Ballylin

72 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballylin, from 3 m² to 401,651 m² (40.17 ha, 99.25 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 24 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 Ballylin 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.

• 29 Jun 2026N/a

  the removal of part of the front boundary wall, Gravel Yard and mobile home and Permission for to construct an extension to the dwelling house, new boundary wall and entrance and a the temporary use of a mobile home on site during the refurbishment of the existing dwelling and all associated works

  Retention · Limerick County Council, 2660740

• 3 Mar 2026Conditional

  the construction of a single storey dwelling house, entrance driveway, wastewater treatment unit, polishing filter , alterations to existing vehicular entrance and boundary wall to provide a shared dual entrance and all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Limerick County Council, 2660235

• 29 May 2024Conditional

  the construction of a single storey dwelling house, entrance, driveway, wastewater treatment unit, polishing filter and all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Limerick County Council, 24225

• 6 Mar 2024Conditional

  the construction of a single storey dwelling house, domestic garage, entrance, driveway, wastewater treatment unit, polishing filter and all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Limerick County Council, 2460196

• 15 Jan 2024Conditional

  the construction of a dormer style dwelling house, domestic garage, entrance, driveway, wastewater treatment unit, polishing filter and all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Limerick County Council, 2410

• 10 Nov 2023Conditional

  the construction of a ground & first floor extension to existing dwelling house, revisions to site boundaries, relocation of vehicular entrance, removal of second vehicular entrance and all ancillary site works

  Retention · Limerick County Council, 23543

• 12 Oct 2022Conditional

  alterations, renovations and extensions to an existing dwelling house comprising an independent living unit attached to existing dwelling, construct a new detached garage, a new wastewater treatment system and polishing filter and all associated site works

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 221102

• 16 Dec 2021N/a

  alterations, renovations and extensions to an existing dwelling house comprising an independent living unit attached to existing dwelling, construct a new detached garage and all associated site works

  Permission, 2 homes · Limerick County Council, 211748

• 10 Nov 2021Conditional

  construction of a bungalow dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, percolation area, entrance and all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Limerick County Council, 211551

• 10 Nov 2021Conditional

  construction of a bungalow dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, percolation area, entrance and all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Limerick County Council, 211552

• 26 May 2021Conditional

  construction of a storey and a half style dwelling house, garage, entrance, driveway, mechanical wastewater treatment unit, polishing filter and all ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Limerick County Council, 21721

• 14 Jan 2020Conditional

  construction of a dormer style extension to existing dwelling house and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 2020

• 25 Nov 2019Conditional

  construction of a farm machinery store and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 191150

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

Designated sites

• Special Protection Area: Stack's to Mullaghareirk Mountains, West Limerick Hills and Mount Eagle SPA 004161

Recorded monuments

• LI028-085 Hillfort
  Description

  On the summit of Ballylin Hill, the site commands an extensive prospect NE->S over the Limerick plain. The flattish summit of the hill and its upper slopes are covered by heather-clad blanket bog, whilst the steeper lower slopes are covered by heather and gorse. Two roughly concentric rings of embankment enclose the upper part of the hill (Cody 1981, fig. 14). The inner ring encloses a roughly circular area (300m N-S; 315m E-W), whilst the outer ring runs from 80m to 120m outside it. The total area enclosed is 20.5ha (ibid., 71). The inner ring consists of an internal fosse (Wth c. 2.5m; D c. 0.75m) with an external bank (Wth c. 2.5m; H c. 0.75m), both covered by c. 0.3m of bog (ibid., fig. 15). At W is a short stretch of internal bank (Wth c. 2m; H c. 0.3m). There is a causeway entrance (Wth 8m) at ESE. The outer ring has a similar profile 'though of slighter dimensions' (ibid., 71). The outer ring is not evident on the ground for c. 120m W->N, and at N a part of the enclosing element was recently disturbed by deep ploughing. According to Cody (ibid., 75) this site 'falls into Rafterty's Class IIa group of multivallate hill-forts' and is 'undoubtedly one of the largest Irish hill-forts'. The hillfort was recently described in the Atlas of Hillforts of Britain and Ireland as following; 'Widely spaced multiple enclosure in commanding position on Ballylin Hill. The hilltop is positioned on partial spur in a N - S running escarpment. This provides Ballylin with panoramic views of the Limerick plains and Shannon estuary to the N, E and S. The hillfort has a total site footprint of approximately 20.5ha. Bivallate for its entire circuit with a slight in-turned entrance to the SE. There are two other breaks in the inner enclosing elements which may be original. There are no obvious corresponding breaks in the outer enclosing features. There is no evidence for any internal features on the surface. Geophysical survey has identified a cluster of possible pit features within the inner enclosing elements at the E. The enclosing elements survive well throughout much of its length, however, they are heavily overgrown in places and are under approximately 0.3m of peat. The entire hillfort is under a heavy blanket of heather and patches of scrub. First recorded by John Danaher during aerial photography survey in 1981. Geophysical survey by O'Driscoll (2012). Targeted excavation by O'Brien (2012). Earthwork survey by Cody (1981). Late Bronze Age dates from basal fill of inner and outer enclosing elements. There are three possible original entrances in the inner enclosure. The possible entrances to the SE and W comprise simple breaks in the bank with a causeway in the outer ditch. The excavated entrance at the NE was very slightly in-turned. In comprises a break in the bank and rock-cut ditch. Set just inside the ditch terminals are two large post-holes. The northernmost example was substantially bigger and produced a large number of packing stones. This may suggest that this post held a gate. Circular area defined by two widely spaced, roughly concentric enclosing features separated 80 - 120m apart. Cody (1981) suggests that the inner example consists of an internal ditch (2.5m wide and 0.75m deep) and external bank (2.5m wide and 0.75m high). Excavation and LiDAR survey has revealed that the inner enclosing elements comprised an internal bank and external ditch with an external counterscarp. The outer enclosing elements also comprised an inner bank and external ditch and counterscarp.' (http://hillforts.arch.ox.ac.uk/records/IR0680.html) See attached Google Earth aerial photograph taken 20/10/2010 Compiled by: Denis Power Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 30 January 2020

• LI028-087 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In uncultivated ground densely overgrown with trees, bushes and briars, on a sharp SE-facing slope. No visible surface trace of 'fulacht fiadh' identified here in 1980s (UCC). Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LI028-088 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, atop low rise. Monument, depicted on 1923 OS 6-inch map as roughly D-shaped area defined on straight W side by field boundary (long axis N-S) and N->S by arc of bank, has been levelled. No trace of monument evident when inspected. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LI028-091 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on gentle SE-facing slope. Circular area (33.5m N-S; 34m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank with external fosse and counterscarp bank. Bank (int. H 0.65m; ext. H 2.35m) becomes low internally (H 0.3m) at W, with gap (Wth 5.5m) at SE. Fosse waterlogged SSE->W and damp everywhere; recent drainage trench feeds into fosse at W. Low counterscarp bank (int. H 1.55m; ext. H 0.25m) evident NW->SE. Interior slopes very slightly down to SE. Interior and bank covered by mature deciduous trees. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LI028-092 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, on steep E-facing slope. Monument, depicted on 1923 OS 6-inch map as circular enclosure (diam. c. 20m), has been levelled. No trace of monument evident when inspected. Depiction of site on 1841 OS 6-inch map as circular feature planted with trees suggests it may not be an ancient feature. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LI028-094 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, atop slight rise in marshy ground. Circular area (diam. c. 35m) enclosed by earthen bank (int. H 0.75m; ext. H 1.8m) SSE->NNW, and defined by scarped edge (H 0.7m; Wth 1.3m) NNW->SSE, with external fosse (D 0.8m; Wth 2.2m) all around, and counterscarp bank (int. H 1.05m; ext. H 0.25m) SSE->NNW. Narrow break in bank at WNW probably caused by cattle accessing interior. Banks and fosse covered by undergrowth with mature trees growing on both banks. Interior covered by dense overgrowth except E third which is under rough pasture. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LI028-095 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In wooded area, on gentle E-facing slope. Circular area (26.5m N-S; 26.9m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank and external fosse. Bank highest W->N (int. H 1m; ext. H 1.8m) with gaps at ENE (Wth 5.5m) and WSW (Wth 8.1m). Fosse (D 0.5m; Wth 2.5m) well defined W->N; a field drain connects with it at SE. Some mature beech trees grow on bank and in interior; otherwise level interior is under pasture. Enclosure hemmed in by low earthen field boundaries on E, S and W sides, which define S end of wooded area. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LI028-097 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on gentle S-facing slope and below top of low rise. Oval area (30m N-S; 22m E-W) defined by scarped edge (H 2.1m; Wth 5.4m), which is highest E->W on down-slope side. Scarp eroded by cattle particularly along SE arc; consequently much loose stones scattered along top edge of scarp and into interior. Interior surface generally uneven; NW quadrant is c. 0.6m lower than remainder. Elder bushes grow sporadically over enclosure which is otherwise under rough pasture. Field boundary (axis E-W) depicted on 1923 OS 6-inch map skirting enclosure to N, has since been removed. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 26 August 2011 See attached ASI aerial photographs ASIAP – taken on 04/03/2006.

• LI028-099 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture; ground rises gently to S. No visible surface trace on the ground of circular enclosure and complex of linear features visible on aerial photograph (GSIAP R462). Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LI028-100 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In level pasture. Monument, depicted on 1923 OS 6-inch map as circular enclosure (diam. c. 40m), has been levelled. However, it is now evident as slightly raised circular area (diam. c. 36m) defined by scarped edge (H 0.15m; Wth 3.65m) ENE->NW. Shallow external fosse (Wth 2m; D 0.1m) evident S->WNW. Interior flat and covered by lush grass. Field boundary, depicted immediately to E on 1923 OS 6-inch map, has been removed. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LI028-173 Burial mound
  Description

  In rough ground dominated by gorse and bracken on the E slope of Ballylin Hill with views to the NE, E and SE. The external rampart of a hillfort (LI028-085----) lies 200m tp W. The site is not depicted on the 1840 ed. OSi 6-inch map and is not depicted on the 1897 ed. OSi 25-inch map. The site is not visible on the OSi orthoimage taken 2005-12. Not visible on Digital Globe orthoimages taken 2011-2013. Identified by Jerry McMahon of Ardagh (member of the Newcastle Historical Society) in 1986 when the mound was described having been discovered after a gorse fire on the hillside (pers. comm.). Subsequently inspected by the ASI in 1986 and described as ‘burial mound or barrow’. The location of the site is visible on Google Earth orthoimages taken 20/10/2010 and 08/04/2015. See attached location map prepared by Jerry McMahon and Google Earth orthoimages Compiled by: Edmond O’Donovan Date of upload: 24 September 2020

• LI028-174 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In rough pasture on the E slope of Ballylin Hill. The external rampart of the hillfort (LI028-085----) is 330m to NW. A fulacht fia (LI028-087----) is located in dense woodland c. 60m to ESE. The site is not depicted on the 1840 ed. OSi 6-inch map and is not depicted on the 1897 ed. OSi 25-inch map. The site is not visible on the OSi orthoimage taken 2005-12 or on the Digital Globe orthoimages taken 2011-2013. Identified by Jerry McMahon of Ardagh (member of the Newcastle Historical Society) in 1986 when the site was described as being found during a Field Trip to Ballylin Hillfort (SMR File). The general location of the site is visible on Google Earth orthoimage taken 08/04/2015. The precise location of the monument is based on local information. The correspondence with Jerry Murphy makes reference to the archaeological excavation of another fulacht fia in the townland. This is assumed to be the site (LI028-085----) located 60m to ESE, which yielded a Middle Bronze Age date (Ref: GrN- 13153 3400BP+60 BP) (Brindley et al. 1989-90, 27). See attached location map prepared by Jerry McMahon and Google Earth orthoimage Compiled by: Edmond O’Donovan Date of upload: 24 September 2020

Architectural heritage

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

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 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

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

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Ballylin.

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.

• Ballylin, Ardagh5 sales

Name

Ballylin · Baile Uí Fhloinn

Area

1,963,581 m² (196.36 ha, 485.21 acres)

Civil parish

Rathronan, and its townlands

Barony

Shanid

Electoral division

Ardagh, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Ardagh electoral division: 1,037 people in 384 households; 83% of households own their home; 25% of homes were built since 2001; 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Commons, Cross, Dunganville Upper, Glenastar, Glenville, Kerrikyle, Reerasta North

Placenames

Ballylin 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.