Spunkane

415 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Spunkane, from 26 m² to 305,621 m² (30.56 ha, 75.52 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 89 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Kerry · 212 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M4Built Up Area (Built up area)
  Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Kerry · 13 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Town/Village Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Kerry · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New/Proposed Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Kerry · 7 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space, Park (Open space, park)
  Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Kerry · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Active Open Space (Active open space)
  Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Kerry · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S1Education
  Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Kerry · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Conservation, Amenity or Buffer Space, Landscape Protection (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Kerry · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N1.6Indicative Car Park (Other transport/general uses)
  Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Kerry · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• O1Strategic Reserve, White Land (Strategic reserve, White land)
  Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Kerry · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 30 Jul 2026N/a

  (a) Removal of the main entrance portico and its replacement with a new canopy, designed to tie into the existing frieze elements of the façade; (b) Removal and demolition of walls and planters within the forecourt of the entrance area to facilitate a realigned one-way access arrangement; retaining the existing through-access; including provision of a new coach set-down area and an enhanced forecourt setting with feature bollard lighting; (c) Replacement of existing windows to the restaurant elevation with new glazed door units to improve access and connectivity between the restaurant and the forecourt area; (d) Removal of porch to the East of the restaurant and construction of a new external door at this location; (e) Removal of 3no. existing windows and partial demolition of walls to create consolidated bay window; (f) Provision of new female toilet accommodation, relocated from the reception area, to consolidate all toilet facilities at the rear of the building, connecting to the existing drainage network.

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 2660715

• 9 Jun 2026N/a

  permission for a Columbarium wall internment facility at the rear of St. Michaels church, which is a protected structure, ref: NIAH No. 21309802 (KCC Ref. 98-2)

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 2660522

• 2 Jun 2026N/a

  to A). construct a gable side extension, B). add additional Velux to the front elevation and associated site works

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 2660484

• 23 May 2026Conditional

  "I, Angela O'Mahony, intend to apply for Retention permission to retain the existing conservatory as constructed with all associated works at Spunkane Hill, Waterville, Co. Kerry V23YD93.

  Retention · Kerry County Council, 2660456

• 7 May 2026Conditional

  Permission for Change of Use from Holiday Home to Permanent Residence

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 2660400

• 5 Aug 2025Conditional

  Retention Permission to Retain Alterations to the Elevations of House and Store Building as Constructed at Spunkane, Waterville, Co. Kerry

  Retention · Kerry County Council, 2560683

• 28 May 2025Conditional

  Planning permission to erect new glazed extension to rear of 'D' the Cottage

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 2560447

• 6 Nov 2024Conditional

  Retention Permission to (1) Retain the entire outdoor seating area (2) Retain improvement works to outdoor seating area consisting of railings/panel and concrete floor at Doolys Restaurant and Bar

  Retention · Kerry County Council, 2460869

• 4 Nov 2024Conditional

  Permission to Construct a Dwellinghouse served by a Septic Tank and polishing filter at Spunkane, Waterville, Co. Kerry

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 2460860

• 11 Jan 2024Conditional

  RENOVATE AND EXTEND EXISTING OLD HOUSE IN DERELICT CONDITION AND TO INSTALL A SEPTIC TANK AND POLISHING FILTER

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 2410

• 22 Dec 2023Conditional

  Elevational changes at mid-terrace premises including: formation of new door opening in existing window position, open existing pair of individual single doors into one single opening and provide fitted shop-front at property

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 2360455

• 26 Oct 2023N/a

  CONSTRUCT A DWELLING HOUSE SERVED BY A SEPTIC TANK AND POLISHING FILTER

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 231073

• 20 Sept 2023Conditional

  THE CONSTRUCTION OF STAFF ACCOMMODATION FOR HOGS HEAD GOLF CLUB AT THE FORMER BROOKHAVEN GUEST HOUSE. THE DEVELOPMENT WILL CONSIST OF INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO THE EXISTING DWELLING/GUESTHOUSE AND DEMOLITION OF A SINGLE STOREY UTILITY BUILDING. CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE STOREY BUILDING WITH 20 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, A COMMUNAL LOUNGE AREA AND PLANT ROOM. CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY BUILDING WITH A LAUNDRY ROOM AND REFUSE STORE, A NEW WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM, 17 NO. CAR PARKING SPACES INCLUDING 1 NO. DISABLED PARKING SPACE, 18 NO. COVERED BICYCLE STANDS, NEW HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING WORKS AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE SERVICES AND ANCILLARY WORKS

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 231008

• 5 Sept 2023Conditional

  THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-STOREY SEARCH AND CLIFF UNIT VEHICLE STORE OF +5.65M IN HEIGHT TO RIDGE LEVEL AND OF 171M2 IN AREA TO THE REAR OF IVERAGH COASTGUARD STATION, WITH EXTERNAL TIMBER CLADDING, PITCHED CORRUGATED ROOFING, SECTIONAL FOLDING ENTRANCE DOOR ONTO REAR COURTYARD, ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING AND SUNDRY OTHER MINOR WORKS

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 23962

• 4 Aug 2023Conditional

  DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF NON HISTORIC FRONT BOUNDARY WALL, REPOSITIONING OF VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN ENTRANCES, NEW DRIVEWAY, INSTALLATION OF PV PANELS TO REAR ROOF SLOPE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS. PROTECTED STRUCTURE REF: RPS-KY-1253

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 23879

• 8 May 2023Refused

  CONSTRUCT COLUMBARIUM WALL INTERNMENT FACILITY AND GUARD RAIL AT REAR

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 23503

• 11 Apr 2023Conditional

  RETAIN PRIVATE SHED/STORE

  Retention, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 23382

• 21 Feb 2023Conditional

  CONSTRUCT AN ENCLOSURE WALL FOR COMMUNITY BIN FACILITY

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 23178

• 24 Jan 2023Conditional

  INSTALL AN ATM MACHINE TO THE EXISTING SOUTH ELEVATION

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 2354

• 20 Dec 2022Conditional

  RENOVATE AND EXTEND THE EXISTING SHED TO FORM A NEW SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE INCLUDING ALL ASSOCIATED ANCILLARY WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 221323

• 17 Nov 2022Conditional

  RETAIN A PARTIALLY COMPLETED EXTENSION TO HIS HOUSE AND PERMISSION TO COMPLETE THE EXTENSION

  Retention, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 221187

• 14 Feb 2022Conditional

  RETAIN ELEVATIONAL CHANGES, INCLUDING NEW FRENCH DOOR AND EXTENDED WINDOWS TO SIDE OF DWELLING

  Retention, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 22149

• 8 Dec 2021Conditional

  (1) DEMOLISH PART OF EXISTING SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO DWELLING HOUSE AND CONSTRUCT A TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO REAR INCLUDING RE- ROOFING AND MODIFICATION OF EXISTING DWELLING WITH A NEW WINDOW TO SOUTH SIDE (2) DECOMMISSION EXISTING SEPTIC TANK AND INSTALL A MECHANICAL TREATMENT UNIT WITH A POLISHING FILTER (3) RETENTION PERMISSION OF EXISTING METAL STORAGE SHEDS TO REAR OF PROPERTY

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 211410

• 24 Nov 2021Conditional

  CONSTRUCT AN EXTENSION COMPRISING NEW STUDIO/CLASSROOM WITH ASSOCIATED STORAGE

  Permission, 1 home · Kerry County Council, 211339

• 11 Aug 2021Conditional

  CONSTRUCT A FENCED SENSORY GARDEN AREA FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AN OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, PATHWAYS, WALKWAY PERGOLAS AND ALL ASSOCIATED ANCILLARY STIE WORKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS AND PARTICULARS SUBMITTED

  Permission · Kerry County Council, 21918

The 25 most recent of 50 applications.

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: Ballinskelligs Bay and Inny Estuary SAC 000335
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Ballinskelligs Bay And Inny Estuary 000335

Recorded monuments

• KE098-003 Rock art
  Description

  This site is located on the SW spur of Knag hill, overlooking Lough Currane to E and Ballinskelligs Bay to W. The weathered decoration occurs on two horizontal surfaces of a large section of rock outcrop, which falls almost vertically at W. The larger surface bears three cup-and-two rings, the outer rings in each case being gapped, one cup-and-ring, and four cupmarks, one with a radial groove. The second surface features two cup-and-rings, three cupmarks, and two linear grooves. One of the cup-and-rings has the arc of a second ring, which terminates at one end with a cupmark. Finlay recorded another decorated surface 40m to the W of this which featured a cup-and-ring, partly enclosed in a Y-shaped figure formed by grooves, a cupmark with radial groove, and a short straight groove (1973, 61-2; Fig. 72). 5m to S was a lightly picked square. Neither of these surfaces can now be identified. 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. 363. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In rough mountain heath (86m OD), upon an exposed rocky crag, on a W-facing slope; Excellent views of Lough Currane to SE and Ballinskelligs Bay to SW. A very rough and fractured area of rock outcrop (dims. 4.60m NNW-SSE; 4.10m WSW-ENE; max. H 2.50m at W) which has a W-facing cliff-edge. The motifs are situated upon two areas of rock (dims. 2.20m NNW-SSE; 3.80m WSW-ENE) which are separated by a sod-filled crevice. The motifs are extremely weathered, being further obscured by natural fissures (c. long-axis E-W) which are becoming quite deep (D 4-5mm) upon W side. The main decorated surface is upon a relatively flat area of rock outcrop and bears a large cup-and-two-ring motif (overall diam. 57cm; ring Wth 2-2.5cm; D 3-4cm; cup diam. 17cm; D 17mm) at SE side of decorated surface; outer ring is very weathered and difficult to trace. A cupmark (diam. 8cm; D 8mm) adjacent to NW has a radial groove (L 29cm) extending from E side. A cup-and-ring motif (overall diam. 31cm; ring Wth 2.5cm; D 3cm; cup diam. 20cm; D 14mm) is upon N side of decorated surface. A cup-and-two-ring motif (overall diam. 28cm; ring Wth 2cm; D 3cm; cup diam. 10cm; D 9mm) is adjacent to W; Outer ring is difficult to trace due to weathering. Cupmarks (range diam. 8-10cm; D 13-15mm) to W. A previously unrecorded, shallow cupmark (diam. 14cm; D 7mm) is located 1.16m to ENE of aforementioned cup-and-ring motif and is on a gentle NE-facing surface. Sod has been removed from this area in relatively recent times and there is no lichen growth. A ledge (H 5cm) separates this cupmark from the main decorated surface. The second decorated surface is located 1.55m to NW and is separated from the main decorated surface by a deep crevice filled with sod and grass. There are two cupmarks (diam. 4.5-5cm; D 1cm) situated upon either side of a cup-and-ring motif (overall diam. 23cm; ring Wth 2.5cm; D 3-4cm; cup diam. 9cm; D 2mm). The cupmarks have possibly been deepened by erosion due to the exposed location. There is a partial outer ring NW->N->ESE which is very difficult to trace. A third cupmark (diam. 7cm; D 2cm) is partially covered in sod, adjacent to N. Only part of the NW decorated rock surface is visible, as sod and furze obscure the N side of the decorated surface. This masks a cup-and-ring motif, a linear groove and a cupmark depicted by O’Sullivan & Sheehan (1996, 107: Fig. 71). Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 6 July 2017

• KE098-004 Standing stone
  Description

  The 'Gallaun' marked on the OS maps at this location is no longer in situ. It was sited in rough land W of Lough Currane. 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. 251. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013

• KE098-005 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  Internal diam. 25m N-S, 22m E-W Caherhone: An oval enclosure is marked on the first edition of the OS map at this location, and on the second edition this is annotated 'remains of'. It is recorded as 'Cathair Chon' in the OSNB (Drummod, 4). The site survives as a severely disturbed and much modified caher. Its interior is largely obscured by a fill of field clearance material, and it has been used as a rubbish dump. The enclosing wall has been rebuilt in places, and it is now sharply angled at SE and SW. The external height of the surviving stretches of the enclosing element averages 1.2m. Its inner face cannot now be traced except for a possible stretch at N, where the wall is 3m wide. The wall appears to consist of a rubble core faced externally and internally with irregularly shaped slabs and boulders set in rough courses. A number of upright slabs in the N half of the interior may relate to the site's use as a ceallúnach (KE098-005001-) (local information). The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 618. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE098-005001 Children's burial ground
  Description

  A number of upright slabs in the N half of the interior may relate to the site's use as a ceallúnach (KE098-005001-) (local information). The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 618. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE098-006 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  A circular enclosure with a centrally located souterrain is marked at this location on the first edition of the OS map. Only the 'Cave' is indicated on the second edition. The site was located on the crest of a low ridge which provides an excellent outlook in all directions. No surface trace of the enclosure is now apparent, and the souterrain (KE098-006001-) has been infilled (local information). The site is marked by a deposit of field clearance material and dense vegetation. 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. 694. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE098-006001 Souterrain
  Description

  A circular enclosure with a centrally located souterrain is marked at this location on the first edition of the OS map. Only the 'Cave' is indicated on the second edition.......the souterrain (KE098-006001-) has been infilled (local information). The site is marked by a deposit of field clearance material and dense vegetation. 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. 694. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE098-007 Standing stone
  Description

  Not marked on the OS maps, this irregularly shaped standing stone is situated in level marshy land S of Knag ridge. It is roughly triangular in both basal plan and elevation. Standing 1.17m high, its basal dimensions are 1.3m x 1.05m x .57m. 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. 207. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013

• KE098-008 Cross-slab
  Description

  Cloghanaffrin/Cloch an Aifrinn: Located in rough pasture, in a commanding position close to the Spunkane-Termons townland boundary, this upright cross-inscribed stone overlooks Lough Currane to S and Ballinskelligs Bay to W. Widening at the top, the trapezoidal slab stands .98m high and measures .27m x .12m at base; NE-SW. The better preserved SE face bears a grooved Latin cross with broad triangular expansions at its terminals. A similar, though smaller, cross occurs on the other face. The OSNB records that in former times Mass was celebrated here (Drummod, 3). 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. 970. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 13 June 2013

• KE098-009 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  Internal diam. 16.5m N-S, 16m E-W Located on the crest of a low ridge that overlooks Lough Currane to SE, this circular caher is poorly preserved. A large amount of field clearance material has been dumped against and on top of its enclosing element, obscuring it in part. The wall averages 2.7m wide, but with clearance material and overgrowth it is now up to 6m wide in places. It has an average internal height of .5m, an external height of 1.6m and consists of inner and outer drystone facing enclosing a rubble core. The entrance to the site is not apparent, and dense vegetation conceals much of its interior. The possible foundations of a circular hut, 4m in overall diameter, are located in its SW quadrant. An opening to a souterrain (KE098-009002-), .7m x .6m, is located in the NW quadrant of the site. This gives access to the N end of a N-S aligned passage which is 3.3m long. Measuring .8m wide and .8m high, its sides are of earth and it is roofed with stone slabs. At its S end is a lintelled creepway, .5m x .3m, which leads into the second passage. The latter is aligned NNE-SSW and is 4.7m long. Measuring 1.3m high and .5m wide, it is of similar construction to the first passage. At its SSW end is a lintelled creepway, .5m x .3m, which gives access to a third passage. Now inaccessible, this is aligned E-W and is c. 3m long. Its side-walls are of coursed drystone masonry, with intermittent upright slabs, and it is roofed with slabs. O'Connell gained access to the souterrain through an opening in the E end of this passage (OPW, 1937). This opening was located in the 'SE outer wall' of the caher, and is now concealed by field clearance material. 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. 619. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE098-009001 Hut site
  Description

  The possible foundations of a circular hut, 4m in overall diameter, are located in its SW quadrant. 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. 619. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE098-009002 Souterrain
  Description

  An opening to a souterrain (KE098-009002-), .7m x .6m, is located in the NW quadrant of the site. This gives access to the N end of a N-S aligned passage which is 3.3m long. Measuring .8m wide and .8m high, its sides are of earth and it is roofed with stone slabs. At its S end is a lintelled creepway, .5m x .3m, which leads into the second passage. The latter is aligned NNE-SSW and is 4.7m long. Measuring 1.3m high and .5m wide, it is of similar construction to the first passage. At its SSW end is a lintelled creepway, .5m x .3m, which gives access to a third passage. Now inaccessible, this is aligned E-W and is c. 3m long. Its side-walls are of coursed drystone masonry, with intermittent upright slabs, and it is roofed with slabs. O'Connell gained access to the souterrain through an opening in the E end of this passage (OPW, 1937). This opening was located in the 'SE outer wall' of the caher, and is now concealed by field clearance material. 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. 619. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 29 July 2013

• KE098-098 Standing stone
  Description

  Not marked on the OS maps, this block-like standing stone is situated in a gently sloping field. It is regular in elevation and flat-topped. It stands 1.06m high, and measures .8m x .6m at base; NE-SW. At a height of .7m on its SW face is a small, incised Latin cross with slightly rounded terminals. 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. 208. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013

• KE098-099 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  This cross-inscribed boulder now lies against a field boundary, where it was deposited during recent land improvement operations. It measures 1.8m x 1.3m and features a pocked, linear Latin cross, .45m long, on its present N face. Its original location is not marked on the OS maps. 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. 971. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 13 June 2013

• KE098-136 Rock art
  Description

  This site is located on the SW spur of Knag hill, overlooking Lough Currane to E and Ballinskelligs Bay to W. The weathered decoration occurs on two horizontal surfaces of a large section of rock outcrop, which falls almost vertically at W. The larger surface bears three cup-and-two rings, the outer rings in each case being gapped, one cup-and-ring, and four cupmarks, one with a radial groove. The second surface features two cup-and-rings, three cupmarks, and two linear grooves. One of the cup-and-rings has the arc of a second ring, which terminates at one end with a cupmark. Finlay recorded another decorated surface 40m to the W of this which featured a cup-and-ring, partly enclosed in a Y-shaped figure formed by grooves, a cupmark with radial groove, and a short straight groove (1973, 61-2; Fig. 72). 5m to S was a lightly picked square. Neither of these surfaces can now be identified. 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. 364. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In rough mountain heath (78m OD) with areas of rock outcrop, on a W-facing slope; Excellent views of Ballinskelligs Bay to SW and Lough Currane to SE. A very rough and fractured sandstone outcrop (dims. 4.1m NE-SW; 2.40m NW-SE; max. H 0.90m at W) having a flat, rectangular decorated surface (dims. 1.20m N-S; 1.50m E-W) bearing very weathered motifs confined to NE area of stone. A cup-and-ring motif (overall dims. 29cm x 24cm; ring Wth 1-2.5cm; D 2-3cm; cup diam. 11cm; D 17mm) is at N margin of decorated surface. An obvious cupmark (diam. 6cm; D 7mm) is further to E and a very weathered cupmark (diam. 5cm; D 4mm) at W is very difficult to trace. A Y-shaped groove (Wth 2-3cm; D 3-4mm) is difficult to follow due to weathering: A curvilinear groove (overall L 112cm) defines the E portion (being very difficult to see due to weathering) and a stepped groove (overall dims. 80cm N-S; 20cm E-W) defines the W portion. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 7 July 2017

• KE098-137 Rock art
  Description

  This site is located on the SW spur of Knag hill, overlooking Lough Currane to E and Ballinskelligs Bay to W. The weathered decoration occurs on two horizontal surfaces of a large section of rock outcrop, which falls almost vertically at W. The larger surface bears three cup-and-two rings, the outer rings in each case being gapped, one cup-and-ring, and four cupmarks, one with a radial groove. The second surface features two cup-and-rings, three cupmarks, and two linear grooves. One of the cup-and-rings has the arc of a second ring, which terminates at one end with a cupmark. Finlay recorded another decorated surface 40m to the W of this which featured a cup-and-ring, partly enclosed in a Y-shaped figure formed by grooves, a cupmark with radial groove, and a short straight groove (1973, 61-2; Fig. 72). 5m to S was a lightly picked square. Neither of these surfaces can now be identified. 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. 365. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013 In rough mountain heath (80m OD), on a W-facing slope; Excellent views of Ballinskelligs Bay to SW and Lough Currane to SE. Not seen. There was ‘a lightly picked square’ recorded upon an outcrop 5m to S of rock art site (KE098-136----) by Finlay (O’Sullivan & Sheehan 1996, 106). There is extremely weathered rock outcrop at this location which is obscured by sod, moss and furze. It is feasible that subtle motifs may be present beneath this vegetation, although limited investigation proved negative. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 7 July 2017

Architectural heritage

• The Cable Station, coastguard station, 1895–1900 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached eight-bay single- and two-storey over basement former cable station, dated 1899, comprising four-bay two-storey double-gable-fronted main block with single-bay single-storey flat-roofed projecting porch to ground floor approached by flight of steps. Four-bay side elevations having four-bay single-storey over raised basement wing to south. Two-bay single-storey return to rear to west. Subsequently in use as cable station. Later in use as hostel. Now in use as apartments. Pitched slate roof with clay ridge tiles, gable copings with finials, cast-iron profiled gutters and square downpipes and rubble chimneystacks with ashlar cornices. Rock-hewn random rubble red sandstone walls with grey limestone string courses, springers and parapet copings. Limestone lintels, sills and reveals to timber sliding sash windows having progressively subdivided sliding sash windows at ground floor and first floor. Double-leaf panelled doors approached by granite steps. Retaining interior features. Freestanding single-bay three-stage sandstone water tower, built c. 1900, to west on a square plan with round-headed integral carriage arch to ground floor to house fire engine, now disused and mostly derelict. Freestanding monolithic pier with pyramidal capping having wrought-iron gas lamp holder and wall-mounted cast-iron letter box, c. 1905, with inscribed "ER" monogram.

• Church of Saint Michael and All Angels (Dromod), church/chapel, 1865–1870 · Regional interest
  Description

  Freestanding double-height over part-basement Gothic Revival style Church of Ireland church, dated 1866, designed by Welland and Gillespie. Comprising four-bay nave, single-bay single-storey over basement lean-to vestry projection to north elevation, single-bay single-storey gabled projecting porch to south elevation, single-bay double-height lower chancel to east gable end and corbelled limestone ashlar spirelet to gable. Pitched artificial slate roof with gable limestone copings and springers, replacement rainwater goods, retaining slate roofs to porch and vestry. Random rubble red sandstone walls with grey limestone dressings, buttress to centre of west gable, limestone corbel table to gutters, carved rosettes to west gable and base batter. Lancet windows with limestone surrounds and leaded diamond glazing with stained glass margins. Triple lancet east window. Limestone door surround and steps to timber boarded door with decorative strap hinges. Retaining interior features. Graveyard to site with group of cut-stone grave markers, c. 1870-present. Gateway, built c. 1870, to west comprising pair of limestone ashlar Gothic Revival style piers.

• Iveragh Lodge, hunting/fishing lodge, 1855–1860 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay single-storey sporting lodge with half-dormer attic, dated 1858, on an L-shaped plan centred on single-bay single-storey projecting porch abutting single-bay full-height gabled projecting end bay; single-bay full-height recessed end bay. Sold, 1884, to accommodate alternative use. Occupied, 1901; 1911. Sold, 1964. Pitched slate roof on an L-shaped plan centred on pitched (gabled) slate roof; pitched slate roof (porch), clay ridge tiles, paired or grouped rendered chimney stacks on chamfered cushion courses on rendered bases having corbelled stepped capping supporting yellow terracotta octagonal pots, decorative timber bargeboards to gables on timber purlins with timber finials to apexes, and cast-iron rainwater goods on timber eaves boards retaining cast-iron downpipes. Ribbon pointed coursed or snecked rubble stone walls on chamfered cushion course on plinth with cut- or hammered rubble stone flush quoins to corners. Square-headed window openings with ribbon pointed cut- or hammered rubble stone block-and-start surrounds including lintels framing replacement uPVC casement windows. Set in landscaped grounds with plaque inscribed: "IVERAGH LODGE/BUILT IN 1858 AS A SHOOTING LODGE/BY J. CLEMANTI [John Muzio Clementi (1819-70)]/THE COMMERCIAL CABLE COMPANY/PURCHASED THE LODGE IN 1884 FOR THE/SUPERINTENDENT'S RESIDENCE AND AS/THE COMPANY'S FIRST OFFICE...THE BUILDING CONTINUED AS THE/SUPERINTENDENT'S RESIDENCE UNTIL/1962 WHEN THE COMPANY CLOSED THE/WATERVILLE STATION".

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

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

Terrain model

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

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

• Spunkane, Waterville10 sales

Name

Spunkane · An Sponcán

Area

3,221,963 m² (322.2 ha, 796.16 acres)

Civil parish

Dromod, and its townlands

Barony

Iveragh

Electoral division

Emlagh, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Emlagh electoral division: 962 people in 381 households; 79% of households own their home; 32% of homes were built since 2001; 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 41% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Beenbane, Caherbarnagh, Garrannafulla, Murreagh, Scarriff, Termons, Waterville

Gaeltacht

In an Irish-speaking area

Placenames

Spunkane 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.