Gortderrig

67 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Gortderrig, from 52 m² to 228,887 m² (22.89 ha, 56.56 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 12 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Gortderrig 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.

• 9 Sept 2026N/a

  permission to (A) construct an extension to side of existing dwelling house and (B) decommission the existing septic tank and install a new septic tank and percolation area

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 2660862

• 16 Jan 2026N/a

  Retention permission to retain agricultural shed as constructed at Gorrderrig, Headford, Co Kerry

  Retention · Kerry County Council, 2660017

• 21 Nov 2025N/a

  retain agricultural shed as constructed

  Retention · Kerry County Council, 2561077

• 3 Oct 2025N/a

  Retention permission to retain agricultural shed as constructed at Gorrderrig, Headford, Co Kerry

  Retention · Kerry County Council, 2560899

• 30 Sept 2025Conditional

  Construct a dwelling house, garage, ancillary services and areas served by a septic tank and polishing filter

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 2560886

• 21 Aug 2025N/a

  Construct a dwelling house, garage, ancillary services and areas served by a septic tank and polishing filter

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 2560728

• 28 Jul 2025Conditional

  PLANNING PERMISSION TO (A) CONSTRUCT AN EXTENSION TO THE SIDE OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE (B) DECOMMISSION THE EXISTING SEPTIC TANK AND INSTALL A NEW SEPTIC TANK AND PERCOLATION AREA ON SITE AT GORTDERRIG, HEADFORD, KILLARNEY, CO. KERRY

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 2560649

• 16 Mar 2020Conditional

  CONSTRUCT A NEW DWELLING HOUSE AND DOMESTIC GARAGE SERVED BY SEPTIC TANK AND PERCOLATION AREA

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 20261

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

• KE068-033 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on the lower NW-facing slopes of The Paps of Dana. A roughly semicircular area (dim. c. 34m SE-NW) is defined by an earthen bank (Wth 4.5m; int. H 1m; ext. H 0.6m) NE-W and by a linear scarp (L 33m; Wth 3.6m; H 1.75m) at NW. There is a possible causeway entrance (Wth 2.9m) at ENE. The NW portion of the interior is raised and the SE portion is cut into the upslope to compensate for the hillslope. A stone field boundary skirts the external edge of the bank at NE. An indistinct overgrown field boundary skirts the rath externally along the SW arc. The rath is indicated as a circular enclosure (diam. c. 35m) on the 1846 and 1894-5 OS 6-inch maps. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE068-035 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on the lower N-facing slopes of The Paps of Dana. This rath is not visible at ground level. It is indicated as a circular enclosure (diam. c. 40m) on the 1846 and 1894-5 OS 6-inch maps. It is probably 'Gortdarrig Fort', recorded in the 1840s as being in the E side of the townland (OSNB, Kilcummin, no. 1, 18). Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE068-036 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, on the N-facing slopes of The Paps of Dana. This possible enclosure is not visible at ground level. It is indicated as an oval enclosure (c. 6m N-S; c. 4m E-W) on the 1894-5 OS 6-inch map. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE068-037 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, on the N-facing slopes of The Paps of Dana. This enclosure is not visible at ground level. It is visible as an oval enclosure (c. 40m E-W; c. 30m N-S) on an aerial photograph (GSIAP, W 16-15) taken in 1973. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE068-038 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, on the N-facing slopes of The Paps of Dana. This possible enclosure is not visible at ground level. It is indicated as a rectangular enclosure (c. 10m NW-SE; c. 5m NE-SW) on the 1894 OS 6-inch map. A hut site (KE068-102----) lies c. 130m to the S. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE068-039 House - 18th/19th century
  Description

  In pasture, on the N-facing slopes of The Paps of Dana. A rectangular house (7.7m N-S; 2.8m E-W) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 0.5m; H 1.4m). A gable (H c. 4m) survives at the N end. The entrance (Wth 1.4m) is in the E wall, to the N of the centre. There is a possible enclosure (KE068-036----) c. 50m to the NW. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE068-041 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  In rough pasture, on the N-facing slopes of The Paps of Dana. A circular area (19.4m E-W; 19m N-S) defined by a grass-covered collapsed stone wall (Wth 3.3m; int. H 0.5m; ext. H 1.2m), on top of which is built a drystone wall (T 0.5m; H 1.4m) of uneven height. A break (Wth 1.6m) at ESE may indicate an entrance. Lazybeds run N-S across the interior, which is partially obscured by rushes and ferns. A recent drain is close to the W side. An irregular-shaped annexe (8m N-S; 7.2m E-W), defined by a similar drystone wall, abuts the rath externally at N; the entrance (Wth 1m) to the annexe is at SE close to where the annex wall meets the cashel wall. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE068-043 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the lower N-facing slopes of The Paps of Dana. A partially collapsed circular drystone-built hut (3m E-W; 2.5m N-S), the substantial lower courses of which suggest that it was a hut site which was modified as a sheepfold. The wall (T 0.7m; H 1m) is highest along the W arc but decreases in height to 0.2m at the entrance at E. A small opening at the base of the wall at NW leads to a drystone-built annexe (c. 1m x 1m) roofed with slabs which also support part of the hut wall. The remains of a wall extending outwards from the hut wall at SE may have served as a lead-in for sheep. The function of an external stone-covered depression along the S arc and an accompanying low earthen bank is unclear. The site of a possible hut site (KE068-168----) lies c. 40m to the WSW. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE068-101 Enclosure
  Description

  In undulating rough pasture, at the foot of the N slopes of The Paps of Dana. An oval area (46m N-S; 36m E-W) defined by an earth and stone bank (Wth 3.8m; int. H 1.6m; ext. H 1.4m), partially obscured by overgrowth and topped with a stone wall, SW-SE and by a scarp (Wth 2.8m; H 1m) SE-SW. The entrance (Wth 4m) is at N. The interior is under pasture and slopes down to the S. Field boundaries abut the bank at N and SE. The bank of the rath forms the townland boundary N-SE. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE068-102 Hut site
  Description

  In pasture, on the lower N-facing slopes of The Paps of Dana. The remains of a circular hut (diam. 5.4m) defined by a drystone wall (T c. 3m; H 0.5m), which has collapsed inwards. The wall is best preserved NE-SSE. A break at NE may indicate the entrance. The interior is totally obscured by rubble. This is the 'cathairín' which was recorded in the 1940s on Patrick Sweeney's land. A possible hut site (KE068-038----) lies c. 110m to the NNE. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE068-105001 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the lower N-facing slopes of The Paps of Dana. The remains of an oval hut (5.45m N-S; 4m E-W) defined by a drystone wall (T 1m; H 0.5m), the E half of which has collapsed inwards, obscuring the interior. Rubble is also scattered along the perimeter externally. Another hut site (KE068-105002-) lies 6m to the W. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE068-105002 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the lower N-facing slopes of The Paps of Dana. The remains of an oval hut (1.8m N-S; c. 0.3m E-W) defined by a roughly constructed, collapsed drystone wall (T c. 0.5m; H 0.9m). The interior is totally obscured by rubble. Another hut site (KE068-105001-) lies 6m to the E. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE068-126002 Hut site
  Description

  In rough heather-covered hill pasture in cutaway bog, on the lower N-facing slopes of the East Pap of Dana and within a network of relict field walls (KE068-126001-). The remains of a roughly circular hut (6m N-S; 5m E-W) defined by the well-constructed, lower courses of a collapsed stone wall (T 1.8m; H 1.5m). The wall consists of random rubble and is best preserved along the W arc. A collapsed N-S drystone wall in the centre of the interior may be a later addition. There is an entrance (Wth 1m) at E. Rubble is scattered within the E half of the interior and also along the perimeter, both internally and externally. (Coyne 2000) Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE068-126003 Hut site
  Description

  In rough heather-covered hill pasture in cutaway bog, on the lower N-facing slopes of the East Pap of Dana and within a network of relict field walls (KE068-126001-). The remains of a circular hut site (8.8m N-S; 8.6m E-W) defined by the lower courses of a partially collapsed stone wall (T 0.9m; H 1.7m). The wall is well-constructed and consists of random rubble. There is an entrance (Wth 1.2m) at E which is defined along the N side by a jamb stone (L 1m; H 0.5m). The level interior is under pasture. Another hut site (KE068-126004-) lies c. 50m to the N. (Coyne 2000) Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE068-126004 Hut site
  Description

  In rough heather-covered hill pasture in cutaway bog, on an elevation on the lower N-facing slopes of the East Pap of Dana and within a network of relict field walls (KE068-126001-). The remains of an oval hut (5.3m E-W; 4m N-S) defined by a collapsed drystone wall (T 1m; H 0.45m). The lower courses protrude above the surface of the bog. Another hut site (KE068-126003-) lies c. 50m to the S. (Coyne 2000) Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE068-126005 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough heather-covered hill pasture in cutaway bog, on the lower N-facing slopes of the East Pap of Dana and within a network of relict field walls (KE068-126001-). An oval area (6.6m E-W; 5m N-S) defined by large stones (T 0.6m; H 0.5m), mainly with their long axis on the perimeter, and protruding above the surface of the bog. The level interior is obscured by heather. (Coyne 2000) Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE068-126006 Standing stone
  Description

  In rough heather-covered hill pasture in cutaway bog, on the lower N-facing slopes of the East Pap of Dana and within a network of relict field walls (KE068-126001-). The stone (dims. 1.22m x 0.45m; H 1.2m) is roughly rectangular in plan, orientated NE-SW and leans slightly to the SE. It is split along its long axis. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE068-168 Hut site
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on the lower N-facing slopes of The Paps of Dana and c. 40m WSW of a hut site (KE068-043----). There are no visible remains of the small oval structure (diam. c. 4m) named 'sheepfold' on the 1894 OS 6-inch map and the possibility remains that it, like its neighbour (KE068-043----), may have been a hut site which was modified as a sheepfold. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

• KE068-171 Hut site
  Description

  'This circular hut is 2m in diameter internally, the walls surviving to a maximum height of 0.5m high on its northern side, and averaging 0.4m wide. A possible entrance occurs at south.' The above description was published in F. Coyne, 'Islands in the clouds: an upland archaeological study on Mount Brandon and the Paps, Co. Kerry.' (Kerry Co. Council in association with Aegis Archaeology, 2006). Date of upload: 15 December 2011

• KE068-172 Hut site
  Description

  'This impressive circular drystone hut is 9m in maximum diamater, the walls surviving to a maximum height of 1.5m high, and averaging 1m wide. An internal dividing wall bisects the interior from north to south. A 1.2m wide entrance occurs at southeast. This hut is very well made, and does not appear to have been corbelled.' The above description was published in F. Coyne, 'Islands in the clouds: an upland archaeological study on Mount Brandon and the Paps, Co. Kerry.' (Kerry Co. Council in association with Aegis Archaeology, 2006). Date of upload: 15 December 2011

• KE068-173 Hut site
  Description

  'This overgrown circular drystone hut is 3.8m in maximum diameter, the walls not much more than a pile of collapse, 0.5m high. Several old field walls occur in the vicinity.' The above description was published in F. Coyne, 'Islands in the clouds: an upland archaeological study on Mount Brandon and the Paps, Co. Kerry.' (Kerry Co. Council in association with Aegis Archaeology, 2006). Date of upload: 15 December 2011

• KE076-019 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  In rough pasture, on the summit of The East Pap of Dana, with unbroken views in all directions. A well-preserved, roughly oval cairn (c. 15m E-W; c. 10.5m N-S; max. H c. 3.8m) composed of loose stones. The base of the cairn, which is largely intact, is constructed of stone slabs laid horizontally. The E portion of the cairn is damaged as are the upper levels, where stones have been removed to construct a modern cairn (diam. c. 2.3m; H c. 1.8m) on top of the original cairn. A walkway feature (Wth 0.5-1m; max. H 1.4m above the outer ground level) extends around inside the cairn NW-NE and SE-SW. Loose stones are scattered around the perimeter. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

Architectural heritage

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

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 Gortderrig, 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 Gortderrig.

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

Name

Gortderrig

Area

4,865,535 m² (486.55 ha, 1,202.3 acres)

Civil parish

Kilcummin, and its townlands

Barony

Magunihy

Electoral division

Doocarrig, the unit of the census

Census 2022

694 people lived in 226 households in the Doocarrig electoral division. 91% of households owned their home. 41% of homes were built since 2001. 15% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Carran, Derrymaclavlode, Derrynafinnia, Doocarrig Beg, Gortacareen, Gortnagane, Shrone Beg, Shrone More

Placenames

Gortderrig 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.