Drombohilly Lower

44 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Drombohilly Lower, from 157 m² to 2,326,589 m² (232.66 ha, 574.91 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 26 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Drombohilly Lower 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.

• 3 Jul 2017Conditional

  INSTALL A 'TRICEL NOVO' WASTE WATER TREATMENT UNIT FOLLOWED BY A 'TRICEL SANDCEL' SAND POLISHING FILTER TO SERVE THE EXISTING DWELLING AND ALL OTHER ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 17626

• 1 Mar 2017Conditional

  (A) RETAIN EXISTING GARDEN SHEDS AND VEHICULAR ENTRANCE AS CONSTRUCTED ON REVISED SITE LAYOUT AND (B) PERMISSION TO RENOVATE AND EXTEND THE EXISTING DWELLING, INCLUDING ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS TO FACILITATE THIS DEVELOPMENT

  Retention, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 17186

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Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Cloonee and Inchiquin Loughs, Uragh Wood SAC 001342
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Cloonee And Inchiquin Loughs, Uragh Wood 001342
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Lehid Harbour 001364

Recorded monuments

• KE101-021 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, on a S-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Drombohilly River. The cropmark of a bank and external fosse of a square enclosure (dims. c. 15m x c. 15m) is visible on an aerial photograph (ACAP, V.178/39-38) taken in 1955. This enclosure 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

• KE101-022 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, on undulating ground, overlooking the valley of the Drombohilly River. Indicated as an oval raised area (c. 20m NE-SW; c. 15m NW-SE) defined by hachures on the 1895-7 OS 6-inch map and abutting a linear field boundary at NE. This possible enclosure 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

• KE101-023 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on a W-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Drombohilly River. A slightly raised oval area (36.5m E-W; 27.5m N-S) defined by an eroded grass-covered bank with an external fosse. Intermittent sections of the bank (Wth 1.7m; int. H 0.25m; ext. H 0.9m) are evident WSW-ENE and the fosse (Wth 1.2m; D 0.4m) is evident SW-NNE. A low WSW-ENE ridge occupies most of the interior. This is probably one of the three raths recorded in Drombohilly Lower/Upper in the 1930s, by Capt. D. B. O'Connell (KAS). 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

• KE101-024001 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough hill pasture and cutaway bog, on a rocky W-facing slope. The remains of a field wall (T 0.5m; H 0.4m) extend (L c. 140m) N-S across the hillside. The wall has collapsed and base stones protrude above the surface of the bog. Stones are scattered on the exterior downslope. Several turf stands, which comprise stone bases for turf ricks, are visible in this area. 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

• KE101-024002 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough pasture, on a rocky W-facing slope. A circular area (diam. 9m) defined W-WSW by a collapsed drystone wall (T 1.4-1.6m; H 0.4m) consisting of an inner and outer row of upright contiguous stones with a core of smaller stones. The wall is low and grass covered WSW-W. The entrance is at NNW, defined by an upright stone slab, set at a right angle to the line of the wall, on the SW side. The SE portion of the interior is raised (H 0.5m) to compensate for the upslope. A relict field system (KE101-024011-) is c. 16m to the N. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE101-024003 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a rocky S-facing slope. The remains of an oval hut site (3.1m E-W; 2m N-S) defined by an earth and stone bank (Wth 0.6m; H 0.4-0.6m). The S portion of the interior is raised and the N portion is cut (D 1.1m) into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. The top of the bank is level with the upslope along the N arc where it is faced with rough stone and slabs. The entrance (Wth 0.7m) is at E. Loose stones are scattered around 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

• KE101-024004 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a rocky S-facing slope. The remains of an oval hut site (4.7m N-S; 3.8m E-W) defined by a grass-covered earth and stone bank (Wth 0.8m; H 1m). There is a break (Wth 1m) in the bank at S. The N portion of the interior is cut (D 0.4m) into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. Traces of external stone facing are visible at E. There is another hut site (KE101-024003-) 4m 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

• KE101-024005 Standing stone
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a break in a W-facing slope, overlooking a river valley. This standing stone (2.15m x 1.1m; H 1.8m) is subrectangular in plan and section and is orientated NW-SE. Packing-stones are visible at its NE side. 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

• KE101-024006 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, near the S bank of a W-flowing stream, on a W-facing slope. A circular area (diam. c. 10m) defined by a low grass-covered bank SE-SW and by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.45m) SW-N. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE101-024007 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the N side of a ridge, on a rocky W-facing slope. The remains of a rectangular hut site (6.6m N-S; 5m E-W) defined on the W, N and E sides by an earth and stone bank (Wth 0.65m; H 1m) and on the S side by a scarp (Wth 1.2m). The S portion of the interior is cut (D 0.85m) into the upslope. A fosse-like depression (Wth 2.6m; D 0.35m) is visible on the W, N and part of the E sides of the hut site, externally. 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

• KE101-024008 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a rocky W-facing slope. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.8m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.3m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. The W portion of the interior is raised (H 0.2m) and the E portion is cut (D 0.3m) into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. There is a possible entrance at WNW. 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

• KE101-024009 Standing stone - pair
  Description

  In level pasture, on the NW bank of a stream. Two stones, one prostrate (dims. 1.3m x 0.75m; T 0.25m) and the other upright (L 0.93m; T 0.55m; H 1.32m) are c. 0.7m apart. The overall alignment of the stones, if both were upright, would be ENE-WSW. An anomalous stone group (KE101-024010-) lies c. 8m 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

• KE101-024010 Anomalous stone group
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the N bank of a stream on a W-facing slope. This anomalous stone group consists of four upright stones. Three non-contiguous stones form an arc W-E. The centre stone (H 0.18m; 0.37m x 0.13m) is orientated WNW-ESE. The W stone (H 0.12m; 0.46m x 0.08m) is 0.14m from the centre stone and is orientated E-W. The E stone (H 0.18m; 0.41m x 0.12m), which is orientated N-S, is 0.43m from the centre stone. A fourth upright stone (H 0.3m; 0.92m x 0.18m) is 2.2m to the SW and is set parallel to the central stone. The space enclosed by the four stones contains some grass-covered 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

• KE101-024011 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough pasture, on a rocky W-facing slope. Relict field walls meander intermittently across the hillside, covering an area c. 1.15km E-W x c. 520m N-S. The walls (T 0.65m; H 0.7m) protrude above the surface of the bog with base stones set at right angles to the line of the wall. The remains of cultivation ridges were noted in this area. 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

• KE101-024012 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough boggy pasture, on a S-facing slope on the N bank of a stream. A crescent-shaped mound (7.5m E-W; 5.2m N-S; H 0.8m) of burnt material protrudes above the surface of the bog and has an opening facing S. Burnt material is exposed intermittently on the mound. 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

• KE101-080 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a gentle break of a NW-facing slope. A rectangular area (6.6m NE-SW; 4.8m NW-SE) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.55m; H 0.3m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. There is a hut site (KE101-080002-) 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

• KE101-080001 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a break of a NW-facing slope. The remains of an oval hut site (4.1m NE-SW; 2.3m NW-SE) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.7m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. Loose stones are scattered around the exterior of the hut site. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE101-080002 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a break of a NW-facing slope. The remains of a rectangular hut site (3.4m NW-SE; 1.6m NE-SW) defined by a grass-covered wall (T 0.55m; H 0.3m) of earth and stone. Drystone-facing is visible along the base of the wall externally. There is a central entrance (Wth 0.4m) in the NE wall. The interior is raised (H 0.2m) above the external ground level. There is an enclosure (KE101-080----) in the immediate vicinity 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

• KE101-080003 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a break of a NW-facing slope. An E-W field wall (T 0.65m; H 0.3m) protrudes above the surface of the bog on the W bank of a river and extends to the W for a distance of c. 30m. It then curves to the NW for a distance of c. 30m, eventually disappearing into deeper bog. 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

• KE101-113 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a W-facing slope, at the head of a valley. The remains of an oval hut site (4.2m N-S; 3.1m E-W) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.4m) which protrudes above the surface of the bog. The W portion of the interior is raised and the E portion is cut (D 0.3m) into the upslope 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

• KE101-114 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the N bank of a river, on a W-facing slope. An oval mound (6m NE-SW; 3.2m NW-SE; H 0.55m) of burnt material, eroded by the river at 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

• KE101-121 Turf stand
  Description

  In cutaway bog on a W-facing slope overlooking a river valley. A raised rectangular area (8m N-S x 1.6m E-W; H 0.3m) defined by stones around perimeter and scattering of stones in interior. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE101-135 Bridge
  Description

  Road bridge (Wth 9.2m; long axis NW-SE) spanning a minor W-flowing river. Body of coursed roughly dressed stone. Single segmental arch (span 3.05m) with roughly shaped voussoirs. Horizontal string course across face of bridge above arch. Parapets grass-covered. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE109-001002 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a break on a N-facing slope, overlooking Kenmare Bay. The remains of an oval hut site (4.6m NE-SW; 3m NW-SE) defined by a partially grass-covered, drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.3m) which protrudes above the surface of bog. There is loose rubble on the downslope to the N. Another hut site (KE109-001025-) is c. 25m to the NE. There is a relict field boundary (KE109-001026-) 15m 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

• KE109-001003 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a break on a N-facing slope, overlooking Kenmare Bay. A subrectangular area (5m NE-SW; 3.4m NW-SE at SW side; 1.4m NW-SE at NE side) defined by a partially collapsed, roughly constructed drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.5m). Some lower course stones are set upright at right angles to the line of the wall. The interior is obscured by rubble and the NW portion is raised (H 0.3m) to compensate for the hillslope. There is a hut site (KE109-001027-) c. 14m 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

• KE109-001004 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a NW-facing slope with outcropping rock, overlooking Kenmare Bay. The remains of a circular hut site (diam. 2.75m) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.65m; H 0.2m) which abuts a boulder at W. The SE portion of the interior is cut (D 0.2m) into the upslope and the NW portion is raised (H 0.4m) to compensate for the hillslope. The interior is covered in rubble. Relict field walls (KE109-001029-) are in the immediate vicinity. 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

• KE109-001025 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a break in a NW-facing slope, overlooking Kenmare Bay. The remains of a D-shaped hut site (3.2m NW-SE) defined by a partially grass-covered, collapsed, drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.7m) with a straight NW side (L 4.5m NE-SW). The SE portion of the interior is cut into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. The interior is level and is covered with rubble. Another hut site (KE109-001002-) is c. 25m 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

• KE109-001026 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a steep NW-facing slope, overlooking Kenmare Bay. The remains of a collapsed curvilinear stone wall (T 0.65m; H 0.3m) which protrude above the surface of the bog. The wall commences 15m to the SW of a hut site (KE109-001002-), extends upslope to the SE for c. 65m and then curves to the E for c. 15m. Several gaps were noted in the 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

• KE109-001027 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a terrace on a NW-facing slope, overlooking Kenmare Bay. The remains of a rectangular hut site (4.7m NW-SE; 1.9m NE-SW) defined by a partially collapsed, grass-covered wall (T 0.75m; H 0.8m) of stone and clay mortar at SE, SW and NW. The NE wall (T 1.2m; H 0.8m) is shared with another hut site (KE109-001028-) which adjoins it at NE. Rubble is scattered in the interior. There is an enclosure (KE109-001003-) c. 14m 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

• KE109-001028 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a terrace on a NW-facing slope, overlooking Kenmare Bay. The remains of a rectangular hut site (4.2m NW-SE; 2m NE-SW) defined by a partially collapsed, grass-covered wall (T 0.75m; H 0.8m) of stone and clay mortar at NW, NE and SE. The SW wall (T 1.2m; H 0.8m) is shared with another hut site (KE109-001027-) which adjoins it at 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

• KE109-001029 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a NW-facing slope, overlooking Kenmare Bay. The remains of a curvilinear stone wall (T 0.8m; H 0.4m) extend upslope to the E from a hut site (KE109-001004-) at W for a distance of c. 16m. From here, one wall branches off to the SW for c. 24m and another branches off to the NE for c. 35m. The main wall continues E for c. 52m and then curves to the NW for c. 50m. Rubble is scattered downslope from these 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

Architectural heritage

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

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 Drombohilly Lower, 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 Drombohilly Lower.

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

Name

Drombohilly Lower · Drom Buachalla Íochtarach

Area

3,289,546 m² (328.95 ha, 812.86 acres)

Civil parish

Tuosist, and its townlands

Barony

Glanarought

Electoral division

Ardea, the unit of the census

Census 2022

193 people lived in 85 households in the Ardea electoral division. 85% of households owned their home. 21% of homes were built since 2001. 21% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 31% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ardea, Derrylough, Drombohilly Upper, Garranes, Glantrasna, Lehid, Uragh

Placenames

Drombohilly Lower 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.