Coomasaharn

71 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Coomasaharn, from 13 m² to 960,059 m² (96.01 ha, 237.24 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 25 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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

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Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks and Caragh River Catchment SAC 000365
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks And Caragh River Catchment 000365

Recorded monuments

• KE071-009 Field boundary
  Description

  For descriptive account see O'Sullivan and Sheehan (1996, 82, no. 269). 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

• KE071-010 Rock art
  Description

  The flat upper surface of this section of rock outcrop bears five cupmarks, three of which have segments of concentric rings. The best preserved example features two concentric rings and a curved radial groove, which extends from the cupmark. The decorated surface measures 1m x .9m, and the rock is located in a 1m deep bog cutting at the NE end of the complex (Finlay 1973, 47). See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 48 The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 269. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In blanket bog, on a NE-facing slope (153m OD). Not located. According to O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 82; Entry 269, Figure 48 (b), this rock outcrop (dims. 1.0m x 0.9m) has a flat decorated surface bearing five cupmarks, including three having portions of concentric rings. The best preserved has two concentric rings and a curved radial groove, which extends from the cupmark (ibid). According to Finlay (1973, 47), the rock outcrop is located in a deep bog cutting (D 10m) at the NE-end of the rock art complex. All stones in area checked but none appear to bear rock art of this description. Some relatively recent drainage works noted in this vicinity. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 2 March 2017

• KE071-011 Rock art
  Description

  Located at the N end of the rock art complex, this partially exposed section of rock outcrop bears a dense cluster of motifs that occupies an area measuring 1.8m x 1.3m. The decorated surface slopes upwards to NE and features five cup-and-rings, two cup-and-two rings, one with radial groove, at least five simple cupmarks, and two cupmarks which appear to have originally featured concentric rings, though these are now extremely weathered. At the S end of the surface are two complex motifs consisting of cupmarks with radial grooves located within four or five haphazard concentric rings, with a cup-and-ring attached to the outer rings of both. A number of linear grooves occur on the decorated surface, one of which forms part of a small grid pattern. See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 48 The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 270. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In area of blanket bog, on a N-facing slope (168m OD); pre-bog field wall (long axis N-S) is c. 1.5m to W and corner of existing field is c. 8m to E. Good views across Behy River valley to NE. A smooth and fractured, low-lying sandstone rock outcrop (dims. 1.95m NW-SE; 1.3m NE-SW; max. H 0.35m at N), which is irregular in plan and has a relatively flat decorated surface (dims. 1.45m NW-SE; 0.70m NE-SW) with a very slight NE-facing tilt. The motifs are very faint and worn by weathering. There are six cupmarks across the decorated surface of which there are two large cupmarks (diam. 6cm; D 3-5mm) off-centre to N, with very obvious pickmarks to E. Three obvious cupmarks (Wth 2.5cm; D 3-4mm) upon the SW area and a small cupmark in the SE area of decorated surface. A small cup-and-ring motif (diam. 7cm) has a cupmark (diam. 8mm) and ring of pickmarks, close to NW area. One cup-and-ring motif (dims. 21cm N-S; 17cm E-W) has a second partial outer ring around W-side and is located to W-side of stone surface. This motif consists of a cupmark (diam. 6cm; D 5mm) and ring groove (Wth 2cm; D 2-3mm). A pennanular area of pickmarks are located upon the SW area and there are numerous other pickmarks evident across the decorated surface of this rock. This record is markedly different to O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 82, Entry 270, Figure 48 (a), probably due to encroaching bog, surface water and vegetation. A long, narrow field is c. 1.5m to SSE, the northern boundary of which has been removed. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 2 March 2017

• KE071-012 Rock art
  Description

  This flat section of rock outcrop bears seven cupmarks, with segments of concentric rings, on its upper surface. Two of these motifs are extremely weathered. Three simple cupmarks also occur. The maximum dimensions of the exposed portion of the stone are 2.05m x 1.05m. See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 49 The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 271. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In an area of cutaway bog, used to spread out turf, on a NE-facing slope (186m OD); bog trackway is c. 2.2m to SE. Excellent views across Behy River valley to NE, as far as Glenbeigh. A smooth and fractured, sandstone rock outcrop (dims. 1.55m N-S; 0.95m E-W; max. H 0.10m), barely protruding (H 0.05-0.1m) above surface of bog. This low-lying rock is irregular in plan with a relatively flat decorated surface (dims. 0.8m N-S; 0.75m E-W) with a very slight NNE-facing aspect. The motifs are very faint and worn by weathering. There are three cupmarks (diam. 4cm; D 3-4mm) toward the northern area of the surface. There are seven cup-and-one ring motifs (diam. 9-10cm) each having a cupmark (diam. 4-4.5cm; D 3-4mm) and all having incomplete rings (Wth 1.0cm; D 2-3mm), probably due to weathering. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 2 March 2017

• KE071-013 Rock art
  Description

  The N face of this hogback-shaped boulder is decorated with an extensive series of motifs, the best preserved being a cup-and-two rings with a radial groove, from which extend three meandering grooves, one of which runs almost the full length of the boulder. At the upper end of the decorated surface is a series of faint, picked motifs. These include nine cup-and-rings, a cup-and-two-rings, three cupmarks with radial grooves, and five simple cupmarks. A number of the cup-and-ring motifs appear to be gapped, but this may be the result of weathering. The letters M, Q and I are incised onto the rock surface (O’Kelly 1958a, 3, No.3; Finlay 1973, 44-5). See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 50 (c) The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 272. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In bank of turf (185m OD), which forms S-edge of bog trackway; turf spreading area abuts to S. Excellent views across Behy River valley to NE, as far as Glenbeigh. A smooth and fractured, sandstone boulder (dims. 1.10m N-S; 1.40m E-W; max. H 0.70m) with a NW-facing aspect. Base of boulder is above (H c. 0.23m) surface of trackway. The decorated surface (dims. 0.60m N-S; 1.10m E-W) is convex and faces inwards to trackway. The motifs are clear yet weathered and formed by a series of pickmarks, however much of that recorded by O’Sullivan & Sheehan is obscured by encroaching bog, surrounding vegetation and lichens upon the decorated surface. The visible rock art consists of a long meandering groove (L c. 1.0m; Wth 2cm; D 4mm) of pickmarks (diam. 6-10mm; D 3mm) which extends (long-axis E-W) across the exposed surface. According to O’Kelly (1958a, 3, No. 3) and Finlay (1973, 44-5), the letters ‘M, Q and I’ are visible upon the rock surface, however only the letter ‘I’ is currently visible. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 2 March 2017

• KE071-015 Cupmarked stone
  Description

  This large angular boulder has three grooves, V-shaped in cross-section, running NE-SW across its NW face. One possible cupmark and two solution pits occur close to the SW ends of the grooves. O’Kelly suggested that the grooves were used to sharpen pointed implements (1958a, 3-4, No.5; Finlay 1973, 46-7). The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 273. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013

• KE071-016 Rock art
  Description

  This hogback-shaped rock measures 3.9m long. The decoration is confined to its S face, and consists of simple cupmarks and cupmarks enclosed in both annular and penannular rings. Radial grooves extend from many of the cupmarks, and in some instances from the rings, to run down the slope of the rock. Some of these reach over a metre in length and a number terminate in cupmarks (O’Kelly 1958a, 2-3, No.2; Finlay 1973, 44). See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 50 (a) The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 274. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In upland mountain heath, on an elevated siting of a N-facing slope (196m OD), overlooking Lough Naparka to NW, Mountain Stage to N, River Behy valley to NE and span of mountains (Seefin, Beenreagh, Macklaun) to E. Kealduff Cliff overlooks the rock art site to SW. A slightly rough and unfractured hogbacked sandstone rock outcrop (dims. 1.80m N-S; 3.90m E-W; max. H 0.55m), which has a long, clean, convex surface (dims. 1.15m N-S x 2.50m E-W) which is decorated on top and continuing onto the SE-facing aspect. The motifs are well defined and comprise of approximately forty-seven cupmarks of varying sizes (diam. 3-8cm; D 4-6mm) of which twenty-five are simple individual marks, seventeen having a radial groove extending from them and five that are abutting linear grooves. There are twelve cup-and-one ring motifs (diam. 11-18cm) of varying sizes of which five are complete. These consist of a cupmark (diam. 6-8cm; D 5mm) and ring (Wth 1.0cm; D 4-6mm) of which four have a radial groove (L 0.40-0.75m) extending from the ring and one with a radial groove (L 0.40m) extending from the cupmark. The remaining seven are incomplete of which five are penannular cup-and-one ring motifs. Three of the pennanular cup-and-one ring motifs have a radial groove (L 0.20-1.05m) extending from the cupmark. One of the penannular cup-and-ring motifs (diam. 11cm) has a cupmark (diam. 3cm) and a ring groove which extends downwards to E. There is a double cup-and-one ring motif (dims. 20cm N-S; 15cm E-W) upon the highest part of the stone at S. This consists of two cupmarks (diam. 7cm; D 4-6mm) and a ring (Wth 1.8cm; D 10mm); The northern cupmark has the longest radial groove (L 1.05m; Wth 2cm; D 5mm) extending from it, to E. This is likely to be a specially selected location for such an elaborate example of rock art which potentially maps the area, settlements and watercourses during the Bronze Age. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 2 March 2017

• KE071-017 Rock art
  Description

  This partially exposed section of rock outcrop measures 1m NE-SW x .7m NW-SE. It features a cupmark contained within two annular rings. See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 50 (d) The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 275. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In upland heath pasture, on a SE-facing slope (c. 210m OD). Good views over Coomasaharn Lake to S. Location from grid reference provided is close to NW of a range of small, enclosed fields. Not located. According to O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 83; Entry 275, Figure 50 (d), ‘this partially exposed section of rock outcrop (dims. 1.0m NE-SW x 0.7m NW-SE) is irregular in plan and has a decorated surface bearing one cupmark within two rings. The few stones that were exposed across this area were inspected and none appear to bear rock art of this description. This rock art example is likely to be obscured by bog, thick tussocks of mollinia and furze. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 2 March 2017

• KE071-018 Rock art
  Description

  This rock has a gently sloping upper surface which measures 1.05m x .7m. An irregular outline groove encloses two cupmarks, one contained within an oval and the other within a circle which is gapped as a result of weathering. A radial groove joins one cupmark to its oval frame, which in turn is joined to the outer frame by a short groove (O’Kelly 1958a, 3, No.4; Finlay 1973, 46). See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 48 The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 276. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In upland, rough pasture, adjacent to N of fenceline of small field, on a steep SSE-facing slope (218m OD). Good views over Coomasaharn Lake to S. A smooth and fractured, low-lying sandstone rock outcrop (dims. 1.85m N-S; 1.10m E-W; max. H 0.55m at NE), which is irregular in plan and has a relatively level, yet uneven decorated surface (dims. 0.3m NE-SW x 0.22m NW-SE) covered by lichens. There is one faint motif (dims. 0.22m NW-SE; 0.3m NE-SW) consisting of a double cupmark (each diam. 7cm; D 4-5mm) enclosed by a faint oval ring (Wth 1.0cm; D 2mm). This rock art example is enclosed by gorse bushes to NW and SE and is inconspicuous. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 3 March 2017

• KE071-019 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  Located on sloping pasture a short distance NE of Coomasaharn Lake, this site, not marked on the OS maps, survives as a roughly circular stony mound, 15.7m in maximum diameter. Intermittent sections of stone facing are visible externally, the best preserved section of which is at SE, where it measures .9m in height. There is a 2.6m wide entrance-type feature at NE, flanked on both sides by a low upright. The uneven upper surface of the mound is occupied by quantities of small stones. There are two openings to a souterrain (KE071-019001-) which extends along the W half of the site. The first is in the SW quadrant, and measures 1.05m wide and .5m high. It leads into a lintelled, drystone constructed passage which runs to NW for a distance of about 5m. This is 1.3m high and is partially collapsed at its NW end. The second opening occurs to N of the first, and was formed by the collapse of a roofing lintel over a passageway which is aligned N-S. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 725. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE071-019001 Souterrain
  Description

  There are two openings to a souterrain (KE071-019001-) which extends along the W half of the site. The first is in the SW quadrant, and measures 1.05m wide and .5m high. It leads into a lintelled, drystone constructed passage which runs to NW for a distance of about 5m. This is 1.3m high and is partially collapsed at its NW end. The second opening occurs to N of the first, and was formed by the collapse of a roofing lintel over a passageway which is aligned N-S. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 725. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE071-020 Rock art
  Description

  This flat section of rock, 3.3m x 1.6m, is flush with the surrounding ground level. The rock art motifs are largely confined to a .7m wide strip of the surface at its SW end, within which are a number of meandering grooves and clusters of minute cupmarks. Five larger cupmarks are enclosed within one to three annular and penannular rings. A short radial groove extends from one such cup-mark to merge into a series of meandering lines. In a second example, a radial groove extends from the outer ring of the motif and ends in two cupmarks, while in a third example, a line of four minute cupmarks extends from the central cupmark (O’Kelly 1958a, 2, No. 1; Finlay 1973,43). See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 50 (b) The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 277. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In rough pasture field, on a SE-facing slope (171m OD), overlooked by higher ground S->W; Coomasaharn Lake c. 380m to SW. A smooth and fractured, sandstone rock (dims. 3.30m NW-SE; 1.43m NE-SW; max. H 0.10m), which has a flat sub-rectangular decorated surface (dims. 2.50m NW-SE x 0.90m NE-SW) along the western half of the rock. The surface of protrudes just above the present ground level and there is a short, low ‘ridge’ of rock (H c. 0.1m) at NW edge. The motifs are very faint and weathered and covered in lichens and black moss with vegetation and mosses encroaching upon the S and W-side, where some motifs are obscured. There are six cupmarks (diam. 3-5cm; D 3mm) across the decorated surface. There is one cup-and-two ring motif (diam. 18cm) having a cupmark (diam. 5cm; D 3mm) and ring (Wth 1.0cm; D 3mm). One cup-and-three ring motif (diam. 31cm) having a cupmark (diam. 5cm; D 3mm) and ring (Wth 1.0cm; D 3mm). There are a number of meandering linear grooves and some pockmarks (diam. 1-1.5cm; D 3mm) upon the decorated surface, amongst the other motifs mentioned. Rock art site (KE071-061----) is c. 15m to E. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 3 March 2017

• KE071-021 Rock art
  Description

  The decorated surface of this large square boulder slopes upwards to NW, and measures 2.6m x 2m. The decoration is sparse, but every pockmark is clearly visible. Two ‘Key hole’ motifs are centrally located, one with a long groove extending to the edge of the stone. Two simple cupmarks and a short groove also occur on the rock (Finlay 1973, 47-9). See attached drawing of rock art taken from O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, Fig. 49 (a) The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 278. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In a rough pasture field scattered with abundant boulders and rocks, on a steep SE-facing slope (224m), overlooking Coomasaharn Lake to SE. A slightly rough and fractured, sandstone rock (dims. 2.60m NW-SE; 2.00m NE-SW; max. H 0.40m), which has a sub-rectangular decorated surface (dims. 1.40m NW-SE; 1.10m NE-SW) with a SE-facing aspect. The motifs are clearly visible and largely incomplete, consisting of three cupmarks, two cup-and-keyhole motifs and linear grooves. The large cupmark (diam. 6cm; D 6mm) at SE-end of decorated surface has a small cupmark (diam. 2.5cm; D 4mm) c. 1cm to NW and a short groove (L 7cm; Wth 2cm; D 3mm) located c. 4cm to S. The third cupmark (diam. 5cm; D 8mm) is located on the NE margin of the decorated surface. Two ‘keyhole’ motifs are located centrally upon the decorated surface: The central motif (dims. 30cm WNW-ESE; 29cm ENE-WSW) comprises of a cupmark (diam. 5cm; D 8mm) enclosed by two roughly penannular rings and a long radial groove (L 0.70m; Wth 2.5cm; D 4mm) extends to NE from the outer penannular ring. The second ‘keyhole’ motif (dims. 35cm NW-SE; 32cm NE-SW) is located c. 10cm to N and consists of a cupmark (diam. 6cm; D 8mm) which is enclosed by two penannular ring grooves (Wth 2cm; D 3mm). Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 3 March 2017

• KE071-056005 Hut site
  Description

  In rough grazing on bog, on a rise overlooking Lough Naparka to the SW. The remains of a rectangular hut site (4m E-W; 1m N-S) defined by the jumbled lower courses of a stone wall (T 0.8m; H 0.3m), protrudes above the surface of bog. (O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, 405, no. 1301) 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

• KE071-057 Rock art
  Description

  The even upper surface of this rectangular area of rock outcrop slopes gently upwards towards NW. It measures 2.3m x 1.4m, and its longer axis lies NE-SW. The motifs on the stone are faint, and a furze bush obscures its SE end. A complex of grooves includes a cupmark, a meandering groove delinates a triangular area with a cupmark, and a third cupmark, with a radial line, is contained within a penannular circle. Three simple cupmarks also occur on the stone. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 279. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In rushy pasture field, on a SE-facing slope (c. 168m OD). Not located. The rock art was not located at grid reference provided or readily visible in the vicinity. Dense area of furze in field to NE, where it was not possible to see all of the rocks in their entirety; other rocks obscured by mosses and lichens. Large rectangular stones in this general area, but none as described by others. According to O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 85; Entry 279), this is a rectangular area of rock outcrop (dims. 2.3m x 1.4m; long-axis NE-SW) with a SE-facing aspect and obscured by vegetation at SE-end. The motifs are faint, comprising of three individual cupmarks, a complex of grooves incorporating another cupmark, a meandering groove which delineates a triangular area with a cupmark and another cupmark with a radial line is enclosed by a penannular circle (ibid). Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 3 March 2017

• KE071-058 Rock art
  Description

  A number of faint motifs were revealed on this rock when a portion of it, measuring 1.4m x 1.1m, was exposed by peat-cutting. These include a cup-and-ring from which a curving radial line extends, a possible ‘keyhole’ motif, and nine simple cupmarks, some of which are enclosed by linear grooves. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 280. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In cutaway bog, at edge of turf bank (H 0.6m), on a NE-facing slope (158m OD), overlooking the Behy River valley to NE. A slightly rough and fractured, sandstone rock (dims. 1.78m NE-SW; 2.30m NW-SE; max. H 0.60m at NW), which has a roughly rectangular decorated surface (dims. 0.70m NE-SW x 0.60m NW-SE) with a NE-facing aspect. The rock art is very faint and visually distorted by large patches of white and grey lichens. The motifs consist of a sub-oval area (dims. 28cm NE-SW; 22cm NW-SE) defined by a groove (Wth 2cm; D 3-4mm). Linear grooves of similar size and form extend from sub-oval area at N and SE. The groove to N extends across face of stone and is the most obvious of all the markings. Two roughly circular areas of pickmarks (diam. c. 7cm; D 3mm) to E and N of sub-oval area. These could represent the remains of picked cupmarks. This is at the same location as rock art site (KE071-059----) and may represent the same stone that has been exposed by turf cutting and surrounding growth has subsequently regenerated. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 3 March 2017

• KE071-059 Rock art
  Description

  For descriptive account see O'Sullivan and Sheehan (1996, 85, no. 281). 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

• KE071-060 Rock art
  Description

  This very weathered section of outcrop is exposed in a 1m deep bog-cutting. Its level upper surface bears a cupmark and a linear groove (information: A. Purcell). The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 282. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In a small, shallow depression (152m OD), in blanket bog, c. 5m to SW of trackway. Overlooking Behy River valley to NE. A slightly rough and unfractured, sandstone rock (dims. 1.75m E-W; 0.9m N-S; max. H 0.42m at E), which has an irregular-shaped decorated surface (dims. 1.20m E-W x 0.70m N-S) which is generally flat with a very slight N-facing tilt. Higher ground encloses the rock to S, W and N, where it is partially covered by sphagnum moss, peat and water run-off. The motifs are clearly visible and consist of fifteen cupmarks, three cup-and-one ring motifs, including one cup-and-partial ring. A long, linear groove divides the decorated surface into an area to E and W. The main motifs appear to be concentrated upon the area to W: There are two curvilinear grooves which enclose the cupmarks and cup-and-one ring motifs and a linear groove which extends (long-axis N-S) across the rock face. Two well preserved and pronounced cup-and-ring marks (diam. 12-14cm) consisting of a cupmark (diam. 5-6cm; D 6-8mm) and a ring groove (Wth 1-1.5cm; D 4-5mm) at W-end of rock face. The cup-and-ring motif to W has a short radial groove extending to S and turning at a right angle to SW. The second cup-and-ring motif adjacent to E, has a hollowed out area to S with a short, linear groove (long axis N-S) extending to S, and cupmark to SE of same. A partial cup-and-ring motif is located to SE. Four cupmarks (diam. 4-6cm; D 5-6mm) in close vicinity to N and E, are enclosed by curvilinear grooves. The remaining portion of the decorated surface, to E of the dividing groove, bears a closely formed cluster of five cupmarks to S. Five other cupmarks are to N. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 3 March 2017

• KE071-061 Rock art
  Description

  This exposed section of outcrop is located c. 20m NE of KE071-012---- and measures 2.47m x 2.08m x .6m high. Its upper surface slopes gently upwards toward NW and bears a cupmark, two cup-and-rings, four short linear grooves and a longer curvilinear groove. Close to the latter is an area of light pocking (information: A. Purcell). The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 283. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In rough pasture field, on a SE-facing slope (171m OD), overlooked by higher ground S->W; Coomasaharn Lake c. 380m to SW. A smooth and fractured, sandstone rock (dims. 1.70m NE-SW; 2.20m NW-SE; max. H 0.35m), which has a sub-rectangular decorated surface (dims. 1.35m NW-SE; 1.10m NE-SW). The motifs are very faint and weathered. Two cupmarks (diam. 5cm; D 4mm), two cup-and-one ring motifs and linear grooves. The cup-and-ring motif to S (diam. 16cm) has a cupmark (diam. 7cm; D 11mm) and a barely traceable ring (Wth 1.50cm; D 2-3mm). The cup-and-ring motif to N (diam. 10cm) has a cupmark (diam. 4cm; D 5mm) and a barely traceable ring (Wth 1.0cm; D 2-3mm). There are five linear grooves, with the longest (L 70cm; Wth 1.5-2.5cm; D 5-7mm) along the NW-side and others toward the centre of the rock face, of which the longest (L 35cm; Wth 3.5cm) is off-centre to N. Rock art site (KE071-020----) is c. 15m to W. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 3 March 2017

• KE071-067 Rock art
  Description

  In cutaway bog. The flat bog-stained exposed surface of a rock (1m E-W; 0.6m N-S) displays a cup-and-ring (diam. 10cm) and a single cupmark (diam. 5cm; D 1.5cm). 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 In turf spreading area of cutaway bog, on a NE-facing slope (180m OD), c. 18m to SE of bog trackway. Excellent views across Behy River valley to NE, as far as Glenbeigh. Only partially visible above present ground level. A slightly rough and unfractured, green sandstone rock (dims. 1.13m N-S; 1.28m E-W), which is only partially visible above the present ground level. (It was necessary to remove a thin layer of turf/peat to expose motifs that were clearly running under it). This rock art site has a sub-oval decorated surface (dims. 0.80m N-S; 1.00m E-W) which is flat. The rock art is faint and weathered and consist of eight motifs in total. These comprise of a conjoined cup-and-ring motif (total dims. 22cm E-W; 12cm N-S) consisting of two cupmarks (diam. 5.5cm; D 4-8mm) enclosed by a ring (Wth 1.5cm; D 2-4mm), to NW; One cupmark (diam. 3.5cm, D 4mm), to NW and another of similar size and form, to NE. Two individual cup-and-partial ring motifs (diam. 13cm) composed of a cupmark (diam. 6cm; D 4mm) and ring (Wth 2cm; D 2-3mm) are off-centre to S. A cupmark is adjacent to NW and a second cupmark (diam. 3cm; D 2mm) is outlying to E. Margin of turf spreading area is c. 1.4m to ESE and stone is being damaged annually by turf harvester during the turf spreading process. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 3 March 2017

• KE071-111 Rock art
  Description

  On a bog trackway, on a gentle NE-facing slope (152m OD), c. 6.5m to NE of rock art site (KE071-060----). Views of Behy River valley to N. A smooth and unfractured sandstone rock outcrop (dims. 1.40m NW-SE; 1.65m NE-SW; max. H 0.25m at N) with an irregular-shaped decorated surface (dims. 0.45m NW-SE; 0.40m NE-SW) which is flat with a very slight E-facing tilt. The rock outcrop occupies most of trackway width and is slightly damaged by vehicles. Motifs are concentrated to S-end of rock face and are worn due to location on trackway. The motifs consist of eight subtle cupmarks (average diam. 2-3cm; D 2-5mm), five of which are clustered to SE margin and three close to NW. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 27 March 2017

• KE071-112 Rock art
  Description

  In a land drain (long-axis NE-SW) and partially covered by bog, on a gentle NE-facing slope (154m OD). Field boundary flanks drain to SE and corner of field is c. 7 m to SW. Some peaty soil removed to expose the decorated surface as much as possible. Views of Behy River valley to N, from upper edge of drain. A slightly rough and fractured sandstone rock (dims. 1.36m NE-SW; 0.73m NW-SE; 0.34m (max. H to base of drain) with a long, irregular-shaped decorated surface (dims. 1.01m NE-SW; 0.53m NW-SE) which has a flat area on top and a slight NW-tilting aspect. The rock art consists of thirty-three cupmarks and a linear groove (long-axis NE-SW; Wth 2cm; D 3mm) off-centre to SE of the decorated surface, which alternates to a curvilinear groove of rough pickmarks at the SW-end. This linear/curvilinear groove appears to divide the decorated surface, having twenty-five of the cupmarks to NW and eight to SE. Nine of the cupmarks to NW form a rosette-style motif which consists of a large, central cupmark (diam. 7cm; D 11mm) enclosed by eight smaller cupmarks (average diam. 4cm; D 3mm). This rosette motif is enclosed by the curvilinear groove SE->W->NW. There are a pair of small cupmarks (average diam. 4cm; D 3mm) to N of the rosette and a single cupmark of similar size, to W of the curvilinear motif. Eleven cupmarks (average diam. 4cm; D 3mm) are to E of the rosette motif, on the NW-side of the linear groove. Eight cupmarks (diam. 4-5cm; D 3mm) are located to SE of the linear/curvilinear groove and of these, a large cupmark (diam. 6cm; D 4mm) is at SW-end of decorated surface. Decoration continues under bank of peat at edge of drain. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 27 March 2017

• KE071-113 Rock art
  Description

  In cutaway bog, on a NE-facing slope (157m OD), c. 13m to SE of field boundary and stream/land drain. Good views of Behy River valley to N. A slightly rough and fractured sandstone rock (dims. 2.60m NE-SW; 1.60m NW-SE; 0.40m (max. H at NE) with an irregular-shaped decorated surface (dims. 1.75m NE-SW; 0.55m NW-SE) which is flat. The rock art is clearly visible and consists of six cupmarks (diam. 7cm; D 15mm) upon the highest part of the stone at NE-end. Four cupmarks (max. diam. 6cm; max. D 9mm) at SW-end. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 27 March 2017

• KE071-114 Rock art
  Description

  In cutaway bog, on a NE-facing slope (148m OD), overlooking Behy River valley to N. A slightly rough and fractured sandstone rock outcrop (dims. 2.90m NW-SE; 1.00m NE-SW; 0.35m (max. H at NE) with an irregular-shaped decorated surface (dims. 0.70m NW-SE; 0.45m NE-SW) at W-end, which is flat. The rock art is clearly visible and consists of a linear groove (long-axis NE-SW) which extends (L 0.47m; Wth 2cm; D 4mm) across stone. A second linear groove (L 0.44cm; Wth 1cm; D 3mm) extends from this at a right angle to SE. There are two obvious cupmarks (diam. 4cm; D 3-8mm) to NW of the first linear groove and four small ones (diam. 2.5-3.5cm; D 3-4mm) to its SE, which are arranged two either side of the second linear groove. A natural fissure (long-axis NW-SE) extends across the rock outcrop, off-centre to E. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 27 March 2017

• KE071-115 Rock art
  Description

  In cutaway bog, on a NE-facing slope (148m OD), overlooking Behy River valley to N. A slightly rough and fractured sandstone rock outcrop (dims. 0.81m NE-SW; 0.50m NW-SE; max. H 0.11m) with a triangular-shaped decorated surface (dims. 0.14m NE-SW; 0.11m NW-SE) which is flat and barely protruding above bog. The rock art is very weathered and faint and located toward the S-corner of the stone surface. It consists of a barely traceable cup-and-one ring motif (diam. 11cm) having a cupmark (diam. 5cm; D 4mm) and a ring (Wth 1cm; D 2mm). Cluster of possible pickmarks adjacent to NE. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 27 March 2017

• KE071-116 Rock art
  Description

  In area of blanket bog, on a N-facing slope (172m), overlooking Behy River valley to N. A slightly rough and fractured sandstone rock outcrop (dims. 2.00m N-S; 1.45m E-W; H 0.60m) with an irregular-shaped decorated surface (dims. 0.80m N-S (to waterline); 1.30m E-W) which is SE-facing. The rock art is weathered and faint and is concentrated across the central and southern areas of the rock surface. It consists of a partial cup-and-two ring motif (diam. 19cm) to SW, having a cupmark (diam. 6cm; D 10mm) and rings (Wth 1cm; D 2-3mm); the outer ring is open to N and a cupmark (diam. 4cm; D 6mm) abuts to W. A right angled linear groove (L32cm NE-SW; L 20cm NW-SE; Wth 2cm; D 3mm) off-centre to N, terminates in a small cup-and-ring motif to SW. A faint and narrow meandering groove extends to NW from the main groove and branches off to SW and NW terminating in at least one cupmark to NW. A large, oval cup-and-one ring motif (dims. 28cm N-S; 22cm E-W) is located to S of the right-angled linear groove and has a central cupmark (diam. 8cm; D 10mm) and ring (Wth 1cm; D 2-3mm) of pickmarks, which enclose a large area around the cupmark. Two large cupmarks (diam. 8cm; max. D 10mm) off-centre to S, have a triangle of three small cupmarks (diam. 4cm; D 3mm) in between. A large isolated cupmark is upon the NW area of the decorated surface. Pool of water and sphagnum moss at S-end may cover additional motifs e.g. a possible cup-and-ring motif which is located at the S-edge of decorated surface. Surface may have been prepared prior to applying main rock art motifs as there are a lot of pickmarks all over stone surface, similar to rock art site (KE071-011----) which is c. 5.4m to S. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 27 March 2017

• KE071-117 Rock art
  Description

  This monument was initially identified as rock art by Aoibheann Lambe in 2015.  Built into drystone field boundary, enclosing N-side of old farmstead and defining S-side of bohereen, on a SE-facing slope (208m OD). A slightly rough and unfractured, upright sandstone (dims. 0.85m NE-SW; Wth 0.15m; max. H 0.80m) with a sub-rectangular decorated surface (dims. 0.75m NE-SW; 0.30m NW-SE) which is N-facing. Possibly ex-situ given that it is incorporated into field boundary. The rock art is weathered and faint and is obscured by grey and light green lichens across the decorated surface. It consists of a cluster of pickmarks enclosed by a ringmark (dims. 10cm x 8cm; D 2mm) to E-side. A partial angular ring (dims. 17cm x 12cm; D 3mm) is to W-side; the incomplete part of this motif may have degraded due to freeze/thaw action. Possible trace of a cupmark is off-centre to E, within interior of partial angular ring motif. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 27 March 2017

• KE071-120 Rock art
  Description

  In improved pasture field, on a SE-facing slope (179m OD). A very rough and fractured, prominent sandstone rock outcrop (dims. 3.70m NW-SE; 2.20m NE-SW; max. H 0.85m) with a rectangular decorated surface (dims. 1.45m NE-SW; 0.60m NW-SE) which is NW-facing. The rock art is very weathered and faint. The motifs consist of two cupmarks (diam. 3cm; D 4mm) off-centre to S. A triangular mark (dims. 5cm x 4cm; D 4mm) is located off-centre to W. Multiple pickmarks (diam. 5-10mm; D 4-5mm) of varying sizes, having no discernible pattern, occupy most of the decorated surface. A linear groove (dims. L 78cm; Wth 4-6 cm; D 7mm) extends (long-axis NW-SE) across surface of stone, to E, however this may be a modern marking. Two major rock fissures to N are enhanced by grass growing within. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 27 March 2017

• KE071-190 Rock art
  Description

  The rock is 2m south of a field boundary and among field clearance, although it may be in situ and not part of the clearance. The markings consist of one cup with two rings and three small cups. Identified as rock art by George Currie (2018). Compiled by Matt Kelleher Date of upload: 29 May 2018

• KE071-199 Field boundary
  Description

  A short length of relict field boundary (orientation SSW-NNE) visible for a distance of c. 20m was exposed by turf cutting. Only a single row of natural rocks are visible above the level of the existing bog surface. A boulder (KE071-113----) decorated with rock art lies a short distance to WNW and two other stones (KE071-059----/058----) decorated with rock art lie to E and ESE respectively. Compiled by: Matt Kelleher based on details provided by Tony Miller Date of upload: 07 June 2019

Architectural heritage

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

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 Coomasaharn, 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 Coomasaharn.

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

Name

Coomasaharn · Com Sathairn

Area

4,360,007 m² (436 ha, 1,077.38 acres)

Civil parish

Glanbehy, and its townlands

Barony

Iveragh

Electoral division

Glanbehy, the unit of the census

Census 2022

1,269 people lived in 465 households in the Glanbehy electoral division. 76% of households owned their home. 28% of homes were built since 2001. 8% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 39% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballynakilly Lower, Canearagh, Coulagh, Kealduff Lower, Kealduff Upper, Teeromoyle, Tooreenealagh

Placenames

Coomasaharn 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.