Farraniaragh

58 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Farraniaragh, from 41 m² to 709,681 m² (70.97 ha, 175.37 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 20 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Farraniaragh 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.

• 13 Oct 2023Conditional

  RETAIN HOUSE AND DOMESTIC STORE AS CONSTRUCTED AND PLANNING PERMISSION TO INSTALL A PURAFLO TYPE POLISHING FILTER

  Retention, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 231042

• 19 Jul 2023Conditional

  The development consists of (a) retention permission to retain an extension to the house as constructed, (b) retention permission to retain elevational changes made to the house as constructed, (c) retention permission to retain 2 sheds as constructed, (d) retention permission to retain a reading room as constructed, (e) retention permission to retain a gazebo as constructed, and (f) retention permission to retain the house, sheds, reading room, gazebo, site entrance, driveway and wastewater treatment system within revised site boundaries.

  Retention, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 2360047

• 28 Jan 2022Conditional

  TO REPLACE BARN AND LEAN- TO WITH A DOMESTIC SHED ANCILLARY TO THEIR EXISTING HOUSE

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 2278

• 17 Jan 2020Conditional

  RENOVATE AND EXTEND EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE, INSTALL A MECHANICAL AERATION TREATMENT UNIT WITH SAND POLISHING FILTER AND DECOMMISSION EXISTING TREATMENT SYSTEM TOGETHER WITH ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 2029

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

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks and Caragh River Catchment SAC 000365
• Special Area of Conservation: Kenmare River SAC 002158
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Darrynane Bay Islands And Marsh, Lamb's Head 001346
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks And Caragh River Catchment 000365

Recorded monuments

• KE106-038 Turf stand
  Description

  In rough hill grazing on a S-facing slope overlooking Derrynane Bay and the mouth of Kenmare Bay. This feature is depicted similar to an enclosure on the first edition (1846) OS 6-inch map. A stream extends from it is a pond. There are many loose stones in this area and two turf 'láthairs' (a stone base for stacking turf). This was identified as a turf láthair. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE106-039 Hut site
  Description

  Situated on a natural terrace on the S slopes of Farraniaragh, overlooking Darrynane Bay to S. Two drystone huts within an old field system KE106-039001-. One field wall features a prominent gap defined by a pair of opposed slabs towards the W end of the complex. (1) KE106-039----; A sub-rectangular hut, much collapsed, with upright slabs revetting the internal wall-face. D: 4m x 3m. An annex, 2.3m x 1.5m, abuts at W. (2) KE106-039002-; At the N end of the complex, a subcircular corbelled hut built into the slope. The wall survives best at N, and upright slabs revet the S side. Possible entrance at SE. D: 4.1m x 3.7m. H: 1.2m. A dense concentration of stone occurs adjacent at E. Its function is unclear. Overall dimensions: 3.9m x 3.4m. 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. 1267. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• KE106-039001 Field system
  Description

  Situated on a natural terrace on the S slopes of Farraniaragh, overlooking Darrynane Bay to S. Two drystone huts within an old field system KE106-039001-. One field wall features a prominent gap defined by a pair of opposed slabs towards the W end of the complex. (1) KE106-039----; A sub-rectangular hut, much collapsed, with upright slabs revetting the internal wall-face. D: 4m x 3m. An annex, 2.3m x 1.5m, abuts at W. (2) KE106-039002-; At the N end of the complex, a subcircular corbelled hut built into the slope. The wall survives best at N, and upright slabs revet the S side. Possible entrance at SE. D: 4.1m x 3.7m. H: 1.2m. A dense concentration of stone occurs adjacent at E. Its function is unclear. Overall dimensions: 3.9m x 3.4m. 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. 1267. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• KE106-039002 Hut site
  Description

  Situated on a natural terrace on the S slopes of Farraniaragh, overlooking Darrynane Bay to S. Two drystone huts within an old field system KE106-039001-. One field wall features a prominent gap defined by a pair of opposed slabs towards the W end of the complex. (2) KE106-039002-; At the N end of the complex, a subcircular corbelled hut built into the slope. The wall survives best at N, and upright slabs revet the S side. Possible entrance at SE. D: 4.1m x 3.7m. H: 1.2m. A dense concentration of stone occurs adjacent at E. Its function is unclear. Overall dimensions: 3.9m x 3.4m. 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. 1267. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• KE106-042 Children's burial ground
  Description

  This circular enclosure, which measures 24.4m N-S x 23.4m E-W internally, is located on sloping pasture on the S side of Farraniaragh mountain and overlooks Darrynane Harbour. It is recorded in the OSNB as a 'large fort and burial place for children' (Kilcrohane, 11). The drystone enclosing wall is well-defined, though only its lower courses are preserved. It is 1.85m wide and is formed with coursed slabs that are flanked internally and externally with upright slabs. A series of slabs set on edge define a 2m long entrance passage, 1.3m wide, at SW. The foundations of a circular hut interrupt the enclosing element at NNW. Its walls, of drystone masonry, are 1.5m wide and enclose an area 5.2m x 4.7m. A .7m wide entrance is located at SSE. A second hut, subcircular in plan, is also contained within the enclosing element at NE and has an internal diameter of 4.3m. The wall, .9m wide, is coursed to a height of .5m and is revetted externally by slabs set on edge. The burial area occupies the complete interior of the site. Numerous small uninscribed upright slabs and quartz blocks are scattered throughout it, and are generally arranged in N-S rows. They average .3m high. There are two conspicuous groupings of slabs: the first occurs close to the enclosing element at S and occupies a roughly rectangular area, 2.3m N-S 3.3m E-W, which is delineated by slabs set on edge; the second is almost centrally located and consists of an irregular clustering of four slabs that average .5m high and .5m wide. 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. 1002. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE106-042002 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  This circular enclosure, which measures 24.4m N-S x 23.4m E-W internally, is located on sloping pasture on the S side of Farraniaragh mountain and overlooks Darrynane Harbour. It is recorded in the OSNB as a 'large fort and burial place for children' (Kilcrohane, 11). The drystone enclosing wall is well-defined, though only its lower courses are preserved. It is 1.85m wide and is formed with coursed slabs that are flanked internally and externally with upright slabs. A series of slabs set on edge define a 2m long entrance passage, 1.3m wide, at SW. 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. 1002. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE106-042003 Hut site
  Description

  KE106-042----, which measures 24.4m N-S x 23.4m E-W internally, is located on sloping pasture on the S side of Farraniaragh mountain and overlooks Darrynane Harbour. It is recorded in the OSNB as a 'large fort and burial place for children' (Kilcrohane, 11). The foundations of a circular hut interrupt the enclosing element at NNW. Its walls, of drystone masonry, are 1.5m wide and enclose an area 5.2m x 4.7m. A .7m wide entrance is located at SSE. A second hut, subcircular in plan, is also contained within the enclosing element at NE and has an internal diameter of 4.3m. The wall, .9m wide, is coursed to a height of .5m and is revetted externally by slabs set on edge. 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. 1002. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE106-042004 Hut site
  Description

  KE106-042----, which measures 24.4m N-S x 23.4m E-W internally, is located on sloping pasture on the S side of Farraniaragh mountain and overlooks Darrynane Harbour. It is recorded in the OSNB as a 'large fort and burial place for children' (Kilcrohane, 11). The foundations of a second hut KE106-042004-, subcircular in plan, is also contained within the enclosing element at NE and has an internal diameter of 4.3m. The wall, .9m wide, is coursed to a height of .5m and is revetted externally by slabs set on edge. 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. 1002. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE106-046 Children's burial ground
  Description

  Located on a flat terrace, overlooking Darrynane Harbour to S, this subcircular site is enclosed by a much denuded and overgrown wall, a large section of which is levelled at N. Elsewhere the 1.5m wide wall is faced internally with upright slabs and externally with horizontally coursed block-like slabs. The enclosed area measures 16.4m N-S x 17m E-W. A .85m wide entrance is located at E and is flanked on both sides by two slabs which average .75m high and .9m wide. A cluster of loose slabs and some low mounds of stone occur in the S half of the site. The N half appears to have been cleared. 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. 1003. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE106-046001 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  Located on a flat terrace, overlooking Darrynane Harbour to S, this subcircular site is enclosed by a much denuded and overgrown wall, a large section of which is levelled at N. Elsewhere the 1.5m wide wall is faced internally with upright slabs and externally with horizontally coursed block-like slabs. The enclosed area measures 16.4m N-S x 17m E-W. A .85m wide entrance is located at E and is flanked on both sides by two slabs which average .75m high and .9m wide. A cluster of loose slabs and some low mounds of stone occur in the S half of the site. The N half appears to have been cleared. 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. 1003. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE106-051 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  Internal diam. 19m N-S, 19.6 E-W This severely denuded circular caher is located on a terrace on the S slopes of Farraniaragh mountain, overlooking Darrynane Bay to S. Overgrowth conceals much of the site and collapse abuts the external face of its enclosing wall. This is constructed of drystone masonry, its inner and outer facing enclosing a rubble core. It is 1.3m wide and is preserved to a maximum height of 1.5m. A gap in the wall at SE, through which a trackway runs, may mark the location of the original entrance. The interior of the caher is filled with a scatter of loose stone, heavily concentrated in a rectangular area at E. This measures 3.7m x 3.5m, and may represent the foundations of a rectangular hut (KE106-051001-). A souterrain (KE106-051002-) is locally reputed to exist at this site, but its exact location could not be determined. Stone from the caher was used in the building of nearby houses (local information). 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. 584. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE106-051001 Hut site
  Description

  The interior of the caher is filled with a scatter of loose stone, heavily concentrated in a rectangular area at E. This measures 3.7m x 3.5m, and may represent the foundations of a rectangular hut (KE106-051001-). 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. 584. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013 1

• KE106-051002 Souterrain
  Description

  A souterrain (KE106-051002-) is locally reputed to exist at this site, but its exact location could not be determined. Stone from the caher was used in the building of nearby houses (local information). 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. 584. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE106-118 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  For descriptive account see O'Sullivan and Sheehan (1996, 329, no. 1004). 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

• KE106-118002 Children's burial ground
  Description

  This site is located midway between KE106-042---- and KE106-046---- and is known locally as a burial ground. It may have originally been a stone fort or an early ecclesiastical site. It is roughly circular in plan and is enclosed by a denuded stone wall. It measures 25.7m N-S x 23.7m E-W internally. The wall is best preserved at NW, where it consists of a rubble core faced internally and externally with coursed drystone masonry. It has a maximum internal height of 1.4m and averages 2.2m wide. A 1.65m wide entrance gap is located at SE; its S side is defined by two slabs, one upright and one on edge. The poorly preserved foundations of a circular hut abut the inner face of the enclosing element at SW; it has overall dimensions of 7.7m N-S x 8.6m E-W. Adjacent to this, at N, appears to be the lintelled ope to a blocked souterrain; this measures .85m x .45m. Occupying the N half of the interior of the site are three amorphous and two rectangular mounds that may cover graves. They are sod-covered and are composed of large quantities of stone, upright slabs and quartz. 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. 1004. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE106-118003 Hut site
  Description

  K106-118002- is known locally as a burial ground. It may have originally been a stone fort or an early ecclesiastical site. It is roughly circular in plan and is enclosed by a denuded stone wall. The poorly preserved foundations of a circular hut (KE106-118003-) abut the inner face of the enclosing element at SW; it has overall dimensions of 7.7m N-S x 8.6m E-W. Adjacent to this, at N, appears to be the lintelled ope to a blocked souterrain; this measures .85m x .45m. 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. 1004. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE106-118004 Souterrain
  Description

  K106-118002- is known locally as a burial ground. It may have originally been a stone fort or an early ecclesiastical site. It is roughly circular in plan and is enclosed by a denuded stone wall. Adjacent to the poorly preserved foundations of a circular hut (KE106-118003-), at N, appears to be the lintelled ope to a blocked souterrain KE106-118004-; this measures .85m x .45m. 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. 1004. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

Architectural heritage

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

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, moderately low (inferred), 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 Farraniaragh.

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

Name

Farraniaragh · An Fearann Iarthach

Area

1,644,721 m² (164.47 ha, 406.42 acres)

Civil parish

Kilcrohane, and its townlands

Barony

Dunkerron South

Electoral division

Darrynane, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Darrynane electoral division: 193 people in 82 households; 86% of households own their home; 19% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 65% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Balleen, Cahernageeha, Coomatloukane, Darrynane More, Inchee West, Loher

Gaeltacht

In an Irish-speaking area

Placenames

Farraniaragh 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.