Derrynacaheragh

13 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Derrynacaheragh, from 563 m² to 1,554,438 m² (155.44 ha, 384.11 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 10 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Derrynacaheragh 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.

• 17 Feb 2021Conditional

  (A) DEMOLISH EXISTING DERELICT DWELLING HOUSE STRUCTURE (B) PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 2 STOREY DWELLING HOUSE IN PLACE OF SAME WITH NEW MECHANICAL TREATMENT UNIT, INTERMITTENT FILTER AND POLISHING FILTER INCLUDING ALL NECESSARY ANCILLARY SERVICES WORKS AND SITE WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 21143

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

Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Derrynacaheragh.

Recorded monuments

• KE102-022 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, at the foot of a steep SE-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Feabunaun stream. A circular area (diam. 11.8m) defined by a partially collapsed, drystone wall (T 0.8m; H 1m) E-W. The enclosing element W-E is obscured by a mound of field-clearance debris. Linear field boundaries abut the enclosure at W and E. The SE portion of the interior is raised (H 0.4m) to compensate for the hillslope. 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

• KE102-023 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on an undulating terrace, on a S-facing slope in the valley of the Feabunaun stream. This possible rath is indicated as an oval enclosure (c. 40m NW-SE; c. 30m NE-SW) on the 1846 OS 6-inch map and as a circular enclosure (diam. c. 30m) on the 1895 OS 6-inch map. It is now defined by an arc of a scarp (L 16m; H 1.45m) SSE-SSW faced with large stones. Field-clearance rubble is piled against the scarp face. The remainder of the possible rath is not visible at ground level. 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

• KE102-024 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on a S-facing slope to the N of the Feabunane stream. This possible rath is not visible at ground level. It is indicated as a circular enclosure (diam. c. 35m) on the 1846 OS 6-inch map. 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

• KE102-026 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on an E-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Feabunaun stream. The remains of a rectangular hut site (4.6m NW-SE; 3.5m NE-SW) defined by a partially collapsed, drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 1.4m). The wall at SW is incorporated into a field boundary. There is a collapsed entrance at the centre of the SE wall. Rubble is scattered in the interior. This hut site is adjoined by two enclosures (KE102-026001-, KE102-026002-) at NW and at SE. 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

• KE102-026001 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on an E-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Feabunaun stream. A rectangular area (5.6m NE-SW; 5m NW-SE) defined on the SW, NW and NE sides by a grass-covered earthen bank (Wth 0.9m; H 1.4m) and on the SE side by a drystone wall which is shared with an adjoining hut site (KE102-026----). The earthen bank is faced internally with a drystone wall. The entrance (Wth 1.2m) is at the N corner. There is a lintelled rectangular opening (Wth 1m; H 0.65m) in the base of the NW wall. 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

• KE102-026002 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on an E-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Feabunaun stream. A rectangular area (6.6m NE-SW; 4.5m NW-SE) defined by a partially eroded, grass-covered bank (Wth 1m; H 0.5m) of earth and stone at NE, SE and SW and by a drystone wall at NW, which is shared with an adjoining hut site (KE102-026----). There is an entrance gap (Wth 0.8m) at the SE corner. 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

• KE102-027 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  In pasture, on a SE-facing slope, in the valley of the Feabunaun stream. A circular area (24.9m N-S; 22m E-W) defined by a drystone wall (T 1.5m; H 1m) with large stones on both faces and an infill of smaller stones NE-W, and by a scarp (H 2.1m) which is cut into the upslope W-NE. The scarp is faced by a partially collapsed, drystone wall (Wth c. 1m). Sections of the inner and outer faces of the wall have been recently rebuilt. There is a damaged entrance (Wth 2.1m) at NE. The SE portion of the interior is raised (H 0.65m) to compensate for the hillslope. The interior is level. Field-clearance rubble is piled against the external wall-face at irregular intervals from E to W. Field boundaries abut the cashel at NNE, SE and SSW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE102-062002 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a SE-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Feabunaun stream and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE102-062007-). A circular area (10.6m E-W; 10m N-S) defined by the partially grass-covered ruins of a drystone wall (T 0.8m; H 0.4m) protruding above the surface of the bog. There is an entrance (Wth 0.7m) at SE. A field boundary abuts the enclosure at S. There is a possible fulacht fia (KE102-062003-) c. 5m to the SE. 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

• KE102-062003 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a SE-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Feabunaun stream and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE102-062007-). An oval grass-covered mound (5m NW-SE; 3.5m NE-SW; H 0.8m) of burnt material. There is an enclosure (KE102-062002-) c. 5m to the NW. 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

• KE102-062004 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a SE-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Feabunaun stream and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE102-062007-). An oval grass-covered mound (5m NW-SE; 3m NE-SW; H 0.4m) of burnt material. The mound material is exposed at S. There is an enclosure (KE102-062005-) c. 40m to the NE. 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

• KE102-062005 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a S-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Feabunaun stream and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE102-062007-). An oval area (11.5m NE-SW; 5.4m NW-SE) defined by a low grass-covered bank (Wth 0.7m; H 0.1m). Stones protrude from the bank at irregular intervals. There is a possible fulacht fia (KE102-062004-) c. 40m to the SW. 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

• KE102-062006 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a terrace on a S-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Feabunaun stream and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE102-062007-). A roughly circular area (8.7m E-W; 7.8m N-S) defined by stones (T 0.5m; H 0.5m) with long axes on the circumference. Ten stones are upright and the remainder are leaning or prostrate. A field boundary wall skirts the enclosure from NNW-NNE. There is a hut site (KE102-062017-) within the interior. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE102-062007 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a S-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Feabunaun stream. The remains of mainly curvilinear stone walls (T 0.6m; H 0.6m) protrude intermittently above the surface of the bog and indicate an extensive network of relict field walls in an area measuring c. 850m NE-SW x c. 480m NW-SE. Several gaps occur in the network where the walls run on into bog. Upright stones, set at right angles to the line of the wall, were noted in several places. There are three enclosures (KE102-062002-, KE102-062005-, KE102-062006-), six hut sites (KE102-062009-, KE102-062010-, KE102-062013-, KE102-062014-, KE102-062015-, KE102-062017-), two fulachtaí fia ( KE102-062011-, KE102-062016-) and three possible fulachtaí fia (KE102-062003-, KE102-062004-, KE102-062012-) within this network of relict field walls. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE102-062009 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a terrace on a SE-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Feabunaun stream and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE102-062007-). The remains of a rectangular hut site (4.2m NW-SE; 2.65m NE-SW) defined by a drystone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.3m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. The S portion of the interior is elevated (H 0.3m) to compensate for the hillslope. 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

• KE102-062010 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in a sheltered hollow on a S-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Feabunaun stream and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE102-062007-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.6m) defined by a collapsed stone wall (T 0.5m; H 0.3m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. There is an entrance break at NE. The S portion of the interior is raised (H 0.3m) and the N portion is cut slightly into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. There is a field boundary wall 2m 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

• KE102-062011 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in a hollow on a S-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Feabunaun stream and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE102-062007-). A horseshoe-shaped grass-covered mound (10m NW-SE; 9m NE-SW; H 2.4m) of burnt material on the NE bank of a stream. The opening (Wth c. 4.5m) faces SW. There is another fulacht fia (KE102-062012-) c. 20m to the SE. 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

• KE102-062012 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in a hollow on a S-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Feabunaun stream and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE102-062007-). An oval grass-covered mound (4m E-W; 3m N-S; H 0.65m) of burnt material on the NE bank of a stream. There is another fulacht fia (KE102-062011-) c. 20m to the NW. 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

• KE102-062013 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the edge of a terrace on a S-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Feabunaun stream and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE102-062007-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 3.6m) defined by a grass-covered bank (Wth 0.6m; H 0.2m). Stones protrude from the top of the bank at intervals. There is another hut site (KE102-062014-) c. 3m 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

• KE102-062014 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the edge of a terrace on a SE-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Feabunaun stream and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE102-062007-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 3.1m) defined by a grass-covered bank (Wth 0.65m; H 0.3m). Stones protrude from the top of the bank at intervals. There is another hut site (KE102-062013-) c. 3m 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

• KE102-062015 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, at the foot of outcropping rock on a S-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Feabunaun stream and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE102-062007-). The remains of a D-shaped hut site (1.2m NW-SE) defined by a collapsed, curving drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.4m) and by a straight NW side (L 2.7m NE-SW) formed by the linear face of the outcropping rock. The surviving walls are roughly constructed and the base stones are embedded in peaty soil. There is an entrance (Wth 0.65m) at NE. 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

• KE102-062016 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, in a sheltered hollow on a S-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Feabunaun stream and within a network of relict field boundaries (KE102-062007-). A horseshoe-shaped grass-covered mound (9m NW-SE; 7.6m NE-SW; H 1.1m) of burnt material with a SW-facing opening. A stream has cut through the mound at NE, exposing some burnt material. 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

• KE102-062017 Hut site
  Description

  Within an enclosure (KE102-062006-) and a network of relict field boundaries (KE102-062007-). The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.5m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.4m). The lower courses of the wall protrude above the surface of the bog. The level interior is covered with stones. 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

• KE102-084 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a gentle E-facing slope, in the valley of the Feabunaun stream. An oval mound (8m N-S; 4.8m E-W; H 1.2m) of burnt material on the S bank of a stream. A lower triangular mound (1.5m E-W; 1.3m N-S) of burnt material occurs on the N bank of the stream. The stream is eroding both mounds and exposing burnt material. 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

• KE102-112 Megalithic tomb - wedge tomb
  Description

  In rough grazing, on a S-facing slope. A wedge-shaped chamber (L 3.7m; Wth 1.1m at the E end; Wth 1.35m at the W end), aligned E-W, is closed at the E end by a single backstone. The N and S sides are each composed of three sidestones. The tomb is covered by a single roofstone (2.75m x 1.87m; T 0.3m). A prostrate stone lies immediately to the SW of the tomb. 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

• KE102-122 Kiln - lime
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a SE-facing slope of Barraduff Mountain. The partially collapsed remains of a limekiln, rectangular in plan (3.9m SW-NE; 3.5m NW-SE). Front faces SE and rear has been cut into upslope. Surviving façade (H c. 1m) is built of large slab-like stones without the use of mortar. Lintelled recess (H 0.75m; Wth 0.6m; D 1.2m) with rectangular ope (H 0.15m; Wth 0.45m) at base of rear. Circular stone-lined funnel (diam. 1.4m) partly filled with collapsed material. Further debris on downslope side of kiln. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

Architectural heritage

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

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

Susceptibility high, moderately high, moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

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

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

No address of the register names Derrynacaheragh with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kerry.

Name

Derrynacaheragh · Doire na Cathrach

Area

2,767,565 m² (276.76 ha, 683.88 acres)

Civil parish

Kenmare, and its townlands

Barony

Glanarought

Electoral division

Kenmare, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Kenmare electoral division: 3,520 people in 1,321 households; 57% of households own their home; 52% of homes were built since 2001; 11% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 25% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballynafullia, Barraduff, Derrygarriv, Derrynacoulagh, Gortnabinny, Killabunane

Placenames

Derrynacaheragh 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.