Clone

22 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Clone, from 57 m² to 254,453 m² (25.45 ha, 62.88 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 26 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Clone 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.

• 27 Jul 2025Conditional

  for retention of 1) extensions to side and rear of existing dwelling and 2) garage store and all associated site works

  Retention · Kilkenny County Council, 2560461

• 3 Jan 2025Refused

  for a period of 10 years for a development at this site situated in the townlands of Acragar, Ballyconra, Ballycuddihy, Ballyroe, Ballyroe (Grace), Ballyroe (Maher), Baunaniska, Boherkyle, Briskalagh, Brittas, Clone, Coolnapisha, Curraghduff, Freshford, Freshford Lots, Graigueswood, Grange, Huntstown, Kilmanagh, Knockeenglass, Knockown, Moatpark, Monabrika, Monavadaroe, Moneenaun, Oldtown, Oldtownhill, Parksgrove, Picketstown, Rathealy, Sart, Sweethill, Tobernapeastia, Tullaroan, Upperwood Demesne, Co. Kilkenny. The development will consist of the provision of the following: i. 7 no. wind turbines with an overall turbine tip height of 185 metres; a rotor blade diameter of 163 metres; and hub height of 103.5 metres, and associated foundations and hard-standing areas; ii. A permanent 38kV substation compound (control building with welfare facilities, all associated electrical plant and apparatus, security fencing, underground cabling, storage containers, wastewater holding tank, site drainage and all ancillary works); iii. Permanent underground electrical (38kV) and communications cabling to the existing Ballyragget 110kV substation in the townland of Moatpark (including joint bays, communication and earth sheath link chambers and all ancillary works along the route). This cabling route is primarily located within the public road corridor which includes a Protected Structure (Kilkenny RPS Ref. C886); iv. Underground electrical (33kV) and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines and meteorological mast to the on-site substation; v. 3 no. temporary construction compounds (including site offices and welfare facilities); A meteorological mast with a height of 30 metres, security fencing and associated foundation and hard standng area; vii. A new temporary site entrance on the L1009; viii. A new gated site entrance on the L5024; ix. Upgrade of existing site tracks/ roads and provision of new site access roads, junctions and hardstand areas; x. A borrow pit; xi. Spoil Management; xii. Tree felling and hedgerow removal; xiii. Biodiversity Management and Enhancement Plan measures (including establishment of a riparian buffer and hedgerow enhancement); xiv. Site Drainage; xv. Operational Stage site signage; and xvi. All ancillary works and apparatus. A thirty five-year operational life from the date of full commissioning of the wind turbines and subsequent decommissioning of the wind turbines is being sought. An Environmental I

  Permission · Kilkenny County Council, 2560003

• 15 Nov 2024N/a

  permission for a period of 10 years for a development at this site situated in the townlands of Acragar, Ballyconra, Ballycuddihy, Ballyroe, Ballyroe (Grace), Ballyroe (Maher), Baunaniska, Boherkyle, Briskalagh, Brittas, Clone, Coolnapisha, Curraghduff, Freshford, Freshford Lots, Graigueswood, Grange, Huntstown, Kilmanagh, Knockeenglass, Knockown, Moatpark, Monabrika, Monavadaroe, Moneenaun, Oldtown, Oldtownhill, Parksgrove, Picketstown, Rathealy, Sart, Sweethill, Tobernapeastia, Tullaroan, Upperwood Demesne, Co. Kilkenny. The development will consist of the provision of the following: i. 7 no. wind turbines with an overall turbine tip height of 185 metres; a rotor blade diameter of 163 metres; and hub height of 103.5 metres, and associated foundations and hard-standing areas; ii. A permanent 38kV substation compound (control building with welfare facilities, all associated electrical plant and apparatus, security fencing, underground cabling, storage containers, wastewater holding tank, site drainage and all ancillary works); iii. Permanent underground electrical (38kV) and communications cabling to the existing Ballyragget 110kV substation in the townland of Moatpark (including joint bays, communication and earth sheath link chambers and all ancillary works along the route). This cabling route is primarily located within the public road corridor which includes a Protected Structure (Kilkenny RPS Ref. C886); iv. Underground electrical (33kV) and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines and meteorological mast to the on-site substation; v. 3 no. temporary construction compounds (including site offices and welfare facilities); vi. A meteorological mast with a height of 30 metres, security fencing and associated foundation and hard-standing area; vii. A new temporary site entrance on the L1009; viii. A new gated site entrance on the L5024; ix. Upgrade of existing site tracks/ roads and provision of new site access roads, junctions and hardstand areas; x. A borrow pit; xi. Spoil Management; xii. Tree felling and hedgerow removal; xiii. Biodiversity Management and Enhancement Plan measures (including establishment of a riparian buffer and hedgerow enhancement); xiv. Site Drainage; xv. Operational Stage site signage; and xvi. All ancillary works and apparatus. A thirty five-year operational life from the date of full commissioning of the wind turbines and subsequent decommissioning of the wind turbines is being soug

  Permission · Kilkenny County Council, 2460548

• 9 Oct 2024N/a

  intend to apply for permission for a period of 10 years for a development at this site situated in the townlands of Acragar, Ballyconra, Ballycuddihy, Ballyroe, Ballyroe (Grace), Ballyroe (Maher), Baunaniska, Boherkyle, Briskalagh, Brittas, Clone, Coolnapisha, Curraghduff, Freshford, Freshford Lots, Graigueswood, Grange, Huntstown, Kilmanagh, Knockeenglass, Knockown, Moatpark, Monabrika, Monavadaroe, Moneenaun, Oldtown, Oldtownhill, Parksgrove, Picketstown, Rathealy, Sart, Sweethill, Tobernapeastia, Tullaroan, Upperwood Demesne, Co. Kilkenny. The development will consist of the provision of the following: i .7 no. wind turbines with an overall turbine tip height of 185 metres; a rotor blade diameter of 163 metres; and hub height of 103.5 metres, and associated foundations and hard-standing areas; ii. A permanent 38kV substation compound (control building with welfare facilities, all associated electrical plant and apparatus, security fencing, underground cabling, storage containers, wastewater holding tank, site drainage and all ancillary works); iii. Permanent underground electrical (38kV) and communications cabling to the existing Ballyragget 110kV substation in the townland of Moatpark (including joint bays, communication and earth sheath link chambers and all ancillary works along the route). This cabling route is primarily located within the public road corridor which includes a Protected Structure (Kilkenny RPS Ref. C886); iv. Underground electrical (33kV) and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines and meteorological mast to the on-site substation; v. 3 no. temporary construction compounds (including site offices and welfare facilities); vi. A meteorological mast with a height of 30 metres, security fencing and associated foundation and hard-standing area; vii. A new temporary site entrance on the L1009; viii. A new gated site entrance on the L5024; ix. Upgrade of existing site tracks/ roads and provision of new site access roads, junctions and hardstand areas; x. A borrow pit; xi. Spoil Management; xii. Tree felling and hedgerow removal; xiii. Biodiversity Management and Enhancement Plan measures (including establishment of a riparian buffer and hedgerow enhancement); xiv. Site Drainage; xv. Operational Stage site signage; and xvi. All ancillary works and apparatus. A thirty five-year operational life from the date of full commissioning of the wind turbines and subsequent decommissioning of the wind turbines

  Permission · Kilkenny County Council, 2460478

• 29 Jan 2024Refused

  for a development of 10 no. short stay / holiday static glamping pods, replacement of existing pumphouse with storage shed containing pumphouse, alterations to as built wastewater treatment plant and percolation area plus associated site works

  Permission · Kilkenny County Council, 2460036

• 12 Jun 2023Conditional

  for an amendment to planning application previously granted under reference PL/21/627 in the townlands of Killeen, Rathmacan, Gortnagap Kyleballyoughter, Courtstown, Raheen, Lates, Curraghscarteen, Canvarstown, Trenchardstown, Lisnalea, Hillend, Coldharbour, Killahy, Greenhill, Lughinny, Craddockstown, Tubbrid Lower, Clomantagh Lower, Barna, Newtown, Kilrush, Belville, Lodge, Garranamanagh, Balleen Lower, Lodge, Tifeaghna (Browne), Lodge Demesne West, Lodge Demesne East, Clontubbrid, Clone, Acragar, Skinstown, Lisdowney, Seskin South, Parksgrove Ballyragget & Moatpark, Co Kilkenny. The previously consented planning application comprised the installation of 31.4 km of a 38kV underground grid connection comprising cable ducting and associated electrical cabling and all other ancillary works including joint bays, culverts, maker posts and all associated development. The proposed amendments to the previously consented grid connection comprise: • Increase in number of joint bays along the extent of the grid connection from a total of 35 to 45 joint bays • Grid connection to be operated at 38kV but installed to a 110kV underground cable design standards/infrastructure • Minor Adjustments to the route and red line boundary

  Permission · Kilkenny County Council, 2360248

• 1 Jun 2023N/a

  - An amendment planning application for a planning application granted under reference PL/21/627 in the townlands of Killeen, Rathmacan, Gortnagap Kyleballyoughter, Courtstown, Raheen, Lates, Curraghscarteen, Canvarstown, Trenchardstown, Lisnalea, Hillend, Coldharbour, Killahy, Greenhill, Lughinny, Craddockstown, Tubbrid Lower, Clomantagh Lower, Barna, Newtown, Kilrush, Belville, Lodge, Garranamanagh, Balleen Lower, Lodge, Tifeaghna (Browne), Lodge Demesne West, Lodge Demesne East, Clontubbrid, Clone, Acragar, Skinstown, Lisdowney, Seskin South, Parksgrove Ballyragget & Moatpark, Co Kilkenny. The previously consented planning application comprised the installation of 31.4 km of a 38kV underground grid connection comprising cable ducting and associated electrical cabling and all other ancillary works including joint bays, culverts, maker posts and all associated development. The proposed amendments to the previously consented grid connection comprise: • Increase in number of joint bays along the extent of the grid connection from a total of 35 to 45 joint bays • Grid connection to be operated at 38kV but installed to a 110kV underground cable design standards/infrastructure • Minor Adjustments to the route and red line boundary

  Permission · Kilkenny County Council, 2360232

• 22 Jul 2021Conditional

  for a ten-year appropriate period planning permission for development of this site; the proposed development will constitute the provision of the following: The installation of 31.49km of a 38kV underground electrical cabling and all other ancillary works including joint bays, culverts, maker posts and all associated development in the townlands of Killeen, Rathmacan, Gortnagap, Kyleballyoughter, Courtstown, Raheen, Lates, Curraghscarteen, Canvarstown, Trenchardstown, Lisnalea, Hillend, Coldharbour, Killahy, Greenhill, Lughinny, Craddockstown, Tubbrid Lower, Clomantagh Lower, Barna, Newtown, Kilrush, Belville, Lodge, Garranamanagh, Balleen Lower, Lodge, Tifeaghna (Browne), Lodge Demesne West, Lodge Demesne East, Clontubbrid, Clone, Acragar, Skinstown, Lisdowney, Seskin South, Parksgrove Ballyragget & Moatpark, Co. Kilkenny. Advisory Note: The full extent of the grid connection is 33.8km, and a separate planning application will be made for an underground grid connection to Tipperary County Council. The development comprises part of an overall development for which planning permission was granted for a 9 turbine wind farm and all associated works on lands located in the townlands of Farranroy Upper, Farranroy Lower, Coolnashinnagh & Gortnasmuttaun, Co. Tipperary. The planning application will be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement.

  Permission · Kilkenny County Council, 21627

• 26 Aug 2020Conditional

  to construct (i) Milking parlour building incorporating holding yard with crush/drafting yard, meal bin, milk silo, Office, storage tank, Flow channel, storage rooms and plant rooms, slatted tank, Hardcore area and access road (ii) roofless Cubicles incorporating slatted tanks and feeding aprons (ii) Silage pit with concrete apron, dung area and tyre storage all associated site works. This application is within the grounds of Protected Structures Reg. No. 12400609, 12400921 & KK009-045.

  Permission · Kilkenny County Council, 20560

• 10 May 2017Conditional

  to construct (i) topless Cubicles incorporating slatted tank and feeding aprons, (ii) silage pit and all associated site works. This application is within the grounds of Protected Structure Reg. No 12400906, 12400921 and KK 009-045.

  Permission · Kilkenny County Council, 17303

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 Clone.

Recorded monuments

• KK009-045 Castle - unclassified
  Description

  In flat parkland of Clone House, on slightly rising land on the W side of the Nore river valley. When described in the OS Letters (1839) all that survived upstanding was, 'One strongly groined vault of the old Castle of Cloone' (O'Flanagan ed. 1930, vol. 1, 89 (30)). Carrigan (1905, vol. 2, 326) notes that a, 'small fragment of Clone Castle, the seat of the Purcells, may still be seen at Clone House', however, on the 1900 revision of the 6-inch OS map the description has changed from 'in ruins' on the 1st (1839) ed. to 'site of'. The castle is not visible at ground level. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 6 February 2018

• KK009-099 Enclosure
  Description

  In tillage. An aerial photograph (GB89.T.06) shows cropmark of a circular enclosure (diam. c. 35m) defined by a fosse; part of a widely spaced outer fosse is located c. 20-30m to the NE and E. Compiled by: Dr. Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland and Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 30 July 2018

• KK009-125 Ring-ditch
  Description

  In tillage. A small circular cropmark (diam. 9m) identified by Simon Dowling on Google Earth Pro (Image © 2018 Digital Globe, imagery date 28 June 2018). There is a ring-ditch (KK009-126----) 80m to the E and another (KK009-108----) 160m to the NE, and an enclosure (KK009-107----) 150m to the NNE and another (KK009-099----) c. 215m to the W. See attached Google Earth image taken 28 June 2018 Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 23 October 2018

Architectural heritage

• Clone House, house, 1790–1810 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached eight-bay two-storey house, c.1800, on an L-shaped plan possibly incorporating fabric of earlier house, c.1700, with single-bay two-storey advanced entrance bay, single-bay two-storey advanced end bay to left, single-bay full-height return to north having single-bay two-storey lean-to lower flanking bay to north-west, and two-bay two-storey lean-to lower flanking range to north-east continuing into three-bay two-storey lower return to north-east. Part refenestrated, c.1900. Renovated, c.1975, with single-bay single-storey gabled projecting glazed porch added to ground floor. Hipped slate roof (pitched to return; lean-to to flanking bays; pitched to lower return; gabled to porch) with clay ridge tiles, rendered chimney stacks, slightly sproketed eaves, and cast-iron rainwater goods on rendered eaves. Painted roughcast walls. Camber-headed window openings to ground floor with square-headed window openings to remainder having cut-limestone sills, and six-over-six timber sash windows having some replacement timber casement windows, c.1900, throughout (some having wrought iron bars). Square-headed openings to porch with timber panelled door, fixed-pane flanking lights on concrete sill, and fixed-pane overlights. Square-headed door opening to house with rendered surround having fluted keystone, and replacement glazed timber double doors, c.1975, having overlight. Interior with timber panelled shutters to window openings. Set back from road in own grounds.

• Clone House, farmyard complex, 1790–1810 · Regional interest
  Description

  Farmyard complex, c.1800, about a courtyard including: (i) Attached seven-bay single-storey stable outbuilding to north-east. Pitched slate roof with clay ridge tiles, and iron rainwater goods on roughcast eaves. Painted roughcast walls over random rubble stone construction. Square-headed window openings with no sills, and timber casement windows. Square-headed door openings with timber boarded doors and half-doors. Set back from road in grounds shared with Clone House. (iii) Attached seven-bay two-storey stable outbuilding to north with pair of elliptical-headed carriageways to ground floor. Hipped slate roof with clay ridge tiles, and iron rainwater goods on roughcast eaves. Painted roughcast walls over random rubble stone construction. Square-headed window openings with cut-limestone sills, and louvered panel fittings. Round-headed door opening with timber boarded half-door having overlight. Pair of elliptical-headed carriageways to ground floor with double doors. (iv) Detached three-bay single-storey outbuilding to west. Now disused. Pitched slate roof with clay ridge tiles, rubble limestone gabled bellcote to apex to south (with pointed-arch aperture having remains of fittings for cast-iron bell), and no rainwater goods surviving on squared rubble limestone eaves. Random rubble limestone walls. Square-headed window openings with cut-limestone sills, lintels, and remains of casement windows.

• Clone House, gates/railings/walls, 1790–1810 · Regional interest
  Description

  Gateway, c.1800, comprising pair of limestone ashlar piers with carved cut-limestone cornices supporting cut-limestone capping, wrought iron double gates, painted roughcast curved flanking walls having cut-limestone chamfered coping, and limestone ashlar outer piers with carved cut-limestone cornices supporting cut-limestone capping. Road fronted at entrance to grounds of Clone House.

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

Radon

At the centre of the townland of Clone, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2079 (ZIP).

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

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

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

Name

Clone · Cluain

Area

1,828,103 m² (182.81 ha, 451.73 acres)

Civil parish

Rathbeagh, and its townlands

Barony

Galmoy

Electoral division

Rathbeagh, the unit of the census

Census 2022

287 people lived in 93 households in the Rathbeagh electoral division. 88% of households owned their home. 29% of homes were built since 2001. 8% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Acragar, Blackwood, Clontubbrid, Graigueswood, Moneenaun, Rathbeagh, Sweethill

Placenames

Clone 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.