Kilmore
Townland in the civil parish of Tuam, barony of Clare, Co. Galway; in Irish An Choill Mhór
- Area
- 177.1 ha
- 438 acres
- Land parcels
- 162
- registered freehold, median 5,382 m² (0.54 ha, 1.33 acres)
- Zoning
- C2.1
- Business and Enterprise
- Planning
- 22
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
162 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Kilmore, from 24 m² to 135,171 m² (13.52 ha, 33.4 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 26 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- C2.1Business and Enterprise (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
Tuam Local Area Plan 2023-2029, Galway · 33 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - N1.5Transport Infrastructure (Mixed/general transport uses)
Tuam Local Area Plan 2023-2029, Galway · 11 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G1Open Space/Recreation & Amenity (Open space, park)
Tuam Local Area Plan 2023-2029, Galway · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M1Commercial / Mixed Use (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
Tuam Local Area Plan 2023-2029, Galway · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - N2.1Water/Rivers/Streams (Water)
Tuam Local Area Plan 2023-2029, Galway · 0 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
28 Aug 2026N/a
for the change of use of an existing ground floor premises used as a retail warehouse to use as a wholesale bakery kitchen and for all ancillary works and services. Previous planning references 98/878 & 01/1910 relate to the original development
Permission · Galway County Council, 2661469
6 Mar 2026Conditional
of 1: the existing use of the ground floor and first floor which are used as office space. Retain the existing ground floor side door and five number first floor windows. (Previous planning permission reference number 98/878). 2: Full permission sought to change the use of the first floor to be used as consulting/therapy rooms at unit 35 and all ancillary site works
Retention · Galway County Council, 2660351
4 Feb 2026N/a
of 1) the existing use of the ground floor and first floor which are used as office space. Retain the existing ground floor side door and five number first floor windows. (Previous planning permission reference number 98/878). 2) Full permission sought to change the use of the first floor to be used as consulting/therapy rooms at unit 35 and all ancillary site works
Retention · Galway County Council, 2660154
14 Jan 2026N/a
for new car showroom & services garage with related offices & parts department, refurbishment of existing garage for car valeting & general maintenance, erection of palisade security fence, the replacement of an existing septic tank with a proprietary treatment system and all other associated works
Permission · Galway County Council, 2660024
2 Oct 2025N/a
for new car showroom & services garage with related offices & parts department. Refurbishment of existing garage for car valeting & general maintenance. Erection of palisade security fence. The replacement of an existing septic tank with proprietary treatment system and all other associated works
Permission · Galway County Council, 25263
10 Sept 2025Refused
for two number of existing farm sheds and all associated site works
Retention · Galway County Council, 2561288
11 Oct 2024Conditional
to construct a dwelling house and domestic garage with a waste water treatment plant, polishing filter and all associated site works. Previous Pl. Ref. 99/4580. Gross floor space of proposed works: 294.70 sqm (House) & 70 sqm (Carport)
Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2461345
6 Jun 2024Refused
to construct a commercial building containing independent storage units on a vacant commercial site. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1,661.00 sqm
Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2460678
8 May 2024Refused
of advertising signage. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 11.50 sqm
Retention · Galway County Council, 2460516
22 Apr 2024Refused
of advertising signage. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 31.90 sqm
Retention · Galway County Council, 2460436
7 Dec 2023N/a
to construct two business/commercial units (554sqm each), a new electricity control panel building (28.7sqm) and all associated works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 1136 sqm
Permission · Galway County Council, 2361464
3 Feb 2023Refused
to construct a four bay agricultural shed containing cattle storage facilities and machinery storage. Also, full planning permission to construct a dungstead with adjacent effluent storage tank, silage apron and all ancillary site works (gross floor space of proposed works; 269 sqm)
Permission · Galway County Council, 2360078
8 Sept 2022Conditional
WORKS TO REFURBISH THE EXISTING CASTLEBAR-CLOON 110kV OVERHEAD LINE WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 57KM LONG, AND COMPRISES 252 NO. WOODEN POLESETS AND 40 NO. STEEL ANGLE MASTS BETWEEN THE EXISTING CASTLEBAR 110kV SUBSTATION IN THE TOWNLAND OF AGHALUSKY, AND THE EXISTING CLOON 110kV SUBSTATION IN THE TOWNLAND OF CLOONASCRAGH, CO. GALWAY. APPROXIMATELY 20KM OF THE EXISTING CIRCUIT IS LOCATED WITHIN THE FUNCTIONAL AREA OF GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL AND APPROXIMATELY 37KM IN THE FUNCTIONAL AREA OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL
Permission · Mayo County Council, 22780
7 Sept 2022Conditional
to refurbish the existing Castlebar-Cloon 110kV overhead line, which is approximately 57km long, and comprises 252no. wooden polesets and 40no. steel angle masts between the existing Castlebar 110kV substation in County Mayo, and the existing Cloon 110kV substation in County Galway. Approximately 20km of the existing circuit is located within the functional area of Galway County Council and approximately 37km in the functional area of Mayo County Council.The proposed uprate development is located in the townlands of Belmont, Carrownageeha, Carrownurlaur, Cloonascragh (Kilbennan), Cloonascragh (Tuam), Cloondarone, Cloonfush, Cloontooa, Kilcreevanty, Killeelaun, Kilmore, Lehid, Liskeevy, Mullagh, Pollacorragune, and Woodquay in County Galway.The works will include:• the replacement (“restringing”) of the existing overhead line circuit conductor and wires with a new higher capacity conductor including installation of a new fibre communication connection; • the replacement of the existing earthwire, including bonding leads, earth leads and vibration dampers; • the replacement of 53no. wooden polesets and 39no. steel masts; • the replacement of hardware, fittings and insulators; • the replacement of crossarms at 50no. wooden polesets and the realignment of crossarms at a further 5no. wooden polesets; • all associated site development works, including foundation upgrade works; • all associated works within the Castlebar 110kV substation and Cloon 110kV substation to accommodate the uprated 110kV overhead line including uprating of the Castlebar bay in Cloon 110kV substation and the Cloon bay in Castlebar 110kV substation; • the replacement of approximately 175m of underground cable at the Castlebar 110kV substation; • all associated temporary site development works to gain access to the existing Structures; and • other temporary associated and ancillary development works required for the purpose of the uprate of the existing circuit. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development.
Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 221030
15 Jul 2021Conditional
for the erection of new signage to existing building. Gross floor space of proposed works: 14.1 sqm
Permission · Galway County Council, 211288
8 Jun 2021Conditional
for the installation of three number roller shutters doors to the rear of commercial/Industrial units operated by 'Fastway Couriers' (Units 5, 6 & 7) and all associated works at Manwar Industrial Park, Galway Road, Tuam.
Permission · Galway County Council, 211001
27 Apr 2021Unconditional
to construct (a) a new Business/Commercial Unit (559sqm) (b) a 1.8m high palisade fence around boundary and (c) a new electricity control panel building (8sqm) and all associated works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 567sqm
Extension of duration · Galway County Council, 21679
23 Aug 2019Unconditional
to construct a dwellinghouse, garage, effluent treatment system and percolation area and all associated works (gross floor space 241 sqm). Previous Planning Ref: 14/202
Extension of duration · Galway County Council, 191312
7 Nov 2018Conditional
for the demolition of an existing extension to the rear of their dwelling and for the construction of a new two-storey extension to the rear, starting at lower ground level. Permission is also sought for the conversion of part of the original dwelling to use as a 'granny flat', which will be connected to the main dwelling at lower ground level and for all associated alterations, internal modifications and changes necessary to facilitate the development. Gross floor space of proposed works: 28.9 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 19.4 sqm
Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 181582
30 Apr 2018N/a
for the construction of a serviced dwelling with an effluent treatment system and a garage/shed. Gross floor space of proposed works 192sqm.
Permission · Galway County Council, 18542
11 Apr 2018N/a
for the construction of a serviced dwelling with an effluent treatment system and a garage/shed. Gross floor space of proposed works 192sqm.
Permission · Galway County Council, 18433
21 Dec 2017Conditional
for the construction of a dwellinghouse, domestic garage, proprietary treatment system and for all ancillary site works (gross floor space 232.3sqm)
Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 171845
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
- Special Area of Conservation: Lough Corrib SAC 000297
Recorded monuments
- GA043-100 Enclosure
Description
On the summit of a ridge. Marked on 3rd ed. of OS 6-inch map (1930) as an oval mound (c. 40m by c. 25m). What survives is a poorly preserved circular area defined by a fosse outside of which are three other low grassy banks and two further intervening fosses (D 37m overall). The landowner had a vague local tradition that the spot was used for burial. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010
- GA043-102 Quarry
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
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Kilmore.
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 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_665 (ZIP).
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Kilmore with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Galway.
The townland
- Name
- Kilmore · An Choill Mhór
- Area
- 1,771,047 m² (177.1 ha, 437.64 acres)
- Civil parish
- Tuam, and its townlands
- Barony
- Clare
- Electoral division
- Tuam Rural, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Tuam Rural electoral division: 6,556 people in 2,346 households; 65% of households own their home; 51% of homes were built since 2001; 8% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Claretuam, Cloonfush, Farrannamartin, Killaloonty, Killeelaun, Pollnamal
- Placenames
- Kilmore 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.