Railpark

459 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Railpark, from 3 m² to 261,672 m² (26.17 ha, 64.66 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 24 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing Residential / Infill (Existing residential)
  Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031, Kildare · 404 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031, Kildare · 9 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P1Agriculture
  Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031, Kildare · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community and Education (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031, Kildare · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Open Space and Amenity (Active open space)
  Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031, Kildare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M3Neighbourhood Centre (District, neighbourhood centre)
  Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031, Kildare · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S6Transport and Utilities (Other community services/facilities uses)
  Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 - 2031, Kildare · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 4 Sept 2026N/a

  A) The part demolition of the existing dwelling structure, including the removal of the rear two storey lean-to and the single storey side extension annex, B) A part single-storey, part two-storey extension including an indoor pool and gym to the side and rear of the existing two storey dwelling comprising a total extension area of 669.1sqm, C) The construction of a 3 carport garage with storage to first floor level above (107sqm), D) Replacement of existing septic tank with a proposed new Waste Water Treatment System and associated percolation area, E) Associated pool filters and drainage systems, F) Modifications to existing site entrance, G) As well as all associated internal and external alterations and site development works.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660996

• 25 Aug 2026N/a

  a first floor extension over the existing converted garage to the front, side and rear and a porch to the front

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 26105

• 20 Jul 2026Conditional

  of Extension and Alteration Works to Existing Dwelling House, Vehicular Entrance and Associated Site Development Works

  Retention, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2660829

• 16 Jul 2026N/a

  for extension and alteration works to existing dwelling house, vehicular entrance and associated site development works

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2660814

• 29 May 2026N/a

  a seven-year planning permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site at “Railpark East”. The application site is bounded by the Royal Canal to the north, the permitted Maynooth Eastern Ring Road (MERR) to the west, and the southern and eastern boundaries are bordered by agricultural lands. The proposed development will consist of a residential and mixed-use development comprise on a site of approximately 7.46 hectares. A residential scheme of 315 no. units (54 no. 1-bed units, 60 no. 2-bed units, 133 no. 3-bed units and 68 no. 4-bed units) along with creche, retail unit and community facility. The development will include for the following: 122 no. apartments within 3 no. apartment blocks comprising 54 no. 1-bed units, 50 no. 2-bed units and 18 no. 3-bed units: Block A comprising a mix of 1-bed, 2-bed and 3-bed apartment units (5-6 storeys). Block B comprising a mix of 1-bed, 2-bed and 3-bed apartment units (up to 6 storeys). Block C comprising a mix of 1-bed, 2-bed and 3-bed apartment units (up to 6 storeys). 193 no. houses (10 no. 2-bed units, 115 no. 3-bed units and 68 no. 4-bed units) comprising: 103 no. Type A / A1 – 3-bed, 2-storey terraced and end-terrace houses (73 no. Type A and 30 no. Type A1). 26 no. Type B / B1 – 4-bed, 3-storey end-terrace houses (25 no. Type B and 01 no. Type B1). 12 no. Type C – 3-bed, 2-storey semi-detached / end-terrace houses. 7 no. Type D / D1 – 4-bed, 3-storey semi-detached houses (04 no. Type D and 03 no. Type D1). 5 no. Type E – 4-bed, 3-storey semi-detached and detached houses. 30 no. Type F / F1 – 4-bed, 2-storey detached houses (17 no. Type F and 13 no. Type F1). 10 no. Type G / G1 – 2-bed, 2-storey semi-detached houses (5 no. Type G and 5 no. Type G1). All apartment units will be provided with either balcony, terrace or private garden on all elevations. The creche facility (c. 394 m2), community facility (c. 51m2) and retail unit (298m2) will be located on the ground floor of block A. The proposed development provides for four no. vehicular accesses from the permitted Maynooth Eastern Ring Road (MERR) and including new pedestrian/cyclist access points, associated internal roads, pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, set down areas, paths and access points provided up to the application site. The proposal will also include 520 no. car parking spaces and 288 no. cycle parking spaces at surface level, public and communal open spaces, landscaping, boundary treatments, plant areas, green/b

  Permission, 194 homes · Kildare County Council, 2660575

• 27 May 2026Conditional

  modifications and an extension to an existing dwelling, including: (a) partial demolition of the existing single-storey roofs and external walls to the side and rear to facilitate the proposed works; (b) construction of a 3.6 sq.m porch extension to the front of the dwelling; (c) construction of an 90 sq.m extension to the side and rear, part single-storey and part two-storey, to provide extended living accommodation at ground floor level and additional bedroom accommodation at first floor level; (d) modification and extension of the existing ground and first floor roof structures to accommodate the proposed extension; (e) internal modifications to the existing dwelling; (f) all associated site works and landscaping. All proposed external finishes to match existing

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660555

• 10 Apr 2026Conditional

  • Demolition of single storey shed to rear; • Change of size, shape and fenestration to approved single storey extension to rear; • Omission of approved front single storey porch extension and addition of single storey extension at ground floor to the front including canopy; • Small increase to depth and change of fenestration to approved first floor extension to rear; • Reduction / reconfiguration of fenestration within approved attic dormer to rear; • Omission / alterations to windows to side / gable elevation at all levels; • All associated internal alterations, drainage, site and ancillary works;

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660389

• 27 Jan 2026N/a

  a 10-year approval for development at this site consisting of up to approximately 15.05 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) and all associated site and development works at various locations in County Kildare with a total site area of c. 16.13ha. The proposed development crosses the townlands of Cullaghreeva, Confey, Newtown, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown, Collinstown, Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark. The proposed development consists of the following elements: Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes, or cable route sections, and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Kildare County Council (KCC) as outlined below and illustrated on the maps herein: The proposed Coolmine cable route section in KCC (shown in purple) is approximately 1 km in length crossing the townlands of Cullaghreeva and Confey from east to west. The proposed Leixlip cable route section in KCC (shown in blue) is approximately 11.51 km in length crossing the townlands of Newtown, Confey, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown and Collinstown from east to west. There are two Protected Structures located within the application area of the Leixlip cable route, Deey Bridge and Lock (RPS B06-14) and Sandford Bridge (RPS B06-16). The proposed Moneycooley cable route is wholly within KCC (shown in orange) and is approximately 2.54 km in length crossing the townlands of Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark from south to north. The primary purpose of the proposed underground cables is to provide electrical power to the Dart+ West Railway project as granted under the DART+ West Railway Order (ACP Ref. 314232). The proposed underground cable routes will incorporate the following elements: - Communication links and fibre optic cables between all substations in the same trench as the UGC; Joint bays and communication chambers along the UGC alignment; Temporary construction laydown and work areas with ancillary staff facilities and parking, temporary access tracks, passing bays and water and utility crossings; - All associated and ancillary above and below ground site development works, including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and roadworks and excavation (including HDD) and vegetation clearance. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the Application

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660074

• 16 Jan 2026N/a

  a 10-year approval for development at this site consisting of up to approximately 15.05 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) and all associated site and development works at various locations in County Kildare with a total site area of c. 16.13ha. The proposed development crosses the townlands of Cullaghreeva, Confey, Newtown, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown, Collinstown, Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark. The proposed development consists of the following elements: Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes, or cable route sections, and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Kildare County Council (KCC) as outlined below and illustrated on the maps herein: The proposed Coolmine cable route section in KCC is approximately 1 km in length crossing the townlands of Cullaghreeva and Confey from east to west. - The proposed Leixlip cable route section in KCC is approximately 11.51 km in length crossing the townlands of Newtown, Confey, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown and Collinstown from east to west. - The proposed Moneycooley cable route is wholly within KCC and is approximately 2.54 km in length crossing the townlands of Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark from south to north. The primary purpose of the proposed underground cables is to provide electrical power to the Dart+ West Railway project as granted under the DART+ West Railway Order (ACP Ref. 314232). The proposed underground cable routes will incorporate the following elements: • Communication links and fibre optic cables between all substations in the same trench as the UGC; • Joint bays and communication chambers along the UGC alignment; • Temporary construction laydown and work areas with ancillary staff facilities and parking, temporary access tracks, passing bays and water and utility crossings; • All associated and ancillary above and below ground site development works, including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and roadworks and excavation (including HDD) and vegetation clearance Refer to the enclosed site and newspaper notices for a full description of development.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660044

• 22 Dec 2025Conditional

  for (1) The construction of a First Floor extension over existing rooms below to the side of existing semi-detached dwelling. (2) Insert Velux roof window on side pitch over existing landing. (3) The construction of a new Porch to front and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561483

• 19 Dec 2025Conditional

  a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site “Railpark West”, in the townland of Railpark, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The application site is bounded to the northwest by the dwelling known as ‘Rosturk House’, Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 X2F1), to the north by the dwelling known as ‘Beal Na Bláth’, Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 N6E8) and to the northeast by an existing residential dwelling and outbuildings along Old Railpark/Parklands Grove (W23 CH89). The eastern boundary adjoins the permitted Maynooth Eastern Ring Road (MERR), and the southern boundary is bordered by agricultural lands. The proposed development will consist of 139 no. residential units, a creche and all associated development, on a site of approximately 2.77 hectares. The development will consist of the following: 1. Demolition of all existing structures on the site (c. 253.9 sq.m of floorspace). 2. Provision of a residential scheme of 139 no. units (26 no. 1-bed units, 62 no. 2-bed units, 24 no. 3-bed units and 27 no. 4-bed units) along with creche. The development will include for the following: 8 no. duplex units/apartments within a duplex block (2 no. 1-bed, 2 no. 2-bed, 4 no. 3-bed)(3-4-storey), 21 no. apartments in Block 01 (3 no. 1-bed, 17 no. 2-bed, 1 no. 3-bed)(3-5-storey), 18 no. apartments in Block 02 (3 no. 1-bed, 14 no. 2-bed, 1 no. 3-bed)(3-4-storey), 10 no. apartments in Block 03 (5 no. 1-bed, 5 no. 2-bed)(3-4-storey) with a creche (c.525.9 sq.m) at ground floor level, 23 no. apartments in Block 04 (9 no. 1-bed, 9 no. 2-bed, 5 no. 3-bed)(5-storey over undercroft - 6 storeys in total), 23 no. apartments in Block 05 (4 no. 1-bed, 15 no. 2-bed, 4 no. 3-bed) (5-storey over undercroft - 6 storeys in total), 5 no. detached, 4-bed, 2-storey houses (with convertible attic)(Types A1.1 and A1.2), 12 no. terraced, 4-bed, 3-storey houses (Types A2.1, A2.2 and A4), 6 no. semi-detached/end-terraced, 4-bed, 2-storey houses (Type A3), 13 no. terraced/end-terraced, 3-bed, 2-storey houses (with convertible attic)(Types B1.1 and B1.2). All duplex apartments and apartment units will be provided with a balcony, terrace or private garden on all elevations. The proposal will include for a new vehicular/pedestrian/cyclist access from the permitted Maynooth Eastern Ring Road (MERR) to the east and adjoining future residential development to the south, as well as pedestrian/cyclist access(and vehicular access for one of the proposed houses (unit no.13) to Parklands Grove/Old Railpa

  Permission, 44 homes · Kildare County Council, 2561468

• 17 Dec 2025Conditional

  (A) Subdivision of site into two individual sites namely 202 and 202A (B) Erection of a part single storey, part two storey type house on site 202A (C) Upgrade of existing entrance to a double vehicular entrance (D) connection to main foul sewer, provision of access driveway and all associated site works for site 202A. The subject site is located within the curtilage of Protected Structure Ref; B05-34 – ‘202 Railpark.’ Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of redesign of the original proposed single storey, part two storey type house to a reduced sized dormer house both in height and massing

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2561445

• 4 Nov 2025Conditional

  retention planning permission widened vehicle access to front

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2561249

• 30 Oct 2025Conditional

  single-storey flat-roof extension to the front and side to form a new porch (with rooflight), and a single-storey flat-roof extension to the rear with two rooflights

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561234

• 21 Oct 2025N/a

  (A) Subdivision of site into two individual sites namely 202 and 202A (B) Erection of a part single storey, part two storey type house on site 202A (C) Upgrade of existing entrance to a double vehicular entrance (D) connection to main foul sewer, provision of access driveway and all associated site works for site 202A

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2561188

• 8 Oct 2025N/a

  for (A) Subdivision of site into two individual sites namely 202 and 202A (B) Erection of a part single storey, part two storey type house on site 202A (B) Upgrade of existing entrance to a double vehicular entrance (C) connection to main foul sewer, provision of access driveway and all associated site works for site 202A

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2561146

• 2 Oct 2025Conditional

  for a ten year planning permission for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) on lands at Railpark, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The application site is bound by Parklands housing estate to the northwest and situated west of the residential properties within the Rockfield development and northeast of the permitted residential development ‘The Grange’ under Reg. Ref.: 21155 / ACP Ref: 312671-22 (Phase 1) and Reg. Ref.: 21156 / ACP Ref: 312685-22 (Phase 2), which is currently under construction, north of Maynooth Educate Together National School on the Celbridge Road (R405) and bordered by agricultural lands to the north, east, south and south east. The proposed development will consist of 581 no. residential units, a neighbourhood centre and all associated development, on a site of approximately 15.27 hectares. The residential component of the development consists of 185 no. apartment / duplex apartments and 396 no. houses to be provided as follows: • 59 no. 2 bed two storey mid terraced houses; • 52 no. 3 bed two storey mid terrace houses; • 223 no. 3 bed two storey end terrace/semi-detached houses; • 58 no. 4 bed two storey semi-detached houses; • 4 no. 4 bed two storey detached houses; • 185 no. duplex apartments / apartments (53 no. 1 beds, 92 no. 2 beds, 40 no. 3 beds) in a series of 3 to part 6 storey duplex apartment blocks / apartment blocks. The proposed neighbourhood centre consists of 3 no. buildings (Block A, Block B and a single storey standalone café / restaurant kiosk building) and a new public plaza and communal open space. Block A is part 5 storey / part 6 storey building comprising health centre (174 sq.m) and two no. shop units (124 sq.m pharmacy and 166 sq.m convenience shop) at ground floor level and 41 no. apartments (17 no. 1 beds and 24 no. 2 beds) from first to fifth floor level. Block B is a 5 storey building block comprising a childcare facility (762 sq.m) at ground floor level and 48 no. apartments (21 no. 1 beds and 27 no. 2 beds) from first to fourth floor level. 96 no. duplex apartments units (12 no. 1-bed, 48 no. 2-bed, and 36 no. 3-bed units) are provided in 5 no. blocks (Blocks 1 to 5) ranging from 3 no. storeys to 5 no. storeys. All duplex apartments and apartment units are provided with a balcony, terrace or private garden on all elevations. A total of 888 no. surface car parking spaces are proposed for residential units, visitor parking and the neighbourhood centre commercial uses. A total of 623 no. cycle spaces are p

  Permission, 581 homes · Kildare County Council, 2561119

• 29 Sept 2025N/a

  for a ten year planning permission for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) on lands at Railpark, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The application site is bound by Parklands housing estate to the northwest and situated west of the residential properties within the Rockfield development and northeast of the permitted residential development ‘The Grange’ under Reg. Ref.: 21155 / ACP Ref: 312671-22 (Phase 1) and Reg. Ref.: 21156 / ACP Ref: 312685-22 (Phase 2), which is currently under construction, north of Maynooth Educate Together National School on the Celbridge Road (R405) and bordered by agricultural lands to the north, east, south and south east. The proposed development will consist of 581 no. residential units, a neighbourhood centre and all associated development, on a site of approximately 15.27 hectares. The residential component of the development consists of 185 no. apartment / duplex apartments and 396 no. houses to be provided as follows: • 59 no. 2 bed two storey mid terraced houses; • 52 no. 3 bed two storey mid terrace houses; • 223 no. 3 bed two storey end terrace/semi-detached houses; • 58 no. 4 bed two storey semi-detached houses; • 4 no. 4 bed two storey detached houses; • 185 no. duplex apartments / apartments (53 no. 1 beds, 92 no. 2 beds, 40 no. 3 beds) in a series of 3 to part 6 storey duplex apartment blocks / apartment blocks. The proposed neighbourhood centre consists of 3 no. buildings (Block A, Block B and a single storey standalone café / restaurant kiosk building) and a new public plaza and communal open space. Block A is part 5 storey / part 6 storey building comprising health centre (174 sq.m) and two no. shop units (124 sq.m pharmacy and 166 sq.m convenience shop) at ground floor level and 41 no. apartments (17 no. 1 beds and 24 no. 2 beds) from first to fifth floor level. Block B is a 5 storey building block comprising a childcare facility (762 sq.m) at ground floor level and 48 no. apartments (21 no. 1 beds and 27 no. 2 beds) from first to fourth floor level. 96 no. duplex apartments units (12 no. 1-bed, 48 no. 2-bed, and 36 no. 3-bed units) are provided in 5 no. blocks (Blocks 1 to 5) ranging from 3 no. storeys to 5 no. storeys. All duplex apartments and apartment units are provided with a balcony, terrace or private garden on all elevations. A total of 888 no. surface car parking spaces are proposed for residential units, visitor parking and the neighbourhood centre commercial uses. A total of 623 no. cycle spaces are p

  Permission, 1 home · Kildare County Council, 2561101

• 20 Sept 2025N/a

  for single-storey flat-roof extension to the front and side to form a new porch (with rooflight), and a single-storey flat-roof extension to the rear with two rooflights

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561074

• 3 Sept 2025Conditional

  to convert existing attic space including flat roof dormer to rear and 2 No. rooflights to front. Also retention permission for existing porch to front of dwelling house and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561006

• 1 Sept 2025N/a

  to convert existing attic space including flat roof dormer to rear and 2 No. rooflights to front. Also retention permission for existing porch to front of dwelling house and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560993

• 21 Aug 2025Conditional

  for the conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, raising of existing gable, new access stairs, 2no. roof windows to the front and flat roof dormer to the rear

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560952

• 28 Jun 2025Conditional

  Demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of a single storey flat roof extension to the rear, a single storey front porch extension with pitched roof and side windows, and a first floor extension to the front and side incorporating a hipped roof, front-facing gable, and new windows to the front and side

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560725

• 3 Jun 2025Conditional

  for a single storey front elevation domestic porch extension (4.4sqm), and sundry other site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560602

• 2 May 2025Refused

  of the existing single storey timber storage unit situated to the front of existing semi-detached dwelling and all associated site works

  Retention · Kildare County Council, 2560460

The 25 most recent of over 100 applications.

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

Designated sites

• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Royal Canal 002103

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Railpark.

Architectural heritage

• House, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay single-storey house, c.1860, with single-bay single-storey lean-to advanced porch to right. Renovated and refenestrated, c.1990. Gable-ended roof (continuing into lean-to to porch) with slate (lean-to supported on timber brackets). Clay ridge tiles. Rendered chimney stacks. Exposed timber eaves. Cast-iron rainwater goods. Roughcast walls. Painted. Square-headed openings. Rendered sills. Replacement uPVC casement windows, c.1990. Replacement glazed uPVC door, c.1990. Set back from line of road in own grounds. Gravel forecourt to front.

• Pike Bridge, bridge, 1790–1795 · Regional interest
  Description

  Two-arch rubble stone hump back road bridge over canal and railway line, dated 1793, with ashlar voussoirs and cut-stone date stone/plaque. Broken coursed squared rubble stone walls. Cut-stone date stone/plaque. Cut-stone coping to parapet walls. Two elliptical arches. Ashlar voussoirs. Squared rubble stone soffits with traces of render over. Sited spanning Royal Canal and Midland and Great Western Railway line. Grass banks to canal with tow path to north, and grass banks to railway line.

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, on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2865 (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 Railpark with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kildare.

Name

Railpark

Area

1,467,326 m² (146.73 ha, 362.58 acres)

Civil parish

Laraghbryan, and its townlands

Barony

Salt North

Electoral division

Maynooth, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Maynooth electoral division: 18,729 people in 6,110 households; 65% of households own their home; 47% of homes were built since 2001; 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballygoran, Barrogstown East, Barrogstown West, Donaghmore, Greenfield, Maynooth, Moneycooly

Placenames

Railpark 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.