Lounaghan

50 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Lounaghan, from 159 m² to 1,195,342 m² (119.53 ha, 295.38 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 26 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Lounaghan 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.

• 31 May 2017Refused

  CONSTRUCT A DOMESTIC GARAGE FOR PRIVATE USE AND ALL OTHER ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 17502

• 26 Apr 2017N/a

  CONSTRUCT A DOMESTIC GARAGE FOR PRIVATE USE AND ALL OTHER ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 17381

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: Kilgarvan Ice House SAC 000364
• Natural Heritage Area: Doughill Bog NHA 001948
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Kilgarvan Ice House 000364
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Old Domestic Building, Lettir 002040

Recorded monuments

• KE094-002004 Bridge
  Description

  Located within Ardtully Demesne, spanning the Roughty River. Bridge (Wth 5.6m; long axis NW-SE) carries the now disused S approach avenue to Ardtully House (KE094-00203-). Body of random rubble. Wide segmental arch springs from rock outcrop on each bank of the river; voussoirs are roughly shaped. On the SE bank is a semicircular dry arch (span 3.6m). On the NW bank, the bridge is built over a natural water-eroded tunnel and a relieving arch has been built into the base of the abuttment above it. Parapet walls have vertical stone coping and on the inner face of the SW parapet is an inscribed plaque recording the building of the bridge in 1786 by Richard Orpen Esq.. Parapet walls extend to the S beyond the bridge itself and terminate in a pair of ashlar gate piers. The N bank of the river is accessed by a flight of stone steps abutting the bridge on either side. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE094-006 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on steep N-facing slope overlooking the Roughty River valley. The most westerly of two small roughly circular sheepfolds (diam. c. 4m) indicated on 1895 OS 6-inch map and c. 40m apart. This possible enclosure is not visible at ground level. Recently constructed farm roads, which zig-zags through the hillside, may have damaged these enclosures. Remains of a third possible enclosure (KE094-006002-) was located c. 45m to the E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE094-006001 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on steep N-facing slope overlooking the Roughty River valley. The most easterly of two small roughly circular sheepfolds (diam. c. 4m) indicated on 1895 OS 6-inch map and c. 40m apart. This possible enclosure is not visible at ground level. Recently constructed farm roads, which zig-zags through the hillside, may have damaged these enclosures. Remains of a third possible enclosure (KE094-006002-) was located c. 5m to SE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE094-006002 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill pasture, on a steep N-facing slope overlooking the valley of the Roughty River. The remains of an arc of a stone wall (L 10m; Wth 0.5m; H 0.4m) NW-E, which protrude above the surface of the bog, suggest a possible enclosure. The area is completely overgrown with gorse bushes. Loose stones are scattered throughout, especially on the downslope. Two small circular sheepfolds (KE094-006---- and KE094-006001-) indicated on the 1895 OS 6-inch map, were located c. 45m to the W and c. 5m to the NW respectively. 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

• KE094-007 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on a steep N-facing slope, on a grass-covered natural mound, overlooking the valley of the Roughty River. A subcircular level area (18m E-W; 14m N-S) is evident on top of the mound. The W side of the mound has been cut into for gravel extraction. A band of silty soil (Wth c. 3m) was noted at the N and S ends of the gravel face, 0.75m below the top of the mound. This may be the remains of a fosse. According to local information, the area is known as 'the Lios' and once had a 'circular green grassed arc surrounded by birch trees'. The rath is indicated on the 1846 OS 6-inch map as a circular enclosure (diam. c. 25m) with a limekiln c. 5m to the S. On the 1895 OS 6-inch map, the NE arc is indicated as open. 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

• KE094-008 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on an E-facing slope. This rath is not visible at ground level. It is indicated as a circular enclosure (diam. c. 20m) on the 1846 OS 6-inch map. On the 1895 OS 6-inch map it appears to have been incorporated into the field boundary system and a rectangular structure abuts the bank externally at NE. A possible souterrain (KE094-008001-) is associated with this rath. 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

• KE094-008001 Souterrain
  Description

  In a levelled rath (KE094-008----). A grassed-over opening (diam. 0.4m; D 0.6m) was noted at the centre of a shallow depression in the rath. The edge of a horizontal stone slab, with a cavity beneath, is visible through the opening. 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

• KE094-009 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on a N-facing slope. This rath is the most westerly of two conjoined raths (see KE094-010----). An oval raised area (28m E-W; 23.5m N-S) is defined by two earthen banks with an intervening fosse and the remains of an external fosse. The inner bank (Wth 4.55m; int. H 0.2m; ext. H 2.1m) is evident SW-ESE, with a scarp ESE-SW. The internal bank height is very low along the N arc. The intervening fosse (Wth 2.5m) is evident all round. The outer bank (Wth 3.85-10.6m; H 0.15-0.95m) is evident SE-NE with a shallow external fosse (Wth 1.6m; H 0.3m) SE-SW. A gap (Wth c. 2.5m) in the inner bank at NE may be the original entrance. A recent gap (Wth c. 3m) and a causeway across the intervening fosse occur at NW. The level interior is in pasture. There is a sharp drop in ground level on the S side of the rath. The enclosing elements are largely obscured by dense overgrowth, especially along the S arc. The intervening fosse at E is shared with the adjoining rath (KE094-010----). 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

• KE094-009001 Souterrain
  Description

  A hole in the ground which recently opened up beside a ringfort (KE094-009----) when a cow got its leg stuck in it, may be the remains of a possible souterrain. The hole is c. 70cm to the south of the external base of bank of the ringfort (KE094-009----) along a cow path which appears to have been roughly paved with flags and small boulders at some stage. The hole or cavity consists of a hollowed space 49cm deep, 30cm N-S, 40cm E-W. A large limestone boulder (L 70cm) is immediately adjacent on the east side of the hole. There were no further openings within the hole to suggest access to chambers or creepways. This could very possibly be an animal burrow but the landowner thought thought that the ringfort bank to the north had subsided a little over the years. There was no evidence for this as cattle have accessed the interior of the ringfort at this point and the ‘subsidence’ may be erosion of the bank caused by cattle. Compiled by: Matt Kelleher

• KE094-010 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on a N-facing slope. This rath is the most easterly of two conjoined raths (see KE094-009----). A circular area (diam. 28m) defined by a low earthen bank (Wth 6.4m; int. H 0.15m; ext. H 1.55m) SW-ENE, by a recent bank ENE-S and by a scarp S-SW. An intervening fosse (Wth 2.2m) is evident SE-N. Intermittent traces of an outer bank (Wth 0.9-6m; H 0.15-1.45m) are evident NW-N and SSE- SW. A gap (Wth 1.45m) in the bank at ESE appears to be recent. The interior is in pasture and slopes down to the E. The enclosing elements are largely obscured by dense overgrowth, especially along the S arc. The intervening fosse at W is shared with the other rath (KE094-009----). 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

• KE094-014 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough upland pasture, on the N-facing side of a spur of outcropping rock, on the lower NE-facing slopes of Knockbrack Mountain. A rectangular area (5.1m E-W; 1.9m N-S) defined by an uncoursed drystone wall (T 0.7m; H 1.5m) on the N, E and W sides and by the vertical face of the outcropping rock on the S side. There is an entrance (Wth 0.55m) in the N wall. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE094-015001 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough upland pasture, on top of a heather- and gorse-covered rise on the lower NE-facing slopes of Knockbrack Mountain. A circular area (20m E-W; 19.5m N-S), covered with overgrowth, defined by a stone and earth wall (T 1.1-2m; H 0.35-0.75m) which survives best SE-W. The entrance (Wth 1.45m) at SE is defined by two upright adjacent slabs (H 0.8m; Wth 0.55m) on the E side and by a single upright slab (H 0.9m; Wth 0.38m) on the W side. An oval stone-walled hut site (KE094-015002-) abuts the enclosure internally at SE. The entrance leads into the enclosure and the hut site. Relict field boundaries (KE094-015003-) were noted in the surrounding area; two relict field walls abut the enclosure at N and S. The enclosure is indicated as an oval area (diam. c. 20m) on the 1895 OS 6-inch map with a roughly square 'sheepfold' abutting the SE arc, internally. 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

• KE094-015002 Hut site
  Description

  In the SE quadrant of an enclosure (KE094-015001-). The remains of an oval hut site (3.85m E-W; 2.15m N-S) defined by a partly collapsed, drystone, rubble wall (T 0.9m; H 0.9m). The hut site internally abuts the enclosure along the SE arc. Access to the hut site is via the SE entrance to the enclosure. The hut site is indicated on the 1895 OS 6-inch map as a roughly square area (dims c. 4m). 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

• KE094-015003 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough upland pasture, on top of a heather and gorse-covered rise on the lower NE-facing slopes of Knockbrack Mountain. The remains of a curvilinear stone wall (T 0.6m; H 0.5m) protrude above the surface of the bog and extend to the S from an enclosure (KE094-015001-) for a distance of c. 40m. A second wall of similar type extends to the N from the enclosure for c. 50m. The stones in the wall are mainly large and are partially obscured by overgrowth. 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

• KE094-016 Enclosure
  Description

  In dense overgrowth of bushes and ferns, on the crest of a ridge between two tributaries of the Glashievhee stream, overlooking the valley of the Roughty River. A subrectangular overgrown area (29m E-W; 24.9m N-S) defined by a drystone wall (T c. 1.2m; H c. 0.6m) consisting of boulders at the base with smaller stones in the upper section. The SW corner and the S wall are slightly curved. Loose stones are scattered internally and externally along the base of the wall. The entrance is in the NW corner. The remains of N-S cultivation ridges are evident in the interior. This enclosure is named 'Sheep Fold' on the 1846 OS 6-inch map. 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

• KE094-019 Enclosure
  Description

  In mountain pasture, at the foot of a terrace, on the NE slope of Knockbrack Mountain. A circular area (15.85m E-W; 14.7m N-S) defined by a drystone wall (T c. 0.8m; H 1.1m at S). The wall has partly collapsed in places; much of the external lower course comprises large stone slabs placed longitudinally and end-on. The interior is level. Indicated on the 1846 OS 6-inch map as a square enclosure (dims. c. 8m) and on the 1895 OS 6-inch map as a roughly circular enclosure (diam. c. 16m). There is a relict field system (KE094-019001-) in the area surrounding the enclosure. 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

• KE094-019001 Field system
  Description

  In mountain pasture, on a NE-facing slope overlooking the valleys of the Roughty and Slaheny Rivers to the N and E, respectively. Relict field walls, which occur in two groups, surround a circular enclosure (KE094-019----) and cover an area c. 220m N-S; c. 200m E-W. The walls (T 0.6m; H 1m) protrude above thin peat cover and some are exposed in cutaway bog. Both linear and curvilinear stretches of these relict walls extend S and W of the enclosure and in turn enclose at least one irregular and one rectangular field. A linear wall, to the S of the above network, extends (L 40m) in an E direction from the bank of a N-flowing stream, it then veers ESE (L 15m; elevation along this section measures T 0.25m; H c. 1m) along the top of a terrace to the SW of the enclosure and appears intermittently thereafter. 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

• KE094-044 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In level pasture, on an elevated position to the N of the Glashievhee stream. This possible rath is not visible at ground level. According to local information, it was levelled during land reclamation and was known as 'the Lios'. It is visible in an aerial photograph (GSIAP, V 290) as a circular enclosure (diam. c. 20m) open along the N arc, skirted by a field boundary to the ENE and incorporated into a field boundary along its S arc. 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

• KE094-060001 Field boundary
  Description

  In rough pasture, on the lower NE-facing slopes of Knockbrack Mountain. A linear relict field wall commences just E of a more recent N-S field boundary and extends to the ENE for a distance of 40m and then turns to the SE. At 13m from the NW end of the latter wall a branch extends to NE for a distance of 25m. There is an entrance (Wth 1.1m) along this wall which is defined by two upright stones, one at N (H 0.85m; 0.65m x 0.2m) and one at S (H 0.85m; 0.6m x 0.25m). The wall veers to the N beyond the entrance and continues for a distance of 35m, terminating at a modern E-W field wall. The walls cross an adjacent, meandering stream at a point near the start of the initial wall and towards the end of the final stretch of relict wall. The collapsed stone walls mainly protrude above a thin peat cover but some walls, which are exposed in cutaway bog, are set on underlying clay. A standing stone (KE094-060002-) and two possible fulachtaí fia (KE094-060003-, KE094-060004-) are located within this network of pre-bog field walls. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE094-060002 Standing stone
  Description

  In rough pasture, on top of a knoll, at the base of the NE-facing slopes of Knockbrack Mountain and within a network of pre-bog field boundaries (KE094-060001-). This standing stone (0.45m x 0.35m; H 0.75m) is orientated NE-SW. A quartz vein encircles the upper portion of the stone and another area of quartz is visible towards the base on the SW side. The stone stands on an area of the knoll where peat has been removed. Two possible fulachtaí fia (KE094-060003-, KE094-060004-) are situated 35m and 37m to the N, respectively. 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

• KE094-060003 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough pasture, on the S bank of a tributary of the Glashievhee stream and within a network of pre-bog field boundaries (KE094-060001-). A D-shaped mound (straight N side: 8m E-W; 6m N-S; H 0.8m) of burnt material with heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil exposed at its W side. Another possible fulacht fia (KE094-060004-) is on the N bank of the stream and a standing stone (KE094-060002-) is 35m to the S. 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

• KE094-060004 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough pasture, on the N bank of a tributary of the Glashievhee stream and within a network of pre-bog field boundaries (KE094-060001-). A grass and fern-covered oval mound (2.9m E-W; 1.9m N-S; H 0.3m) of burnt material. A rectangular stone slab lies prostrate to the W of the mound. Another possible fulacht fia (KE094-060003-) is on the S bank of the stream and a standing stone (KE094-060002-) is 37m to the S. 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

• KE094-061001 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  In hill pasture, on a low ridge to the N of a tributary of the Glashievhee stream. A roughly circular cairn (2.9m E-W; 2.85m N-S; H 0.45m) partly covered by peat. Exposed stones are irregular in shape and vary in size. Traces of kerbing are evident E-NW and the perimeter NW-E is disturbed. Two other cairns (KE094-061002-, KE094-061003-) lie 2.75m to the S and 28m to the E, respectively. 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

• KE094-061002 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  In pasture, on a low ridge to the N of a tributary of the Glashievhee stream. The roughly circular cairn (3.75m N-S; 3.7m E-W; H 0.7m) comprises stones of various shapes and sizes. Traces of kerbing are evident WSW-NE. Two other cairns (KE094-061001-, KE094-061003-) lie 2.75m to the N and 28m to the NE, respectively. 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

• KE094-061003 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  In hill pasture, on the E-facing slope of a ridge to the N of a tributary of the Glashievhee stream. A roughly circular cairn (4.45m E-W; 4m N-S; H 0.7m) comprising stones of various shapes and sizes. Traces of kerbing are evident E-W. Two other cairns (KE094-061001-, KE094-061002-) lie 28m to the W and SW, respectively. 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

• KE094-062 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, on a ridge to the N of a tributary of the Glashievhee stream. A circular area (12m E-W; 10.25m N-S) defined by a low bank of earth and stone (Wth 1.9m; H 0.4m) with wide breaks NNE-ENE and S-SW. A recent E-W field boundary is constructed on and obscures most of the bank along the N arc. There is a well-defined entrance (Wth 1.3m) at E consisting of two upright stones (long axes E-W), one to the N (H 1.4m; 1m x 0.55m) and one to the S (H 1.2m; 0.95 x 0.6m) of the opening. 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

• KE094-063 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In pasture, on the N bank of a tributary of the Glashievhee stream. A horseshoe-shaped mound (7m E-W; 6.8m N-S; H 0.65m) of burnt material with the opening (2m E-W) facing S. A shallow depression immediately S of the opening may indicate the location of the trough. 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

• KE094-064001 Standing stone
  Description

  In mountain pasture, on the lower NE-facing slopes of Knockbrack Mountain. This standing stone (0.6m x 0.5m; H 1.5m) is rectangular in plan and is orientated N-S. It leans slightly to the W. There is another standing stone (KE094-064002-) 25m to the NE. 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

• KE094-064002 Standing stone
  Description

  In mountain pasture, 15m N of a tributary of the Glashievhee stream, on the lower NE-facing slopes of Knockbrack Mountain. This standing stone (1.25m x 0.35m; H 0.95m) is rectangular in plan and triangular in section. It tapers to an uneven top and is orientated NNW-SSE. There is another standing stone (KE094-064001-) 25m to the SW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE094-065001 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  In hill pasture, on top of a knoll, to the N of a tributary of the Glashievhee stream. A cairn (3.45m E-W; 2.95m N-S; H 0.4m) of stones which is grass and peat-covered. A large stone (L 0.85m; T 0.5m; H 0.5m) lies on top of the cairn. Relict field walls (KE094-065002-) protrude through the bog in the surrounding area. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

• KE094-065002 Field boundary
  Description

  In hill pasture, on the NE-facing slopes of Knockbrack. Relict field walls (T 0.5m; H 0.1-0.6m) protrude above the bog intermittently throughout the hillside and cover an area measuring c. 500m E-W x 250m N-S. The walls disappear in deep bog and sections of them are obscured by moor-grass and heather. Most sections are curvilinear and haphazard but some straight sections do occur. Tall slabs (H c. 1m) were noted at varying intervals along the walls. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

Architectural heritage

• Ardtully Old Bridge, bridge, 1785–1790 · Regional interest
  Description

  Single-arch rubble stone road bridge over river, dated 1786. Rubble parapet walls with stone-on-edge coping and engraved plaque. Cut-stone plaque inscribed: "This bridge was built by Richard Orpen Esq. at his own expense in the year 1786". Gateway, built c. 1850, to south comprising pair of limestone ashlar piers with wrought-iron gates.

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 Lounaghan, 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 Lounaghan.

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

Name

Lounaghan · Lamhnachán

Area

4,205,248 m² (420.52 ha, 1,039.14 acres)

Civil parish

Kilgarvan, and its townlands

Barony

Glanarought

Electoral division

Kilgarvan, the unit of the census

Census 2022

788 people lived in 310 households in the Kilgarvan electoral division. 74% of households owned their home. 41% of homes were built since 2001. 19% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 8% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ardtully, Derrylahan, Fussa, Gortnaboul, Gurteen, Letter Lower, Letter Upper, Slaheny

Placenames

Lounaghan 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.