Coolies

94 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Coolies, from 9 m² to 334,502 m² (33.45 ha, 82.66 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 31 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Coolies 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.

• 27 Aug 2026N/a

  Permission to construct 1 nr dwelling house c/w effluent treatment unit and polishing filter all in accordance with plans and particulars submitted

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 2660815

• 25 Aug 2026N/a

  Full Planning Permission to construct a new dwelling house with connection to wastewater treatment system and all associated site services at Coolies, Muckross, Killarney, Co. Kerry

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 2660804

• 9 Jun 2025Conditional

  CLÓS SÚGARTHA POBAIL, LE FÁL MÓRTHIMPEALL AIR, A THÓGAINT AR SHUÍOMH NA SCOILE, AN GEATA AR THAOBH AN BHÓTHAIR POIBLÍ A ATHRÚ, CHUN SLÍ ISTEACH DO CHATHAOIREACHA ROTHA A CHUR AR FÁIL AGUS OIBREACHA SUÍMH CHOIMHDEACHA A DHÉANAMH CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND, WITH A LARGE FENCE, ON THE SCHOOL SITE, ALTERATION OF THE GATE ON THE PUBLIC ROAD SIDE, TO PROVIDE WHEELCHAIR ACCESS AND CARRY OUT RELATED SEATING WORKS

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 25153

• 12 Feb 2025Conditional

  Planning permission to construct a new single storey domestic dwelling house, construct a new site entrance, including all associated site works and with a new mechanical treatment unit & sand polishing filter and a new connection to a private well all at, Coolies, Muckross, Killarney, Co. Kerry.

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 2560078

• 9 Aug 2023Conditional

  TO CONSTRUCT A NEW DWELLING, PROVISION OF A SEPTIC TANK AND PERCOLATION AREA, NEW ACCESS DRIVEWAY, AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE SERVICES

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 23890

• 10 Mar 2022Conditional

  CONSTRUCT A DWELLING HOUSE, SEPTIC TANK AND PERCOLATION AREA ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND PARTICULARS SUBMITTED

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 22263

• 26 Jun 2020Conditional

  CONSTRUCT DWELLING HOUSE AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT UNIT AND POLISHING FILTER

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 20555

• 25 Jun 2020Conditional

  CONSTRUCT AN EXTENSION TO EXISTING SCHOOL TO INCLUDE 1 NO. 80M2 MAINSTREAM CLASSROOMS, 1 NO. 10.5M2 WC FOR ASSISTED USERS AND 2 NO. 15M2 SET ROOMS, WITH ALL ASSOCIATED ANCILLARY AREA AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS. (CEAD A LORG SINEADH A CHUR LE FOIRGNEAMH NA SCOILE CHUN SEOMRA RANGA 80M2, 2 SHEOMRA OIDEACHA SPEISIALTA 15M2, LEITHREAS CUIDITHE 10.5M A THOGAINT, MAR AON LE LIMISTRAR FOGHABHALA AGUS OIBREACHA SUIMH CHOIMHDEACHA)

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 20554

• 7 Nov 2018Conditional

  CONSTRUCT A DWELLING HOUSE, GARAGE, PRIVATE DRIVEWAY, MECHANICAL TREATMENT UNIT AND POLISHING FILTER

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 181094

• 12 Jan 2018Conditional

  (A) RETAIN EXISTING EXTENSIONS AND ELEVATIONAL CHANGES AS CONSTRUCTED TO EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE (B) RETAIN EXISTING DOMESTIC GARAGE AS CONSTRUCTED (C) RETAIN EXISTING GARDEN GAZEBO STRUCTURE AS CONSTRUCTED ALL WITHIN REVISED SITE BOUNDARIES

  Retention, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 1812

• 11 Oct 2017Conditional

  CONSTRUCT A DORMER DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE, TREATMENT UNIT AND POLISHING FILTER UNIT AND ALL SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 171010

• 29 Aug 2017Conditional

  CONSTRUCT A DOMESTIC DWELLING AND GARAGE. PERMISSION IS FURTHER SOUGHT FOR A SITE ENTRANCE AND ACCESS ROAD, INSTALLATION OF A NEW SEPTIC TANK AND PERCOLATION AREA AND ALL ASSOCIATED ANCILLARY SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS INCLUDING LANDSCAPING AND BOUNDARY TREATMENTS

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 17853

• 28 Aug 2017Conditional

  CONSTRUCT A DWELLING HOUSE, GARAGE, SEPTIC TANK AND PERCOLATION AREA

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 17848

• 27 Apr 2017Conditional

  ERECT EXTENSION TO EXISTING DWELLING AND ADDITION OF TWO VELUX WINDOWS TO FRONT OF EXISTING ROOF

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 17383

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: Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks and Caragh River Catchment SAC 000365
• Special Protection Area: Killarney National Park SPA 004038
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Doo Loughs 000350
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks And Caragh River Catchment 000365

Recorded monuments

• KE075-005 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  In pasture, on a NW-facing slope. A circular area (36.5m E-W; 35m N-S) defined by a partially collapsed drystone wall (T 3.6-4.6m; int. H 0.65m; ext. H 1.35m) of large stones. There is a possible entrance at NE. The N portion of the interior is raised (H 0.8m) and the S portion is cut (D 1.1m) into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. There is a possible hut site (KE075-005001-) and a souterrain (KE075-005002-) in the SW quadrant. Large rocks align the wall externally along the SW arc and slippage from the wall is visible along the base of the wall, internally and externally. Field boundaries radiate out from the cashel wall at NNW, NE and SW. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE075-005001 Hut site
  Description

  Within the SW quadrant of a cashel (KE075-005----). The remains of a possible subrectangular hut site (10m E-W; 8.5m N-S) defined by a bank (Wth 3.6m; int. H 0.75m; ext. H 0.4m) of earth and stone on the S and E sides and by the cashel wall on the W side. This possible hut site is open to the N. There is a souterrain (KE075-005002-) within the NE sector, abutting the internal wall of the hut. Trees and bushes grow on top of the bank. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE075-005002 Souterrain
  Description

  In the SW quadrant of a cashel (KE075-005----) and abutting the internal face of a possible hut site (KE075-005001-) at NE. An oval depression (2.45m N-S; 2.2m E-W; D 0.6m) defined by gently sloping sides and filled with small stones. In the 1930s Capt. D. B. O'Connell recorded that this souterrain had two chambers, one of which his guide had been in and which, he told O'Connell, had led to the S (SMR file). O'Connell also recorded a 'circular mound about 9ft [2.74m] in diameter' to the W of the souterrain entrance on top of which was a 'large flag-stone' about '6 inches [15cm] below the present surface' (SMR file). Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE075-006 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In level pasture, c. 20m S of the Finoulagh River. This possible rath is indicated on the 1846 and 1894-5 OS 6-inch maps a circular enclosure (diam. c. 30m). It is levelled and the area (diam. c. 32m) comprises an uneven surface with a circular depression (D 0.15m; 3m N-S; 4m E-W) in the S sector. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE075-007 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In level pasture to the NE of a road. This possible rath is not visible at ground level. It is indicated on the 1894-5 OS 6-inch map as a circular enclosure (diam. c. 20m). According to local information, field clearance and land consolidation were carried out here in the mid-1990s. There is a large pile of stones, possibly from old field boundaries, to the NE of the area. A souterrain (KE075-007001-) is associated with this possible rath. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE075-007001 Souterrain
  Description

  In a possible rath (KE075-007----). There are no visible remains of this souterrain. In the 1930s, Capt. D. B. O'Connell recorded that a passage was found on Mr Lyne's land and subsequent investigation revealed that a large flagstone had been uncovered and moved (SMR file). Moving the flagstone revealed a large oblong E-W chamber measuring 'about 12 foot [3.66m] long, 5 foot [1.5m] wide, 4-5 foot [1.22-1.52m] high' and filled with debris and a 'low doorway' (2.6ft [0.76m] x 2.6ft [0.76m]) at the E end of the N wall of the chamber, leading to a ramped N-S passage (L 10ft [3m]) which 'appears to lead to the original entrance' (SMR file). Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE075-008 Standing stone - pair
  Description

  In pasture, on a small rise, on a NE-facing slope. In the 1940s 'two gallauns about 5 ft [1.52m] high and facing each other' were recorded on Mr J.D. Lyne's land (ITA). There are no visible remains of these stones. According to local information, field clearance works were carried out here in the mid-1990s and stones were deposited in the field to the NE. Immediately to the N some stones are visible, protruding slightly above the ground surface. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE075-009 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In level pasture, c. 40m to the SW of a ford on the Owgarriff River. A circular area (37m E-W; 36m N-S) defined by an earth and stone bank (Wth 8.5m; int. H 1.1m; ext. H 1.6m) NW-SW, which is stone-faced internally and externally. The bank is eroded SW-NW by a small stream which skirts the W half of the rath. There are some weathered rocks on the bank along the E arc. There is an entrance (Wth 4.5m) at S. The interior is raised slightly. The W half of the interior slopes down towards the W bank and the E half is level. There is a depression (16m NE-SW; 5m NW-SE; D 0.5m) in the NW quadrant, just inside the bank. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE075-011 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In a garden, on a NE-facing slope, c. 10m ENE of 'Drom Farm' house. A circular area (diam. 28m) defined by a low earthen bank (Wth 5.05m; int. H 0.1m; ext. H 1.8m) N-SE, by a landscaped bank (Wth 1.95m; int. H 0.7m; ext. H 0.85m) SE-W and by a scarp W-N. Small stone steps occur along the external face of the bank at NE. A 19th-century wall retains the bank E-SE. Gaps occur in the bank at SE (Wth 4m), at SW (Wth 4.5m) and at N (Wth 4m). The NE portion of the interior is raised (c. 1.7m) to compensate for the hillslope. According to local information, an apple orchard existed within the area and one apple tree survives in the centre. A souterrain opening (KE075-011001-) in the NE quadrant is covered by a pile of logs. This is probably one of two raths (see KE075-013----) mentioned by Capt. D. B. O'Connell in the 1930s as being '600 yds [549m] S. of Owgarriff Bridge' (SMR file). Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE075-011001 Souterrain
  Description

  In a rath (KE075-011----). There are no visible remains of this souterrain. According to local information, an opening, which was once visible the NE quadrant of the rath, led into a stone-built underground passage with corbelled sides and a flagged roof. A pile of logs covers this opening. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE075-033 Standing stone
  Description

  In rough boggy pasture, on level ground. An upright stone (dims. 1.3m x 0.9m; H 1.12m) triangular in plan and elevation and orientated NNW-SSE. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE075-034001 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough commonage, on level ground, between the confluence of two streams. A horseshoe-shaped mound (14.25m N-S; 12.45m E-W; H 1.6m) of burnt material, overgrown with ferns. The opening faces E. Inside the opening there is a roughly square trough (1m x 1.1m; D 0.15m), defined by stones which protrude above the wet peaty soil on the S, W and N sides. A narrow grass path lies between this and a possible fulacht fia (KE075-034002-) c. 2m to the E. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE075-034002 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough commonage, on level ground, between the confluence of two streams. A small oval mound (2m NE-SW; 1.75m NW-SE; H 0.5m) of burnt material which is eroded by a stream at SE. A narrow grass path separates this from a fulacht fia (KE075-034001-) c. 2m to the W. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE075-035 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough commonage, on level ground, on the SW bank of a stream. A horseshoe-shaped mound (11.4m NW-SE; 9.18m NE-SW; H 0.93m) of burnt material. A narrow grass path (Wth 0.7m) crosses the SE portion and creates a smaller mound (6.1m NE-SW; 3.5m NW-SE; H 0.6m) to the SE. The SE mound comprises a raised circular area (diam c. 2.3m) and is defined along the SE arc by two small rocks. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE075-050 Bridge
  Description

  A humpback road bridge (Wth 5.55m ; long axis NE-SW) spanning the Owgarriff River. It is built of random rubble sandstone and has three segmental arches, the central being the largest (span 4.82m), with roughly shaped voussoirs. Two low pointed cutwaters, of stone with concrete reinforcement, have been added to the upstream side of the piers. There is a recently built causeway to the W bank of the river on the S side of the bridge. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

Architectural heritage

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

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

At the centre of the townland of Coolies, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as high, moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred. Parts of the land are water.

Terrain model

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

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under 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 Coolies with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kerry.

Name

Coolies · Na Cúilí

Area

9,116,619 m² (911.66 ha, 2,252.77 acres)

Civil parish

Killarney, and its townlands

Barony

Magunihy

Electoral division

Coolies, the unit of the census

Census 2022

900 people lived in 301 households in the Coolies electoral division. 79% of households owned their home. 36% of homes were built since 2001. 8% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 5% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Cores, Dromickbane, Ferta, Gortagullane, Gortdromakiery, Killegy Upper, Knockaunnacuddoge, Mangerton, Tullaha

Placenames

Coolies 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.