# Roxborough, Co. Galway: townland, land parcels and planning

Townland in the civil parish of Killinan, barony of Loughrea, Co. Galway; in Irish Creig an Róistigh.

- Area (Tailte Éireann): 1,591,479 m² (159.15 ha, 393.26 acres)
- Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 61 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 3,361 m² (0.34 ha, 0.83 acres)
- Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): not in a zoned settlement
- Planning (National Planning Applications): 14 applications since 2010
- Civil parish: Killinan, https://everytownland.com/galway/parish/killinan.md
- Barony: Loughrea
- Electoral division: Kilchreest, the unit of the census
- Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 307 people lived in 111 households in the Kilchreest electoral division. 89% of households owned their home. 16% of homes were built since 2001. 15% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- County: Co. Galway, https://everytownland.com/galway.md
- Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/19922
- Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 63756
- Centre: latitude 53.166601, longitude -8.695052 (WGS 84)

## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann)

61 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Roxborough, from 44 m² to 227,007 m² (22.7 ha, 56.09 acres); 38 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first:

- Parcel 2113054: 227,007 m² (22.7 ha, 56.09 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2113054.md
- Parcel 1962762: 177,244 m² (17.72 ha, 43.8 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1962762.md
- Parcel 1962758: 114,354 m² (11.44 ha, 28.26 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1962758.md
- Parcel 1995751: 85,970 m² (8.6 ha, 21.24 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1995751.md
- Parcel 1987823: 80,279 m² (8.03 ha, 19.84 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987823.md
- Parcel 1962752: 78,598 m² (7.86 ha, 19.42 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1962752.md
- Parcel 5005854: 64,075 m² (6.41 ha, 15.83 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5005854.md
- Parcel 1962765: 63,130 m² (6.31 ha, 15.6 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1962765.md
- Parcel 1962761: 62,923 m² (6.29 ha, 15.55 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1962761.md
- Parcel 1987829: 62,626 m² (6.26 ha, 15.48 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987829.md
- Parcel 5466243: 58,696 m² (5.87 ha, 14.5 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5466243.md
- Parcel 1987915: 52,815 m² (5.28 ha, 13.05 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987915.md
- Parcel 1987917: 49,846 m² (4.98 ha, 12.32 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987917.md
- Parcel 1962755: 45,677 m² (4.57 ha, 11.29 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1962755.md
- Parcel 5424921: 43,724 m² (4.37 ha, 10.8 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5424921.md
- Parcel 1962756: 39,322 m² (3.93 ha, 9.72 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1962756.md
- Parcel 1962760: 36,114 m² (3.61 ha, 8.92 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1962760.md
- Parcel 5005846: 35,230 m² (3.52 ha, 8.71 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5005846.md
- Parcel 1962767: 32,043 m² (3.2 ha, 7.92 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1962767.md
- Parcel 1987831: 23,470 m² (2.35 ha, 5.8 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987831.md
- Parcel 1962759: 18,684 m² (1.87 ha, 4.62 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1962759.md
- Parcel 1987826: 17,147 m² (1.71 ha, 4.24 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987826.md
- Parcel 1987827: 15,966 m² (1.6 ha, 3.95 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987827.md
- Parcel 1962754: 14,002 m² (1.4 ha, 3.46 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1962754.md
- Parcel 1987822: 13,913 m² (1.39 ha, 3.44 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987822.md
- Parcel 1987916: 7,118 m² (0.71 ha, 1.76 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987916.md
- Parcel 1987824: 4,095 m² (0.41 ha, 1.01 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987824.md
- Parcel 4668543: 3,859 m² (0.39 ha, 0.95 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4668543.md
- Parcel 6223283: 3,713 m² (0.37 ha, 0.92 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/6223283.md
- Parcel 1987914: 3,602 m² (0.36 ha, 0.89 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987914.md
- Parcel 1955421: 3,361 m² (0.34 ha, 0.83 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1955421.md
- Parcel 1962764: 3,257 m² (0.33 ha, 0.8 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1962764.md
- Parcel 6075197: 3,146 m² (0.31 ha, 0.78 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/6075197.md
- Parcel 1987818: 3,109 m² (0.31 ha, 0.77 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987818.md
- Parcel 1962763: 2,987 m² (0.3 ha, 0.74 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1962763.md
- Parcel 6035223: 2,926 m² (0.29 ha, 0.72 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/6035223.md
- Parcel 1987825: 2,818 m² (0.28 ha, 0.7 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987825.md
- Parcel 4637227: 2,681 m² (0.27 ha, 0.66 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4637227.md
- Parcel 2728853: 2,532 m² (0.25 ha, 0.63 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/2728853.md
- Parcel 4946083: 2,293 m² (0.23 ha, 0.57 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/4946083.md
- Parcel 1987819: 2,179 m² (0.22 ha, 0.54 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987819.md
- Parcel 5005855: 2,164 m² (0.22 ha, 0.53 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5005855.md
- Parcel 6171955: 2,140 m² (0.21 ha, 0.53 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/6171955.md
- Parcel 1987821: 2,120 m² (0.21 ha, 0.52 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987821.md
- Parcel 1962766: 2,106 m² (0.21 ha, 0.52 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1962766.md
- Parcel 1962757: 2,104 m² (0.21 ha, 0.52 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1962757.md
- Parcel 1987820: 2,101 m² (0.21 ha, 0.52 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987820.md
- Parcel 1987828: 1,869 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987828.md
- Parcel 1987830: 1,412 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987830.md
- Parcel 1987912: 1,392 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987912.md
- Parcel 1987918: 1,303 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987918.md
- Parcel 1987913: 1,236 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987913.md
- Parcel 6035228: 1,173 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/6035228.md
- Parcel 2457127: 976 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/2457127.md
- Parcel 5424922: 966 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5424922.md
- Parcel 1962753: 710 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1962753.md
- Parcel 5466367: 661 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5466367.md
- Parcel 5466255: 473 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/5466255.md
- Parcel 6223507: 440 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/6223507.md
- Parcel 6075220: 243 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/6075220.md
- Parcel 1987919: 44 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1987919.md

## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan)

No zone of a development plan covers Roxborough in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)

14 applications, newest first.

- 21 Jun 2024, Galway County Council 2460763: N/a. Permission. for the (A) construction of secure vehicle storage shed (B) and all associated site development work. Gross floor space of proposed works: 223 sqm. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460763/0
- 15 Mar 2024, Galway County Council 2460284: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. for the development at the junction of the LP4302 and LS8118 roads. The development consists of the continued operation of the following: 1) CCTV camera with supporting pole 6 metres in height, 2) overhead ESB connection and box, 3) associated recording and communicating equipment. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460284/0
- 29 Aug 2023, Galway County Council 2361017: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. & completion of a dwellinghouse with extensions & modifications on a site with revised site boundaries to those previously granted permission under pl. ref. no. 21/2187 & for all ancillary services & site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCC/AppFileRefDetails/2361017/0
- 26 Apr 2023, Galway County Council 2360422: Refused. Permission. for (A) construction of a restoration / vehicle storage shed behind existing car servicing & repairs garage (B) and all associated site development works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCC/AppFileRefDetails/2360422/0
- 26 Aug 2022, Galway County Council 2260855: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. construction of a Dwelling House, domestic garage, Treatment Unit, Percolation area and all associated site services. Gross floor space of proposed works 132.00 sq m.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCC/AppFileRefDetails/2260855/0
- 24 Nov 2021, Galway County Council 212187: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. for extensions and modifications to existing dwelling house, permission is also sought to remove existing septic tank and for the provision of a new treatment tank unit to replace same to include all associated services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 95 sqm. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCC/AppFileRefDetails/212187/0
- 7 Oct 2021, Galway County Council 211854: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. for a new dwelling house, domestic garage, on-site wastewater treatment system, along with all associated works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 262.6 sqm (house) & 30 sqm (garage). File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCC/AppFileRefDetails/211854/0
- 23 Sept 2021, Galway County Council 211752: N/a. Permission, 1 home. for construction of new dwelling house, garage, on site waste water treatment/ percolation and all associated services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 197 sqm (house) & 60 sqm (garage). File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCC/AppFileRefDetails/211752/0
- 31 May 2021, Galway County Council 21938: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, proprietary treatment system and percolation area and for all ancillary services and site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 208sqm (House) and 60sqm (Garage). File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCC/AppFileRefDetails/21938/0
- 29 Apr 2021, Galway County Council 21696: Refused. Permission, 1 home. for a new dwelling house, domestic garage, on-site wastewater treatment system, along with all associated works. Gross floor space of proposed works: House: 162.6 sqm, Garage: 30 sqm. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCC/AppFileRefDetails/21696/0
- 1 Dec 2020, Galway County Council 201811: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. for the construction of a new dwelling house, domestic garage, sewage treatment system and all associated site development works. Gross floor space of proposed works; 227.6sqm & 43.1sqm. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCC/AppFileRefDetails/201811/0
- 17 Dec 2018, Galway County Council 181815: Conditional. Permission. consisting of the continuance of use of quarry traffic monitoring equipment, comprising a CCTV camera with supporting pole (6 metres high), overhead ESB connection and box and associated recording and communicating equipment at the junction of the LP4302 and LS8118 roads. It is proposed that the development will remain in place for seven years until 30 July, 2025, i.e. co-terminous with the existing Roadstone quarry at Kilchreest (Ref. 99/1449). File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCC/AppFileRefDetails/181815/0
- 21 Jun 2018, Galway County Council 18843: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. for construction of new two storey extension to side of existing dwelling house, previously granted under PL. Ref. No. 05/4209, 03/4526 and all associated site development works. Gross floor space of proposed works 260.42 sqm.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCC/AppFileRefDetails/18843/0
- 8 Mar 2018, Galway County Council 18261: Refused. Permission. for relocation of existing agricultural field entrance to new location with improved visibility and all associated site development works.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/GalwayCC/AppFileRefDetails/18261/0

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## 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 Roxborough.

## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service)

- GA104-264: House - 18th/19th century, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CGA104-264----. Described by Bence-Jones (1978) as an 18th-century house comprising two-storeys over a basement with a gable-ended front and a gable-ended return. The front was of five bays with a fanlighted doorway. This was the childhood home of Lady Gregory. Only the ruins of the house survive. It was burnt in 1922. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 29 November 2018
- GA104-291: Ringfort - rath, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CGA104-291----. In gently undulating pasture on top of low hillock; there is a small-scale quarry to the N and a large natural depression to the ENE. This circular rath (diam. 28m) is defined by the remains of low bank (int. H 0.45m; ext. H 0.55m; Wth 4.5m) which is reduced to a scarp in places. The bank (int. H 1.0m; ext. H 0.25m; Wth 6.1m) is best preserved from NW to NE where an external level step (Wth 0.65m) at the base of the bank may mark the top of the hillock. The remains of a low field bank enclose the monument to the N, E and S. A possible souterrain (GA104-291001-) is visible off-centre to the W. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 24 October 2019
- GA104-291001: Souterrain, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CGA104-291001-. Within a rath (GA104-291----), just off-centre to the W. A linear depression (15m E-W; 4.5m N-S; Dth 0.5m) marks potential collapse into a souterrain. The sides slope gently to the base, which is generally level, apart from a slight rise off-centre to the W. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 24 October 2019
- GA114-156: Ringfort - rath, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CGA114-156----. On a gentle rise in undulating pastureland. Poorly preserved circular rath (diam. c. 37m) defined by two banks and an intervening fosse from WNW through N to NE. A field wall cuts through it at WNW and NE and to the S of it the wall it has been levelled. However, its outline is visible as a stony patch with a slight dip indicating the line of the fosse. Another rath (GA114-157----) lies c. 120m to the SSW. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 8 March 2018
- GA114-157: Ringfort - rath, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CGA114-157----. In level pastureland. Well-preserved circular rath (diam. 48.8) defined by two banks of earth and stone and an intervening fosse. The very substantial inner bank is visible all round. The fosse is wide, deep and flat bottomed. The outer bank is preserved from SSE through W to NE. Its E section has been defaced where a N-S running field wall and roadway clip it. A post and wire fences runs E-W just to its N and another runs N-S to its W. There is a causewayed entrance gap (Wth 2m) at SE. Numerous depressions and low grass-covered banks are visible in the interior. A possible souterrain (GA114-157001-) is associated (SMR file). Another rath (GA114-156----) lies c. 120m to the NNE. This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 3/1983). The following image has been uploaded: GA114-157----_01.jpg View of inner bank, fosse and outer bank at SSE Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 8 March 2018
- GA114-157001: Souterrain, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CGA114-157001-. In pastureland; associated with a rath (GA114-157----). On inspection in October 1956 it was noted that, according to local tradition, a souterrain here 'connects with one in the ring-fort [GA114-156----]100 yds [c. 30m]. N' (SMR file). No visible surface trace survived. On re-inspection in November 1982 local information revealed that when a drain or trench had been dug a few years previously a 'tunnel' which was c. '3 to 4 foot square [c. 0.9-1.2m]' was discovered under or beside the road. It was on a direct line between the rath (GA114-157----) and the road to the N. Again no visible surface trace survived. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 11 April 2018
- GA114-159: Ringfort - rath, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CGA114-159----. On a gentle N-facing slope in pastureland. Poorly preserved subcircular rath (33m E-W; 30m N-S) defined by a grassed-over bank of earth and stone (Wth 3m; int. H 0.4m; ext. H 0.3m). A gap (Wth 3m) at ENE may be original. Traces of a rectangular enclosure (12m E-W; 9m N-S) defined by a low bank, abutting the monument at S, may be an associated annexe. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 11 April 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)

- Roxborough, gates/railings/walls, 1840–1880, Regional interest, registry number 30410413, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=GA&regno=30410413. Entrance gateway to Roxborough, erected c.1860, comprising spear-headed cast-iron double-leaf vehicular gate, flanked by cut limestone piers with moulded cornices and carved caps, flanked by matching cast-iron pedestrian gates and further piers, having ball-shaped wheel guards, in turn flanked by rubble limestone quadrant walls with cut-stone copings, and having terminating piers.
- Roxborough, steward's house, 1800–1840, Regional interest, registry number 30411403, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=GA&regno=30411403. Three-bay two-storey former steward's house, built c.1820, having projecting gabled entrance bay. Hipped slate roof with cast-iron rainwater goods, decoratively carved timber bargeboards, timber eaves brackets, and cut limestone chimneystacks. Coursed rubble limestone walls having cut-stone quoins and render plinth course. Bronze imitation clock and cut limestone pedestal to upper part of front wall of projection. Round-headed doorway to entrance bay with cut-stone block-and-start surround, double-leaf timber panelled door and spoked fanlight. Square-headed opening to north-west elevation having cut limestone block-and-start surround and timber panelled door. Square-headed openings throughout, with tooled limestone sills, label-mouldings and mullioned timber casement windows. Remains of outbuildings to rear of house, having coursed rubble limestone walls, cut-stone block-and-start surrounds to square-headed door openings, cut-stone sills to window openings, and segmental-headed openings having cut-stone voussoirs. Part of façade remains of Roxborough, built 1820s but as later part of eighteenth-century house, and having crenellated cut limestone walls, chimneystack, and pointed arch openings. Remains of walled garden to rear (west) of house, with rubble limestone walls having cut limestone surrounds to openings.

## 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 Roxborough, 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 Geological Survey did not answer.
- Terrain model: the Geological Survey did not answer.
- 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/galway/roxborough.dxf
- GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/galway/roxborough.geojson
- KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/galway/roxborough.kml

## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register)

No address of the register names Roxborough with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Galway: https://everytownland.com/galway.md

## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann)

- Ballygunneen: https://everytownland.com/galway/ballygunneen.md
- Ballymullen: https://everytownland.com/galway/ballymullen.md
- Ballyshea: https://everytownland.com/galway/ballyshea.md
- Caherlinny: https://everytownland.com/galway/caherlinny.md
- Deerpark: https://everytownland.com/galway/deerpark-61720.md
- Eskershanore: https://everytownland.com/galway/eskershanore.md
- Furzypark: https://everytownland.com/galway/furzypark-62068.md
- Isertkelly North: https://everytownland.com/galway/isertkelly-north.md
- Lahardaun: https://everytownland.com/galway/lahardaun-62922.md
- Pollnashinnagh: https://everytownland.com/galway/pollnashinnagh.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.

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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.

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