Killabuonia

41 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Killabuonia, from 13 m² to 455,254 m² (45.53 ha, 112.5 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 14 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Killabuonia in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

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• 22 Dec 2020Conditional

  CONSTRUCT A DWELLING HOUSE SERVED BY AN EFFLUENT TREATMENT TANK AND SANDCEL POLISHING FILTER

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 201265

• 17 Dec 2018N/a

  CONSTRUCT A DWELLING HOUSE WITH AN ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM COMPRISING OF A MECHANICAL AERATION UNIT AND GRAVITY SOIL POLISHING FILTER,AS WELL AS ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS ON SITE

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 181231

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Designated sites

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

Recorded monuments

• KE087-085 Standing stone
  Description

  Situated on the lower S facing slopes of Kilkeaveragh mountain, this standing stone is located in good pastureland that overlooks St Finan's Bay to SW. It measures 1m x .2m at base, and its longer axis lies E-W. Of regular rectangular elevation, it stands 1.15m high and is referred to by Henry as a 'gallaun' (1957, 106) though it is not marked on the OS maps. A small terraced area occurs 2.5m N of the stone, revetted on its S side by a 3m stretch of drystone walling. 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. 193. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013

• KE087-086 Megalithic structure
  Description

  This site is known locally as a giant's or warrior's grave. It is located on the lower S slopes of Kilkeaveragh mountain, overlooking St Finan's Bay, and comprises two slabs set on edge, 1.05m apart, capped by a large, irregularly shaped boulder. The boulder measures 1m x .75m x .25m thick, while the supporting slabs each measure .45m x .8m x .1m. A number of recumbent slabs occur close by. 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. 1466. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• KE087-087 Enclosure
  Description

  The poorly preserved remains of this subcircular stone enclosure, not marked on the OS maps, are located in rough upland pasture, overlooking St Finan's Bay to S. The E and S sides are best preserved, surviving to an external height of 1.75m. Rock outcrop has been incorporated into the composition of the wall, which consists of roughly coursed slabs, laid radially. Occasional uprights flank the inner wall-face. The area enclosed measures 11.6m N-S x 10.45m E-W. A semicircular wall, regularly coursed, abuts the rock outcrop which forms the N side of the enclosure. This may be the remains of a hut (KE087-087001-). 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. 754. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE087-087001 Hut site
  Description

  A semicircular wall, regularly coursed, abuts the rock outcrop which forms the N side of the enclosure. This may be the remains of a hut (KE087-087001-). 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. 754. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE088-027001 Church
  Description

  KE088-027004- is located on a fairly steep, S facing slope of Knocknaskereighta mountain, towards the head of a broad valley which is locally known as ‘The Glen’. It affords excellent views to St Finan’s Bay and the Skelligs at W. The site is associated with St Buonia (Beoanigh), who is locally reputed to have been a sister of St Patrick. It has also been suggested that the site was founded by St Brendan or by St Beoanus, his disciple (O’Donoghue 1893, 280-3). Permission to survey the site was refused, and the following description is based on summary notes and the accounts published of it by Lynch (1902a) and Henry (1957). Oratory (KE088-027001-): This poorly preserved building measures 6.3m E-W x 5.5m N-S externally. It lacks its corbelled roof and the interior, c. 3.8m x c. 3.5m, is almost filled with collapse. The drystone-built, corbelled walls are preserved to a maximum height of 1.3m at S and W, and at W are 1.25m thick. Here, a double-lintelled doorway, .7m high above present ground level, inclines in elevation from .75m to .52m below the head. The remains of a window are preserved in the S wall at the level of .35m wide external offset, and a poorly preserved lintelled ope occurs in the E end-wall. See attached photograph courtesy of Amanda Clarke 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. 954. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-027002 Hut site
  Description

  KE088-027004- is located on a fairly steep, S facing slope of Knocknaskereighta mountain, towards the head of a broad valley which is locally known as ‘The Glen’. It affords excellent views to St Finan’s Bay and the Skelligs at W. The site is associated with St Buonia (Beoanigh), who is locally reputed to have been a sister of St Patrick. It has also been suggested that the site was founded by St Brendan or by St Beoanus, his disciple (O’Donoghue 1893, 280-3). Permission to survey the site was refused, and the following description is based on summary notes and the accounts published of it by Lynch (1902a) and Henry (1957). Circular Huts: (1) (KE088-027002-) This well-preserved hut is partly built into the W end of the upper terrace (KE088-027017-). Of corbelled drystone construction, it measures 5.8m in internal diameter and its walls stand to a maximum internal height of 2.4m. A wall-niche occurs at N, and at SE is a lintelled doorway, 1.65m high, with inclining jambs. Above the lintel on the inner face are two projecting stones, each with a circular perforation, which served to secure a timber door frame. A number of stones protrude from the external face of the wall, one of which, N of the doorway and just below the level of its lintel, has a circular depression near one end. This may have served to hold the base of a shutter for a now destroyed window. 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. 954. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-027003 Building
  Description

  KE088-027004- is located on a fairly steep, S facing slope of Knocknaskereighta mountain, towards the head of a broad valley which is locally known as ‘The Glen’. It affords excellent views to St Finan’s Bay and the Skelligs at W. The site is associated with St Buonia (Beoanigh), who is locally reputed to have been a sister of St Patrick. It has also been suggested that the site was founded by St Brendan or by St Beoanus, his disciple (O’Donoghue 1893, 280-3). Permission to survey the site was refused, and the following description is based on summary notes and the accounts published of it by Lynch (1902a) and Henry (1957). Rectangular Buildings: (1) (KE088-027003-) Located towards the E end of the lower terrace, the N end of this structure abuts the retaining wall of the upper terrace. Only its foundations are preserved and they consist of drystone coursing and upright slabs set on end. Possible entrance gaps occur in both the E and W side-walls. The structure measures 7.3m N-S x 5.2m E-W internally 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. 954. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-027004 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  St. Buonia's Well/ Tobar Buaine: This extensive site is located on a fairly steep, S facing slope of Knocknaskereighta mountain, towards the head of a broad valley which is locally known as ‘The Glen’. It affords excellent views to St Finan’s Bay and the Skelligs at W. The site is associated with St Buonia (Beoanigh), who is locally reputed to have been a sister of St Patrick. It has also been suggested that the site was founded by St Brendan or by St Beoanus, his disciple (O’Donoghue 1893, 280-3). Permission to survey the site was refused, and the following description is based on summary notes and the accounts published of it by Lynch (1902a) and Henry (1957). The principal components of the site are located on two stone revetted terraces which extend roughly E-W along the hill-slope. The upper terrace (KE088-027017-) measures c. 13m N-S x c. 50m E-W; it is delimited at N and at both ends by apparently modern field boundaries. On the downslope S side it is revetted by coursed drystone masonry which overlies a series of upright slabs, some of which now incline outwardly. The revetment is best preserved at W, where it is up to 1.7m high and is coped with a series of flat slabs. One of these features a shallow, rectangular depression. The terrace is reached from S by a short flight of well-laid steps, .7m wide. Towards its W end is an oratory, a leacht, a gable-shrine, a cross-slab and a stone cross. The lower terrace (KE088-027018-) measures c. 24m N-S x c. 70m E-W and is delimited at E and W by continuations of the boundaries of the upper terrace. It is revetted at S by largely collapsed stone facing. Two parallel rows of upright slabs, 1.2m in average height, occur 3m apart just W of the present limits of the terrace; Henry interpreted these as the remains of an entrance (1957, 101). Located on the terrace are two circular huts (1, 2) and the foundations of two rectangular buildings. St Buonia's Well (KE088-027004-): This lintelled well, open to S, is surmounted by a low cairn of stones and pebbles. Standing on its W side is a stone cross, 0.65m high, which has a diagonally disposed cross incised on its W face. On its E side is a recumbent rectangular slab, 0.92m x 0.5m, on the upper surface of which is an incised human figure with its hands clasped together. The slab is inscribed: SAINT …. E PRAY FOR HER THAT ERECTED THIS Above the inscription are two stylized angels. The slab appears to be of eighteenth-century date, and features a number of scored crosses on its surface. Rounds were formerly performed at the well (OSNB Killemlagh, 52). Holy well described by Lynch (1902, 46) as follows; 'St. Buonia's Well is a clear mountain spring, around which the pious peasants have raised a large cairn of pebbles, the countless record of the rounds which have been paid there for ages. Beside the well lies a broken slab of a comparatively recent period, with a figure incised upon it, and the inscription, in Roman letters - "Saint [name broken away] Pray for her who erected this." A thank offering made by some pious suppliant, I presume; but, strange to relate, there is no local knowledge of the history of the memorial or the name of its founder. level with the present ground-line. This is shown in the photograph. The religious observance at the well is not confined to any festival but generally made on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays. It consists of making nine rounds and the recitation of the rosary, each round finishing at the priest's grave. The sign of the cross is scored on a gallaun beside it or on the end stone of the grave, and a votive offering, a hair-pin, button, or generally the tassel from the woollen shawls, worn by all the peasantry in Kerry, is passed through the hole in the end stone of the grave. This holed-stone is a strange survival of the holed-stones so often found in the ends of dolmens. Father Arthur Murphy, the parish priest, to whom I am much indebted for imparting to me his knowledge of the traditions and folk-lore of the district, informs me that the people believe St. Buonia to have been a holy nun. This, too, would appear to have been the opinion of the artist who rudely carved the female face on the memorial stone at the well. In the "Martyrology of Donegal," Beoin, Virgin, is commemorated on February 1st'. See attached photographs of Saint Buonia's Well, Co. Kerry taken 1946 by Caoimhín Ó Danachair courtesy of and © National Folklore Collection, UCD. The Photographic Collection, F025.18.00108 accessible online at https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/16809 and F025.18.00370/1 accessible online at https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/24619; https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/24620. See attached colour photographs of cross-inscribed stone with inscribed face and holy well courtesy of Amanda Clarke. 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. 954. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 14 April 2022

• KE088-027005 Cross-slab
  Description

  KE088-027004- is located on a fairly steep, S facing slope of Knocknaskereighta mountain, towards the head of a broad valley which is locally known as ‘The Glen’. It affords excellent views to St Finan’s Bay and the Skelligs at W. The site is associated with St Buonia (Beoanigh), who is locally reputed to have been a sister of St Patrick. It has also been suggested that the site was founded by St Brendan or by St Beoanus, his disciple (O’Donoghue 1893, 280-3). Permission to survey the site was refused, and the following description is based on summary notes and the accounts published of it by Lynch (1902a) and Henry (1957). Gable-Shrine (KE088-027008-): Located just W of the leacht (KE088-027009-), this shrine is formed of two inwardly inclining rectangular slabs and one remaining triangular end-stone. The W end-stone (KE088-027005-) features a smoothly cut circular perforation, .15m in diameter, near at its base. Above this is a deeply incised Latin cross. The shrine is locally referred to as ‘The Priest’s Grave’. See attached photograph courtesy of Amanda Clarke 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. 954. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-027006 Cross
  Description

  KE088-027004- is located on a fairly steep, S facing slope of Knocknaskereighta mountain, towards the head of a broad valley which is locally known as ‘The Glen’. It affords excellent views to St Finan’s Bay and the Skelligs at W. The site is associated with St Buonia (Beoanigh), who is locally reputed to have been a sister of St Patrick. It has also been suggested that the site was founded by St Brendan or by St Beoanus, his disciple (O’Donoghue 1893, 280-3). Permission to survey the site was refused, and the following description is based on summary notes and the accounts published of it by Lynch (1902a) and Henry (1957). Stone Cross (KE088-027006-): This cross stands c. 4m W of the gable-shrine KE088-027008-. It measures .8m high and is .7m wide across its arms. Its head is roughly pointed and it features a deeply incised Latin cross on its W face. 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. 954. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-027007 Cross-inscribed pillar
  Description

  KE088-027004- is located on a fairly steep, S facing slope of Knocknaskereighta mountain, towards the head of a broad valley which is locally known as ‘The Glen’. It affords excellent views to St Finan’s Bay and the Skelligs at W. The site is associated with St Buonia (Beoanigh), who is locally reputed to have been a sister of St Patrick. It has also been suggested that the site was founded by St Brendan or by St Beoanus, his disciple (O’Donoghue 1893, 280-3). Permission to survey the site was refused, and the following description is based on summary notes and the accounts published of it by Lynch (1902a) and Henry (1957). Cross-slab (KE088-027007-): This stands close to the NW corner of the gable-shrine (KE088-027008-) and inclines strongly to S. It is of regular rectangular form and stands 1.22m high. Its W face features a deeply grooved Latin cross with bifid terminals, beneath which is a smaller cross which is enclosed within a lozenge. See attached photograph courtesy of Amanda Clarke 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. 954. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-027008 Shrine
  Description

  KE088-027004- is located on a fairly steep, S facing slope of Knocknaskereighta mountain, towards the head of a broad valley which is locally known as ‘The Glen’. It affords excellent views to St Finan’s Bay and the Skelligs at W. The site is associated with St Buonia (Beoanigh), who is locally reputed to have been a sister of St Patrick. It has also been suggested that the site was founded by St Brendan or by St Beoanus, his disciple (O’Donoghue 1893, 280-3). Permission to survey the site was refused, and the following description is based on summary notes and the accounts published of it by Lynch (1902a) and Henry (1957). Gable-Shrine (KE088-027008-): Located just W of the leacht (KE088-027009-), this shrine is formed of two inwardly inclining rectangular slabs and one remaining triangular end-stone. The side-stone at N is broken and a portion of it now reclines in the interior of the structure, which measures 1.3m x .75m; E-W. The W end-stone features a smoothly cut circular perforation, .15m in diameter, near at its base. Above this is a deeply incised Latin cross. The shrine is locally referred to as ‘The Priest’s Grave’. See attached photographs courtesy of Amanda Clarke 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. 954. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-027009 Leacht
  Description

  KE088-027004- is located on a fairly steep, S facing slope of Knocknaskereighta mountain, towards the head of a broad valley which is locally known as ‘The Glen’. It affords excellent views to St Finan’s Bay and the Skelligs at W. The site is associated with St Buonia (Beoanigh), who is locally reputed to have been a sister of St Patrick. It has also been suggested that the site was founded by St Brendan or by St Beoanus, his disciple (O’Donoghue 1893, 280-3). Permission to survey the site was refused, and the following description is based on summary notes and the accounts published of it by Lynch (1902a) and Henry (1957). Leacht (KE088-027009-): This feature is located at the S side of the oratory (KE088-027001-). It consists of an almost square, slightly raised area, 2.7m N-S x 2.5m E-W, which is delimited at E, S and W by contiguous upright slabs, the tops of which barely project above surrounding ground level. 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. 954. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-027010 Hut site
  Description

  KE088-027004- is located on a fairly steep, S facing slope of Knocknaskereighta mountain, towards the head of a broad valley which is locally known as ‘The Glen’. It affords excellent views to St Finan’s Bay and the Skelligs at W. The site is associated with St Buonia (Beoanigh), who is locally reputed to have been a sister of St Patrick. It has also been suggested that the site was founded by St Brendan or by St Beoanus, his disciple (O’Donoghue 1893, 280-3). Permission to survey the site was refused, and the following description is based on summary notes and the accounts published of it by Lynch (1902a) and Henry (1957). Circular Huts: (2) (KE088-027010-) Located SW of (KE088-027002-), only the lower courses of the N side of this drystone hut and two upright slabs, set .75m apart at S, are preserved. The slabs may have served as door jambs, and the hut measures 4m in diameter. 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. 954. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-027011 Hut site
  Description

  KE088-027004- is located on a fairly steep, S facing slope of Knocknaskereighta mountain, towards the head of a broad valley which is locally known as ‘The Glen’. It affords excellent views to St Finan’s Bay and the Skelligs at W. The site is associated with St Buonia (Beoanigh), who is locally reputed to have been a sister of St Patrick. It has also been suggested that the site was founded by St Brendan or by St Beoanus, his disciple (O’Donoghue 1893, 280-3). Permission to survey the site was refused, and the following description is based on summary notes and the accounts published of it by Lynch (1902a) and Henry (1957). Circular Huts: (3) (KE088-027011-) The drystone foundations of this hut are located above the upper terrace (KE088-027017-) at NW. It is 4m in internal diameter and an entrance gap occurs 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. 954. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-027012 Hut site
  Description

  KE088-027004- is located on a fairly steep, S facing slope of Knocknaskereighta mountain, towards the head of a broad valley which is locally known as ‘The Glen’. It affords excellent views to St Finan’s Bay and the Skelligs at W. The site is associated with St Buonia (Beoanigh), who is locally reputed to have been a sister of St Patrick. It has also been suggested that the site was founded by St Brendan or by St Beoanus, his disciple (O’Donoghue 1893, 280-3). Permission to survey the site was refused, and the following description is based on summary notes and the accounts published of it by Lynch (1902a) and Henry (1957). Circular Huts: (4) (KE088-027012-) This pair of conjoined huts are of drystone corbelled construction and are joined by a .7m long lintelled passage. An independent entrance, .6m wide, is located at SE in the larger, W hut. The internal diameter of this hut is 4.3m, while that of the E example is 3.1m. 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. 954. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-027013 Building
  Description

  KE088-027004- is located on a fairly steep, S facing slope of Knocknaskereighta mountain, towards the head of a broad valley which is locally known as ‘The Glen’. It affords excellent views to St Finan’s Bay and the Skelligs at W. The site is associated with St Buonia (Beoanigh), who is locally reputed to have been a sister of St Patrick. It has also been suggested that the site was founded by St Brendan or by St Beoanus, his disciple (O’Donoghue 1893, 280-3). Permission to survey the site was refused, and the following description is based on summary notes and the accounts published of it by Lynch (1902a) and Henry (1957). Rectangular Buildings: (2) (KE088-027013-) This structure is located in the NW corner of the lower terrace (KE088-027018-), close to the circular hut (KE088-027010-), and is bisected at N by a field boundary. Only its foundations, faced internally by some large upright slabs set on edge, are preserved. A 1.2m wide entrance gap occurs at W. 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. 954. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-027014 Hut site
  Description

  KE088-027004- is located on a fairly steep, S facing slope of Knocknaskereighta mountain, towards the head of a broad valley which is locally known as ‘The Glen’. It affords excellent views to St Finan’s Bay and the Skelligs at W. The site is associated with St Buonia (Beoanigh), who is locally reputed to have been a sister of St Patrick. It has also been suggested that the site was founded by St Brendan or by St Beoanus, his disciple (O’Donoghue 1893, 280-3). Permission to survey the site was refused, and the following description is based on summary notes and the accounts published of it by Lynch (1902a) and Henry (1957). Circular Huts: (4) This pair of conjoined huts are of drystone corbelled construction and are joined by a .7m long lintelled passage. An independent entrance, .6m wide, is located at SE in the larger, W hut. The internal diameter of this hut is 4.3m, while that of the E example (KE088-027014-) is 3.1m. 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. 954. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-027015 Cross-slab
  Description

  KE088-027004- is located on a fairly steep, S facing slope of Knocknaskereighta mountain, towards the head of a broad valley which is locally known as ‘The Glen’. It affords excellent views to St Finan’s Bay and the Skelligs at W. The site is associated with St Buonia (Beoanigh), who is locally reputed to have been a sister of St Patrick. It has also been suggested that the site was founded by St Brendan or by St Beoanus, his disciple (O’Donoghue 1893, 280-3). Permission to survey the site was refused, and the following description is based on summary notes and the accounts published of it by Lynch (1902a) and Henry (1957). Close to this cross-slab KE088-027007-, at E, a simple incised cross (KE088-027015-) occurs on the upper surface of a recumbent slab. 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. 954. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-027016 Steps
  Description

  KE088-027004- is located on a fairly steep, S facing slope of Knocknaskereighta mountain, towards the head of a broad valley which is locally known as ‘The Glen’. It affords excellent views to St Finan’s Bay and the Skelligs at W. The site is associated with St Buonia (Beoanigh), who is locally reputed to have been a sister of St Patrick. It has also been suggested that the site was founded by St Brendan or by St Beoanus, his disciple (O’Donoghue 1893, 280-3). Permission to survey the site was refused, and the following description is based on summary notes and the accounts published of it by Lynch (1902a) and Henry (1957). The principal components of the site are located on two stone revetted terraces (KE088-027017- & KE088-027018-) which extend roughly E-W along the hill-slope. Terrace KE088-027018- is reached from S by a short flight of well-laid steps, .7m wide (KE088-027016-). 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. 954. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-027017 Terrace
  Description

  KE088-027004- is located on a fairly steep, S facing slope of Knocknaskereighta mountain, towards the head of a broad valley which is locally known as ‘The Glen’. It affords excellent views to St Finan’s Bay and the Skelligs at W. The site is associated with St Buonia (Beoanigh), who is locally reputed to have been a sister of St Patrick. It has also been suggested that the site was founded by St Brendan or by St Beoanus, his disciple (O’Donoghue 1893, 280-3). Permission to survey the site was refused, and the following description is based on summary notes and the accounts published of it by Lynch (1902a) and Henry (1957). The principal components of the site are located on two stone revetted terraces which extend roughly E-W along the hill-slope. The upper terrace (KE088-027017-) measures c. 13m N-S x c. 50m E-W; it is delimited at N and at both ends by apparently modern field boundaries. On the downslope S side it is revetted by coursed drystone masonry which overlies a series of upright slabs, some of which now incline outwardly. The revetment is best preserved at W, where it is up to 1.7m high and is coped with a series of flat slabs. One of these features a shallow, rectangular depression. The terrace is reached from S by a short flight of well-laid steps, .7m wide. Towards its W end is an oratory, a leacht, a gable-shrine, a cross-slab and a stone cross. 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. 954. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-027018 Terrace
  Description

  KE088-027004- is located on a fairly steep, S facing slope of Knocknaskereighta mountain, towards the head of a broad valley which is locally known as ‘The Glen’. It affords excellent views to St Finan’s Bay and the Skelligs at W. The site is associated with St Buonia (Beoanigh), who is locally reputed to have been a sister of St Patrick. It has also been suggested that the site was founded by St Brendan or by St Beoanus, his disciple (O’Donoghue 1893, 280-3). Permission to survey the site was refused, and the following description is based on summary notes and the accounts published of it by Lynch (1902a) and Henry (1957). The principal components of the site are located on two stone revetted terraces which extend roughly E-W along the hill-slope. The lower terrace (KE088-027018-) measures c. 24m N-S x c. 70m E-W and is delimited at E and W by continuations of the boundaries of the upper terrace. It is revetted at S by largely collapsed stone facing. Two parallel rows of upright slabs, 1.2m in average height, occur 3m apart just W of the present limits of the terrace; Henry interpreted these as the remains of an entrance (1957, 101). Located on the terrace are two circular huts (1, 2) and the foundations of two rectangular buildings. 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. 954. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-028 Hut site
  Description

  In pasture on the lower SW slopes of Knocknaskereighta, overlooking St Finan's Bay to SW. The sod-covered foundations of a roughly constructed rectangular hut scarped into the slope. A 1.7m wide terrace at S. D: 4.3 x 3.6m. H: .8m. 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. 1305. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• KE088-029001 Church
  Description

  This poorly preserved structure is located against the scarp at N of enclosure (KE088-029004-), and its E end-wall is overlain by the modern field wall. It measures 3.6m E-W x 2.8m N-S internally and its drystone-built, corbelled walls stand to a maximum height of .9m at its SW angle. They average 1.1m thick and comprise horizontal courses of dressed slabs and pinnings. A large gap occurs in the S wall, while another at W, .7m wide, may represent the doorway. On the S side of the oratory is a 2m wide raised area which is revetted by upright slabs and intermittent drystone facing. The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 955. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 12 June 2013

• KE088-029002 Cross
  Description

  This cross stands 5.5m W of the enclosure (KE088-029004-), near the possible entrance; it is .95m high and measures .34m x .07m at base. The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 955. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 12 June 2013

• KE088-029003 Building
  Description

  This structure is located towards the centre of the enclosure (KE088-029004-) and consists of an area, 6m E-W x 4.2m N-S, enclosed by a stony bank which is poorly preserved at S. Traces of drystone revetting are apparent internally at W and N, and the bank averages 1.3m wide. Two upright slabs, possibly grave-markers, occur in its interior. A short distance outside its NW corner is a 6m long stretch of upright slabs. The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 955. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 12 June 2013

• KE088-029004 Ecclesiastical enclosure
  Description

  This site is located on the lower S facing slopes of Knocknaskereighta. It consists of an enclosure containing the foundations of an oratory and a rectangular building. A stone cross stands just outside the enclosure at W. The site is depicted on the first edition of the OS map as an oval enclosure with a N-S field wall traversing its E sector. No trace of the enclosure is now apparent E of this boundary, and the surviving section measures 21m N-S x 26m E-W internally. The over-grown enclosing element at N comprises a low curving scarp, revetted in places with upright slabs and drystone facing, on top of which is a collapsed stony bank up to .4m high and 1.8m wide. The interior of the site slopes down to S, where it is delimited by a poorly preserved rampart, 1.3m in average width, which is faced externally with large slabs surmounted by dry-stone walling. This facing survives up to lm high and curves to W. A possible entrance gap, 2.4m wide, is located at the point where it meets the scarp at N. Oratory (KE088-029001-): This poorly preserved structure is located against the scarp at N, and its E end-wall is overlain by the modern field wall. It measures 3.6m E-W x 2.8m N-S internally and its drystone-built, corbelled walls stand to a maximum height of .9m at its SW angle. They average 1.1m thick and comprise horizontal courses of dressed slabs and pinnings. A large gap occurs in the S wall, while another at W, .7m wide, may represent the doorway. On the S side of the oratory is a 2m wide raised area which is revetted by upright slabs and intermittent drystone facing. Rectangular Building (KE088-029003-): This structure is located towards the centre of the enclosure and consists of an area, 6m E-W x 4.2m N-S, enclosed by a stony bank which is poorly preserved at S. Traces of drystone revetting are apparent internally at W and N, and the bank averages 1.3m wide. Two upright slabs, possibly grave-markers, occur in its interior. A short distance outside its NW corner is a 6m long stretch of upright slabs. Stone Cross (KE088-029002-): This cross stands 5.5m W of the site, near the possible entrance; it is .95m high and measures .34m x .07m at base. The above description is derived from O'Sullivan, A. and Sheehan, J. (compilers) 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University press. (1996), no. 955. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 12 June 2013

• KE088-034001 Church
  Description

  Not marked on the OS maps, this site, recorded by Henry as a ‘cellurach’ (KE088-034003-) (1957, 105), is locally known as a church site. It is located on the same slope as KE088-029004-, approximately 320m to SW. The features noted in it by Henry are difficult to identify because of its overgrown nature and the large amount of field clearance debris deposited within it. She recorded a slightly corbelled circular hut (KE088-034002-) , 18 feet (5.5m), in internal diameter, with walls 6 feet (1.5m) thick and an entrance defined by upright slabs. A stony spread, c. 12m in diameter, now occupies this position. Directly above this spread, to N, is a 6m length of wall which is locally reputed to be the remains of a church (KE088-034001-). The wall is very overgrown, but it is c. 1m wide and one of its faces features 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. 956. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-034002 Hut site
  Description

  Not marked on the OS maps, this site, recorded by Henry as a ‘cellurach’ (KE088-034003-) (1957, 105), is locally known as a church site. It is located on the same slope as KE088-029004-, approximately 320m to SW. The features noted in it by Henry are difficult to identify because of its overgrown nature and the large amount of field clearance debris deposited within it. She recorded a slightly corbelled circular hut (KE088-034002-) , 18 feet (5.5m), in internal diameter, with walls 6 feet (1.5m) thick and an entrance defined by upright slabs. A stony spread, c. 12m in diameter, now occupies this position. 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. 956. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-034003 Children's burial ground
  Description

  Not marked on the OS maps, this site, recorded by Henry as a ‘cellurach’ (KE088-034003-) (1957, 105), is locally known as a church site. It is located on the same slope as KE088-029004-, approximately 320m to SW. The features noted in it by Henry are difficult to identify because of its overgrown nature and the large amount of field clearance debris deposited within it. 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. 956. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• KE088-035 Megalithic structure
  Description

  This site is known locally as the 'Giant's Grave'. It is located in a S sloping field about 135m SE of the early ecclesiastical site of Killabuonia (KE088-027----), overlooking St Finan's Bay to SW. It consists of an orthostatic monument, of roughly rectangular plan, and a D-shaped mound, 4.5m to N. The former comprises twelve orthostats which enclose a level area measuring 5.34m E-W x 2.88m N-S. The slabs range from 0.34m to 1.3m high and from 0.68m to 0.95m long. The N side is represented by two slabs which incline markedly inwards and appear to define the inner edge of a low bank, 1.4m wide. Three slabs of regular elevation form the W side, and three of the six slabs which form a haphazard line on the S side incline inwards. The stone which forms the E end of the S side is positioned 0.54m S of the next stone to W, and it is not clear if a second line of orthostats originally stood here. Only one stone remains on the E side. The ground falls away irregularly from the S side of the monument; here, there is a large amount of small stones, some prostrate slabs and three uprights. The monument has overall dimensions of 8.7m N-S x 9m E-W, and its level upper surface occurs 1.7m above external ground level to S. The D-shaped, sod-covered mound of earth and stone measures 6.2m N-S x 6.9m E-W. It stands to a maximum height of 1.9m above external ground level at S. Remnants of stone facing are visible on the surface of the mound and for a short stretch at its base at S. One slab on edge is located at NE. A scatter of slabs, largely concealed beneath the sod-cover, occur on its surface. See attached photograph courtesy of Amanda Clarke 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. 1472. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• KE088-044 Hut site
  Description

  In pasture on the lower SW slopes of Knocknaskereighta. The sod-covered foundations of a roughly constructed rectangular hut. D: 4.2m x 3.5m. H: .7m. T: 1.7m. Two probable hut platforms nearby to W. 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. 1306. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• KE088-044001 Hut site
  Description

  In pasture on the lower SW slopes of Knocknaskereighta. The sod-covered foundations of a roughly constructed rectangular hut. D: 4.2m x 3.5m. H: .7m. T: 1.7m. Two probable hut platforms KE088-044001- & KE088-044002- nearby to W. 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. 1306. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• KE088-044002 Hut site
  Description

  In pasture on the lower SW slopes of Knocknaskereighta. The sod-covered foundations of a roughly constructed rectangular hut KE088-044----. Two probable hut platforms KE088-044001- & KE088-044002- nearby to W. 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. 1306. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• KE088-045 Hut site
  Description

  In pasture on the lower SW slopes of Knocknaskereighta. A circular setting of upright slabs on top of a low mound. A possible entrance at SE. D: 3.3m x 2.5m. 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. 1307. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• KE088-046 Standing stone
  Description

  Not marked on either edition of the OS maps, this possible standing stone is located on the S slopes of Knocknaskereighta mountain, overlooking St Finan’s Bay to SW. It is incorporated into a N-S field wall, and only its upper third is visible. This portion, of rounded triangular form, measures 1.46m high, 2m wide and averages .6m thick. It is orientated N-S. 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. 243. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013

• KE088-047 Hut site
  Description

  Marked as a rectangular structure on the first edition of the OS maps and titled 'sheepfold' on the second, no surface trace of this site survives. 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. 1443. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 1 August 2013

Architectural heritage

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

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 Killabuonia, 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.

Terrain model

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

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

Name

Killabuonia · Cill Buaine

Area

2,817,096 m² (281.71 ha, 696.12 acres)

Civil parish

Killemlagh, and its townlands

Barony

Iveragh

Electoral division

St. Finan's, the unit of the census

Census 2022

175 people lived in 61 households in the St. Finan's electoral division. 81% of households owned their home. 32% of homes were built since 2001. 3% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 46% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Aghort, Cools, Coomakeoge, Pound, Rathkieran, Sussa

Gaeltacht

In an Irish-speaking area

Placenames

Killabuonia 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.