Fermoyle

9 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Fermoyle, from 1,211 m² to 3,047,684 m² (304.77 ha, 753.1 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 10 neighbouring parcels touch it.

Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.

No zone of a development plan covers Fermoyle 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.

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

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
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Killarney National Park, Macgillycuddy's Reeks And Caragh River Catchment 000365

Recorded monuments

• KE090-009001 Enclosure
  Description

  A circular stone enclosure (KE090-009001-) with internal diameters of 12m N S x 11.6m E-W is located at the N end of this complex. It is partly overlain by later walling, particularly at W, and a modern enclosure abuts its internal face at SE. The enclosure wall survives to a maximum height of .5m and is on average 1.5m wide. It consists of a rubble core faced externally and internally with large flat slabs. Intermittent boulder-like slabs, set on edge, flank both its inner and outer faces. An upright slab, 1.2m high, defines the N side of a 1.1m wide entrance gap, while two smaller uprights form the other side. 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. 47. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013

• KE090-009002 Hut site
  Description

  The poorly preserved remains of a small, circular hut (KE090-009002-) are located 15m to S. The enclosed area measures 2.5m in diameter and contains a scatter of loose stone. The drystone walling is set in rough courses with some uprights, and survives to a height of .2m; it is .5m wide. About 40m SE of the enclosure is a similar site (KE090-009004-), which is overlain almost completely by a modern enclosure of kidney-shaped plan. The original walling is only visible at S, where it is faced on both sides, and measures 1.5m wide and is up to .7m high externally. 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. 47. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013

• KE090-009003 Field boundary
  Description

  The ruined remains of two stone enclosures, a hut and a number of associated walls are located in peat-covered terrain below the ridge that joins Knocknagantee and Finnararagh mountains. Loughs Eagles and Coomnacronia are located on either side of the ridge, and the site affords extensive views S along the Sneem river valley to Kenmare Bay. A circular stone enclosure (KE090-009001-) with internal diameters of 12m N S x 11.6m E-W is located at the N end of this complex. It is partly overlain by later walling, particularly at W, and a modern enclosure abuts its internal face at SE. The enclosure wall survives to a maximum height of .5m and is on average 1.5m wide. It consists of a rubble core faced externally and internally with large flat slabs. Intermittent boulder-like slabs, set on edge, flank both its inner and outer faces. An upright slab, 1.2m high, defines the N side of a 1.1m wide entrance gap, while two smaller uprights form the other side. The poorly preserved remains of a small, circular hut (KE090-009002-) are located 15m to S. The enclosed area measures 2.5m in diameter and contains a scatter of loose stone. The drystone walling is set in rough courses with some uprights, and survives to a height of .2m; it is .5m wide. About 40m SE of the enclosure is a similar site (KE090-009004-), which is overlain almost completely by a modern enclosure of kidney-shaped plan. The original walling is only visible at S, where it isfaced on both sides, and measures 1.5m wide and is up to .7m high externally. Stone-built field boundaries extend to E from the latter enclosure. They survive in a partially collapsed state, and on surface inspection appear to be linked with it. They are composed of roughly laid courses thin slabs, with uprights set at intervals. They disappear in places beneath the peaty ground surface, but elsewhere stand up to .7m 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. 47. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013

• KE090-009004 Enclosure
  Description

  The ruined remains of two stone enclosures, a hut and a number of associated walls are located in peat-covered terrain below the ridge that joins Knocknagantee and Finnararagh mountains. Loughs Eagles and Coomnacronia are located on either side of the ridge, and the site affords extensive views S along the Sneem river valley to Kenmare Bay. A circular stone enclosure (KE090-009001-) with internal diameters of 12m N S x 11.6m E-W is located at the N end of this complex. It is partly overlain by later walling, particularly at W, and a modern enclosure abuts its internal face at SE. The enclosure wall survives to a maximum height of .5m and is on average 1.5m wide. It consists of a rubble core faced externally and internally with large flat slabs. Intermittent boulder-like slabs, set on edge, flank both its inner and outer faces. An upright slab, 1.2m high, defines the N side of a 1.1m wide entrance gap, while two smaller uprights form the other side. 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. 47. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013

• KE090-014003 Enclosure
  Description

  Six enclosures (see KE090-014001-, KE090-014002-, KE090-014004-, KE090-014005-, KE090-014006-) were identified on an aerial photograph (GSI, V. 89/90) taken in 1973. The area was inspected by C. Murphy on 7/05/2005 and found to be in rough grazing on boggy ground on the E side of the Small River. Mature forest of conifers are to the W, N and S. The landowner calls the enclosures 'hagggarts' and remembers making cocks of 'fionnán' (a type of long whitish moorgrass) with his father at these locations. He also recalls seeing neighbours using similar type enclosures for fionnán cocks on both sides of the river. This enclosure (diam. 8m) is circular in plan, enclosed by a low bank (Wth 0.7m; H 0.1m) and surrounded by an outer drain or ditch (Wth 1.2m; D 0.35m). The material from the ditch formed the protecting bank for the cock of 'fionnán'. Another enclosure (KE090-014004-) adjoins this enclosure to the S. According to the landowner, this is similar to the other enclosures that were identified in the area. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE090-014004 Enclosure
  Description

  Six enclosures (see KE090-014001-, KE090-014002-, KE090-014003-, KE090-014005-, KE090-014006-) were identified on an aerial photograph (GSI, V. 89/90) taken in 1973. The area was inspected by C. Murphy on 7/05/2005 and found to be in rough grazing on boggy ground on the E side of the Small River. Mature forest of conifers are to the W, N and S. The landowner calls the enclosures 'hagggarts' and remembers making cocks of 'fionnán' (a type of long whitish moorgrass) with his father at these locations. He also recalls seeing neighbours using similar type enclosures for fionnán cocks on both sides of the river. This enclosure (diam. 7.5m) adjoins another enclosure (KE090-014003-) to the N. According to the landowner, this is similar to the other enclosures that were identified in the area. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE091-025 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  Internal diam. 22.7m N-S, 21m E-W This site, not marked on the OS maps, is located on the summit of a low rise in rough pasture on the E side of the Small river valley, overlooking the estuary of the Sneem river. Its enclosing wall is now reduced to a sod-covered stone bank which is flush with the level of the interior of the site. It survives to a maximum external height of .95m at N, where it is faced with rough drystone masonry and is intermittently revetted by slabs set on edge. The sides of a well-defined entrance gap at E, 2.65m wide, are faced with upright slabs. The interior of the site is bisected by a modern fence. Towards its centre is a semicircular arc of walling, probably the remains of a hut (KE091-025001-), which measures 3.8m in internal diameter and survives as a neatly coursed wall of drystone masonry, .6m wide and .15m high. 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. 585. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE091-025001 Hut site
  Description

  Towards its centre is a semicircular arc of walling, probably the remains of a hut (KE091-025001-), which measures 3.8m in internal diameter and survives as a neatly coursed wall of drystone masonry, .6m wide and .15m high. 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. 585. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE091-044 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Located in a commanding position that overlooks the Sneem river valley to S, this fulacht fiadh was reused as a ceallúnach burial ground. The mound, measuring 14.8m N-S and ranging from .6m to 1m high, is composed of large quantities of fire-cracked stone. Horseshoe-shaped in plan, it is open at E. Here two upright slabs and some quartz blocks may relate to its use as a burial ground. A small stream runs nearby at SE. 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. 430. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013

• KE091-044001 Children's burial ground
  Description

  For descriptive account see O'Sullivan and Sheehan (1996, 122, no. 430). 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

• KE091-101 Standing stone
  Description

  Recorded in the OSNB (Kilcrohane, 31), but not on the OS maps, this standing stone is located in rough boggy land on a W facing ridge overlooking Small river. A rectangular block, 1.2m high, it inclines slightly to the W. Part of its upper surface has spalled off. It measures .8m wide and .65m thick at base; NW-SE. 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. 182. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013

Architectural heritage

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

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 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

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

Terrain model

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

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

Name

Fermoyle · Formaoil

Area

5,645,068 m² (564.51 ha, 1,394.93 acres)

Civil parish

Kilcrohane, and its townlands

Barony

Dunkerron South

Electoral division

Sneem, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Sneem electoral division: 836 people in 272 households; 62% of households own their home; 26% of homes were built since 2001; 9% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 34% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Coomura, Curravoola, Derryleagh, Derrynagree, Scrahanagnave, Tullakeel

Gaeltacht

In an Irish-speaking area

Placenames

Fermoyle 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.