Kilmurry

173 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Kilmurry, from 38 m² to 637,161 m² (63.72 ha, 157.45 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 43 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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

No zone of a development plan covers Kilmurry 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.

• 22 Jun 2026N/a

  (A) the completion from foundation level of storey and a half type house, previously granted under file ref. 17/1178, (B) the installation of proprietary wastewater treatment system with percolation area, previously granted under file ref. 17/1178, (C) the completion of vehicular entrance and access drive way, previously granted under file ref. 17/1178, (D) bored well, previously granted under file ref. 17/1178 and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660684

• 13 Oct 2025Conditional

  works to uprate the existing Rinawade – Dunfirth Tee – Kinnegad 110kV overhead line (OHL). Within County Kildare, the proposed development will take place within the following townlands: Confey, Parsonstown, Barnhall, Easton, Rinawade Upper, Rinawade Lower, Castletown, Oldcarton, Nicholastown, Killickaweeny, Cappagh, Newtown, Ballynakill, Ballyvoneen, Dysart, Dunfierth, Coolree, Kilmurry, Thomastown, Kilshanchoe, Clonagh, Cadamstown, Tanderagee, Calfstown, Ballinderry, Balrinnet, Kilglass, Nurney, Williamstown, Ballindoolin, Carrick, Grange East, Rahin. The Rinawade - Dunfirth Tee - Kinnegad 110 kV OHL circuit runs through County Meath, County Kildare and County Offaly. It is 54 km in length and travels from Kinnegad 110 kV substation in Killaskillen (County Meath) and traverses southeast where a short loop into Dunfirth 110 kV substation in Dunfirth (County Kildare) exists. The line then continues southeast where it terminates at Rinawade 110kV substation in Rinawade Lower (County Kildare). The OHL has a total of 249no. supporting structures. Within the functional area of Kildare County Council, there is 30.66 km of the existing OHL circuit, with 140 no. structures. Within the functional area of Meath County Council there is 23.16 km, with 107 no. structures, and within the functional area of Offaly County Council there is 0.42 km, with 2 no. structures. Separate planning applications will be lodged with Meath County Council and Offaly County Council. The proposed development within Co. Kildare will comprise: the replacement (“restringing”) of the existing OHL circuit conductor wires with a new higher capacity conductor between structure numbers 93 - 153, 224 - 226, and 240 - 247; the strengthening of tower foundations at 9no. locations; the strengthening of towers (i.e., member replacement) at 14no. locations; the painting of towers at 15no. locations; shear block remedial works of towers at 1no. location; the replacement of polesets at 43no. locations, with similar structures. There will be no change in height at 6no. poleset replacements. There will be height increases between 0.1m and 2.0m at 33no. poleset replacements. Poleset numbers 67, 72 and 132 will increase in height no greater than 3.0m, and poleset number 151 will increase in height no greater than 4.0m; the replumbing of polesets at 14no. locations; the replacement of insulating and ancillary hardware at all structures where conductor wires will be replaced; the replacement of stay wire/a

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561155

• 20 Nov 2024Refused

  The development will consist of the completion from foundation level of storey and a half type house, previously granted under file ref. 17/1178, (b) the installation of proprietary wastewater treatment system with percolation area, previously granted under file ref. 17/1178, (c) new recessed vehicular entrance and access drive way, previously granted under file ref. 17/1178, (d) bored well, previously granted under file ref. 17/1178 and all associated site works.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2461227

• 3 Jul 2024N/a

  for (A) the completion of storey and a half type house, previously granted under file ref. 17/1178, (B) the completion of garage / fuel store for domestic use, previously granted under file ref. 17/1178, (C) the installation of proprietary wastewater treatment system with percolation area, previously granted under file ref. 17/1178, (D) new recessed vehicular entrance and access drive way, previously granted under file ref. 17/1178, (E) bored well, previously granted under file ref. 17/1178 and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2460607

• 26 Jun 2024Conditional

  for change of house type from that previously granted planning permission under file Ref. No. 19/692. The amended house type is single storey with a reduced floor area. There are no modifications to the garage for domestic use, Oakstown BAF wastewater treatment plant with polishing filter percolation area and vehicular entrance and driveway granted under the parent permission file Ref. 19/692

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2460577

• 21 Dec 2023Refused

  the construction of a new detached low profile single storey type dwelling along with a single storey detached garage for domestic use, together with access from public road using the existing dwelling entrance to the north to form a new shared, double recessed entrance serving both the new proposed dwelling and the existing dwelling, the installation of a new proprietary waste water treatment system together with all associated site works and services

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 231055

• 6 Nov 2023Conditional

  for the material change of use from commercial to domestic of existing workshop granted under previous planning permission Ref. 97554

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 23979

• 7 Jun 2023Conditional

  the construction of a storey-and-a-half type dwelling and detached domestic garage, Sepcon sewerage treatment system, well, shared recessed site entrance and all associated ancillary site works

  Extension of duration · Kildare County Council, 23609

• 11 Jan 2023Conditional

  a dwelling house, new vehicular access, waste water treatment system and all associated site works . Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of a revised house style and design, revised site layout plan and amendment of water supply detail

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2323

• 9 Dec 2022N/a

  The development will consist of a dwelling house, new vehicular access, waster water treatment system and all associated site works.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 221459

• 17 Feb 2022Conditional

  (a) retention planning permission for as build house with minor alterations to that house-type granted under File Reference 05/20, (b) retention permission for revised position of house on site, (c) retention permission for storage space to 1st floor of existing garage for domestic use

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 22170

• 28 Jan 2022N/a

  development consists of: (a) Retention planning permission for as built house with minor alterations to that house-type granted under File Reference 05/20; (b) Revised position of house on site; (c) Retention permission for storage space to first floor of existing garage for domestic use; (d) Removal of existing effluent treatment system and percolation area installed incorrectly and replacement with the installation of an effluent treatment system by Oakstown BAF and percolation area designed in accordance with site characterization reports approved under file Ref. 05/20 and (e) All associated site works

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2282

• 17 May 2021Refused

  the construction of a single storey dwelling and detached domestic garage, O'Reilly Oakstown BAF sewerage treatment system, recessed site entrance and all associated ancillary site works.

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 21673

• 30 Oct 2020Refused

  the construction of a single storey dwelling and detached domestic garage, O'Reilly Oakstown BAF sewerage treatment system, recessed site entrance and all associated ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 201293

• 27 Jul 2020Conditional

  a) retention of 1 no. single storey extension to side (east) of property, b) retention of 1 no. single storey extension to (west) of property, c) retention of single storey garage/store to the rear of property and d) demolition of existing independent granny flat/office to rear of property all at

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 20823

• 21 Jan 2020Conditional

  the construction of front and side single storey extensions to existing single storey detached bungalow, single storey front porch, modification of window arrangements on all façades, and new internal wall arrangement and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2037

• 11 Sept 2019Conditional

  importation of clean topsoil and subsoil into the subject site of 4.29 hectares at Kilmurry, Johnstown Bridge, Co. Kildare, in order that the site can be rendered suitable for agriculture. It is proposed to improve approximately 3.79 ha of the site and it is estimated that this will require approximately 62457 cubic metres of greenfield, inert soil and stone. The applicant also proposes to install a temporary site office and canteen, wheelwash, portaloo and carry out all ancillary site works. The application relates to an activity requiring a Waste Facility Permit from Kildare County Council. Revised by significant further information consisting of; an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been submitted

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 191018

• 24 Jul 2019Conditional

  (a) Change of use of existing agricultural store to residential use and (b) Installation of a septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works Revised by significant further information consisting of; Delete Condition 2 of PL 09/501 and revised boundaries.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 19828

• 4 Jul 2019N/a

  (A) Retention of an existing cottage without complying with condition number 2 of permission register reference number 09/501 (which requires its demolition) and for the future use of this building as a dwelling house, (B) Planning Permission for the installation of a septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 19761

• 19 Jun 2019Conditional

  (A) The erection of a one and a half storey type house, (B) garage / fuel store for domestic use, (C) the installation of a Oakstown BAF wastewater treatment plant with polishing filter percolation area and (D) new vehicular entrance and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 19692

• 21 Dec 2018Conditional

  (a) retention permission for Pig weaner house and associated site works as constructed. (b) retention permission for Tool store and Loading Ramps as constructed. (c) permission to construct new feed store and storage silos. (d) permission to construct new farm office / canteen and washrooms. (e) permission to install new septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 181570

• 18 Dec 2018Refused

  development of a wind farm, recreation amenity trail and all associated works. The development will consist of the following: up to 12 no. wind turbines with a tip height of up to 169 meters and all associated foundations and hardstanding areas; 1 no. on-site electricity substation; 2 no. temporary construction compounds; all associated underground electrical and communication cabling connecting the turbines to the proposed on-site electricity substation; underground electricity cabling including joint bays on the public road connecting the proposed on-site electricity substation to the existing Dunfierth substation within the townland of Dunfierth via the L1004 public road; upgrade and extension to an existing recreation amenity trail and installation of signage, picnic tables and bicycle stands; upgrade of existing site entrance from the L5025 public road and use of 1 no. existing site entrance on the L5012 public road; provision of new site access tracks and associated drainage; upgrade of existing access tracks and associated drainage; tree felling; and all associated site development works including landscaping. Permission is sought for a period of 10 years and an operational life of 30 years from the date of commissioning of the entire wind farm. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompany this planning application. Revised by significant further information consisting of; changes in regard to the EIAR and NIS submitted

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 181534

• 14 Dec 2018Refused

  a ten year planning permission to develop a renewable energy development. The proposed renewable energy development will comprise of (a) the construction and operation of 2 areas of solar photovoltaic arrays mounted on metal frames over an area of approximately 200ha, and having a maximum overall height of 3 metres over ground level; (b) Internal solar farm underground cabling; (c) 2 no. temporary construction compounds; (d) recreation and amenity works, including looped walk (upgrade of existing tracks and provision of new tracks, car parking and vehicular access); (e) 1 no. Battery Storage compound; (f) upgrade of existing tracks and provision of new site access roads; (g) site drainage; (h) forestry felling and replanting; (i) permanent signage; and (j) all associated site development and ancillary works. The proposed renewable energy development will have an operational life of 35 years from the date of commissioning. The overall renewable energy project also includes the provision of a 110kV substation with associated electrical plant, welfare facilities, waste water holding tank, security fencing, upgrade of existing tracks and provision of new site access roads, 110kV overhead line grid connection cabling with associated angle lattice masts and supporting polesets and all ancillary works, which is subject to a separate planning application made directly to An Bord Pleanála in accordance with Section 182A of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in relation to the project and accompanies this planning application. Revised by significant further information consisting of; Further Information Response Report; Updated Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Appendices; Updated Natura Impact Statement; Amended Planning Application Drawings, showing; amended access/amenity track (relocated to accommodate Marsh Fritillary habitat), updated amenity signage, clarification of road sectional drawings, additional substation cross section drawing. Updated photomontage booklet

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 181514

• 14 Dec 2018Conditional

  STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT (ABP Decision) 110kV onsite electrical substation with associated electrical plant, electrical equipment, welfare facilities and waste water holding tank and security fencing. 110kV overhead line grid connection cabling, upgrade of existing tracks and provision of new site access roads with all associated site development and ancillary works.

  N/a · Kildare County Council, 18303249

• 23 Oct 2017Conditional

  the construction of a storey-and-a-half type dwelling and detached domestic garage, Sepcon sewerage treatment system, well, shared recessed site entrance and all associated ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 171178

The 25 most recent of 27 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

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

Recorded monuments

• KD003-039 Barrow - unclassified
  Description

  Cropmark of circular-shaped enclosure (approx. diam. 12m) visible on Google earth aerial imagery. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details kindly provided by Edward O'Riordan. See attached image taken from Google Earth aerial photographs taken 28/06/2018. Date of upload: 6 November 2018

• KD003-040 Barrow - unclassified
  Description

  Cropmark of circular-shaped enclosure (approx. diam. 13m) visible on Google earth aerial imagery. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details kindly provided by Edward O'Riordan. See attached image taken from Google Earth aerial photographs taken 28/06/2018. Date of upload: 6 November 2018

• KD003-041 Enclosure
  Description

  Cropmark of circular-shaped enclosure (approx. diam. 25m) visible on Google earth aerial imagery. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details kindly provided by Edward O'Riordan. See attached image taken from Google Earth aerial photographs taken 28/06/2018. Date of upload: 6 November 2018

• KD003-042 Barrow - unclassified
  Description

  Cropmark of circular-shaped enclosure (approx. diam. 23m) with possible internal enclosure (approx. diam. 9m) visible on Google earth aerial imagery. The presence of a small inner enclosure may suggest that this is the site of a levelled ring-barrow. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details kindly provided by Edward O'Riordan. See attached image taken from Google Earth aerial photographs taken 28/06/2018. Date of upload: 6 November 2018

• KD003-043 Barrow - unclassified
  Description

  Cropmark of circular-shaped enclosure/barrow (approx. diam. 13m) visible on Google earth aerial imagery. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details kindly provided by Edward O'Riordan. See attached image taken from Google Earth aerial photographs taken 28/06/2018. Date of upload: 6 November 2018

• KD003-048 Enclosure - large enclosure
  Description

  Towards the broader, SW-end of a triangular spur of level pasture approaching the confluence of the Sweep River – flowing NE – and the Fear English River – flowing N. Reported by Jean-Charles Caillere; visible on Google Earth aerial imagery (24-3-2017) as traces of a large circular enclosure (est. diam. c. 130m N-S) defined at W by a low scarp and from NW-NE and SE-S by a narrow fosse. A possible relict field drain runs NE off the fosse at N and possible later drains cross the E sector. LiDAR imagery shows a possible internal oval enclosed area in the W sector and a second, possible rectilinear internal subdivision of the E sector. Relict cultivation ridges are also visible running NW-SE across the site and surrounding field. See attached image: KD003-048----_01 Snip of Google Earth aerial imagery dated 24-3-2017 with LiDAR image inset. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 9 June 2023

Architectural heritage

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

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

Radon

About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

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

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2532 (ZIP).

Flooding

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

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

No address of the register names Kilmurry with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kildare.

Name

Kilmurry

Area

4,124,389 m² (412.44 ha, 1,019.16 acres)

Civil parish

Dunfierth, and its townlands

Barony

Carbury

Electoral division

Dunfierth, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Dunfierth electoral division: 804 people in 263 households; 92% of households own their home; 33% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballynamullagh, Coolree, Gorteen, Johnstown, Killyon, Kilshanchoe, Mulgeeth, Thomastown

Placenames

Kilmurry 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.