# Rahin, Co. Kildare: townland, land parcels and planning

Townland in the civil parish of Carrick, barony of Carbury, Co. Kildare; in Irish An Ráithín.

- Area (Tailte Éireann): 2,648,126 m² (264.81 ha, 654.37 acres)
- Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): 36 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in it, median 34,959 m² (3.5 ha, 8.64 acres)
- Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): P5 RA - Rural Area, the zone with the most parcels
- Planning (National Planning Applications): 5 applications since 2010
- Civil parish: Carrick, https://everytownland.com/kildare/parish/carrick.md
- Barony: Carbury
- Electoral division: Carrick, the unit of the census
- Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 304 people lived in 100 households in the Carrick electoral division. 89% of households owned their home. 39% of homes were built since 2001. 10% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- County: Co. Kildare, https://everytownland.com/kildare.md
- Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/25522
- Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 81031
- Centre: latitude 53.390835, longitude -7.066133 (WGS 84)

## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann)

36 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Rahin, from 113 m² to 737,595 m² (73.76 ha, 182.26 acres); 20 neighbouring parcels touch its boundary. Largest first:

- Parcel 1090980: 737,595 m² (73.76 ha, 182.26 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1090980.md
- Parcel 1018811: 518,770 m² (51.88 ha, 128.19 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1018811.md
- Parcel 1084817: 136,175 m² (13.62 ha, 33.65 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1084817.md
- Parcel 1031302: 132,267 m² (13.23 ha, 32.68 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1031302.md
- Parcel 1090513: 119,027 m² (11.9 ha, 29.41 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1090513.md
- Parcel 1023066: 114,264 m² (11.43 ha, 28.24 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1023066.md
- Parcel 1078222: 93,070 m² (9.31 ha, 23 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1078222.md
- Parcel 1072738: 84,648 m² (8.46 ha, 20.92 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1072738.md
- Parcel 1038658: 82,553 m² (8.26 ha, 20.4 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1038658.md
- Parcel 1088792: 81,791 m² (8.18 ha, 20.21 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1088792.md
- Parcel 1043876: 70,632 m² (7.06 ha, 17.45 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1043876.md
- Parcel 1087837: 67,290 m² (6.73 ha, 16.63 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1087837.md
- Parcel 1057176: 66,068 m² (6.61 ha, 16.33 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1057176.md
- Parcel 1066060: 51,201 m² (5.12 ha, 12.65 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1066060.md
- Parcel 1017205: 48,720 m² (4.87 ha, 12.04 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1017205.md
- Parcel 1019855: 45,122 m² (4.51 ha, 11.15 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1019855.md
- Parcel 1056361: 42,234 m² (4.22 ha, 10.44 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1056361.md
- Parcel 1018375: 36,610 m² (3.66 ha, 9.05 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1018375.md
- Parcel 1016378: 33,308 m² (3.33 ha, 8.23 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1016378.md
- Parcel 1015054: 22,044 m² (2.2 ha, 5.45 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1015054.md
- Parcel 3655094: 19,866 m² (1.99 ha, 4.91 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/3655094.md
- Parcel 1066968: 7,139 m² (0.71 ha, 1.76 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1066968.md
- Parcel 5774974: 4,981 m² (0.5 ha, 1.23 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5774974.md
- Parcel 1021425: 4,063 m² (0.41 ha, 1 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1021425.md
- Parcel 5676171: 4,009 m² (0.4 ha, 0.99 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5676171.md
- Parcel 5600217: 3,907 m² (0.39 ha, 0.97 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5600217.md
- Parcel 5676169: 3,821 m² (0.38 ha, 0.94 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/5676169.md
- Parcel 1047039: 3,200 m² (0.32 ha, 0.79 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1047039.md
- Parcel 1085680: 3,014 m² (0.3 ha, 0.74 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1085680.md
- Parcel 1072633: 2,238 m² (0.22 ha, 0.55 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1072633.md
- Parcel 1025239: 2,216 m² (0.22 ha, 0.55 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1025239.md
- Parcel 1071027: 2,131 m² (0.21 ha, 0.53 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1071027.md
- Parcel 1086106: 2,068 m² (0.21 ha, 0.51 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1086106.md
- Parcel 1058484: 2,049 m² (0.2 ha, 0.51 acres), https://everytownland.com/parcel/1058484.md
- Parcel 1084525: 1,377 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1084525.md
- Parcel 1058483: 113 m², https://everytownland.com/parcel/1058483.md

## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan)

- P5 RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'): Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath; 11 parcels. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/consolidated-meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027-incl-variations-1-2

## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)

5 applications, newest first.

- 14 Oct 2025, Meath County Council 2561103: Conditional. Permission. EirGrid PLC, with the consent and approval of the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), intends to apply for permission for works to uprate the existing Rinawade – Dunfirth Tee – Kinnegad 110kV overhead line (OHL). Within County Meath, the proposed development will take place within the following townlands: JARRETSTOWN, WALTERSTOWN, MOOR OF MEATH, RATHLEEK, GRANGE, BOGGANSTOWN, CAPPAGHCREEN, BROWNSTOWN, SALESTOWN, AFFOLLUS, KILGRAIGUE, HARRISTOWN, PORTERSTOWN, KILCLONE, KIMMINS, BARROCKSTOWN, BALLYMAGILLIN, MULHUSSEY, FERRESTOWN, RODANSTOWN, BATTERSTOWN, DOLANSTOWN, CALGATH, BALFEAGHAN, KILGLIN, FERRANS, CASTLEJORDAN, GORTNAHORNA, KILLASKILLEN, CLONGALL, KNOCKERSALLY OR COLEHILL. 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 Meath County Council, there is 23.16 km of the existing OHL circuit, with 107 no. structures. Within the functional area of Kildare County Council there is 30.66 km, with 140 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 Kildare County Council and Offaly County Council. The proposed development within Co. Meath will comprise: • the replacement (“restringing”) of the existing OHL circuit conductor wires with a new higher capacity conductor between structure numbers 1 - 37, 185 - 214, and 218 - 223; • the replacement of angle mast in-situ at 1no. location, with a new angle mast; • the strengthening of tower foundations at 3no. locations; • the strengthening of towers (i.e., member replacement) at 5no. locations; • the painting of towers at 7no. locations; • shear block remedial works of towers at 1no. locations; • the replacement of polesets at 38no. locations, with similar structures. There will be no change in height at 12no. poleset replacements. There will be height increases between 0.1m and 2.0m at 26no. poleset replacements. • the replumbing of polesets at 11no. locations; • the replacement of insulating and ancillary hardware at. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2561103/0
- 13 Oct 2025, Kildare County Council 2561155: Conditional. Permission. 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. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/2561155/0
- 8 Sept 2020, Kildare County Council 201025: Conditional. Permission. 1. Restoration works to Protected Structure, (former) Church of Ireland, Rahan Church, (KCC Protected Structure Ref: B02-06, NIAH No. 11900201) to convert it from disused Photography Studio into a New family home. 2. Development of one and a half-storey contemporary style extension with four bedrooms and a home Photography Studio/ Home Office space, Using church as Living Room/ Kitchen Area. Extension area of approx. 177m² to existing former Church area of approx 80m². Site area of 0.47 ha. 3. Effluent treatment system and all associated ancillary site works. 4. Upgrading Existing Entrance with New Gates and Restoration of Existing Piers. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/201025/0
- 10 Jul 2019, Kildare County Council 19786: Conditional. Permission. amend previously granted planning permission, Ref. 16/1222, pertaining to the demolition of an existing two storey dwelling and construction of a single storey dwelling, new site entrance and all associated site works. Amendments to granted planning permission Ref. 16/1222 include changes to the roof profile, fenestration size and placement and to incorporate natural cut stone front façade and minor internal alterations. The amendment also includes a bay window to the rear, decommission the existing waste water treatment system and percolation area and to construct a new waste water treatment system and percolation area and all other associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/19786/0
- 14 Jun 2019, Kildare County Council 19674: N/a. Permission. to amend previously granted planning permission, Ref. 16/1222 pertaining to the demolition of an existing two storey dwelling and construction of a single storey dwelling, new site entrance and all associated site works. Amendments to granted planning permission Ref. 16/1222 include changes to the roof profile, fenestration size and placement and to incorporate natural cut stone front façade and minor internal alterations. The amendment also includes a bay window to the rear, decommission the existing waste water treatment system and percolation area and to construct a new waste water treatment system and percolation area and all other associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/KildareCC/AppFileRefDetails/19674/0

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## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service)

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

## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service)

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Rahin.

## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage)

- Rahan, church/chapel, 1910–1915, Regional interest, registry number 11900201, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=KD&regno=11900201. Detached five-bay single-storey Church of Ireland church, built 1912; dedicated 1913, on a cruciform plan comprising three-bay single-storey nave with single-bay (single-bay deep) single-storey lower transepts centred on single-bay single-storey chancel to crossing (east); single-bay single-storey gabled projecting lower open porch (north-west). Now disused. Pitched slate roof on a cruciform plan with clay ridge tiles, lichen-spotted dragged cut-limestone coping to gables, and cast-iron rainwater goods on dragged cut-limestone "Cavetto" cornice retaining cast-iron downpipes. Tuck pointed snecked rock faced limestone walls on battered base with dragged edged dragged cut-limestone flush quoins to corners. Round-headed window openings, dragged cut-limestone block-and-start surrounds having chamfered reveals framing boarded-up fixed-pane fittings having stained glass margins centred on square glazing bars. Round-headed window openings (transepts), dragged cut-limestone block-and-start surrounds having chamfered reveals framing boarded-up fittings. Paired round-headed window openings (east), dragged cut-limestone block-and-start surrounds having chamfered reveals framing boarded-up fittings. Paired round-headed window openings to entrance (west) front, dragged cut-limestone block-and-start surrounds having chamfered reveals framing boarded-up fittings. Full-height interior open into roof with herring bone-pattern central aisle, round arches (transepts), exposed round arch-braced collared timber roof construction on cut-limestone beaded "Cavetto" corbels with wind braced rafters to timber boarded ceiling on carved timber cornice, and round-headed chancel arch framing stepped dais to chancel (east). Set back from road at entrance to Rahan.

## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland)

- Radon: at the centre of the townland of Rahin, about 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887
- Landslides: The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as moderately low, low, partly inferred.
- Terrain model: no LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Rahin.
- Flooding: the flood maps of the Office of Public Works, https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/, linked only: their licence does not allow re-use.

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.

## Downloads

- DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, for a drawing program: https://everytownland.com/kildare/rahin.dxf
- GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/kildare/rahin.geojson
- KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/kildare/rahin.kml

## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register)

No address of the register names Rahin with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kildare: https://everytownland.com/kildare.md

## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann)

- Ballindoolin: https://everytownland.com/kildare/ballindoolin.md
- Ballynakill (Co. Meath): https://everytownland.com/meath/ballynakill-160155.md
- Clongall (Co. Meath): https://everytownland.com/meath/clongall.md
- Corwig: https://everytownland.com/kildare/corwig.md
- Grange East: https://everytownland.com/kildare/grange-east.md
- Grange West: https://everytownland.com/kildare/grange-west.md
- Harristown (Co. Meath): https://everytownland.com/meath/harristown-160850.md
- Kinnafad: https://everytownland.com/kildare/kinnafad.md
- Russellswood: https://everytownland.com/kildare/russellswood.md

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.

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Everytownland reads the registered freehold land and the statutory boundaries of Tailte Éireann, the national zoning, planning file and heritage records of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Residential Property Price Register. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee; this site names no owner. A price is the price recorded for a past sale, not a valuation.

Sources: Cadastral Parcels Freehold, Townlands, Civil Parishes, Baronies, Electoral Divisions and Buildings, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0; national zoning of development plans (GZT, MyPlan) and National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0, applicants not shown; designated sites, National Parks and Wildlife Service, CC BY 4.0; Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service, CC BY 4.0; National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, CC BY 4.0; Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority, re-used with the source acknowledged.

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