Canagullen

16 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Canagullen, from 39 m² to 694,718 m² (69.47 ha, 171.67 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 4 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Canagullen 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.

• 1 Aug 2025Conditional

  Planning Permission for 1. Reconstruction, Renovation and Extension of Ruined Dwelling, 2. Installation of Proprietary Wastewater Treatment Plant with Tertiary Filter and all associated siteworks at Canagullen, Lauragh, Killarney, Co. Kerry.

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 2560674

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Glanmore Lake 001354

Recorded monuments

• KE111-024001 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In hill pasture, c. 10m SW of a tributary of the Glanmore River. A roughly kidney-shaped grass-covered mound (10m NW-SE; 7m NE-SW; H 3.1m) of burnt material. The W tip of the mound is separated from the remainder by the channel (Wth 1.8m) of a stream. The isolated portion (4m N-S; 2.5m E-W; H 0.8m at W) is roughly D-shaped with a straight E side. There are exposed areas of burnt material in both mounds, especially where they are separated by the stream. Burnt material is also visible along a sheep path which skirts the base of the NE arc of the main mound. There is an enclosure (KE111-024002-) 40m to the W. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE111-024002 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a break in an E-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Glanmore River. A circular area (diam. 8m) defined by faint, intermittent traces of a bank (Wth 0.8m; H 0.1m), especially along the NW and SE arcs. The SW portion of the interior is cut (D 1m) into the upslope and the NE portion is built up (H 0.4m) externally. There is a fulacht fia (KE111-024001-) 40m to the E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE111-025001 Enclosure
  Description

  In hill pasture, on the SE-facing slope of Lackabane Mountain. An irregular area (c. 65m N-S; 45m E-W) defined by the lower courses of a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.55m; H 0.6m), the stones of which protrude above the bog and are partly grass covered. Two hut sites (KE111-025002-, KE111-025003-) are within the NE sector of this enclosure. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE111-025002 Hut site
  Description

  Within the NE sector of an enclosure (KE111-025001-). The remains of a D-shaped hut site (2.3m NE-SW) defined by a curving drystone wall (T c. 0.6m; H 0.6m) with a straight NE side (L 3.2m NW-SE) which is formed by the vertical face of outcropping rock. The hut site is cut (D 0.6m) into the upslope at NW. Rubble from the collapsed upper courses is scattered along the perimeter, especially downslope to the SE. There is an entrance (Wth 0.55m) at S. Another hut site (KE111-025003-) is 24m to the SSW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE111-025003 Hut site
  Description

  Within the NE sector of an enclosure (KE111-025001-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. c. 3.2m) defined by the lower course of a drystone wall (T c. 0.6m), the stones of which protrude above the bog. The hut site is built up (H 0.3m) externally at SE and cut (D 0.6m) into the upslope at NW. A large prostrate stone slab externally abuts the NE arc. Rubble is scattered downslope to the SE. Another hut site (KE111-025002-) is 24m to the NNE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE111-025004 Field boundary
  Description

  In boggy hill pasture, on a S-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Glanmore River. A network of relict field walls (T 0.7m; H 0.8m) covers an area c. 350m NW-SE by c. 750m SW-NE. The large lower course stones of the field walls protrude above the bog. In general the walls are in a collapsed state with rubble scattered downslope. The walls meander throughout the area, forming no apparent pattern. There are some straight stretches also visible but these are not continuous. More recent, regular field walls also occur in this area. There are four hut sites (KE111-025005-, KE111-025006-, KE111-025007-, KE111-025008-) within this network of relict walls. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE111-025005 Hut site
  Description

  In boggy hill pasture, on a S-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Glanmore River and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE111-025004-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 3.35m) defined by large stone slabs (H 0.95m; 0.95m x 0.25m) set upright along the perimeter, especially SW-N, and by prostrate stones N-SW which protrude above the surface of the bog. There is an outer row of upright stone slabs along the external NW arc. The hut site is cut (D 0.2m) into the upslope at N. There is a possible entrance at SE defined by an upright slab (H 0.5m; 0.55m x 0.3m) at the S side which is set at right angles to the wall of the hut site. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE111-025006 Hut site
  Description

  In boggy hill pasture, on a S-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Glanmore River and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE111-025004-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.5m) defined by a drystone wall (T c. 0.6m; H 0.1-0.55m). The lower course stones of the wall protrude above the bog surface. The S portion of the interior is built up (H 0.8m) externally from the downslope and the N portion is cut (D 0.55m) into the upslope, creating a level interior. There is a possible entrance (Wth 0.7m) at E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE111-025007 Hut site
  Description

  In boggy hill pasture, on a S-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Glanmore River and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE111-025004-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.8m) defined by a drystone wall (T c. 0.65m; H 0.2-1m). The lower course stones in the wall protrude above the bog and are partly grass covered. The N portion of the interior is cut (D 0.8m) into the upslope and the S portion is built up (H 0.65m) externally, creating a level interior. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE111-025008 Hut site
  Description

  In boggy hill pasture, on a S-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Glanmore River and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE111-025004-). The grass-covered remains of a D-shaped hut site (1.6m SE-NW) defined by the lower courses of a clay-mortared wall (T c. 0.9m; H 1.25m) with a straight SE side (L 2.1m NE-SW). The wall is stone-faced internally and externally. The NW and SE portions of the interior are cut (D 0.65m at NW; D 0.3m at SE) into the upslope, creating a level interior that is lower than the immediate external ground level. There is an entrance (Wth 0.5m) at E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE111-029001 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a steep SE-facing rocky slope overlooking Glanmore Lake and valley. The remains of a circular hut site (2.8m E-W; 2.6m N-S) defined by an eroding earth and stone bank (Wth 1.3m; H 0.6m). The partially obscured interior is cut (D c. 1m) into the upslope along the NW arc and raised (H c. 1.3m) along the SE arc to compensate for the hillslope. A charcoal-making site (KE111-029002-) is c. 60m to the S. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE111-029002 Charcoal-making site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a steep SE-facing rocky slope overlooking Glanmore Lake and valley. A roughly oval platform (12m NE-SW; 6.5m NW-SE) which is cut (D 1.3m) into the upslope along the NW arc and raised (H 1.5m) along the SE arc to give a level interior. Several patches of black soil with charcoal inclusions are exposed ESE-S. There is a hut site (KE111-029001-) c. 60m to the N. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Canagullen.

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 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility high, moderately high, moderately low, moderately low (inferred), 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 Canagullen.

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 Canagullen with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kerry.

Name

Canagullen · Ceann na gCuileann

Area

2,229,021 m² (222.9 ha, 550.8 acres)

Civil parish

Tuosist, and its townlands

Barony

Glanarought

Electoral division

Glanmore, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Glanmore electoral division: 245 people in 98 households; 86% of households own their home; 20% of homes were built since 2001; 16% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 28% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Clogherane, Coolcreen, Deelis, Dromaclaurig, Glanmore, Gortavallig

Placenames

Canagullen 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.