Cloonfore

115 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Cloonfore, from 7 m² to 754,400 m² (75.44 ha, 186.42 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 Cloonfore 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 Jun 2022Conditional

  domestic garage and fuel storage shed and all associated works

  Retention · Longford County Council, 22147

• 4 Jun 2020Conditional

  to demolish existing derelict dwelling on site and construct replacement dwelling, part single storey and part two storey, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment unit and percolation area, associated site development works and services

  Permission, 1 home · Longford County Council, 20115

• 1 Mar 2019Conditional

  construct a two storey extension to existing dwelling, new septic tank with percolation area and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 1958

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

Designated sites

• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Lough Bannow 000449

Recorded monuments

• LF017-007 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  On a low but prominent hillock in pasture. A raised oval area (43.2m WNW-ESE; 30.7m NNE-SSW) enclosed by a substantial, although partially denuded, bank of earth and stone (Wth 6.8m; H 1.1-1.7m) with a wide, shallow, external fosse (Wth 6.1m; D 1.1m). At the outer lip of the fosse from ESE-SE-S are fragmentary remains of a modern drystone-built field wall. Either of two narrow breaks in bank, at ENE (Wth 1.9m) and at WSW (1.6m), with accompanying causeways may mark the original entrance. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-034 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  On a SE-facing slope in pasture. A raised subcircular area (36.7m E-W; 31.8m N-S) enclosed by a partially denuded, low bank of earth and stone (Wth 4.1m; H 0.1-0.7m) with a largely infilled, shallow external fosse (Wth 3.1m; D 0.25m). A break (Wth 3.2m) in the bank at NNE with traces of an accompanying causeway may mark the original entrance. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-076001 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 0.2m; D 0.08m), orientated NW-SE, consisting of longitudinal oak and hazel roundwood and brushwood. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-076002 Road - class 2 togher
  Description

  A togher (L 90m; Wth 0.8m; D 0.25m), orientated E-W, consisting of tightly packed hazel brushwood with large roundwood present at some sightings. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-076003 Road - class 2 togher
  Description

  A togher (L 161m; Wth 1.1m; D 0.15m), orientated ENE-WSW, consisting of brushwood of ash, alder and hazel with occasional roundwood. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-076004 Road - class 2 togher
  Description

  A togher (L 320m; Wth 1.45m; D 0.14m), orientated ENE-WSW, consisting of longitudinal thin oak planks, which appeared to form a single plank walkway with occasional transverse supports. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-076005 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 1.2m; D 0.12m), orientated E-W, consisting of tightly compacted longitudinal and transverse hazel brushwood. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-076006 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 1.13m; D 0.12m), orientated E-W, consisting of transverse and longitudinal brushwood of hazel and alder which may possibly form a hurdle. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-106 Platform - peatland
  Description

  Originally recorded as a number of patches of tightly packed brushwood (diam. 0.01-0.03m) exposed over quite a large area of one field (exposed area 11m N-S; 6m E-W). The remains were on the field surface and were being milled but may have survived intact under the central dome of the field (Dunne 1999, 41, 99DD0005A-D). During excavation a cutting (1m x 1m) was opened, which uncovered a possible hurdle, the elements of which ranged in diameter from 0.007 to 0.032m and were orientated NW-SE. The rest of the remains were very badly degraded (Dunne 2002c, 204). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-107 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  Originally recorded as a band of small and large brushwood, along with twigs, that was exposed on the field surface and was being milled (Dunne 1999, 43, 99DD0009A). All of the pieces of brushwood were aligned WNW-ESE except one transverse example, which seemed to overlie the longitudinal elements. It was best preserved at WNW, where approximately 30 tightly packed pieces of brushwood (diam. 0.015-0.05m) were present. Excavation revealed the remains (exposed L 5.6m; Wth 2.9m) as being composed of two layers. The upper layer (Wth 0.5-0.73m) consisted of a band of longitudinal small brushwood, which was supported by transverse brushwood (L 2.9m). The lower layer (Wth 1.08m) consisted of longitudinal brushwood and twigs (Dunne 2002d, 204). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-108 Road - class 1 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 420m; Wth 2.2m), generally orientated E-W, was visible across 28 fields. The remains were largely on the field surface and had been milled. They were mostly evident as a band of wood chips and degraded timbers with some displaced timbers in the drains. At one point they were visible in the drain face at a depth of 0.28m (Dunne 1999, 40, 99DD0001A-Y). The togher may still be intact under the milled surface in other areas but this was not clear. It was constructed of quite thin oak planks and split timbers (L 1.9m max.; Wth 0.10-0.30m; T 0.02-0.10m), roundwood (diam. 0.07-0.08m), brushwood (diam. 0.01-0.055m) and twigs. Most of the elements were aligned longitudinally but many split timbers, roundwood and brushwood transverses were also in evidence. Longitudinal planks were laid side-by-side and covered by a dense brushwood layer. Occasional pegs, including a squared example, were present. Excavation revealed the remains to be composed of oak-split planks laid longitudinally and supported by transverse split planks and roundwood held in place by pegs (Dunne 2002a, 203). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-109 Platform - peatland
  Description

  Four roundwoods (diam. 0.075-0.08m; L 0.76m max.), orientated WNW-ESE, were located on the field surface and were being milled (exposed area 1.5m x 1.3m). A single degraded wedge-point end was noted. A small concentration of twigs (0.2m x 0.2m), with varying orientations occurred S of the roundwood with some brushwood on the opposite side. The evidence suggested that this was likely to be the remains of a platform. (Dunne 1999, 46, 99DD0018A) Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-110 Road - class 1 togher
  Description

  This togher (L 173m; Wth 1.2m), orientated ENE-WSW, extended across eleven fields (Dunne 1999, 41, 99DD0003A-J). The remains were on the field surface and were being milled. They were largely visible as a band of degraded brushwood and wood chips, however, there was evidence to show that the togher survived intact in places beneath ground level, particularly under the central dome of the fields. Two parallel lines of brushwood (diam. 0.05cm) formed the edges with a third, similar, line extending along the centre. The body of the togher consisted of tightly packed longitudinal small brushwood (diam. 0.01-0.02m and 0.04m max.), along with some twigs. The longitudinal elements rested on a substructure of transverse large brushwood. Excavation revealed the togher to be composed of longitudinal small brushwood and twigs on the upper surface. This layer was supported by larger brushwood also laid longitudinally or at a slight angle to the upper surface. This lower surface was further supported by longitudinal small brushwood and twigs (Dunne 2002b, 203-4). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-111 Platform - peatland
  Description

  A small area of exposed brushwood (1.5m NW-SE; 0.30m NE-SW) was located on the field surface and was being milled. Two long but degraded pieces of brushwood (diam. 0.01m and 0.02m) extended NW-SE along the length of the exposure. A short brushwood (diam. 0.015m) extended N-S across both of these. Other short fragments of brushwood present were orientated both NW-SE and NE-SW. The larger longitudinal brushwood had a possible coppiced heel at its NW end. The evidence suggested that this was likely to be the remains of a platform. (Dunne 1999, 42, 99DD0007A) Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-112 Platform - peatland
  Description

  Three pieces of brushwood (diam. 0.04m) extended diagonally into the bog at varying angles (exposed area 0.5 x 0.5m). Two were orientated NE-SW, with the third aligned at right angles. No toolmarks were visible though the pieces of brushwood were likely to have worked ends that were driven into the bog. The evidence suggested that this may well have been the last remnants of a possible platform. (Dunne 1999, 42, 99DD0006A) Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-113 Platform - peatland
  Description

  A band of tightly packed brushwood, along with some twigs, was located on the field surface was being milled (exposed area 1.3m NE-SW; 0.6m NW-SE). Approximately ten pieces of brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.03m) were present and all were aligned NE-SW. The band appeared to extend into the bog at the SW end and may have been intact under ground level beyond that point. The evidence suggested that this was likely to be the remains of a platform. (Dunne 1999, 42, 99DD0008A) Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-114 Platform - peatland
  Description

  A band of parallel, longitudinal brushwood (overall exposed L 3m; Wth 0.7m) was exposed on the field surface and was being milled. The principle exposed area measured 1.5m ENE-WSW by 0.7m NNW-SSE but there were occasional pieces of brushwood visible for a further 1.5m. Of eight pieces of closely spaced brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.04m), the longest measured 1.1m. The evidence suggested that this was likely to be the remains of a platform. (Dunne 1999, 44, 99DD0013A) Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-115 Road - class 2 togher
  Description

  A togher (exposed L 23m; Wth 1.1-1.25m), aligned WNW-ESE, was located on the field surface and was being milled (Dunne 1999, 45, 99DD0015A-C; 2002f, 205). Two adjoining fields were at a higher level than the fields on either side, which accounted for the survival of the togher at this location. The remains, noted at three points (15A-C) across two fields, comprised densely packed brushwood (diam. 0.01-0.025m) and twigs; some brushwood and twig pegs were also uncovered. Most elements were longitudinal with occasional transverses. A hurdle panel was also uncovered, lying over one section of the togher. A large transverse roundwood (L 3.9m; diam. 0.075m) (at 15B), orientated N-S, had a degraded chisel point at its S end. This end appears to have been split in antiquity before being placed in position. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-116 Platform - peatland
  Description

  A small platform (exposed area 0.46m ENE-WSW; 0.42m NNW-SSE) was located on the field surface and was being milled. The remains consisted of tightly packed, longitudinal brushwood and twigs (diam. 0.005-0.02m), which extended under the milled surface. There was no visible evidence of woodworking. (Dunne 1999, 41, 99DD0004A) Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-117 Platform - peatland
  Description

  A small area of exposed roundwood and brushwood (overall exposed L 1.2m; Wth 0.6m) was located on the field surface and was being milled. Four principle rods (diam. 0.03-0.06m; exposed L 0.45-1.1m) were parallel, closely set or adjoining, and extended under the milled surface. A further roundwood (exposed L 0.1m) extended diagonally into the bog. Other smaller fragments of brushwood and twigs were also present. The evidence suggested that this was likely to be the remains of a platform. (Dunne 1999, 45, 99DD0016A) Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-118 Platform - peatland
  Description

  A small platform located on the field surface was largely degraded and milled out (exposed area 1.1m x 1m). The remains comprised tightly packed longitudinal brushwood, orientated WSW-ENE, with a small number of transverse pieces of brushwood, one of which overlay the longitudinals. (Dunne 1999, 46, 99DD0017A) Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-119 Road - class 2 togher
  Description

  Fragmentary remains of a brushwood togher (overall L 15.3m; original Wth 1.2m) were located on the field surface, in the centre of two adjacent fields, largely milled out. 20A: exposed area (1m x 0.7m) E of a drain. Longitudinal brushwood (diam. 0.015-0.03m), orientated E-W to WNW-ESE. 20B: W of drain. Longitudinal brushwood (diam. 0.01-0.05m) with larger pieces (0.045-0.05m) forming the sides of the togher (original Wth 1.2m; overall Wth 1.3m) oriented E-W to WNW-ESE. The presence of old bamboo in the drain indicated that this monument was included in the original Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (UCD) survey. (Dunne 1999, 47, 99DD0020A-B) Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-120 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  This togher (exposed L 11.5m; Wth 1.1m) was composed of closely set longitudinal small and large brushwood and twigs, and was orientated NW-SE (Dunne 2002g, 205). There were also occasional small brushwood transverses. Adjacent fields had been milled to a lower level. Originally recorded as 19A and 19B (Dunne 1999, 46, 99DD0019A-B). 19A: was located to the W of a drain, on the field surface, and was being milled. It consisted of tightly packed brushwood (diam. 0.01-0.03m) at least two layers thick; it was orientated E-W but turned to NNW-SSE at W. Some of the brushwood pieces were larger and may have been part of a substructure. 19B: 10.5m to the W consisted of three to four pieces of brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.04m; L 0.5m max.; Wth of exposure 0.5m) oriented NW-SE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF018-121 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  This togher (exposed L 10m, Wth 1.1m, T 0.32m) was composed of mainly small and occasional large brushwood and twigs, and was orientated WSW-ENE (Dunne 2002e, 204-5). A number of pegs were recorded along the centre. Originally recorded as 12A and 12B (Dunne 1999, 44, 99DD0012A-B). 12A was located on the field surface and was being milled (exposed L 0.7m, Wth 1.7m). Two parallel, longitudinal, large pieces of brushwood (diam. 0.045-0.05m) formed the sides and centre. The body of the togher comprised more than 50 tightly packed, small pieces of brushwood (diam. 0.015-0.02m and 0.03m max.) along with some twigs, all aligned longitudinally. The pieces of brushwood had fractures in such a way as to suggest the presence of transverse elements underneath. There was no visible evidence of woodworking. 12B, 8m E on the same field surface, consisted of a small exposure of similar form, suggesting a continuation of the togher. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

Architectural heritage

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

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 Cloonfore, 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 moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_1607 (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 Cloonfore with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Longford.

Name

Cloonfore · Cluain Fobhair

Area

4,039,016 m² (403.9 ha, 998.06 acres)

Civil parish

Rathcline, and its townlands

Barony

Rathcline

Electoral division

Mountdavis, the unit of the census

Census 2022

238 people lived in 82 households in the Mountdavis electoral division. 95% of households owned their home. 36% of homes were built since 2001. 20% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Annaghmore, Barnacor, Corralough, Derryaroge, Derryloughbannow, Magheraveen, Mount Davys, Rappareehill

Placenames

Cloonfore 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.