Enclosure
Description
A roughly circular enclosure visible as a crop mark on an aerial photograph. Another enclosure is also within the same field to the south (DU015-110----) (SMR file; pers. comm. T. Condit). Located at high point in landscape with views north to Feltrim Hill and east to Howth head. Ground relatively flat where site is but slopes steeply northwards. No visible remains. Compiled by: David O’Connor Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 28 January 2015
- DU015-111 Enclosure
Description
A circular enclosure visible as a crop mark on an aerial photograph. Another enclosure is located to the south in an adjacent field, quite close (DU015-110----) (SMR file; pers. comm. T. Condit). Located at high point in landscape with views north to Feltrim Hill and east to Howth head. Ground relatively flat where site is but slopes steeply northwards. Compiled by: David O’Connor Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 28 January 2015
- DU015-112 Enclosure
Description
A circular enclosure visible as a crop mark on an aerial photograph together with other features that could indicate a possible field system (DU015-113----) (SMR file; pers. comm. T. Condit). Located on low east-west rise at relatively low point in surrounding landscape. Under crop. No visible remains. Compiled by: David O’Connor Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 28 January 2015
- DU015-113 Field system
Description
Features which may represent a field system visible as crop marks on Digital Globe orthoimage taken between 2011-13 together with a circular enclosure (DU015-112----) (SMR file; pers. comm. T. Condit). Located on low east-west rise at relatively low point in surrounding landscape. Under crop. No visible remains. See attached Digital Globe orthoimage taken between 2011-13 Compiled by: David O’Connor Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 28 January 2015
- DU015-114 Enclosure
Description
A roughly circular enclosure visible as a crop mark on an aerial photograph (SMR file; pers. comm. T. Condit). Located on low east-west rise at relatively low point in surrounding landscape. Under crop. No visible remains. Compiled by: David O’Connor Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 28 January 2015
- DU015-115 Enclosure
Description
A circular enclosure visible as a crop mark on an aerial photograph (SMR file; pers. comm. T. Condit). Ground slopes down to the road and sharply south of the site. Under crop. No visible remains. Compiled by: David O’Connor Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 28 January 2015
Architectural heritage
- Water pump, 1880–1920 · Regional interest
Description
Cast-iron water pump, c.1900, of square profile with curved handle. Maker's mark 'Tonge & Taggart Ltd., Dublin'.
- Catholic Church of Saint Nicholas of Myra, church/chapel, 1830–1850 · Regional interest
Description
Detached gabled-fronted Catholic church, c.1840, on a cruciform plan with two-bay side elevation to nave. Single-bay transepts which have gabled porches attached to west elevations, and single-bay sacristy with gabled porch attached to south elevation. Tower and spire to east.ROOF: Double-pitched; slate with granite ridge tiles and coping; pyramidal slate roof to tower crowned by wrought iron cross; some original cast-iron rainwater goods. WALLS: Nap rendered front wall with raised lettering within pediment and having statue of the Virgin contained within a niche; stone cross crowns gable; pebbledash side walls. OPENINGS: Square headed granite surround to main door; timber panelled door; round and square headed; rendered reveals; stone cill; timber sash windows with coloured glass margin panes.
- Post box, 1870–1900 · Regional interest
Description
Wall-mounted cast-iron post box, c.1885, with 'VR' monogram, set into wall of Saint Nicholas' Boys National school. Manufacturer's name, 'T. Allen & Co., London'.
- Kinsaley Bridge, bridge, 1895–1900 · Regional interest
Description
Single-span red brick bridge with cast-iron lintels, rebuilt 1897, replacing earlier bridge.
- Kinsealy Hall, farm house, 1790–1830 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey farmhouse, c.1810, with two-bay two-storey wing to side. Projecting entrance porch, and extension to rear c.1860.ROOF:Slates; terracotta ridge tiles; rendered chimney stacks; terracotta pots. WALLS: Nap rendered with quoins and plinth course. OPENINGS: Square-headed; rendered reveals; granite cills; 1/1 timber sashes; tripartite timber sash windows to rear elevation.
- Kinsealy Hall, gate lodge, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay single-storey gate lodge, c.1860, with gable-fronted projecting porch.ROOF: Hipped; slate roof; two nap rendered brick chimney stacks; decorative timber barge boards to gabled porch. WALLS: Nap rendered. OPENINGS: Square-headed; nap rendered reveals; small openings; square headed replacement timber casements; replacement timber panelled door.
- Kinsaley House, house, 1730–1740 · National interest
Description
Detached five-bay two-storey over basement red brick house with dormer attic, built 1736, with flanking screen walls. Single- and two-storey returns to rear. Farmyard complex to north and west.ROOF: Hidden behind parapet; slate; rendered chimney stacks with clay pots; cast-iron rainwater goods. WALLS: Original Georgian red brick, Flemish bond; nap rendered to side and rear; rendered quoins; early twentieth century single-storey extension. OPENINGS: Square-headed; rendered reveals; stone cills; original 6/6 timber sash windows; replacement timber sash windows to basement; block and start stone doorcase; original timber panelled door; fanlight over. INTERIOR: Interior almost entirely intact; lugged architraves and window surrounds; rococo plasterwork; original joinery.
- Graveyard/cemetery, 1750–1850 · Regional interest
Description
Graveyard with various cut-stone markers from c.1800 to present. Ruin of church [SMR DU015-00200-] to site.
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 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 moderately low, low, low (inferred).
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3276 (ZIP).
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Kinsaley with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.
The townland
- Name
- Kinsaley · Cionn Sáile
- Area
- 2,882,827 m² (288.28 ha, 712.36 acres)
- Civil parish
- Kinsaley, and its townlands
- Barony
- Coolock
- Electoral division
- Kinsaley, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 11,470 people lived in 3,746 households in the Kinsaley electoral division. 68% of households owned their home. 69% of homes were built since 2001. 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Abbeyville, Auburn, Ballymacartle, Bohammer, Broomfield, Drumnigh, Feltrim, Grange, Hazelbrook, Mabestown, Malahide, Portmarnock, Saintdoolaghs, Streamstown
- Placenames
- Kinsaley 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.