Ballinalee or Saintjohnstown

134 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballinalee or Saintjohnstown, from 31 m² to 88,614 m² (8.86 ha, 21.9 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 24 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Residential (Existing residential)
  LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 74 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Town Core (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 31 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R4Strategic Residential Reserve
  LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Recreation/Amenity/Green Space (Open space, park)
  LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S3Social/Community/Education/Public Utility (Community facilities)
  LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G5Recreation/Amenity/Green Space (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other)
  LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C1.1Light Industrial/Commercial/Servicing (Commercial, retail)
  LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Recreation/Amenity/Green Space (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027, Longford · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 2 Sept 2026N/a

  the proposed construction of an extension to the rear & side of existing shop building with proposed alterations to the existing facades. the proposed new shop design will incorporate an ancillary off-licence area, coffee/serve over and seating area, hot food & deli area, storage space, freezer/cold rooms, toilet areas, staff areas & associated signage, provision of onsite car parking spaces, landscaping, installation of EV charging point, connections to the existing services; all of the above which to be used in conjunction with the existing service station business and all ancillary works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 2660274

• 10 Jul 2026Conditional

  the proposed change of use of part of existing dwelling house for use as a creche facility to run in conjunction with existing onsite creche facility previously granted full planning permission under planning reference number PL24/60112 and all ancillary works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 2660224

• 14 May 2026N/a

  proposed residential development of 10 no. two storey semi-detached type dwelling houses consisting of 9 no. three bedroom units & 1 no. two bedroom unit, vehicular & pedestrian entrances, internal access road, boundary fences/walls, green open space, proposed connections to the existing water, wastewater & surface water networks and all associated site development works

  Permission, 10 homes · Longford County Council, 2660161

• 8 May 2026Conditional

  to remove the existing front boundary wall servicing an existing dwelling house together with relocating same together with forming a vehicular entrance into the existing dwelling house and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 2660155

• 11 Nov 2025Conditional

  of existing alterations to the rear façade of existing two storey building which includes modifications to first floor windows, the installation of 3 no. access doors together with pedestrian walkway at first floor level with access stairwell together with a newly created pedestrian access to the rear of the property and all ancillary site works

  Retention · Longford County Council, 2560260

• 8 Aug 2025Refused

  the proposed construction of 3 no. industrial/storage/manufacturing units with new vehicular entrance, internal access road, boundary fences/walls, proposed connection to the existing wastewater network and all associated site development works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 2560169

• 18 Jun 2025Conditional

  the construction of (1) a single storey extension to the rear of an existing bungalow type dwelling house to include internal and external alterations to the existing house and (2) a single storey granny annex to be contained within the existing house and all ancillary site works. Significant further information includes permission to demolish two sheds and an oil tank structure

  Permission · Longford County Council, 2560122

• 16 May 2025Conditional

  an extension to an existing dwelling and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Longford County Council, 2560098

• 23 Apr 2025N/a

  an extension to an existing dwelling and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Longford County Council, 2560070

• 5 Jun 2024Conditional

  of domestic garage with basement. In addition to this, full planning permission is being sought for 1), change of use from domestic garage to creche facilities, 2), additional internal driveway that splays off from existing driveway 3), parking facilities to the rear of existing domestic garage 4), signage for proposed Creche facilities which will be located at the existing entrance to the property and at the front elevation of the proposed Creche, and all ancillary site works whereby full planning permission is now also being sought for the revised location & details of the existing site entrance which are now at variance with the approved plans granted under PL18/77 and all ancillary works

  Retention · Longford County Council, 2460112

• 20 Mar 2024Unconditional

  of 19/212 - proposed residential development of 29 no. dwelling houses consisting of (i) 14 no. three bedroom two storey semi-detached type dwelling houses, (ii) 6 no. four bedroom two storey semi-detached type dwelling houses, (iii) 1 no. four bedroom two storey detached type dwelling house, (iv) 6 no. three bedroom two storey detached type dwelling houses, (v) 2 no. two bedroom detached bungalow type dwelling houses, entrance, internal access road, green open spaces, boundary fences/walls, proposed connections to existing foul sewer, surface water and watermain networks servicing the village of Ballinalee and all ancillary works

  Extension of duration · Longford County Council, 2414

• 18 Jan 2024Unconditional

  of 18/256 1) retain existing foundation bases, which are connected to existing public sewer and surface water services, for 4 no. houses consisting of 2 sets of semi-detached units 2) Complete the 4 no. houses along with associated driveways, landscapes, boundary fences, and all ancillary site works. Planning permission for the described was previously granted under planning register reference 04/822

  Extension of duration · Longford County Council, 242

• 16 Jan 2024Unconditional

  of 18/5 - for the proposed construction of 6 No. Semi-Detached Bungalow Type Dwelling Houses of Similar Design as were previously Granted Full Planning Permission by An Bord Pleanala under Planning Reference Number PL14.224300 and Longford County Council Extension of Duration of Planning Permission under Planning Reference Number PL12/286. Full Planning Permission is also being sought for the Proposed Construction of an Entrance & Access Road together with the Proposed Connection to the Existing Foul Sewer, Surface Water & Watermain Networks and all ancillary site works whereby it is now proposed to reduce the total number of dwelling houses from the 6 originally applied for to 5 no. dwelling houses consisting of 4 no. semi-detached bungalow type dwelling houses together with 1 no. detached bungalow type dwelling house and all ancillary works

  Extension of duration · Longford County Council, 241

• 27 Oct 2023Conditional

  the following; 1. The proposed construction of a single storey shop building comprising of retail area, with ancillary off-licence area, coffee/serve over and seating area with ancillary console area, circulation area, office, toilet facilities, staff room and storage area; 2. The proposed construction of a detached single storey type storage building; 3. The proposed construction of a new forecourt area with pump islands and canopy over same; 4. The proposed installation of 3 no. 40,000L underground fuel storage tanks and associated pipework; 5. The proposed installation of 1 no. car wash facility; 6. The proposed construction of ancillary site features such as refuse compound, service area, landscaping and parking bays; 7. The proposed installation of 1 no. main ID sign together with the proposed erection of canopy signage and shop fascia signage; and all ancillary works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 2360189

• 15 Sept 2023Conditional

  erect a 24m high lattice tower together with antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment, all enclosed by security fencing and extending the existing access track

  Permission · Longford County Council, 2360134

• 18 Mar 2021Conditional

  proposed two storey extension to the rear and side of existing dwelling, upgrade and renovation to existing house to include changes to relevant elevations, provision of farm outbuilding with stable and all ancillary works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 2179

• 2 Sept 2020Conditional

  (a) proposed demolition of existing two storey building consisting of retail & storage space on ground floor level together with office & storage space at first floor level, (b) proposed demolition of existing single storey building which was formally used as a garage, (c) proposed construction of a new single storey retail building comprising of retail space, ancillary off-licence area, coffee/serve over and seating area, hot food & deli area, storage space, freezer/cold rooms, toilet areas, staff areas, office space, solid fuel storage area & associated signage, (d) proposed construction of a detached single storey storage building, (e) provision of onsite car parking spaces, landscaping, boundary fence/wall, installation of ev charging point, connections to the existing services; all of the above which to be used in conjunction with the existing service station business and all ancillary works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 20196

• 11 May 2020Conditional

  to construct a two storey extension to the side of an existing two storey house and single storey extension to the rear, 2) demolition of existing extension to side of house, 3) retention permission for existing rear extension and all ancillary site works- Covid 19 (b)

  Permission · Longford County Council, 20106

• 31 Oct 2019Conditional

  1) construct 8nr houses consisting of 4 sets of semi-detached units 2) to connect proposed houses to existing public sewer and surface water services 3) to extend existing roadway and pathways to facilitate the proposed units along with the construction of a new turning bay at the end of proposed roadway, the existing turning bay will be decommissioned once the new turning bay is complete 4) planning is also required for associated landscapes, boundary fences and all ancillary site works. Planning permission for the above described was previously granted under register reference 04/822

  Permission · Longford County Council, 19290

• 12 Aug 2019Conditional

  proposed residential development of 29 no. dwelling houses consisting of (i) 14 no. three bedroom two storey semi-detached type dwelling houses, (ii) 6 no. four bedroom two storey semi-detached type dwelling houses, (iii) 1 no. four bedroom two storey detached type dwelling house, (iv) 6 no. three bedroom two storey detached type dwelling houses, (v) 2 no. two bedroom detached bungalow type dwelling houses, entrance, internal access road, green open spaces, boundary fences/walls, proposed connections to existing foul sewer, surface water and watermain networks servicing the village of Ballinalee and all ancillary works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 19212

• 4 Jul 2019N/a

  a) proposed construction of residential development consisting of 20 no. semi-detached two bedroom bungalows b) provision of new entrance and access road c) green open space, boundary fences/walls with internal pedestrian pathway d) connection to public services with sewer and water supply and all associated ancillary site works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 19178

• 8 Nov 2018Conditional

  1) retain existing foundation bases, which are connected to existing public sewer and surface water services, for 4 no. houses consisting of 2 sets of semi-detached units 2) Complete the 4 no. houses along with associated driveways, landscapes, boundary fences, and all ancillary site works. Planning permission for the described was previously granted under planning register reference 04/822

  Permission · Longford County Council, 18256

• 17 Aug 2018Conditional

  (1) construct 4 No. OAP single storey houses, consisting of 2 semi-detached units. (2) Close existing right of way into neighbouring lands, with provision for a new right of way via the proposed entrance to OAPs houses (3) Permission is also sought for associated new entrance, footpaths, roadway, boundary fencing and walling, connection to adjoining utility services and all ancillary site works. Significant further information has been furnished to the planning authority. The significant further information consists of, revised site layout along with relocation of the boundaries of the site, resulting in the requirement of point 2 above, to close existing right of way into neighbouring lands, with provision for a new right of way via the proposed entrance to OAP's houses, being now no longer required

  Permission · Longford County Council, 18176

• 19 Apr 2018Conditional

  to construct a dormer bungalow type dwelling house, detached domestic garage, new entrance, boundary walls, piers and fencing, proprietary wastewater treatment unit and percolation area and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 1877

• 10 Jan 2018Conditional

  for the proposed construction of 6 No. Semi-Detached Bungalow Type Dwelling Houses of Similar Design as were previously Granted Full Planning Permission by An Bord Pleanala under Planning Reference Number PL14.224300 and Longford County Council Extension of Duration of Planning Permission under Planning Reference Number PL12/286. Full Planning Permission is also being sought for the Proposed Construction of an Entrance & Access Road together with the Proposed Connection to the Existing Foul Sewer, Surface Water & Watermain Networks and all ancillary site works whereby it is now proposed to reduce the total number of dwelling houses from the 6 originally applied for to 5 no. dwelling houses consisting of 4 no. semi-detached bungalow type dwelling houses together with 1 no. detached bungalow type dwelling house and all ancillary works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 185

The 25 most recent of 27 applications.

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 Ballinalee or Saintjohnstown.

Recorded monuments

• LF009-022001 Cultivation ridges
  Description

  Pre-development testing and monitoring of topsoil removal for a housing development immediately to the NE of the site of a possible 17th-century house (LF009-022----) revealed evidence of cultivation ridges and field boundaries (LF009-022002-) (Halpin 2007, 250). There is no evidence to suggest that these ridges date to before AD 1700 and is likely that they may be 18th century or later in date. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 5 March 2012

• LF009-022002 Field boundary
  Description

  Pre-development testing and monitoring of topsoil removal for a housing development immediately to the NE of the site of a possible 17th-century house (LF009-022----) revealed evidence of field boundaries and cultivation ridges (LF009-022001-) (Halpin 2007, 250). There is no evidence to suggest that field boundaries date to before AD 1700 and is likely that they may be 18th century or later in date. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 5 March 2012

• LF009-023 Historic town
  Description

  Near a bridging point on the Camlin River. Ballinalee is derived from Béal Átha na Lao which means the 'mouth of the ford of the calves' (Bradley et al. 1985, 12). The settlement was established in 1618 at the initiative of Oliver St John, from whom it received its name St Johnstown (McNamee 1954, 230). In 1627, under the conditions of the 'Charter of Johnstowne', which was granted by King Charles I, Walter Lecky was obliged to 'build a house upon his portion of the eighty acres allotted for the corporation’ (ibid.). This obligation does not appear to have been followed through because in 1630 John Kennedy was ordered by the Crown to build ‘a castle and bawn in the corporations of St. John's Town, as Walter Lecky was to have done' (Cal. S.P. Ire. 1625-32, 535). The town was granted the right to hold a weekly market and two fairs and to send two members to the Irish parliament until the Act of Union in 1800 (Lewis 1837, vol. 2, 31). It was described in 1682 by Nicholas Dowdall as 'the antientest Corporation in the County called by the name of St Johnstown antiently called Belanelee, signifying calves. It is governed by a Soveraigne and twelve Burgesses' (Gillespie and Moran 1991, 210). The Down Survey (1654-6) map of Clonbroney parish depicts the town as a linear settlement facing onto a road running from a bridge (LF009-023006-) to its W towards the church (LF009-023012-) of Kiltenemedron to its E. The settlement consists of nine substantial dwellings - five on the N side of the road and four on the S side. A larger building, within an enclosure or bawn, is depicted on the S side between the first and second dwellings. It may be the ‘castle and bawn’ (see LF009-022----, LF009-022001-) noted above. The location of the settlement on the Down Survey map does not tie in with the area identified by Bradley et al. (1985, 12-14, Fig. 2), which is the present village. It is orientated on a N-S axis, extending to the S from Ballinalee Bridge. The Down Survey map suggests that the initial settlement was located between the village and Soran Bridge to its W. However, archaeological testing in 2004 (Halpin 2007, 250) in the fields to the E of the bridge and to the S of the road revealed no evidence of any settlement of 17th-century date. Archaeological excavations in 1996, at a proposed residential site within the zone identified by Bradley et al. (1985 Fig. 2), to the S of a burial ground (LF009-023002-) on the W side of the village exposed linear features (LF009-023005-), including a trench (L c. 24m) that supported wooden stakes or posts. These features may have been the remnants of post-medieval fences that could possibly have been related to the 17th-century settlement (Carroll 1997, 72). Further archaeological testing to the N of the burial ground in 2007, prior to the construction of an amenity centre, also revealed a number of possible post-medieval features (LF009-023007-), including the possible foundation trench of a structure and the foundations of a wall. The latter features may also have been associated with the 17th-century settlement (Egan 2010, 303). A school (LF009-023008-), market-house (LF009-023009-), a tannery (LF009-023010-) and an inn (LF009-023011-) are associated. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 1 August 2013

• LF009-023001 Burial ground
  Description

  On top of a low hill, on the W side of Ballinalee or Saint Johnstown village (LF009-023----). Named 'Grave Yard' on the 1837 ed. of the OS 6-inch map and 'Bullys Acre Grave Yard (Disused)' on the 1911 OS 25-inch plan, where it is shown planted with coniferous trees. The term 'Bully's Acre' often refers to the burial grounds of insurgents who were hanged in the aftermath of the 1798 rebellion. This subrectangular burial ground (max. dims. c. 72m E-W; c. 32m N-S) is defined by a post-and-wire fence along the N, E and most of the S sides. The E end of the S side is occupied by a farm building. A largely collapsed stone wall (Wth c. 1m; max. H 0.8m) encloses the W side, which is bounded by a laneway. Access is via an entrance in the centre of this wall. Centrally located within the interior is a large, shallow rectangular depression of unknown significance. A considerable number of very low, upright stones presumably mark burials. Only two inscribed memorials were noted. One dates to 1763; the second inscription was incomplete. Trial excavations in 1995 and 1996 (Carroll 1996, 56; 1997, 72), in advance of a residential development immediately to the S of the burial ground, yielded traces of human remains and remnants of post-medieval fences (LF009-023005-). In 1998 a stone structure, comprising four large thin stone slabs forming three sides of a rough box and a capstone (H 1.5m; Wth 1.05m), which did not conform to any known archaeological monument type, was exposed, surveyed and removed (ibid. 2000, 138). Also in 1998 (Higgins 2000, 138) monitoring of the excavation of the sockets for a post-and-wire fence yielded an Irish halfpenny coin of George II dated 1760. Other remains comprised clay pipes and animal bones, some bearing saw or knife marks. These were dated to the late 19th/early 20th centuries (ibid.). (Lennon 2005) Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 21 May 2013

• LF009-023005 Excavation - miscellaneous
  Description

  Archaeological test excavations in 1996 to the S of a burial ground (LF009-023002-) exposed linear features, including a trench (L c. 24m) which supported wooden stakes or posts (Carroll 1997, 72). The linear features were interpreted by the excavator as the remnants of post-medieval fences that could possibly have been related to the 17th-century settlement of the town (see LF009-023----). Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 25 February 2013

• LF009-023006 Bridge
  Description

  Spanning the Camlin River. Depicted on the Down Survey (1655-6) parish map of Clonbroney (NLI, MS 719). No visible surface trace survives but 'Soran Bridge' may have been built on or close to its site. This single-arch bridge dates from c. 1860. It replaced the earlier bridge that is shown on the 1837 ed. of the OS 6-inch map and it is likely that it incorporates some of the fabric of that bridge (www.buildingsofireland.ie, Reg. 13304020, last accessed 26 March 2012). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 30 July 2013

• LF009-023007 Excavation - miscellaneous
  Description

  An archaeological test excavation undertaken in 2007, in advance of a planning application for an amenity centre in the village of Ballinalee, revealed eight poorly defined pits of unknown function. The possible foundation trench of a structure and the foundations of a wall were also uncovered. The excavator interpreted these features as being post-medieval in date and possibly associated with the 17th-century settlement (see LF009-023----) of the village (Egan 2010, 303). Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 25 February 2013

Architectural heritage

• Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity, church/chapel, 1945–1950 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached gable-fronted Roman Catholic church, built 1945-7, with advanced three-bay gable-fronted breakfront to the entrance front (east), bowed chancel to the west, ten-bay nave elevations, flat-roofed single-storey extensions to south elevation, flat-roofed sacristy to north elevation and with a bellcote to the south elevation (towards the west end). Pitched slate roofs with carved limestone and cast-iron cross finials, dressed limestone eaves course and cast-iron rainwater goods. Pitched roof to bellcote. Carved limestone cross finial to sacristy. Roughcast rendered walls over smooth rendered plinth with dressed limestone quoins to the corners. Three graded round-headed openings to front elevation (east) with chamfered dressed limestone surround and stained glass windows. Round-headed openings flanking main door at ground floor level and to side (nave) elevations with limestone sills, dressed limestone surrounds and stained glass windows. No window openings to bowed chancel. Square-headed opening to gable apex of east elevation with metal louvers. Square-headed door opening to front elevation with timber battened double doors, stepped dressed limestone surround having carved limestone pediment with painted Celtic design and lettering, above, approached by flight of concrete steps. Square-headed openings to southwest elevation and sacristy with timber battened double doors, stained glass overlights, advanced rendered surrounds, rendered pediments above with incised patterns and limestone steps. Barrel-vaulted ceiling. Retains interior features such as marble altar table, stucco plasterwork to the ceiling and timber gallery. Set back from street, on an elevated site, to the north end of Ballinalee.

• Bully's Acre, graveyard/cemetery, unknown, 1795–1800 · Regional interest
  Description

  Graveyard on irregular wedge shaped-plan, laid out c. 1798. Site of executions and burial following the Battle of Ballinamuck in 1798. Cut stone recumbent table tomb, dated 1763, and collection of mainly uninscribed upright gravestones to interior. Site bounded by largely modern rubble limestone boundary wall having memorial plaque, dated 1998. Located to the north end of Ballinalee.

• House, 1800–1860 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c. 1830, having a gable-fronted (windbreak) porch to the centre of the main elevation (east). House flanked (adjoined) to either end (north and south) by two two-bay single-storey outbuildings. Two-storey return to the rear (west). Hipped slate roof with central rendered chimneystack and cast-iron rainwater goods. Decorative timber bargeboard to porch. Pitched corrugated-metal roofs to outbuildings, with rendered chimneystack to northern outbuilding. Roughcast rendered walls. Whitewashed stone walls to outbuildings. Square-headed openings with painted stone sills and one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows. Square-headed opening to front face of porch with timber panelled door and overlight. Square-headed openings to southern outbuilding with timber battened doors and timber lintels. Road-fronted to the north end of Ballinalee.

• Ballinalee Masonic Hall, masonic lodge/hall, 1770–1800 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay two-storey former Masonic hall, built or altered c. 1773. Later in use as an outbuilding, now out of use. Flight of limestone flagged steps to the north gable end gives access to first floor. Pitched natural slate roof, now collapsing. Rubble limestone walls with roughcast render over. Square-headed window openings, fittings now gone. Cut stone lintel over window opening at ground floor to main elevation (east). Shallow segmental-headed carriage arch, now partially infilled, to the south end of the east elevation having tooled limestone voussoirs over; oculus opening over with brick surround. Round-headed window opening to the south gable end at first floor level with brick surrounds, now partially blocked, with cantilevered dressed limestone ledge below. Set back from road to the north end of Ballinalee and to the south of Bully’s Acre (13304010). Modern housing estate to the west/southwest.

• Water pump, 1880–1920 · Regional interest
  Description

  Freestanding cast-iron water hydrant, erected c. 1900, comprising fluted shaft on moulded base with fluted domed capping over having ball finial. Spout now missing. Now disused. Located on footpath to the south end of Ballinalee.

• House, 1820–1830 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay two-storey house, built c. 1825, with single-bay single-storey lean-to addition to the south elevation. Hipped slate roof with a central pair of moulded rendered chimneystacks and render eaves course. Painted rendered walls with decorative render pilasters flanking the door with render cornice and brackets above. Square-headed window openings with one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows and limestone sills. Square-headed door opening with timber half-glazed door, render architrave surround and render pulvinated frieze and pediment above. Road fronted to the south of Ballinalee. Rubble limestone boundary wall to the north with a dressed of dressed limestone gate piers on square-plan.

• Soran Bridge, bridge, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
  Description

  Single-arch road bridge, built c. 1860, over the Camlin River. Possibly incorporating the fabric of an earlier bridge to site. Segmental-headed arch with rock-faced voussoirs. Squared limestone rubble masonry to barrel. Coursed squared rock-faced limestone masonry to spandrel walls, abutments and to parapets. Rock-faced limestone coping to parapets with concrete repairs in places. Rubble stone wing walls to either side (east and west) probably part of earlier bridge to site. Located to the west/northwest of Ballinalee.

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 Ballinalee or Saintjohnstown.

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 Ballinalee or Saintjohnstown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Longford.

Name

Ballinalee or Saintjohnstown · Béal Átha na Lao

Area

658,816 m² (65.88 ha, 162.8 acres)

Civil parish

Clonbroney, and its townlands

Barony

Granard

Electoral division

Ballinalee, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Ballinalee electoral division: 648 people in 253 households; 67% of households own their home; 45% of homes were built since 2001; 10% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Aghnashannagh, Currycahill, Ederland, Gorteenrevagh, Leitrim, School Land, Soran

Placenames

Ballinalee or Saintjohnstown 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.