Oughtagh

69 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Oughtagh, from 823 m² to 752,163 m² (75.22 ha, 185.86 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 34 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 Oughtagh 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.

• 29 Aug 2023Conditional

  to upgrade the existing 220k overhead line between the existing Cashla 220kV Substation in the townland of Barrettspark, Co. Galway, & Tower 138 in the townland of Oughtagh, Co. Galway. The proposed development will consist of refurbishment works to the existing overhead Line (approximately 49 km long & comprising of 138no. steel angle masts). The refurbishment works to towers will consist of: installation of replacement parts on the towers including insulators, shield wire, vibration dampeners, arching horns & anti-climbing guards; associated site development works, including temporary work areas, foundation refurbishment /strengthening & recapping/clearing of shear blocks; clearance of shear block bases; & ancillary works; ancillary site preparation works, site clearance & levelling at the 6no. temporary construction compounds & associated temporary works to existing tracks & new temporary access routes to provide internal access routes to each tower with all associated works required to facilitate the development. No works will be undertaken to the overhead line (conductor). The proposed development will also consist of upgrades to the Cashla 220kV substation that will consist of: the decommissioning and removal of line bay equipment within the substation boundary; construction of a new adjacent offline like for like line bay & associated bay protection cabinets within the substation boundary; & new overhead lines connection between the end mast & the new line bay. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with the application

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 23355

• 14 Oct 2021Conditional

  to demolish existing derelict dwelling and construct 2 storey replacement dwelling domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, associated site development works and services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 247 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 165 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 211909

• 9 Jul 2019Conditional

  to convert existing unoccupied old school to habitable dwelling house along with associated modifications with connection to existing septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 177.11 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 191049

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: Kilsallagh Bog SAC 000285
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Kilsallagh Bog 000285

Recorded monuments

• GA007-104 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  On N-facing slope of a ridge in grassland. Poorly preserved circular rath (D 33m) defined by a denuded bank from W to N, and elsewhere by a scarp. An external fosse survives from NW through N to E. A field bank overlies the enclosing element at S. 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

• GA007-105 Quarry
  Description

  In rough pastureland overlooking bogland to the W. A hachured area marked on the 1930 edition of the OS 6-inch map proved on inspection in 1984 to be a disused sand pit. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 7 July 2014

• GA007-106 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In level grassland. Well-preserved almost circular rath (E-W 29m, N-S 28m) defined by a bank and external fosse; the latter survives from N through E to S. A field bank overlies the enclosing element from SSW through W to N. Numerous gaps in the bank appear modern. 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

• GA007-107 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In grassland overlooking a bog to W. Poorly preserved circular rath (D 26.5m) defined by a denuded bank and external fosse. The bank is present from NNW through E to S; elsewhere a degraded scarp forms the enclosing element. The numerous gaps in the bank all appear modern. Field boundaries radiate from the monument at E and SW. An earthwork (GA007-108----) lies immediately to E. 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

• GA007-108 Ringfort - unclassified
  Description

  Immediately E of a ringfort (GA007-107----). Marked on 1st ed. of OS 6-inch map as a subcircular enclosures (c. 20m by c. 15m). Apart from a vegetation band at SE and SW, no visible surface trace survives. 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

• GA007-109 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  On N-facing slope of a ridge in grassland overlooking bogland to N. Poorly preserved almost circular rath (N-S 36m, E-W 35m) defined by an overgrown bank from E through S to NNW, and elsewhere by a scarp. A number of field banks radiate from the monument. A standing stone (GA007-113----) lies 4.5m to NE. 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

• GA007-110 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  On a gentle NE-facing slope in grassland. Almost circular rath (N-S 27m, E-W 26m), in fair condition, defined by a bank and external fosse. The bank survives from W through N to NNE; elsewhere a scarp forms the enclosing element. The fosse is visible from NNE through E to S. A ringfort (GA007-111----) lies c. 100m to SSW. 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

• GA007-111 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  Some 100m SSW of a ringfort (GA007-110----). Poorly preserved subcircular rath (N-S 32m, E-W 30m) defined by a bank and external fosse. The bank survives from SW through W to NE; elsewhere a scarp forms the enclosing element. The fosse is visible at NE and S. Numerous gaps in the bank appear modern. A field boundary overlies the enclosing elements from NE through E to S. 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

• GA007-113 Standing stone
  Description

  Located 4.5m NE of a ringfort (GA007-109----) is a rectangular limestone standing stone (H 1.54m) tapering slightly towards the top. Its long axis runs NE-SW. 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

• GA007-114 Enclosure
  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

• Toberroe National School, school, 1880–1900 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached eight-bay single-storey national school, built c.1890, with entrances to rear. Now disused. Pitched slate roof, with render eaves, red brick chimneystacks and cast-iron rainwater goods. Rendered ruled and lined walls, having inscribed limestone plaque. Square-headed windows having timber six-pane upper flaps over nine-pane fixed lights. Garden to front bounded by rubble limestone wall with gateways having square piers with chamfered caps and metal gates.

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 low, on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

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

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

Name

Oughtagh · Uchtach

Area

2,538,168 m² (253.82 ha, 627.19 acres)

Civil parish

Ballynakill, and its townlands

Barony

Ballymoe

Electoral division

Toberroe, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Toberroe electoral division: 315 people in 120 households; 90% of households own their home; 28% of homes were built since 2001; 20% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 4% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ardagh, Balling, Kilcooley, Kilmacrickard, Kilsallagh, Toberroe East, Toberroe West

Placenames

Oughtagh 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.