Derreeny

1 registered freehold parcel lies mostly in Derreeny, from 1,999,743 m² (199.97 ha, 494.15 acres) to 1,999,743 m² (199.97 ha, 494.15 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 7 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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

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No planning application touches the townland of Derreeny in the national file, which goes back to 2010.

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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

• KE082-067 Rock art
  Description

  In upland heath pasture, on a S-facing slope (172m OD), overlooking Kealduff River valley to S and Ballaghbeama Gap to NW. Incorporated into E-side of field boundary (long axis NW-SE), a smooth and fractured, substantial sandstone rock outcrop (dims. c. 2.6m N-S; 3.4m E-W; max. H 0.5m) which has a sub-rectangular decorated surface (dims. 1m N-S; 2.2m E-W) with a S-facing aspect. The decorated surface is to the N-side of a natural fracture (long-axis E-W) and consists of thirteen cupmarks (diam. c. 4-5cm; D 5-7mm) of varying sizes; five cup-and-one ring (diam. 13-15cm) with cupmark (diam. 6-8cm; D 5-6mm) and ring (Wth 1.5cm; D 4mm) one of which may have a partial second ring. There is a cluster of three cupmarks enclosed by a partial ring NE->S->NW, which is completed by pickmarks NW->N->NE. There is a linear groove (L 0.88m N-S; Wth 3cm) defined by pickmarks, off-centre to W, which has a cupmark (diam. 4cm) at the N-end. An L-shaped linear groove also defined by pickmarks is adjacent to W. Finlay (1973) recorded seventeen cupmarks and one cup-and-three ring, however only thirteen cupmarks were visible and the cup-and-three ring was not seen. There is a heavy sod cover on SW-side and furze bushes to SE-side of stone which may cover potential rock art motifs. (O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, 87, no. 285;  Finlay 1973). Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 8 March 2017

• KE082-071 Standing stone
  Description

  Not recorded on the OS maps, this site is locally referred to as a 'gallaun'. It is located at the head of the Kealduff river valley, and four examples of rock art occur in its immediate vicinity (KE082-067----, KE082-072----, KE082-073----, KE082-074----). Rectangular in elevation, the stone stands .8m high and measures .42m x .37m at base; WNW-ESE. See attached photograph courtesy of Aoibheann Lambe 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. 166. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by Caimin O'Brien based on details provided bv Aoibheann Lambe Date of revised upload: 13 March 2023

• KE082-072 Rock art
  Description

  Forming part of the surface of the disused roadway is a section of rock outcrop, measuring 1.25m x 1.15m, which slopes gently upwards to E. The weathered markings are for the most part confined to the E side of the rock, and comprise eighteen cupmarks, four cup-and-rings and three cup-and-gapped rings. A small area of pocking occurs close to the N edge of the rock. The dominant view from this location is to NW, towards Ballaghbeama Gap. 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. 286. 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 level area of a S-facing slope (168m OD), overlooking Kealduff River valley to S and Ballaghbeama Gap to NW. Located on S-side of old trackway (long axis WNW-ESE). A smooth and fractured sandstone boulder (dims. c. 1.1m NE-SW; 1.0m NW-SE; max. H 0.3m) which has a roughly diamond-shaped decorated surface (dims. 0.9m N-S; 1.1m E-W) with a W-facing aspect. The rock art is very faint and concentrated to the E and N areas of the stone surface. The motifs consist of twenty cupmarks (diam. 3-6cm, D 5-9mm) of varying sizes; nine cup-and-one ring (diam. 10-11cm) with cupmark (diam. 4-5cm; D 6-7mm) and ring (Wth 1.5cm; D 3mm) one of which is a cup and partial ring. A double cup-and-one ring (dims. 19cm N-S; 17.5cm E-W) having cupmarks (diam. 3.5cm; D 4mm) and a ring groove (Wth 1.5cm; D 3mm). there are frequent pickmarks (diam. 3-4mm) located near the double cup-and-ring and some pockmarks (diam. 5-6mm) concentrated toward the N-side. A roughly L-shaped across the SW-half of the decorated surface, may be man-made. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 8 March 2017

• KE082-073 Rock art
  Description

  This boulder with a flat upper surface, .85m x .8m x .5m high, is located in an area of rock outcrop on the N side of a low rise. The motifs, though lightly pocked, are clearly discernible. A series of meandering grooves connects five cupmarks, while ten others are scattered across the rock's surface. Three large, lightly pocked circular areas with an average diameter of .08m occur at E, along with a number of irregular patches of pocking. There are three cup-and-rings, one with a radial groove extending from the ring to an external cup. 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. 287. 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 short NW-facing slope (165m OD), located between a parallel set of drystone walls (long axis NE-SW) and two level areas of ground; Excellent view of Ballaghbeama Gap to NW. A smooth and unfractured sandstone boulder (dims. c. 0.64m N-S ; 0.8m E-W; max. H 0.45m) which has a roughly diamond-shaped decorated surface (dims. 0.55m N-S; 0.70m E-W) which is generally level with a slight NW-facing tilt. The rock art is very faint and weathered and consists of seventeen cupmarks (diam. 2-6cm, D 3-5mm) of which two pairs are each joined by a groove and one cupmark which has a radial groove extending from its N side. Two cup-and-one ring (diam. 10cm) with cupmark (diam. 3cm; D 4mm) and ring (Wth 1.0cm; D 3mm). The cup-and-ring motifs have pickmarks in the space between the cup and the ring. There are three roughly circular areas (diam. 5-10cm) defined by pickmarks (D 3-4mm). Another small, circular area of pickmarks (diam. 5cm) is joined by a short groove to a cup-and-ring (diam. 10cm), at NE area of stone surface. There is a concentration of c. 100 pickmarks (diam. 4-5mm) in the NW area of the decorated surface and a smaller cluster of pickmarks at S. There are linear and curvilinear grooves (Wth 1.5cm, D 4mm) off-centre to NE of the stone surface. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 8 March 2017

• KE082-073001 Rock art
  Description

  In rough rocky hill pasture, on the lower S-facing slopes of Knockaunanattin Mountain with commanding views S along the valley of the Kealduff River. An earthfast boulder (1.8m N-S; 0.85m E-W; H 0.4m at N), which features some rock art, slopes to the S where it runs into the ground. The S half of the upper surface displays two weathered cup-and-rings (diam. c. 11cm) and two cupmarks (diam. c. 4cm; D c. 1cm). There is another example of rock art (KE082-073002-) c. 2m to the S and a third (KE082-073003-) c. 35m 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 In rough, open pasture, on a S-facing slope (164m OD), within a field system defined by a drystone wall; Field boundary c. 2.5m to NW. Excellent views of Kealduff river valley to S. A smooth and fractured sandstone outcrop (dims. 1.5m N-S; 0.72m E-W; max. H 0.3m) which has a sub-rectangular decorated surface (dims. 0.39m N-S; 0.20m E-W) with subtle, natural striations and a S-facing aspect. The motifs are located off-centre to S of the stone surface and are very faint and weathered, except the cup-and-ring which is distinct. The rock art consists of one cup-and-ring (diam. 10cm) having a cupmark (diam. 4cm; D 4mm) and ring (Wth 1.5cm; D 3-4mm), to S and a cupmarks (diam. 2cm, D 2mm) c. 12cm to N and a second cupmark (diam. 3cm; D 3mm) c. 14cm to NW of the latter. A third, possible cupmark/large pickmark (diam. 1.5cm; D 4mm) is c. 20cm to S of the cup-and-ring motif. There are linear and curvilinear grooves (Wth 1.5cm, D 4mm) off-centre to NE of the stone surface. Rock art (KE082-073002-) is c. 2.0m to S and rock art (KE082-073003-) is c. 16m to E. This area is strewn with numerous earthfast boulders and loose rocks of varying shapes and sizes. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 9 March 2017

• KE082-073002 Rock art
  Description

  In rough rocky hill pasture, on the lower S-facing slopes of Knockaunanattin Mountain, with commanding views S along the valley of the Kealduff River. The W side of the upper surface of a boulder (1m E-W; 0.5m N-S; H 0.6m) features a weathered cup-and-ring (diam. 9cm) enclosed by an irregular-shaped groove (30cm x 14cm). There is further rock art (KE082-073001-, KE082-073003-) c. 2m to the N and c. 35m to the E, respectively. 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 rough, open pasture, on a S-facing slope (163m OD), within a field system defined by a drystone wall; Field boundary c. 4.5m to NW. Excellent views of Kealduff river valley to S. A smooth and unfractured, sandstone rock (dims. 0.5m N-S; 0.8m E-W; max. H 0.6m), with an exceptionally smooth surface, possibly prepared using a hone stone. It has a rectangular decorated surface (dims. 0.17m N-S; 0.30m E-W) and a distinct W-facing aspect. This is one of few rocks in this area which has mica, which glistens when exposed to sunlight. The motifs are located centrally upon the rock surface and are well preserved. The rock art consists of one cup-and-ring motif (dims. 8cm N-S; 10cm E-W) having a well-defined cupmark (diam. 3cm; D 6mm) and ring (Wth 1cm; D 2mm), which is enclosed by an irregular outer ring formed by a picked groove. A short curvilinear groove (Cord 9cm; Wth 1.5cm; D 2mm) is c. 1.5cm to S. A single cupmark (diam. 3cm; D 3mm) is c. 3.5cm to W of the irregular shaped ring motif. Rock art (KE082-073001-) is c. 2m to N and rock art (KE082-073003-) is c. 16m to E. This area is strewn with numerous earthfast boulders and loose rocks of varying shapes and sizes. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 9 March 2017

• KE082-073003 Rock art
  Description

  In rough rocky hill pasture, on the lower S-facing slopes of Knockaunanattin Mountain with commanding views S along the valley of the Kealduff River. An earthfast boulder (2m N-S; 1.45m E-W; H 0.65m at the S end), which is covered by peat at its N end, features some rock art. Three cupmarks (diam. 4cm; D 1cm) are in a line close to the W edge of the boulder and are enclosed by an oval groove (0.21m N-S; 0.11m E-W). A cluster of four cupmarks occupies an area (0.2m N-S; 0.2m E-W) near the SE corner of the boulder. There is further rock art (KE084-073001-, KE082-073002-) c. 35m 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 In rough, open pasture, on a S-facing slope (163m OD), overlooking Kealduff River valley to S. There is a drystone wall field boundary (long axis NNW-SSE) c. 2m to NE. A smooth and unfractured, sandstone rock (dims. 1.55m NNW-SSE; 1.1m ENE-WSW; max. H 0.6m) which is partially covered in peat at N-end and has loose boulders around the N margin. It has an irregular-shaped decorated surface (dims. 1.25m NNW-SSE; 1.1m ENE-WSW) and is lying flat, exposing the rock art to weathering. The motifs are concentrated to the E and W-sides of the rock surface and are poorly preserved. The motifs on the W-side cover a small area (dims. 40cm x 60cm) and consist of a triple cupmark (diams. 4-5cm) enclosed by a single ring (dims. 20cm x 10cm). A single cupmark (diam. 5cm) is located 4cm to SE. A possible cup-and-one ring motif (diam. 16cm) is 10cm to S of latter and has a cupmark (diam. 5cm) and very faint ring. Another cupmark (diam. 4cm) and semi-circular ring (diam. 14cm) is located 8cm to SW of aforementioned possible motif. A number of random pock/pick marks are around this area with a concentration to W of the triple cupmarks. The rock art on E-side covers a smaller area (dims. 40cm x 35cm) and consist of a large oval cupmark (dims. 7cm x 5cm); a second cupmark (diam. 5cm) is 12cm to ESE; a third cupmark (diam. 4cm) is 7cm to ESE of latter; a fourth, large oval cupmark (dims. 5cm x 6cm) enclosed by a triangular ‘ring’ (dims 19cm x 19cm) with rounded corners, is located 7cm to N of the large oval cupmark. A picked square area is located beside these cupmarks. There may be other subtle motifs obscured by heavy black mosses/blotches of lichen or under the peat to N. Rock art sites (KE082-073001-) and (KE082-073002-) are c. 16m to W. This area is strewn with numerous earthfast boulders and loose rocks of varying shapes and sizes. Deserted clachan c. 35m to E. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 9 March 2017

• KE082-074 Rock art
  Description

  On level area (151m OD) of rough mountain pasture, within an old field system; drystone field boundary is c. 4m to W. Overlooking Kealduff river valley to S. A smooth and fractured sandstone outcrop (dims. 1.46m NE-SW; 0.8m NW-SE; max. H 0.4m) which has a sub-oval decorated surface (dims. 1m NE-SW; 0.6m NW-SE) which is generally flat with a very slight NE-facing tilt. The motifs are faint and evenly distributed across the surface, to E of a linear striation (long-axis N-S). The rock art consists of fourteen single cupmarks (diam. 3-5.5cm; D 2-3mm); one cup-and-ring (diam. 11cm) having a cupmark (diam. 3.5cm; D 2mm) and ring (Wth 1.0cm; D 2mm); three cup-and-two ring motifs (diam. 15-19m) having a cupmark (diam. 4cm; D 3mm) and rings (Wth 1cm; D 2mm). Rock art (KE082-074001-) lies c. 18m to N. This area is strewn with numerous earthfast boulders and loose rocks of varying shapes and sizes. Entry No. 288, in the archaeological survey of the Iveragh Peninsula (O'Sullivan and Sheehan 1996, 87). Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 8 March 2017

• KE082-074001 Rock art
  Description

  On level area (154m OD) of rough mountain pasture, within an old field system; drystone field boundary is c. 4m to W. Overlooking Kealduff river valley to S. A smooth and unfractured sandstone outcrop (2.85m ENE-WSW; 0.86m NNW-SSE; H 1.04m) which has a vertical, sub-rectangular decorated surface (dims. c. 2.05m ENE-WSW; 0.86m NNW-SSE; H 1.04m) with a SSE-facing aspect, toward Kealduff River valley. The motifs are clearly visible and concentrated toward the eastern side of the rock surface and being divided by a vertical groove (L c. 1.0m; Wth 1-1.5cm; D 3mm). There are three cupmarks (diam. 3cm; D 2mm), eleven cup-and-one ring motifs (diam. 10cm) having a cupmark (diam. 4cm; D 3mm) and ring (Wth 1.5cm; D 2mm) and a concentration of pickmarks to ENE of the vertical groove. There are three cupmarks (diam. 3-5cm; D 2-3mm), seven cup-and-one ring motifs (similar in size to the others) and one cup-and-three ring motif (diam. 24cm), having a cupmark (diam. 4cm; D 2mm) and ring (Wth 1cm; D 2-3mm), to WSW of the vertical groove. There are two outlying cupmarks and a small concentration of pickmarks at the W-end of the surface. Rock art (KE082-074001-) is c. 18m to N. This area is strewn with numerous earthfast boulders and loose rocks of varying shapes and sizes. To see a 3D model of this monument visit: https://skfb.ly/6yKvQ Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 9 March 2017

• KE082-074002 Rock art
  Description

  In rough rocky hill pasture, on the lower S-facing slopes of Knockaunanattin Mountain with commanding views S along the valley of the Kealduff River. A flat-topped boulder (3.1m N-S; 1.3m E-W; H 0.8m) displays two weathered cupmarks (diam. 4cm; D 1cm and diam. 2.5cm; D 1cm, respectively) towards the N end of the boulder's upper surface. Three separate areas of pock-marks occur along the middle of the boulder to the S. There is another example of rock art (KE082-074001-) c. 80m 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 rough mountain pasture, within an old field system, on a SE-facing slope (150m OD) which overlooks Kealduff river valley. A smooth and fractured, oblong, sandstone boulder (dims. 3.1m N-S; 1.3m E-W; H 0.8m) which has a flat-topped, sub-rectangular decorated surface (dims. 0.5m N-S; 0.32m E-W) with a long-axis N-S. The rock art is very faint and concentrated toward the N-end. The motifs consist of an oval cupmark (dims. 3cm x 4cm; D 3mm) with two distinct pickmarks adjacent to N. One cup-and-ring motif (diam. 20cm) having a cupmark (diam. 2.5cm; D 9mm) and a very faint ring (Wth 2.5cm; D 2-3mm). There are areas of pickmarks to N and S of the cup-and-ring motif. There is a double pickmark (total dims. 5cm x 2.5cm; D 5mm) to E of the cup-and-ring.  (Byrne et. al. 1996, 62, No. 395)   Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 9 March 2017

• KE082-078 Rock art
  Description

  The flat upper surface of this boulder, located on the N side of the disused roadway, measures 1.4m x .8m and is partially covered by vegetation. The boulder stands 1.2m high, and the carved motifs occupy a central position on its surface. Areas of light and heavy pocking are combined with a number of short curvilinear grooves (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. 289. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In rough, mountain pasture, on a SE-facing slope (156m OD), overlooking Kealduff river valley. According to Purcell (1993), this rock art site is just to N of a trackway. The trackway was located and a locus of inspection was carried out, yet this monument was not located. Described by Purcell (ibid), as a boulder (dims. 1.4m x 0.8m; H 1.2m) having a flat upper surface which is partially covered by vegetation. The carved motifs occupy a central location upon this rock surface and consist of areas of light and heavy pocking combined with a number of short curvilinear grooves (ibid; O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 87; Entry 289). Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 8 March 2017

• KE082-079 Rock art
  Description

  Located on the S side of the disused roadway, and commanding a view of Ballaghbeama Gap to NW, this boulder has a gently sloping upper surface which measures .97m x .74m in maximum dimensions. The decorative motifs, centrally positioned, comprise a cupmark, a cup-and-ring and five small pockmarks (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. 290. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 On a level area of a low rise (H 168m), in rough mountain pasture; stream nearby to NW. Excellent views of Ballaghbeama Gap to NW and Kealduff River valley to S. A smooth and fractured, earthfast sandstone rock (dims. 0.90m N-S; 1.15m E-W; max. H 0.55m), which has a triangular decorated surface (dims. 0.75m N-S; 1.15m E-W) with a N-facing aspect. The rock art is very faint and is evenly distributed across the decorated surface, although the main motifs occupy a central area (dims. 0.11m N-S; 0.18m E-W) upon the surface. The main motifs consist of a cupmark (diam. 2.5cm; D 3mm) and a cup-and-one ring (diam. 10cm), which has a cupmark (diam. 2.5cm; D 4mm) and a picked ring groove (Wth 1cm; D 3mm). There are approximately twenty-six pickmarks of varying sizes (diam. 4, 7 and 10mm) etched across the decorated surface. There is a small area of vegetation and sod at ground level along N-side of the surface, which may obscure other decorated motifs. Rock art site (KE082-072----) is c. 8m to NE. Rock outcrop and boulders all around to SW->N->NE. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 8 March 2017

• KE082-080 Rock art
  Description

  Located adjacent to the previous example, the steeply sloping upper surface of this boulder measures 1.4m x 1m in maximum dimensions. The well-preserved markings are confined to its W side and comprise twelve cupmarks and an area of 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. 291. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In rough, mountain pasture, on a N-facing slope of a rocky knoll (166m OD), with good views of Ballaghbeama Gap to N. A locus of inspection was carried out twice, yet this monument was not located. Diagram in SMR file appears to be incorrect and should be in file for another rock art site (KE082-079----). Described by Purcell (1993), as a boulder (max. dims. 1.4m x 1.0m) having a steeply sloping upper surface. The motifs are well-preserved and confined to the W-side, comprising of twelve cupmarks and an area of pocking (ibid; O’ Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 88; Entry 291). A drystone field boundary is c. 12-14m to E. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 8 March 2017

• KE082-086 Standing stone
  Description

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• KE082-087 Mass-rock
  Description

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• KE082-088 Hut site
  Description

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• KE082-089 Hut site
  Description

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• KE082-090 Megalithic structure
  Description

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• KE082-093 Rock art
  Description

  In upland heath pasture, on a SW-facing slope (146m OD), overlooking Kealduff River valley to S; tributary stream c. 40-50m to W and curving around, c. 25m S. A slightly rough and fractured sandstone rock outcrop (dims. 0.80m NE-SW; 0.50m NW-SE; max. H 0.50m) which has a sub-rectangular decorated surface (dims. 0.26m NE-SW; 0.23m NW-SE) with a NW-facing aspect. The rock art is very clear and concentrated across the western margins of the decorated surface. The main decoration consists of a cup-and-two ring motif (diam. 15cm) having a cupmark (diam. 4cm; D 5mm) and ring (Wth 1cm; D 4mm), located centrally on the W margin. Two cup-and-one ring motifs (dims. 6cm N-S; 7cm E-W) each having a cupmark (diam. 3cm; D 3mm) and ring (Wth 1cm; D 4mm) are adjacent to NE and S. There is a very faint cup-and-ring motif (diam. 13cm) having an oval cupmark (diam. 2.5cm x 4cm; D 3-4mm) and ring (Wth 1cm; D 2mm) adjacent. A cupmark (diam. 2cm; D 2mm) is adjacent to S of the southern cup-and-ring motif. There are pickmarks amongst the motifs and what appears to be a linear band of pickmarks defining the decorated surface to E. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 27 March 2017

• KE082-094 Rock art
  Description

  In rough pasture, ontop of hillock (170m OD), within drystone field system, overlooking Kealduff River valley to S. A smooth and unfractured sandstone rock outcrop (dims. 2.00m NW-SE; 1.40m NE-SW; max. H 0.70m) which has a rectangular decorated surface (dims. 0.25m N-W; 0.13m E-W) which is upon a flat surface on top of rock; rock slopes down to SE from this point. The rock art is very weathered and faint consisting of a cup-and-one ring motif (diam. 9cm) having a cupmark (diam. 4cm; D 5mm) and ring (Wth 1cm; D 3mm). A cupmark (diam. 5cm; D 4mm) is adjacent to SE. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 27 March 2017

• KE082-095 Rock art
  Description

  In rough pasture, within drystone field system, on a SE-facing slope (161m OD), overlooking Kealduff River valley to S. A slightly rough and fractured sandstone rock outcrop (dims. 1.00m N-S; 1.20m E-W; max. H 0.38m at NW) with natural striations (long-axis N-S; D c. 2mm). Rock has a sub-rectangular decorated surface (dims. 0.63m N-S; 0.52m E-W) which has an E-facing aspect. The rock art is very well-defined and consists of three equally sized cup-and-one ring motifs (diam. 9cm) each having a cupmark (diam. 2.5cm; D 3-5mm) and ring (Wth 1cm; D 3mm), occupying the SW margin. The two cup-and-ring motifs to SE are picked and clearly visible and that to NW is defined by numerous pickmarks and is very distinct. A cluster of four cupmarks (diam.3.5-4cm; D 2-3mm) are uniform in plan and located to NW. A roofless ruin is c. 18m to SSW. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 27 March 2017

• KE082-096 Rock art
  Description

  In rough, mountain pasture, on a S-facing slope (117m OD), overlooking Kealduff River valley to S; tributary stream is c. 2m to W. A slightly rough and fractured sandstone rock outcrop (dims. 2.10m NE-SW; 1.33m NW-SE; max. H 1.30m on downslope) with a sub-oval decorated surface (dims. 1.80m NE-SW; 1.33m NW-SE) which has a steep NW-facing aspect. The rock art is well-defined and consists of several circular concentrations (diam. 8cm) of distinct pickmarks, with two of these off-centre to N which are very definite and readily visible. A pair of curvilinear grooves (dims. L 17cm; Wth 8mm; D 3mm at W and L 18cm; Wth 2cm; D 3mm at E) are located in the SW corner of the decorated surface. A third curvilinear groove (dims. L 8cm; Wth 8mm; D 3mm) is further to E. A linear groove (dims. L 7cm; Wth 0.5cm; D 3mm) on N sector of decorated surface. Numerous pickmarks are within the vicinity of these grooves. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 27 March 2017

• KE082-106 Rock art
  Description

  Panel of rock art on area of exposed outcrop (maximum dimensions of exposed surface: 2.8m x 1.8m), consisting of four cup and single rings, two cups with double rings, one cup with triple ring (maximum 19cm in diameter) associated with a line of three cups immediately beside it and a cup and ring surrounded by smaller cups in a so-called ‘rosette’ motif, 24cm in diameter. One of the single cup and rings and double cup and rings and conjoined. There are also 8 definite and two probable cup marks, the largest central cup mark has a short arc of a possibly unfinished ring beside it. The panel appears to be relatively un-weathered with well-defined geological striations or fissures crossing at almost 90 degrees to each other and very little lichen coverage on the decorated area, suggesting that the decoration has only become exposed in the recent past. Reported to the ASI by Ken Williams. Compiled by Ken Williams Date of upload/revision: 28 February 2022

• KE082-107 Rock art
  Description

  In upland area of rough sheep-grazing, with low upright carved stone (KE082-071----) located approx. 10m to N. Panel of rock art identified and described by Aoibheann Lambe as; 'The lichen encrusted W facing upper surface of a heavily fractured boulder (dims. c. 2m x 2m, H. c. 1m) which forms part of a field wall, is inscribed with rock art which includes, on the E side of the fracture, three cup-and-ring marks (Diam. 8-12cm), a cupmark (Diam, 4cm) and a irregularly shaped ring whose groove forms part of the enclosing ring of a cup-and-ring and encloses another cup-and-ring mark. A single cupmark (Diam. 4cm) has been observed below the fracture' (A. Lambe 12/03/2023). See attached photographs courtesy of Aoibheann Lambe Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload: 13 March 2023

• KE082-108 Rock art
  Description

  In upland area of rough sheep-grazing. Panel of rock art identified and described by Aoibheann Lambe as; 'In a boulder strewn landscape, E of a tributary of the Kealduff river, the rugged upper surface of this slightly lozenge-shaped boulder (dims. c. 3m E-S x 1m N-S x H 1m) is inscribed with rock art which includes a cup-and-two ring motif (cup Diam. 4 cm; outer ring Diam. 20cm) and a fainter cup-and-single ring motif (cup Diam. 4cm, ring Diam. 10cm). The two motifs are separated by a fine crack in the rock surface. The rings appears to have been lightly worked and the rock art is not readily visible due to the lichen-encrusted and rugged surface of the rock. However, individual pickmarks can be discerned. Faint traces of strands of picking are also barely visible on the rock surface. Good views to the Ballaghbeama gap and a prospect towards the Kealduff River Valley are afforded from this panel which is itself inconspicuous in the landscape' (A. Lambe 12/03/2023). See attached photographs courtesy of Aoibheann Lambe Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload: 13 March 2023

• KE082-109 Rock art
  Description

  In upland area of rough sheep-grazing. Panel of rock art with possible hut site (KE082-110----) identified and described by Aoibheann Lambe as; 'A prominent large sandstone glacial erratic which is roughly square-shaped in plan (dims. c. 3m x 3m) and up to 1.75m high at S and W and approx. 1m high at N, upper surface at E is overlain by peat and vegetation is inscribed with rock art on its upper surface. The rock art appears to be confined towards the N end of the boulder’s upper surface and includes a cup-and-ring mark with a central cupmark (Diam. 6cm) enclosed by two faint rings - in oblique light, traces of 2 or more partially enclosing rings can be discerned at W. S of the cup-and-ring motif is another larger cupmark (Diam. c. 7cm) which has faint traces of an enclosing ring. Directly S of the boulder, there is a hemispherical-shaped enclosure or possible but site (KE082-110----) whose straight side at N is partially formed by the S face of the boulder' (A. Lambe 12/03/2023). See attached photographs courtesy of Aoibheann Lambe Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload: 13 March 2023

• KE082-110 Hut site
  Description

  In upland area of rough sheep-grazing. Panel of rock art (KE082-109----) with possible hut site identified and described by Aoibheann Lambe as; 'A prominent large sandstone glacial erratic which is roughly square-shaped in plan and up to 1.75m high at S and W and approx. 1m high at N, upper surface at E is overlain by peat and vegetation is inscribed with rock art on its upper surface. Directly S of the boulder, there is a hemispherical-shaped area (dims. c. 6m E-W by 3m N-) whose straight side at N is partially formed by the S face of the boulder' (A. Lambe 12/03/2023). See attached photographs courtesy of Aoibheann Lambe Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Aoibheann Lambe Date of upload: 13 March 2023

• KE082-111 Rock art
  Description

  Rock art identified and described by Ken Williams as a; 'Prominent earthfast boulder now set in low drystone wall of D shaped enclosure in rough rocky hill pasture, on the lower S-facing slopes of Knockaunanattin Mountain with commanding views S along the valley of the Kealduff River.  Large earthfast, angular boulder, now built into the straight side of a drystone D-shaped enclosure (dimensions c. 11m by 11m). This enclosure is not shown on the first edition 6 inch maps but is shown on the last edition. The top surface of the boulder (L. 1.9m, W. 1.45m) slopes steeply upwards from present ground level on the east to 1.2m high on the west side. The sloped top surface is split into two levels, the decoration is confined to the top ledge (L. 70cm, W. 1.45m) which is stepped down from the rest of the flat surface. The ledge itself steps down to the south onto another flat surface which previously had a covering of peat and stones but has become exposed in the past couple of years. Another area of decoration has thus been revealed in the newly exposed area.  The decoration consists of a collection of cup marks, cup and ring motifs and three irregular shapes which enclose two or three cup marks. From north to south, these can be described as follows: a ‘teardrop’ shaped groove forming an open loop which contains two small (D. 3cm) and one large (D. 5cm) cup mark. To the north of this is an irregular, roughly oval area of concentrated picking. Immediately next to these are two conjoined and roughly oval shapes, which have a straight line along the section at which they are joined. The larger of these contains two large (D. 6cm) and one small (D. 3cm) cup mark while the smaller oval shape contains one large (D. 5cm) and one small (D. 3cm) cup mark. Between these and the slight step down to the south are nine cupmark, four cup and single rings, a group of three closely spaced cup marks partially abutted by a concentric curved groove and an area of concentrated picking. Two of the single cup and rings are heavily picked inside the ring so that they have the appearance of a circular picked area with a central cup mark. In both cases, however, faint traces of the original outer ring can be discerned in the 3D photogrammetric model.  On the lower step of the top ledge, close to the south edge of the boulder, is a very well-preserved cup and single ring which has an annular concentric groove around it. This concentric groove continues to curve around a second cup mark immediately to the southwest but only completes about one half of a ring. There is an irregular area of picking above these motifs. Beside this, and separated by a natural fissure on the surface, is a roughly circular arrangement of six irregular spots of picking (D. 1-2cm) with a central area of loose picking. These all appear unfinished and may be an outlay for a ‘rosette’ motif or may be the first stage in laying out a cup and ring'.     Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Ken Williams.

• KE082-113 Rock art
  Description

  Rock art identified and described by Ken Williams as: ‘Located on upland area of rough ground used for sheep grazing, on the lower eastern slopes of Knockauanattin Mountain, to the north of the concentration of rock art sites known in the Derreeny townland. There are wide views south extending over Kenmare Bay with the mountains of the Beara Peninsula visible in the distance. To the north the views are more restricted, but lead towards the Ballaghbeama Gap. The surface of the boulder is lichen-covered but clear of turf or scrub. Large, tabular boulder on rough ground with a relatively flat upper surface approx. 1.9m long by 1.1m wide. The decoration consists of two small and shallow cup-marks c. 4cm in diameter, one with faint traces of a partial outer ring, c. 8cm across. They are located close together roughly halfway across the surface on the northwestern side, just below the ledge of a raised area on the surface’.   Complied by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Ken Williams

• KE082-114 Rock art
  Description

  Rock art identified and described by Ken Williams as: ‘Located just south of an old disused trackway, in rough ground used for sheep grazing and strewn with erratic boulders, to the north west of the larger concentration of rock art in the Derreeny townland.  Partially overgrown with scrub and encrusted with lichen. Very large and prominent boulder (c. 4m x 4m at maximum width and 1.3m in height) situated just south of an old disused trackway among a scatter of erratic boulders. This is the largest boulder in the immediate vicinity and has sloping sides each side of its highest point. The top of the boulder has many small solution holes which have a natural appearance. Part of the boulder is covered with scrub on the east and north sides. Along the top ridge of the boulder is a typical, round-bottomed cup-mark surrounded by a ring. To the north of this is another, smaller cup-mark surrounded by a D shaped groove but the cup-mark is not centrally placed within this groove. To the north of this, on the sloping north side, are two natural solution holes situated close together and each surrounded by a picked ring which are conjoined between the solution holes, thus making a rough figure-8 shape. Above these, at the very eastern edge of the top surface is a single cup-mark partially surrounded by a curved groove. Although it may be the remains of a surrounding ring, it could also be due to natural weathering. It is possible that more motifs remain concealed beneath the overgrown area of the surface’.   Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Ken Williams

• KE082-115 Rock art
  Description

  Rock art identified and described by Ken Williams as; ‘On sloping ground in an upland area of grass and scrub used for sheep grazing. Approximately half of the boulder is obscured by sod, scrub and a large rock. A flat-topped boulder on sloping ground, approx. 1.5m x 1m wide by 1.2m high, partially covered in sod, scrub and a large rock. The location has extensive views south towards the mountains on the Beara Peninsula. Only the western side of the stone is cleared of vegetation and appears to have been exposed in the recent past as some of the decorated face is free of lichen. The decoration consists of two cup and ring motifs (max. 10cm in diameter) situated close to each other near the southern edge of the stone. Beside the western cup and ring is an oval shaped area of pecking which has a short, curving groove, c. 0.25m long, extending northwards from it. North of this there are four small, shallow cup-marks, each c.4cm diameter. Next to these is a roughly square or diamond picked shape (c. 15cm x 15cm) with a large, shallow and sub-circular cup-mark in its centre. A small groove extends from its northern side towards the enclosing square/lozenge. There are loose areas of pecking, some of which may have formed a short line which has mostly spalled away’.   Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Ken Williams

Architectural heritage

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

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

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

Terrain model

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

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

Name

Derreeny · Na Doiríní

Area

2,003,437 m² (200.34 ha, 495.06 acres)

Civil parish

Templenoe, and its townlands

Barony

Dunkerron South

Electoral division

Loughbrin, the unit of the census

Census 2022

136 people lived in 54 households in the Loughbrin electoral division. 89% of households owned their home. 19% of homes were built since 2001. 21% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 9% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Bohacullia, Cappa, Cooracoosane, Derrynablaha, Dromteewakeen, Moyleglass

Placenames

Derreeny 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.