# Murphystown, Co. Dublin: townland, land parcels and planning Townland in the civil parish of Tully, barony of Rathdown, Co. Dublin; in Irish Baile Uí Mhurchú. - Area (Tailte Éireann): 1,640,335 m² (164.03 ha, 405.34 acres) - Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): more than 2,000 touch it - Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): G1 Objective F, the zone with the most parcels - Planning (National Planning Applications): 98 applications since 2010 - Civil parish: Tully, https://everytownland.com/dublin/parish/tully.md - Barony: Rathdown - Electoral division: Glencullen, the unit of the census - Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 23,596 people lived in 7,893 households in the Glencullen electoral division. 66% of households owned their home. 58% of homes were built since 2001. 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes. - County: Co. Dublin, https://everytownland.com/dublin.md - Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/16657 - Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 260662 - Centre: latitude 53.266898, longitude -6.210894 (WGS 84) ## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann) More than 2,000 parcels touch this townland: too many for one answer of Tailte Éireann. ## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan) - G1 Objective F (Open space, park): Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 (Variation No.1), Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/CDP_proposed-variation-no1 - S1 Objective SNI (Education): Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 (Variation No.1), Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/CDP_proposed-variation-no1 - R2 Objective A (Existing residential): Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 (Variation No.1), Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/CDP_proposed-variation-no1 - M2 Objective MIC (City/Town/village Centre, central area): Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 (Variation No.1), Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/CDP_proposed-variation-no1 - C4 Objective LIW (Warehouse (excluding retail warehouse)): Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 (Variation No.1), Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/CDP_proposed-variation-no1 - M5 Objective MOC (Other mix of uses): Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 (Variation No.1), Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/CDP_proposed-variation-no1 - R1 Objective A2 (New/proposed residential): Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 (Variation No.1), Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/CDP_proposed-variation-no1 - M3 Objective NC (District, neighbourhood centre): Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 (Variation No.1), Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/CDP_proposed-variation-no1 - S2 Objective SNI (Health and related): Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 (Variation No.1), Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/CDP_proposed-variation-no1 - C3 Objective OE (Office, business/technology park and related): Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 (Variation No.1), Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. The zoning objective in the plan: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/CDP_proposed-variation-no1 ## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage) 98 applications, newest first. - 26 Sept 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26A/0722/WEB: Referral. Permission for retention. Retention permission for development. The development consists of the retention. - 14 Aug 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26A/0611/WEB: Assessment period. Permission. The development will consist of the following principal elements:1) construction. - 12 Aug 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26A/0601/WEB: Declare application invalid. Permission. The development will consist of the following principal elements:1) construction. - 30 Jun 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26B/0381/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Application for both Planning Permission and Retention Permission. The applicati. - 9 Jun 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26B/0335/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof. - 22 May 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council PC/IC/01/26: Registered application. Part vlll (public consultation). 73 mobility hub sites across the Council's administrative area. - 10 Apr 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26B/0215/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Permission is sought for Conversion of the attic space with three dormer windows. - 10 Apr 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26A/0283/WEB: Request additional information. Permission. The development will principally consist of: the construction of a residential. - 6 Apr 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26B/0208/WEB: Declare application invalid. Permission. Permission is sought for Conversion of the attic space with three dormer windows. - 26 Mar 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26A/0234/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. The Proposed Development consists of the development of wastewater network upgr. - 16 Mar 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26B/0148/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Attic conversion for storage use incorporating three rooflights to the front roo. - 13 Mar 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26B/0140: Grant permission. Permission. Single Storey Extension with pitched lean-to roof to side and rear comprising of. - 11 Mar 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26A/0192/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. The proposed development comprises the change of use of the existing 1 No. 3 sto. - 11 Mar 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26A/0193/WEB: Grant permission for retention. Permission for retention. Retention Permission sought for: i) Replacement of nineteen x 1.5 metre high gar. - 6 Mar 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26B/0125: Declare application invalid. Permission. The development will consist of a single storey extension with pitched lean-to r. - 5 Mar 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26B/0119/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Attic conversion for storage, including three dormer windows to the front roof s. - 19 Feb 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26A/0112/WEB: Refuse permission. Permission. The development will consist of : construction of a residential building for Ass. - 13 Feb 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26B/0089/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof. - 6 Feb 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26A/0072/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Change of use of 75.5 sqm at ground floor from office use to Medical/Health serv. - 30 Jan 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26B/0053/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Permission is sought for the building up of the side gable wall at roof level,. - 29 Jan 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26A/0046/WEB: Declare application invalid. Permission. Change of use of 75.5 sqm at ground floor from office use to Medical/Health serv. - 14 Jan 2026, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D26A/0015/WEB: Grant permission for retention. Permission for retention. Beacon Hospital Sandyford Limited intend to apply for temporary permission for r. - 22 Dec 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council REF20325: S5 dec exempt. Section 5. PROTECTED STRUCTURE - The repair and replacement of existing rainwater goods. - 19 Dec 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0725/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Conversion of the existing attic space with new dormer roof space to rear and ro. - 18 Dec 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0713/WEB: Grant permission. Permission for retention. Retention permission for a new open aluminium glazed canopy structure at ground. - 17 Dec 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0707/WEB: Declare application invalid. Permission. Permission is sought for: Conversion of the existing attic space with new dormer. - 12 Dec 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25A/0969/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. The proposed development will consist of the construction of 2 no. three-bedroom. - 11 Dec 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25A/0959/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. 42.8 sqm extension and any associated site works at terrace/3rd floor level for. - 11 Dec 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0696/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. The development will consist of (1) Demolition of existing porch and roof/ cano. - 27 Nov 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25A/0909/WEB: Grant permission & grant retention. Permission. Retention permission for development and permission for development on a site of. - 20 Nov 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0660/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof. - 19 Nov 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council REF18325: S5 dec exempt. Section 5. Upgrading and renewing of critical electricity system infrastructure, used for o. - 14 Nov 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25A/0865/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Revised vehicular access including retention of previous alterations and associ. - 10 Nov 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council REF17925: S5 dec not exempt. Section 5. Upgrade of existing Exterior Lighting. - 5 Nov 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25A/0838/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Change of use of 83sqm at second floor level from Office use to the provision of. - 5 Nov 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0621/WEB: Declare application invalid. Permission. Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof. - 4 Nov 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25A/0836/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. The development will consist of: The removal of the side entrance porch to the. - 29 Oct 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25A/0823/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Provision of a drop-off/pick-up facility at this c.0.09 ha site for Beacon Hospi. - 28 Oct 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25A/0817/WEB: Grant permission & refuse permission. Permission. Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof s. - 21 Sept 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0518/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Demolition of conservatory to rear, single storey extensions to side & rear of e. - 16 Sept 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0509/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Extension of existing 3m high garage roof to form a 22 square meter sheltered s. - 15 Sept 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25A/0711: Declare application withdrawn. Permission. The construction of a side extension with skylights, the closure of the. - 15 Sept 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0505/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. A single storey extension to the side of the existing house (circa 66 Sq/M). The. - 3 Sept 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25A/0683/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Change of use of 976 sqm office use to the provision of Medical/Health services. - 2 Sept 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0487/WEB: Grant permission for retention. Permission for retention. Retention permission for an extendable radio antenna (for personal use only) wit. - 26 Aug 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0474/WEB: Declare application invalid. Permission. Extension of existing 3m high garage roof to form a 22 square meter sheltered s. - 15 Aug 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council LRD25A/0641/WEB: Grant permission. Permission (lrd). a) Construction of a large-scale residential development of 209 no. residential. - 8 Aug 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0447/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Attic conversion for storage with full raised gable to the side, dormer windows. - 5 Aug 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0439/WEB: Declare application invalid. Permission. Extension of existing 3m high garage roof to form a 22 square meter sheltered s. - 31 Jul 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25A/0605/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Change of use of 75 m2 at ground floor level from medical use to retail use (Pha. - 31 Jul 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25A/0603/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. The development will consist of: the construction of a single storey extension. - 30 Jul 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25A/0598/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Change Of Use of Coolmine House from Office Space to Coffee Shop including new. - 20 Jun 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25A/0487/WEB: Refuse permission. Permission. 2 No. additional surface car parking spaces within the existing parking area and. - 17 Jun 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0347/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof s. - 6 Jun 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0321/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Planning permission to raise roof and ridge level of the existing converted gara. - 27 May 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council REF9625: S5 dec exempt. Section 5. The proposed exempted development involves the construction of a single-storey,. - 13 May 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0255/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. The development will consist of: a) A new 2 storey side extension with attic lev. - 25 Apr 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council REF7725: S5 dec exempt. Section 5. Proposed change of use from a previously operating music school to an art educat. - 18 Apr 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0215/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof. - 17 Apr 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25A/0315: Grant permission. Permission. Permission is sought for a 20.77 sqm extension for office use and any associated. - 28 Feb 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0109: Grant permission. Permission. We are applying for Planning Permission for Proposed hip build up into dutch hip. - 12 Feb 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0073/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Raising roof to side garage to provide bedroom at first floor, Provision of Dor. - 5 Feb 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0059/WEB: Declare application invalid. Permission. Provision of Dormer window to front Elevation of garage roof to serve this bedr. - 4 Feb 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25A/0079/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Planning application on previously approved site reg. ref. D15A/0568 for develo. - 30 Jan 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council V/005/25: Grant certificate of exemption. Certificate of exemption - part v. 1 dwelling. - 22 Jan 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25A/0049/WEB: Declare application invalid. Permission. Planning application on previously approved site reg. ref. D15A/0568 for develo. - 6 Jan 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D18A/1171/E: Grant extension of duration of perm.. Extension of duration of permission. Permission is sought for the construction of a new part 1 storey, part 2 storey. - 2 Jan 2025, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D25B/0001/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Planning permission is sought for garage conversion for additional lounge space. - 30 Oct 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24A/0871: Grant permission. Permission. Permisssion is sought for change of use of 625 sq.m. at ground, first, second an. - 23 Oct 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24B/0452: Grant permission. Permission. Intend to apply for Planning Permission for a) the removal of part single storey. - 10 Oct 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24A/0816/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Single storey front porch extension, single storey side & rear extension, attic. - 17 Sept 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24A/0741/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof. - 17 Sept 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council LRD24A/0740: Refuse permission. Permission (lrd). Permission for the development at this site: On lands 1.19ha at Lisieux Hall, Mu. - 11 Sept 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24A/0717: Grant permission. Permission. Planning permission for the construction of a residential development of 18 No.. - 14 Aug 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24B/0362/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof s. - 7 Aug 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24A/0599: Withdraw the application. Permission. Proposed internal change of use of 647 sqm tenant office space to the provision. - 1 Aug 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24B/0350/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. Planning permission for attic conversion with dormer to front roof & 2 No. dorme. - 24 Jul 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24A/0557: Declare application invalid. Permission. SpaMedica intend to apply for permission for proposed internal change of use of. - 10 Jul 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24B/0316/WEB: Grant permission for retention. Permission for retention. Retention Planning for single storey extension to side and rear.. - 1 Jul 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24A/0462: Withdraw the application. Permission. Single storey front porch extension, single storey side & rear extension, attic. - 14 Jun 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24A/0434/WEB: Grant permission. Permission. The proposed development will consist of:. - 7 Jun 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24B/0266: Grant permission. Permission. Permission for the development of: 1) Single storey extension to rear of existin. - 21 May 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24A/0346: Refuse permission. Permission. Permission for the construction of five terraced three bedrooms dwellings with a. - 17 May 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24A/0341/WEB: Refuse permission. Permission. The proposed development provides for the construction of 89 no. residential uni. - 2 May 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24B/0210: Grant permission. Permission. Attic conversion with dormer to rear roof to accomodate stairs to allow. - 2 May 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council LRD24A/0304: Grant permission. Permission (lrd). Permission for amendments to the permitted Strategic Housing Development (SHD) R. - 22 Apr 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24A/0267/WEB: Refuse permission. Permission. A change of use of Unit 206 to the second floor Unit 206, Q House Sandyford, 76. - 18 Apr 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council LRD24A/0248: Declare application invalid. Permission (lrd). The application seeks permission for amendments to the permitted Strategic Housi. - 15 Apr 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24A/0244: Grant permission. Permission. Canopy over existing external vehicle wash bays, at existing site.. - 9 Apr 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24B/0147: Grant permission. Permission. New two storey domestic extension to the side and single storey extension to the. - 5 Apr 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24B/0141: Grant permission for retention. Permission for retention. Permission for retention of the development consists of retaining. - 2 Apr 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24B/0138: Grant permission. Permission. Permission for conversion of the existing attic space including modification of. - 2 Apr 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24B/0137: Grant permission. Permission. The construction of an attic conversion with a rear dormer with a flat roof.. - 22 Mar 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24A/0191: Grant permission. Permission. High power electric vehicle charging points and associated infrastructure consis. - 15 Mar 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24B/0105: Grant permission. Permission. The conversion and alterations of the attic space, works to include the removal. - 11 Mar 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council REF2524: S5 split decision. Section 5. Convert the part owned by me in a flowerbed to an independent flowerbed or. - 27 Feb 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council D24A/0114: Grant permission & refuse permission. Permission. Permission & retention permission. 1) Retention for a single storey flat roof ex. - 27 Feb 2024, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council LRD24A/0111: Grant permission. Permission (lrd). Apply for planning permission for a Large-scale Residential Development.. Applicants are not shown. ## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service) No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Murphystown. ## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service) - DU022-109: Fulacht fia, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CDU022-109----. Topsoil stripping on the South-Eastern Motorway uncovered a fulacht fiadh. This appeared as a discontinuous spread of dark soil (L 18m, Wth 15m). It covered an oval pit (L2m, D 0.7m) filled with burnt material. Four pieces of flint were found in the pit (Breen 2004, 177). - DU023-025: Castle - tower house, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CDU023-025----. Located to the E of Murphystown Road and Mount Eagle Lawn in the landscaped grounds of Glencairn. A fragment of a probable tower house inside the entrance gate of the British Embassy. The tower house comprises of portions of two walls built of granite masonry (Wall Wth 1.1m). Traces of a vault over the original ground floor are visible. (ITA Survey, 1945; Mc Dix 1897, 199). Formerly, the lands on which the castle is located were the W boundary of the demesne lands of Kill of the Grange and were held successively by the Howels, the Cruises and subsequently Christchurch Cathedral (Anon 1900, 191). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised upload on: 25 June 2018 - DU023-061: Fulacht fia, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CDU023-061----. A fulacht fia identified during pre-development topsoil stripping under licence 02E0330. A spread of black charcoal-rich soil measuring 12m by 10m beside an ornamental pond of 18th or 19th century date. When this was cleaned back, it proved to be the higher, central part of a more extensive spread; the lower part had been covered with clay containing pottery and glass of recent date. A wall footing was later dug into this, forming three sides of a rectangle, measuring 7m by 4.5m. The spread of the fulacht fia consisted of a number of distinct layers and lenses and overlay four shallow depressions, which may have been artificial, and one approximately rectangular pit, measuring 2.56m by 1.2m by 0.8m deep. (Breen 2004, 177). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised upload on: 6 July 2018 - DU023-065: Burial ground, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CDU023-065----. A burial ground excavated under licence 02E0153. The site comprised part of the valley of a stream, which had been straightened in the 19th and 20th centuries, with the surroundings landscaped as ornamental grounds. Three pits containing burnt clay, charcoal and fragments of burnt animal bone. The most complete pit was approximately circular, 1.15m in diameter and 0.24m deep. At the top of this pit was an incomplete human skeleton. Only the skull, upper arms and upper thorax were present. It lay on top of the pit fill but was entirely within the circumference of the pit and appeared to be associated with it. A possible hill-wash deposit was excavated near the base of the slope of the valley side. It consisted of grey silty soil containing some charcoal and pieces of waste flint. On a flat area above the slope, was an inhumation cemetery. Seven wholly or partly intact skeletons were found, along with thirteen isolated bones or groups of bone. The burials were extended inhumations without grave-goods, oriented E–W, with the heads toward the W. One, however, was oriented NE/SW. A dark spread at the base of the slope, measured 14m by 10m and consisted of layers of grey/black, charcoal-rich soil and some decayed granite. It resembled a fulacht fiadh deposit, but no pits or troughs were found underneath or nearby. Two parallel gullies or drains were found near this. One was 7.5m long, 0.75–1.1m wide and 0.7m deep. It ran along the N side of the second gully, with only a narrow strip of 0.05m separating them. The second gully was 10m long, 0.9m wide and 0.5m deep. They were both filled with dark grey/black, charcoal-rich, sandy soil mixed with charcoal and decayed stones. A stone-filled drain at the top of the slope. It was 12.87m long, c. 0.6m wide and 0.1–0.14m deep. The finds included the base of a glass bottle and two sherds of white china, suggesting a recent date. Nearby was a shallow depression, approximately oval and measuring 1.84m by 1.12m, with charcoal present in the fill. A double pit at the top of the slope and had a figure-of-eight plan. It was 2.24m long and oriented approximately N–S. The E half was 1.12m in diameter and 0.25m deep. The W half was 0.84m in diameter and 0.1m deep. The fill comprised burnt red clay and black, charcoal-rich, silty soil containing some fragments of burnt animal bone. A patch of grey silty soil with charcoal was found 7m farther E, also on top of the slope, but on excavation it was found to overlie a modern stone drain. A strip of dark, charcoal-rich soil with decayed granite, running along the south bank of the stream. It was up to 0.3m deep and overlay the natural subsoil. To the south it was cut by a French drain in which a sherd of modern china was found. On the slope and contained four dark patches of charcoal. Two of these represented circular pits, 1.5m and 0.92m in diameter. The other two were natural hollows. All four contained soil with charcoal fragments. There was no trace of in situ burning, and no finds were recovered. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised upload on: 6 July 2018 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). ## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) - Glencairn, country house, 1855–1865, National interest, registry number 60230001, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=DU®no=60230001. Detached six-bay (three-bay deep) two-storey country house, designed 1859; built 1859-61; occupied 1861, on an L-shaped plan with single-bay two-storey gabled advanced (east) or projecting (west) end bays. Occupied, 1901. Sold, 1904. "Improved", 1904-5, producing present composition. Occupied, 1911. Sold, 1953, to accommodate alternative use. Set in landscaped grounds. - Glencairn, conservatory, 1855–1908, Regional interest, registry number 60230002, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=DU®no=60230002. Detached three-bay (six-bay deep) single-storey glasshouse, extant 1908, on a rectangular plan. Curvilinear hipped glazed roof in timber frame on paired wrought iron-detailed cast-iron pillars with finial-topped lantern to apex, and replacement uPVC rainwater goods on timber eaves. Rendered walls. Square-headed window openings centred on square-headed door opening with shallow sill course, and chamfered timber mullions framing fixed-pane fittings having stained glass margins centred on glazed timber panelled double doors. Set in landscaped grounds shared with Glencairn. - Glencairn, walled garden, 1855–1908, Regional interest, registry number 60230003, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=DU®no=60230003. Walled garden, extant 1908, on a rectangular plan with part creeper- or ivy-covered coursed rubble granite boundary wall to perimeter having rubble granite rounded coping. Set in landscaped grounds shared with Glencairn. - Glencairn, gate lodge, 1855–1865, Regional interest, registry number 60230004, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=DU®no=60230004. Detached three-bay (two-bay deep) single-storey gate lodge, extant 1908, on a square plan. Pyramidal slate roof extending into lean-to slate roof on paired chamfered pillars on cut-granite plinths, clay ridge tiles with granite ashlar chimney stack to apex on a cruciform plan having red brick chevron- or saw tooth-detailed corbelled stepped capping supporting terracotta pot, and replacement uPVC rainwater goods on timber eaves boards on exposed timber rafters. Snecked granite walls. Square-headed central door opening with tiled step threshold, and lintel framing replacement glazed uPVC panelled door having overlight. Square-headed flanking window openings with cut-granite chamfered sill course, and lintels framing replacement uPVC casement windows replacing timber casement windows having horizontal glazing bars. Set back from line of road at entrance to grounds of Glencairn. - Glencairn, gates/railings/walls, 1900–1910, Regional interest, registry number 60230005, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=DU®no=60230005. Gateway, extant 1908, on a symmetrical plan. Snecked granite wall on cut-granite chamfered cushion course on granite ashlar plinth with cut-granite coping to crow stepped parapet on cut-granite "Cavetto" kneelers. Elliptical-headed central opening, cut-granite block-and-start surround having chamfered rebated reveals with hood moulding on foliate label stops framing wrought iron double gates. Shouldered square-headed flanking openings with cut-granite block-and-start surrounds having chamfered reveals framing wrought iron gates. Road fronted at entrance to grounds of Glencairn. - Lisieux Hall, house, 1844–1866, Regional interest, registry number 60230006, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=DU®no=60230006. Detached six-bay two-storey house, extant 1866, on a H-shaped plan originally six-bay single-storey over part raised basement with single-bay two-storey pedimented advanced end bays centred on (single-storey) prostyle pentastyle portico to ground floor; two-bay two-storey side elevations. Occupied, 1911. Pitched slate roof on a H-shaped plan with clay ridge tiles, rendered chimney stacks on axis with ridge centred on rendered chimney stack on moulded cushion course on rendered base having dentilated "Cyma Recta"- or "Cyma Reversa"-detailed cornice capping supporting terracotta tapered pots, and cast-iron rainwater goods on dentilated "Cyma Recta"- or "Cyma Reversa"-detailed cornice retaining cast-iron downpipes. Rendered channelled walls (ground floor); rendered, ruled and lined surface finish (first floor) on chamfered cushion course with rusticated quoins to corners supporting dentilated "Cyma Recta"- or "Cyma Reversa"-detailed open bed pediments. Square-headed window openings in bipartite arrangement (ground floor) with cut-granite sills, timber mullions, and channelled voussoirs framing four-over-six timber sash windows. Square-headed window openings in bipartite arrangement (first floor) with cut-granite sills, timber mullions, and concealed dressings framing one-over-one timber sash windows. Square-headed window openings in tripartite arrangement (end bays) with cut-granite sills, timber mullions, and rendered surrounds with pilasters supporting segmental pediments on consoles framing one-over-one timber sash windows. Set in landscaped grounds. - Milestone/milepost, 1844–1909, Regional interest, registry number 60260004, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=DU®no=60260004. Freestanding inscribed cut-granite milestone, extant 1909. Road fronted on concrete footpath. - Violet Hill, house, 1844–1801, Regional interest, registry number 60260005, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=DU®no=60260005. Detached three-bay two-storey medical officer's house, occupied 1901, on a T-shaped plan centred on single-bay two-storey breakfront; two-bay two-storey side elevations with three-bay two-storey rear (north) elevation. Hipped slate roof on a U-shaped plan centred on hipped slate roof with clay ridge tiles, red brick Running bond chimney stacks on axis with ridge having corbelled stepped capping supporting terracotta pots, and replacement uPVC rainwater goods on timber eaves boards on box eaves. Rendered, ruled and lined walls on rendered plinth. Square-headed central door opening approached by two cut-granite steps with cut-granite step threshold, and moulded surround framing timber panelled door having overlight. Square-headed flanking window openings with cut-granite sills, and moulded surrounds framing one-over-one timber sash windows. Square-headed window openings with cut-granite sills, and moulded surrounds framing one-over-one timber sash windows. Square-headed central door opening to rear (north) elevation with concealed dressings framing timber boarded or tongue-and-groove timber panelled door. Square-headed flanking window openings with cut-granite sills, and concealed dressings framing two-over-two timber sash windows. Square-headed window openings with cut-granite sills, and concealed dressings framing six-over-six timber sash windows. Set in landscaped grounds with rendered piers to perimeter having finial-topped pyramidal capping supporting replacement mild steel double gates. ## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland) - Radon: at the centre of the townland of Murphystown, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887 - Landslides: The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred. - Terrain model: LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3260, https://gsi.geodata.gov.ie/downloads/LiDAR/OPW_NASC/OPW_3260.zip (ZIP). - Flooding: the flood maps of the Office of Public Works, https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/, linked only: their licence does not allow re-use. 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. ## Downloads - DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, for a drawing program: https://everytownland.com/dublin/murphystown.dxf - GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/dublin/murphystown.geojson - KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/dublin/murphystown.kml ## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register) No address of the register names Murphystown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin: https://everytownland.com/dublin.md ## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann) - Balally: https://everytownland.com/dublin/balally.md - Ballyogan: https://everytownland.com/dublin/ballyogan.md - Blackthorn: https://everytownland.com/dublin/blackthorn.md - Carmanhall: https://everytownland.com/dublin/carmanhall.md - Carmanhall and Leopardstown: https://everytownland.com/dublin/carmanhall-and-leopardstown.md - Carrickmines Little: https://everytownland.com/dublin/carrickmines-little.md - Kilgobbin: https://everytownland.com/dublin/kilgobbin.md - Woodside: https://everytownland.com/dublin/woodside.md 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. --- Everytownland reads the registered freehold land and the statutory boundaries of Tailte Éireann, the national zoning, planning file and heritage records of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Residential Property Price Register. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee; this site names no owner. A price is the price recorded for a past sale, not a valuation. Sources: Cadastral Parcels Freehold, Townlands, Civil Parishes, Baronies, Electoral Divisions and Buildings, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0; national zoning of development plans (GZT, MyPlan) and National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0, applicants not shown; designated sites, National Parks and Wildlife Service, CC BY 4.0; Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service, CC BY 4.0; National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, CC BY 4.0; Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority, re-used with the source acknowledged. - Page: https://everytownland.com/dublin/murphystown - In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/dublin/murphystown