Derrigimlagh

273 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Derrigimlagh, from 40 m² to 3,710,607 m² (371.06 ha, 916.91 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 31 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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

No zone of a development plan covers Derrigimlagh 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.

• 2 Apr 2026Refused

  for the construction of a new storage shed as well as all associated site works and ancillary services. This application will be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2660503

• 12 Feb 2026Refused

  for the reinstatement of partially collapsed rear and side elevation wall, the unblocking of door opening and replacement of timber framed door on the front elevation, the reinstatement of a collapsed roof, including minor internal works as well as all ancillary site works and services

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2660212

• 17 Apr 2025Conditional

  to construct 2 no Padel Courts to the front (south) of the Hotel with lighting and all associated site works. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2560455

• 20 Dec 2024Conditional

  for a dwelling house as constructed. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 53.41 sqm

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2461783

• 20 Dec 2024Refused

  and completion of renovation works to agricultural building along with retention of upgrade works to internal access road. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 32.55 sqm

  Retention · Galway County Council, 2461787

• 30 Jul 2024Conditional

  for amendments to previously granted permission at the site Pl. Ref. 24/60349 (which included an NIS). Amendments include minor elevational changes to the design permitted under Pl Ref 24/60349.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2460968

• 28 Mar 2024Conditional

  for a new front elevation first floor extension as well as all ancillary site works and site services. This planning application is accompanied by a NIS. Gross floor space of proposed works: 35.37 sqm

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2460349

• 21 Mar 2024Conditional

  for replacement of an existing holiday home with a new family home at the Connemara Sands Hotel. The development will consist of: (1) Alterations, extensions and change of use to an end of terrace 2 storey Holiday Home (Unit No. 10), to provide for a 1 and 2 storey family home with a single storey attached garage, (2) Connection to existing shared treatment system, water supply and site services, (3) Provision of vehicular entrance onto internal Hotel road, together with all development works to be located within the managed grounds established at the hotel. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 258 sqm (house) & 30 sqm (garage)

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2460312

• 1 Feb 2024Conditional

  for alterations to previously permitted development, granted under PL Ref No. 212272, on revised site boundaries

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2460107

• 25 Sept 2023Refused

  for: 1) modification to ruinious agricultural builing; 2) construction of partially ruinous gable wall; 3) construction of galvanised steel roof; 4) upgrade works to internal access road

  Retention · Galway County Council, 2361146

• 21 Sept 2023Conditional

  of alterations made to an existing dwellinghouse & all associated site works. The development for the above site was previously granted pl. permission under pl. ref. 98/4407 & pl. ref. old 62852

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 23384

• 26 Jul 2023N/a

  for: (1) retention of existing dwellinghouse on revised site boundaries, (2) retention of existing shed (3) replace existing septic tank with new wastewater treatment system & polishing filter area

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2360851

• 15 Jun 2023N/a

  of galvanised steel roof on existing agricultural building

  Retention · Galway County Council, 2360657

• 15 May 2023Conditional

  of refurbishment and upgrading works [including (where necessary) replacement of existing poles along the existing overhead electricity line, minor ground works e.g. replacement or installation of stays, and maintenance or improvement works]; and all associated ancillary works including the provision of temporary accessways. Replacement poles will be constructed at, or immediately adjacent to, the existing structures that they will replace. Replacement poles will have a maximum height of 12m above ground; and be similar in appearance to existing poles. Planning permission is sought for a 10 year period. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2360507

• 16 Dec 2022Refused

  for replacement of an existing holiday home with a new family home. The development will consist of (1) Alterations, extensions and change of use to an end of terrace 2 storey Holiday Home (Unit No. 10), to provide for a 1 and 2 storey family home with a single storey attached garage, (2) Connection to existing shared treatment system, water supply and site services, (3) Provision of vehicular entrance onto internal Hotel road, together with all development works to be located within the managed grounds established at the hotel. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2261262

• 19 Jun 2022Refused

  to (1) refurbish existing semi-ruinous farm cottage for habitable use (2) proposed minor external alterations and internal renovation to existing semi-ruinous farm cottage (3) install new effluent treatment system and polishing filter (4) up-grade existing driveway as all ancillary site works.

  Permission · Galway County Council, 2260624

• 20 May 2022Conditional

  for a) Demolition of existing bay window to the side (west elevation), b) Construction of a two storey extension to the side (west elevation) to include velux window to the new first floor ensuite shower room rear (north elevation), c) New corner screen to the open plan family room and 2no: new windows to the entrance hallway, d) All associated site and landscaping works.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2260518

• 20 May 2022Conditional

  for a) Demolition of existing chimney to the side (west elevation), b) Construction of a single storey extension to the side (west elevation) c) New corner window to the proposed tv den and window to new proposed utility room d) All associated site and landscaping works.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2260519

• 12 May 2022N/a

  to (1) refurbish existing semi-ruinous farm cottage for habitable use (2) proposed minor external alterations and internal renovation to existing semi-ruinous farm cottage (3) install new effluent treatment system and polishing filter (4) up-grade existing driveway as all ancillary site works. Gross floor area of proposed works: 24.65 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2260475

• 18 Feb 2022Conditional

  for permission for development consisting of (1) the erection of a new orangery structure to the side of the existing dwelling house; (2) the demolition of an existing entrance porch and the construction of a new entrance hall with lantern rooflight over; (3) internal alterations to the existing dwelling house; (4) the retention of the use of the roof of the existing garage as a roof terrace, (5) the erection of a new glazed balustrade to the roof of the existing garage; (6) all associated site works including a new soakaway to accommodate the new development. Gross floor space of proposed works: 67.7sqm.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 22216

• 8 Feb 2022Refused

  to construct a new dwelling house , treatment system and polishing filter as well as all ancillary site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 177sqm

  Extension of duration · Galway County Council, 22136

• 3 Feb 2022N/a

  of planning permission to (1) retain minor external alterations and minor elevational changes to existing cottage as well as all site services (2) retain gabion wall along driveway (3) retain minor alterations to roof and door/window opens to existing stone shed .

  Retention · Galway County Council, 2260055

• 2 Dec 2021Conditional

  to 1) demolish an existing house and the construction of a new dwelling house and 2) replace existing septic tank and percolation area with a new effluent treatment system and polishing filter proposed, 3) alterations to existing site entrance as well as all ancillary site works and site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 158.62 sqm (house)

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 212272

• 25 Nov 2021Conditional

  of existing dwelling house as well as all associated site services. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 249.76 sqm.

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 212215

• 4 Nov 2021Conditional

  to demolish existing porch to the front elevation of the house and permission to construct a new single storey extension to the front elevation of the existing dwelling house as well as all ancillary site works and site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 8.28 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 50.71 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 2.05 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 212051

The 25 most recent of 48 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: Connemara Bog Complex SAC 002034
• Special Area of Conservation: Slyne Head Peninsula SAC 002074
• Special Protection Area: Connemara Bog Complex SPA 004181
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Connemara Bog Complex 002034
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Slyne Head Peninsula 002074

Recorded monuments

• GA049-019 Designed landscape feature
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• GA049-020 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  On E face of a small scarp on Daily Hill, 0.5km NW of Ballyconneely. A wet hollow among stones is all that marks this 'unfinished' holy well which is associated with St Caíllín. According to local tradition, the saint, having left Errislannan, stopped here but, on hearing St Flannan's bell, realised he hadn't gone far enough and moved on toward Slyne Head where his real well is to be found (GA048-012----) (info. T. Robinson). Not visited. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

• GA049-021 Church
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• GA049-021001 Graveyard
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• GA049-022 Chapel
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

Architectural heritage

• Quay/wharf, 1810–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Rubble limestone pier, built c.1830, constructed on bedrock with slightly battered faces and with recent concrete steps to north elevation. Pier surface consists of beach cobbles and concrete with three limestone mooring bollards. Further drystone walling to base of quay and at south-east side of harbour. Three-bay single-storey vernacular building located to west of quay.

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 moderately high, moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are water.

Terrain model

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

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 Derrigimlagh with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Galway.

Name

Derrigimlagh · Deirgimleach

Area

10,719,582 m² (1,071.96 ha, 2,648.87 acres)

Civil parish

Ballindoon, and its townlands

Barony

Ballynahinch

Electoral division

Errislannan, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Errislannan electoral division: 234 people in 84 households; 83% of households own their home; 19% of homes were built since 2001; 11% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 51% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ardagh, Ballinaboy, Ballyconneely, Beaghcauneen, Boolagare, Bunowen Beg, Mannin More, Shannanagower, Slieveburke

Placenames

Derrigimlagh 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.