Tullerboy

44 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Tullerboy, from 79 m² to 475,106 m² (47.51 ha, 117.4 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 29 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Tullerboy 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.

• 26 Feb 2025N/a

  the construction of a new storage shed for personal private use and all other associated site work

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 2548

• 22 Sept 2017Conditional

  the construction of a dormer type extension to rear of existing bungalow

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 17881

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 Tullerboy.

Recorded monuments

• LI031-086 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, 110m E of townland boundary with Rosstemple, 280m S of a prehistoric house and metal working site (LI031-216001/002-), excavated on route of Bord Gáis Éireann Limerick gas Pipeline in 2002 (Grogan et. al. 2007). Tullerboy House (LI031-088----) lies 160 m to E and an enclosure (LI031-086----) lies 215m to SW. Depicted on the 1897 ed. OSi 25-inch map as a raised roughly oval-shaped area (dims. c. 28m N-S x 37m E-W) defined by a scarp with external fosse and entrance gap at E. The depiction of the fosse with a double line may suggest a water-filled moat. In 1840 the Ordnance Survey recorded this monument as one of 'two forts' in the townland (OSNB Athlacca Parish, 140). Monument visible as sub-circular shaped area enclosed by a tree-covered fosse on the OSi orthophotograph taken between 2005-12 and on Google Earth orthoimage dated 14/09/2019. Possible ringfort that has been redesigned as a landscape feature associated with Tullerboy House. See attached Google Earth orthoimages Compiled by: Fiona Rooney Date of upload: 25 March 2021

• LI031-087 Earthwork
  Description

  In grassland 114m W of townland boundary with Ballintaw and 160m E of townland boundary with Ballyculleen. Depicted on the OSi 25-inch map as a raised sub-rectangular shaped area (NW-SE 64m, NE-SW 52m) defined by a scarp with external fosse from NNE-E, SE-SSE and SW-W-N. Outline of monument visible on oblique aerial photograph taken 13/09/2002 (ASIAP (306) 31). Faint trace of earthwork visible on OSi orthophoto taken between 2005-12. Faint trace of external fosse at W visible on Google Earth orthoimage dated 16/03/2016, monument transected by a laneway running NNE-SSW. See attached Google Earth orthoimages Compiled by: Fiona Rooney Date of upload: 25 March 2021

• LI031-088 Castle - unclassified
  Description

  The Ordnance Survey recorded in 1840 that there was the 'ruins of an ancient castle adjoining Castle Iever or Tullerboy House, the residence of R. Ievers, Esq.' (OSNB Athlacca Parish, 142). Westropp (1906-7, 167) recorded the following details about Tullerboy Castle which was traditionally believed to have been located on site of Castle Ievers; 'Not marked; but traditionally at the present house. 1319-20 Tylahorwy, Co. Lym., held by Jo, de Kerredyn; the King granted it to W., Bishop of Ossory, and his heirs for ever (Writ, Pipe R., No. 43). 1583 Edm. Leo held Tollereboye and Ross Temple; W. Ryurdane had held the C[astle]. when he was slain in Desmond's rebellion (Inq. Exch., Jas. I., No. 8; Des. R., 39 b; C.S.P.I.). 1655 Walter and Morras Lee held the C[astle]. and bawn (C.S., xxiv., p. 10; D.S.A., 49; B.D., 72)'. Tower-house like castle depicted on the 17th century Down Survey map of Coshma Barony (Hib. Reg.) and on the Down Surevy map of Ballingaddy Parish (NLI MS 718). The 1654-56 Civil Survey of Limerick recorded that Walter Leo & Morcas Leo of Tullorvoy, Irish Papists, were the owners of 'a Castle a Bawne, a tatch wall stone house and another house on it' (Simington 1938, 127). Castle Ievers described by the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) as a, 'Detached four-bay two-storey over basement country house, built c. 1830, with central breakfront, portico to front (west) elevation, five-bay side elevation and adjoining late medieval castle to rear (east) elevation. Castle to rear having rubble limestone walls with cut limestone crenellations having stringcourse beneath' (www.buildingsofireland.ie; NIAH Reg. No. 21903114). Classified by Donnelly (1999, 31, 38) as a Type 4 tower house which consists of 'tower houses in the county which belong to the last phase in the tradition, with architectural features which include tourelles with shot holes, hood-moulded and mullioned windows, parapet water spouts and cruciform roofs'. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 10 December 2020 See attached ASI aerial photographs ASIAP – taken on 04/03/2006.

• LI031-088001 Bawn
  Description

  The Ordnance Survey recorded in 1840 that there was the 'ruins of an ancient castle adjoining Castle Iever or Tullerboy House, the residence of R. Ievers, Esq.' (OSNB Athlacca Parish, 142). The 1654-56 Civil Survey of Limerick recorded that Walter Leo & Morcas Leo of Tullorvoy, Irish Papists, were the owners of 'a Castle [LI031-088----] a Bawne, a tatch wall stone house and another house on it' (Simington 1938, 127). Castle Ievers and the medieval castle of Tullerboy described by the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) as a, 'Detached four-bay two-storey over basement country house, built c. 1830, with central breakfront, portico to front (west) elevation, five-bay side elevation and adjoining late medieval castle to rear (east) elevation. Castle to rear having rubble limestone walls with cut limestone crenellations having stringcourse beneath' (www.buildingsofireland.ie; NIAH Reg. No. 21903114). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 10 December 2020 See attached ASI aerial photographs ASIAP – taken on 04/03/2006.

• LI031-216001 House - prehistoric
  Description

  On a gently sloping plain commanding extensive views of the surrounding landscape in pasture, 670m NW of Castle Ievers (LI031-088----) and 90m S of the townland boundary with Rosstemple. One of a large group of prehistoric archaeological sites (LI031-217/218/219/220----) excavated on the Bord Gáis Éireann's Pipeline to the West in 2002 (Grogan, et. al. 2007). A ringfort (LI031-086----) is located 280m to SW. No trace of the excavated monument was present on historic OSi maps or aerial photographs prior to the discovery of the site during pipeline construction. The excavation area (12.6m N-S; 20m E-W) was on the NE side of the pipeline corridor and archaeological material extended N outside the limits of the Bord Gáis wayleave (Dennehy 2004). The site uncovered two distinct archaeological structures; a ring-ditch (LI031-216001-) and a metalworking site (LI031-216002-). The ring-ditch enclosure (int. diam. 8m; ext. diam. 9m; D 0.3m) was composed of two curving ditches to the N and S separated by causeways in the NW (Wth 6.25m) and SE (Wth 1.55m) quadrants. The combined ditches defined a slightly raised circular platform. A blue bead was found in the N ditch. Both features were filled with grey/brown sandy clays. No identifiable structures were identified within the ring-ditch and no stake / post-holes were identified in the ditches. A number of isolated stake-holes and large pits were found within and immediately outside the enclosure. Most of these pits contained sterile fills providing little insight into their function. A group of nine large circular stake-holes (average diam.0.22m; D 0.19m) were recorded 3.5m NW of the ring-ditch. They were vertically inserted and were removed before decay. These stakes formed no coherent structure, but additional structures may be present to the N, outside the limit of the wayleave. A curvilinear ditch (L 1.31m) was excavated 0.1m S of the ring-ditch. A blue bead was also retrieved from this feature. The ring-ditch was interpreted as a surviving element from a domestic house. See attached location map and plan of excavated ring-ditch taken from 2002 Excavation Report Compiled by: Edmond O’Donovan Date of upload: 28 October 2020

• LI031-216002 Metalworking site
  Description

  On a gently sloping plain commanding extensive views of the surrounding landscape in pasture, 670m NW of Castle Ievers (LI031-088----) and 90m S of the townland boundary with Rosstemple. One of a large group of prehistoric archaeological sites (LI031-217/218/219/220----) excavated on the Bord Gáis Éireann's Pipeline to the West in 2002 (Grogan et. al. 2007). A ringfort (LI031-086----) is located 280m to SW. No trace of the excavated monument was present on historic OSi maps or aerial photographs prior to the discovery of the site during pipeline construction. The excavation area (12.6m N-S; 20m E-W) was on the NE side of the pipeline corridor and archaeological material extended N outside the limits of the Bord Gáis wayleave (Dennehy 2004). The site uncovered two distinct archaeological structures; a ring-ditch (LI031-216001-), and a metalworking area (LI031-216002-). Evidence for metal smelting/ironworking was recorded at the site. Pits associated with this phase truncated the terminal of the ring-ditch and were positioned centrally within the NW causeway. Large quantities of iron slag, in addition to charcoal and bone, were retrieved from these features. It is assumed that the original function of the ring-ditch (LI031-216002-) was domestic, with the fills of the various features indicating that gradual and natural infilling and decay of the features took place. The truncation of the ring-ditch by the metalworking activity indicates that the separate phases of activity are distinct. Compiled by: Edmond O’Donovan Date of upload: 28 October 2020

• LI031-217 Fulacht fia
  Description

  On flat pasture 585m E of Castle Ievers and 235m SW of the townland boundary with Drombeg. One of a group of four prehistoric sites (LI031-217/218/219/220----) excavated within 600m on the Bord Gáis Éireann's Pipeline to the West in 2002 (Grogan et. al. 2007). No trace of the monument was indicated on OSi historic maps or visible on aerial photographs prior to the discovery of the site during pipeline construction. An area (29sq.m) was excavated under licence No. 02E0500 uncovering a disturbed fulacht fia. Two cut pit features were identified. Pit 2 was triangular (0.6m NE-SW; 1.51m NW-SE; D. 0.14m) with a concave centre and shallower, shelved edges. The fill in the pit was composed of blue/grey sandy clay with moderate amounts of burnt sandstone and charcoal. Pit 6 was oval (1.32m N-S; 0.9m E-W; D. 0.2m) with steep sides and an uneven base. The fill consisted of dark grey sandy clay including a significant quantity of burnt sandstone and charcoal. A thin disturbed deposit of mid-grey sandy clay with a high burnt sandstone and charcoal component (L. 1.25-1.1m; D. 0.08m) was recorded within a natural depression. Two stone tools, a flint crescentic scraper and chert scraper were found on the surface of the site in disturbed contexts. The site is typical of many excavated during the pipeline project, pits and deposits containing charcoal and heated fire-cracked stone. The surface finds and site typology is consistent with a Bronze Age date for the site. Compiled by: Edmond O’Donovan Date of upload: 27 October 2020

• LI031-218 Fulacht fia
  Description

  On flat pasture 520m E of Castle Ievers and 250m SW of the townland boundary with Drombeg. One of a group of four prehistoric sites (LI031-217/218/219/220----) excavated within 600m on the Bord Gáis Éireann's Pipeline to the West in 2002 in Tullerboy townland (Grogan et. al. 2007). No trace of the monument was indicated on OSi historic maps or visible on aerial photographs prior to the discovery of the site during pipeline construction. A single isolated sub-circular pit (ext. dims. 0.71m x 0.64m, D. 0.13m) with a bowl-shaped profile was excavated under licence No. 02E0501 at the site. The fill within the pit consisted of a dark grey, silty clay with moderate fire-shattered stone and charcoal. No artefacts were recovered. The archaeological feature is typical of many excavated during the pipeline project, pits and deposits containing charcoal and heated fire-shattered stone. Such deposits are likely to have been derived from a fulacht fia with a Bronze Age date suggested (Taylor 2004, 348). Compiled by: Edmond O’Donovan Date of upload: 27 October 2020

• LI031-219 Fulacht fia
  Description

  On flat pasture 314m ENE of Castle Ievers and 315m SW of the townland boundary with Drombeg. One of a group of four prehistoric sites (LI031-217/218/219/220----) excavated within 600m on the Bord Gáis Éireann's Pipeline to the West in 2002 in Tullerboy townland (Grogan et. al. 2007). No trace of the monument was present on historic maps or aerial photographs prior to the discovery of the site during pipeline construction. The site (ext. dims. 11.6m N-S; 7.8m E-W) was composed of seven large pits and numerous smaller pits. Most were shallow, possible natural depressions within the sub-soil containing charcoal mixed with clay. Some of the site was covered by a thin spread of burnt stone and charcoal. A sub-oval pit (ext. dims. 1.8m N-S; 1.3m E-W) contained a series of concentric stake-holes along the base and occasionally in the centre. This was seen as a possible roasting pit, with stakes supporting a rack, alternatively the stakes may have retained a wooden trough. This site was interpreted as remnant of a fulacht fia (Halpin 2004, 348). Compiled by: Edmond O’Donovan Date of upload: 27 October 2020

• LI031-220 Excavation - miscellaneous
  Description

  On flat pasture 160m NNE of Castle Ievers and 415m SW of the townland boundary with Drombeg. One of a group of four prehistoric sites (LI031-217/218/219/220----) excavated within 600m on the Bord Gáis Éireann's Pipeline to the West in 2002 in Tullerboy townland (Grogan et. al. 2007). No trace of the monument was present on historic maps or aerial photographs prior to the discovery of the site during pipeline construction. A single, isolated oval post-hole or small pit was excavated (ext. dims. 0.34m; 0.26m; D. 0.18m) with steep sides and a concave base. The fill in the feature consisted of a dark brown, silty clay with occasional stones and a moderate amount of charcoal. There was evidence of in situ burning, with the natural geological deposits in the sides of the feature being oxidised. Possible packing stones were also observed in the edges of the fill. No artefacts were recovered, and the feature remains undated. Interpretation is problematic. The form of the cut and the presence of packing stones appeared to indicate a post-hole; however, no other features were observed in the vicinity to form a structure (such as a house of or a fence etc.). The fill was not typical of other prehistoric features in the area; the absence of associated medieval or post-medieval finds suggests an early date (Taylor 2004, 348). Compiled by: Edmond O’Donovan Date of upload: 27 October 2020

• LI031-221 Moated site
  Description

  In flat wet pasture abutting the townland boundary with Drombeg on its NE side. A ringfort (LI031-089----) is located 200m to NE and Castle Ievers (LI031-088----) is 550m to SSW. Not depicted on historic OSi maps but is visible on both the OSi orthoimages taken 2005-12 and on the OSi Digital Globe orthophoto taken 2011-2013. Identified by ASI aerial photographic survey in 2005 (ASIAP (18/09/2020)) as a large sub-rectangular shaped enclosure (ext. dims. c. 120m ENE-WSW; 60m NNW-SSE). A relic field boundary orientated NNW-SSE depicted on the 1840 ed. OSi 6-inch map bisects the W quadrant of the large enclosure. The enclosure is visible on Google Earth orthoimages taken 05/04/2006; 16/03/2016; 25/03/2017 and 14/02/2020. These images reveal a second ditched rectangular-shaped earthwork (ext. dims. 31m NNW-SSE; 39m ENE-WSW) or annexe on the NNE side of the monument located between the larger rectangular enclosure and the townland boundary, both enclosures are likely to form part of the same monument. See attached ASI survey image showing the enclosure and Google Earth orthoimages Compiled by: Edmond O’Donovan Date of upload: 27 October 2020 See attached ASI aerial photographs ASIAP – taken on 04/03/2006.

• LI039-016 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, 96m W of townland boundary with Drombeg. Depicted on the 1897 ed. OSi 25-inch map as a sub-circular shaped area (dims. c. 39m N-S; 36m E-W) defined by a scarp with external fosse, intersected at SW by a post-1700 field boundary running NW-SE. Monument visible as circular shaped area enclosed by tree-covered bank, overgrown fosse from N-E-S-SW and cropmark of levelled fosse on OSi orthophotograph taken between 2005-12. Clearly visible on Google Earth orthoimage dated 14/09/2019. Cropmark of fosse from SW-W-NW also visible running NW-SE on Google Earth orthoimages. See attached Google Earth orthoimages. Compiled by: Fiona Rooney Date of upload: 12 April 2021

Architectural heritage

• Castle Ievers, country house, 1820–1840 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay two-storey over basement country house, built c. 1830, with central breakfront, portico to front (west) elevation, five-bay side elevation and adjoining late medieval castle to rear (east) elevation. Hipped slate roof with overhanging eaves, rendered chimneystacks and timber eaves brackets. Roughcast rendered walls with smooth render plinth. Square-headed openings having four-over-four pane timber sliding sash windows to first floor with moulded render surrounds and continuous limestone sill course. Six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows to ground floor with moulded surround and limestone sills. Portico comprising fluted Doric style pilasters to corners, flanking engaged fluted Ionic columns supporting entablature, central double-leaf timber glazed door having flanking round-headed sidelights and spoked fanlight above. Approached by limestone steps. Castle to rear having rubble limestone walls with cut limestone crenellations having stringcourse beneath. Single-storey modernised and extended gate lodge to front (west) of site. Cast-iron gates and railings to front of site flanked by square-profile cut limestone piers and sweep walls.

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 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 Tullerboy.

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 Tullerboy with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Limerick.

Name

Tullerboy · Tulach Orbhaí

Area

2,361,790 m² (236.18 ha, 583.61 acres)

Civil parish

Athlacca, and its townlands

Barony

Coshma

Electoral division

Athlacca, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Athlacca electoral division: 402 people in 156 households; 80% of households own their home; 23% of homes were built since 2001; 11% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Athlacca North, Ballintaw, Ballyculleen, Coolboy, Drombeg, Rathcannon, Rosstemple

Placenames

Tullerboy 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.