Dysartbeagh
Townland in the civil parish of Clonenagh and Clonagheen, barony of Maryborough West, Co. Laois; in Irish Díseart Beitheach
- Area
- 177.6 ha
- 439 acres
- Land parcels
- 349
- registered freehold, median 334 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- Residential 1 - Existing Residential
- Planning
- 33
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
349 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Dysartbeagh, from 1 m² to 257,624 m² (25.76 ha, 63.66 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 42 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2Residential 1 - Existing Residential (Existing residential)
LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 205 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M2Town Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 30 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S5Community Educational and Institutional (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 20 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G4Open Space and Amenity (Active open space)
LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 10 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C6Industrial (Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses)
LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 9 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - O1Strategic Reserve (Strategic reserve, White land)
LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C1.1General Business (Commercial, retail)
LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - N1.5Utilities (Mixed/general transport uses)
LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Laois · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
28 Jul 2026N/a
to widen existing splayed entrance to create two separate entrances to the two dwellinghouses and to change site boundaries from those on Planning File Reg No 03/513 and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 2660518
24 Mar 2026N/a
the following 1) Retention permission to previously granted planning permission ref no 2460121 to included 2) Retention of as-built reduced floor area to Building A. 3) Retention of lower eaves and ridge height to Building A. 4) Retention of as-built openings to Building A. 4) All associated site works.
Retention · Laois County Council, 2660157
24 Mar 2026Conditional
retain 1) Retention permission to previously granted planning permission ref no 2460121 to included 2) Retention of as-built reduced floor area to Building A. 3) Retention of lower eaves and ridge height to Building A. 4) Retention of as-built openings to Building A. 4) All associated site works.
Retention · Laois County Council, 2660164
15 Dec 2025Conditional
build a housing development consisting of 1. 7 no. one-bedroom apartments, 2. 2 No. two-bedroom terrace houses, 3. 4 no. two bedroom town houses, 4. 9 no. three-bedroom terraced houses, 5. Bin bay, Bike Bay, roads, services and all associated site works 6. Permission is also sought to demolish existing agricultural shed and associated site works.
Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 2560850
11 Dec 2025N/a
construct a housing development consisting of 1. 7 no. one-bedroom apartments, 2. 2 No. two-bedroom terrace houses, 3. 4 no. two bedroom town houses, 4. 9 no. three-bedroom terraced houses, 5. Bin bay, Bike Bay, roads, services and all associated site works 6. Permission is also sought to demolish existing agricultural shed and associated site works.
Permission · Laois County Council, 2560843
9 Dec 2025N/a
develop the following 1. 7 no. one-bedroom apartments, 2. 2 No. two-bedroom terrace houses, 3. 4 no. two bedroom town houses, 4. 9 no. three-bedroom terraced houses, 5. Bin bay, Bike Bay, roads, services and all associated site works 6. Permission is also sought to demolish existing agricultural shed and associated site works.
Permission · Laois County Council, 2560826
4 Dec 2025N/a
construct a housing development consisting of 1. 7 no. one-bedroom apartments, 2. 2 No. two-bedroom terrace houses, 3. 4 no. two bedroom town houses, 4. 9 no. three-bedroom terraced houses, 5. Bin bay, Bike Bay, roads, services and all associated site works Permission is also sought to demolish existing agricultural shed and associated site works.
Permission · Laois County Council, 2560810
10 Sept 2024Conditional
construct a dwelling house with a new entrance,detached garage, onsite wastewater treatment system and all associated site works
Permission, 2 homes · Laois County Council, 2460526
8 Mar 2024Conditional
demolish the existing farmhouse and outbuildings and the construction of six single storey light industrial units, a single storey bunker, a single storey boilerhouse, three single storey kilns, sixty car parking spaces, sixty covered bicycle parking spaces, an ESB Sub-Station, an illuminated totem sign and associated road network, yards and landscaping (10 year permission)
Permission · Laois County Council, 2460121
9 Feb 2024Conditional
retain amendments to Planning Permission Reg Ref 21/138 consisting of the omission of light industrial units 7 and 8, the relocation of light industrial unit 9, revisions to the elevations of light industrial units 4, 5 and 9 consisting of the provision of additional vehicular and escape doors and the provision of a single storey accessible toilet adjacent light industrial unit 3.
Retention · Laois County Council, 2460054
2 Feb 2024N/a
retain amendments to Planning Permission Reg Ref 21/138 consisting of the omission of light industrial units 7 and 8, the relocation of light industrial unit 9, revisions to the elevations of light industrial units 4, 5 and 9 consisting of the provision of additional vehicular and escape doors and the provision of a single storey accessible toilet adjacent light industrial unit 3.
Retention · Laois County Council, 2460044
20 Dec 2023Conditional
An extension and modifications to the existing agricultural shed, comprising slatted cattle pens over an underground storage tank, an associated lie-back area, a cattle handling facility, a concreted yard area and associated site works
Permission · Laois County Council, 2360552
18 Jul 2023Conditional
retain first floor and ground floor extension to rear of existing dwelling house and all associated site works
Retention, 1 home · Laois County Council, 2360270
17 Jul 2023N/a
retain first floor and ground floor extension to rear of existing dwelling house and all associated site works
Retention · Laois County Council, 2360266
29 May 2023Conditional
a). demolish existing two storey dwelling. b). reconfigure and increase existing car-parking on site and incorporate coach parking bays, c). develop pedestrian lighting in carpark and along footpaths, d). replace existing carpark entrance with dual entrances, e). improve footpaths and landscaping, f). change existing fencing and boundary treatments and all ancillary site and other works
Permission · Laois County Council, 2360190
12 May 2023Conditional
construct an extension to each of 2 no. existing pallet manufacturing industrial units and all ancillary site works located at CJ. Sheeran Ltd, Shannon St., Mountrath, Co. Laois. This site currently holds an IPC license no 337 from the EPA and a wood waste license from Laois County Council
Permission · Laois County Council, 22718
3 May 2023Conditional
Retain the following: (a) extensions and alterations to dwellinghouse to include sunroom, lean-to store to northern side, porch, sliding door and balcony at first floor level; (b) garage with w.c. & boiler house attached to western side of dwelling; (c) Large storage shed with loft and single storey annexes at north-east of property; (d) timber built pigeon coop along a north-west boundary; (e) dog kennels on south-west corner of property; (f) domestic store on eastern boundary; (g) high piers, walls and gates separating the yards; (h) change of site boundaries from that granted permission under File Reg. No. 5012 and all associated works.
Retention, 2 homes · Laois County Council, 2360159
29 Apr 2023N/a
to retain the following: (a) extensions and alterations to dwellinghouse to include sunroom, lean-to store to northern side, porch, sliding door and balcony at first floor level; (b) garage with w.c. & boiler house attached to western side of dwelling; (c) Large storage shed with loft and single storey annexes at north-east of property; (d) timber built pigeon coop along a north-west boundary; (e) dog kennels on south-west corner of property; (f) domestic store on eastern boundary; (g) high piers, walls and gates separating the yards; (h) change of site boundaries from that granted permission under File Reg. No. 5012 and all associated works
Retention · Laois County Council, 2360157
25 Apr 2023N/a
retain the following: (a) extensions and alterations to dwellinghouse to include sunroom, lean-to store to northern side, porch, sliding door and balcony at first floor level; (b) garage with w.c. & boiler house attached to western side of dwelling; (c) Large storage shed with loft and single storey annexes at north-east of property; (d) timber built pigeon coop along a north-west boundary; (e) dog kennels on south-west corner of property; (f) domestic store on eastern boundary; (g) high piers, walls and gates separating the yards; (h) change of site boundaries from that granted permission under File Reg. No. 5012 and all associated works
Retention · Laois County Council, 2360150
20 Jan 2023N/a
retain alteration to front elevation and attic conversion, domestic garage, sheds and all associated site works.
Retention · Laois County Council, 2316
29 Aug 2022Conditional
develop a)new all weather multi-sport pitch to include sports lighting, b) new running/walking track to include solar lighting, c) upgrade of the existing hurling/multi-sport grass pitch to include sports lighting, d) relocation and rearrangement of the basketball courts to include appropriate sports lighting, e) construction of 3 no. handball/racket ball courts and a skills wall, f) proposed canopy over existing recreation area, g) construction of a new tensile structure, h) 3 no. table tennis tables and 4 no. skittles alleys, I) construction of new obstacle course, pathways, landscaping and all ancillary site and other works
Permission · Laois County Council, 22535
19 May 2022Conditional
construct an extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, thereafter retention permission is sought for A) domestic shed, B) office/study, along with all ancillary site services and associated site works
Permission, 3 homes · Laois County Council, 22316
21 Jan 2021Conditional
construct a single storey dwelling, single storey domestic garage, connection to existing water mains and foul sewer line, proposed new entrance and all ancillary site works. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) and have been prepared in respect of the proposed development
Permission, 1 home · Laois County Council, 2119
18 Dec 2020Conditional
construct two, two storey, apartment blocks. Block 1 will consist of 4 one-bedroom apartments, stairwell and lift shaft. Block 2 will consist of 3 one-bedroom apartments, a communal/office staff area, bin bay, cycle shelter, parking and all associated site works
Permission · Laois County Council, 20686
26 Nov 2020N/a
construct a single storey dwelling, single storey domestic garage, connection to existing water mains and foul sewer line, proposed new entrance and all ancillary site works. The application is accompanied by a nature impact Statement (NIS) and have been prepared in respect of the proposed development
Permission, 2 homes · Laois County Council, 20616
The 25 most recent of 33 applications.
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
- Special Area of Conservation: River Barrow and River Nore SAC 002162
- Special Protection Area: River Nore SPA 004233
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Dysartbeagh.
Architectural heritage
- Saint Fintan's Catholic Church, 1860–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Detached Gothic Revival Catholic church, built 1867, with steeple, aisle, side chapels, chancel and sacristy projection.
- Brigidine Convent, convent/nunnery, 1880–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Eleven-bay three-storey convent, dated 1885, with projecting porch to front and full-height gabled projecting end bays. Four-bay three-storey house, c. 1810.
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).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility moderately low, 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_2004 (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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Dysartbeagh with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Laois.
The townland
- Name
- Dysartbeagh · Díseart Beitheach
- Area
- 1,775,675 m² (177.57 ha, 438.78 acres)
- Civil parish
- Clonenagh and Clonagheen, and its townlands
- Barony
- Maryborough West
- Electoral division
- Mountrath, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Mountrath electoral division: 2,681 people in 962 households; 61% of households own their home; 41% of homes were built since 2001; 10% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Badgerhill, Derrycanton, Knockanina, Mountrath, Mountrath, Oldborris
- Placenames
- Dysartbeagh 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.