Derraghan More

56 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Derraghan More, from 200 m² to 601,760 m² (60.18 ha, 148.7 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 16 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Derraghan More 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.

• 25 Apr 2024Conditional

  (1) Install a proprietary waste water treatment unit and polishing filter (2) And all ancillary works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 2460082

• 21 Sept 2022Conditional

  an integrated constructed wetland (ICW) over a total area of 5.58 ha located within the existing LRP ADF site, including formation of wetland cells, associated works and access roads using onsite soils. The development will include landscaping both within the wetland cells and surrounding area. The purpose of the ICW is for the management and treatment of leachate arising from the ADF, which is planned as part of their closure, restoration and aftercare management plan. Any discharge waters following treatment through the ICW will flow to two open water cells for containment. LRP station and the ADF are licenced by the Environmental Protection Agency under an Industrial Emissions (IE) licence (Ref. P0610-03). A Natura impact statement (NIS) has been prepared for the purposes of this project.

  Permission · Longford County Council, 22225

• 17 Jul 2020Conditional

  to construct a three bay double slatted shed with creep area, concrete apron, slurry storage facilities and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Longford County Council, 20162

• 11 Jul 2019N/a

  development at the existing electricity generating station - known as Lough Ree Power (LRP) station, located in the townlands of Aghamore and Lanesborough in the settlement of Lanesborough (Lanesboro), Co. Longford, Eircode N39 E180; and at an existing ash disposal facility (ADF) located in the townlands of Derraghan More and Derraghan Beg, Co. Longford. (Full Description scanned / attached)

  Permission · Longford County Council, 19188

• 13 Feb 2019N/a

  development at the existing electricity generating station - known as Lough Ree Power (LRP) station, located in the townlands of Aghamore and Lanesborough in the settlement of Lanesborough (Lanesboro), Co. Longford, Eircode N39 E180; and at an existing ash disposal facility (ADF) located in the townlands of Derraghan More and Derraghan Beg, Co. Longford. (Full Description scanned / attached)

  Permission · Longford County Council, 1938

• 22 Dec 2017Conditional

  an increase in the capacity of the operational Ash Disposal Facility to allow for the deposition of 130,000 tonnes of dry ash over and above the 550,000 tonnes permitted under Longford County Council Reg. Ref. 01/115; An Bord Pleanala Reg. Ref. PL14.125540. The ash will be disposed of within engineered cells, constructed under the existing permission, and the facility will utilise permitted site services including the existing site entrance from the R392 and other site infrastructure. The facility will exclusively accept ash from Lough Ree Power Station in Lanesborough (Lanesboro) and will operate until 31st December 2020. This planning application will be accompanied by an EIA Report (previously known as an EIS). Lough Ree Power Station and the associated Ash Disposal Facility, are licenced by the EPA under an Industrial Emissions (IE) Licence [Ref. P061002].

  Permission · Longford County Council, 17320

• 12 May 2017Conditional

  of a garage, rear kitchen, car-port and storage sheds

  Retention · Longford County Council, 17138

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 Derraghan More.

Recorded monuments

• LF022-003 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  On a rise in low-lying pasture. A report in 1976 (SMR file) recorded a low bank of earth and stone, extending in an arc from NW-N-SSE, with fragmentary traces of an external fosse. From SSE-S-NW it had been quarried away to provide material for the construction of a NW-SE roadway, which skirts it from SSW-W-WNW. The bank has since been levelled. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-013 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  On the S-facing slope of a low ridge in pasture. Depicted as a circular enclosure with the designation 'Fort' on the 1837 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. A report in 1976 (SMR file) recorded that, although levelled, the outline of the perimeter could still be traced enclosing a circular area (diam. c. 35m). Further levelling has since occurred and the monument is not visible at ground level. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-055001 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 0.74m; D 0.16m), orientated E-W, composed of a layer of longitudinal brushwood supporting a sparse layer of roundwood. Birch and hazel were the main species present. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-055002 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 0.67m; D 0.07m), orientated E-W, composed of a layer of ash brushwood with a single oak 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

• LF022-055003 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 1.52m; D 0.15m), orientated E-W, composed of longitudinal roundwood and brushwood of alder, ash and hazel. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-055004 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 2.22m; D 0.36m), orientated E-W, consisting of longitudinal roundwood and brushwood of ash and oak with a transverse substructure of oak 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

• LF022-055005 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 0.5m; D 0.05m), orientated E-W, consisting of six roundwoods of ash and hazel; toolmarks were evident. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-055006 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 2.1m; D 0.22m) consisting of regularly laid roundwood of ash, oak and hazel with evidence of woodworking. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-055007 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 1.52m; D 0.15m), orientated E-W, composed of longitudinal roundwood and brushwood of alder, ash and hazel. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-055008 Road - class 1 togher
  Description

  This roadway (L 960m; D 1.25m) consisted of large transverse oak planks, supported by longitudinal runners and secured by pegs. Excavated in 1957 by Rynne (NMI file I.A. 32/57), the orientation was recorded as approximately E-W and it was noted that areas of sticky clay appeared to have been purposely laid between the longitudinal timbers (av. diam. 0.1m). Large transverse planks (av. dims. L 3.6m; Wth 0.15m; D 0.2m) were laid across the longitudinal timbers and were held in place with sharpened stakes or pegs. Although largely destroyed by peat-milling, excavations in 1989 by Raftery (1990, 37-41) exposed a surviving portion of the togher (L 14m; Wth 4.5m max.). The structure appeared to be broadly similar to that described previously but with concentrations of brushwood (D 0.45m max.) more evident in the substructure; the orientation was recorded as ENE-WSW. This togher is comparable with the Iron Age road (LF022-058001-) at Corlea and is of similar date. Dendrochronological dating revealed a date of 156±9 BC (Q7931M). A portion of the togher inspected in 1999 by Dunne (1999) was found to be supported by a band of sandy/gravelly material. (Raftery 1996, Derraghan More, 94-104; Rynne 1996, 95-8) Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin, and the Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-055009 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 1.18m; D 0.06m), orientated NW-SE, consisting of a thin layer of hazel and birch 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

• LF022-056002 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A togher (Wth 1.87m; D 0.35m), orientated NNE-SSW, consisting of seven birch and hazel roundwoods interspersed with 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

• LF022-056010 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  Noted during field survey in 1988, orientated E-W (pers. comm. B. Raftery). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-056011 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  Noted during field survey in 1988 (pers. comm. B. Raftery). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-056012 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Worked wood noted during field survey in 1988 (pers. comm. B. Raftery). The evidence is insufficient to warrant acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by the former Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College, Dublin. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-099 Road - class 2 togher
  Description

  Longitudinal and transverse roundwood and brushwood (overall L 0.5m; Wth 1.5m; T 0.5m) aligned NE-SW. The roundwood (diam. 0.06-0.08m) appeared to form a superstructure. A layer of sand was evident beneath the remains at one point and one well-worked wedge point (diam. 0.14m) was found. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-100 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A longitudinal roundwood and large brushwood substructure (exposed Wth 0.8m; T 0.3m) was aligned roughly NE-SW. Some roots at the base of it may have been used by the builders of the togher or they may be of a later date. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-101 Road - unclassified togher
  Description

  A densely packed bed of approximately 50 longitudinal small brushwood (exposed Wth 1.8m; T 0.05-0.1m) was exposed at the top of a W drain face . It was also evident in the opposite drain face, at a depth of 0.2m. Single longitudinal roundwoods were visible along the N and S sides with two roundwoods closely set in the centre. The latter rested on the brushwood bed. A separate cluster of brushwood lay immediately to the N. Another layer of small brushwood located 0.1m below the togher was obscured by the water in the drain. This may have indicated two distinct phases but it could also have been an artificial gap caused by silting along the level of the water surface. (Dunne 1999, 16, 99DR0006A) Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-102 Road - unclassified togher
  Description

  Two parallel, large roundwoods (diam. 0.09m) were located on the field surface immediately W of a drain (exposed Wth 0.2m) and arranged 0.2m apart. One displayed a toolmark. A single brushwood was laid parallel to each roundwood, along their N sides. The N roundwood had five, closely set, small brushwood pieces bent over it, hurdle-like. These sloped downwards against the S side of the roundwood. A third roundwood (diam. 0.06m) with a similar orientation was located 0.08m below the S rod. (Dunne 1999, 15, 99DR0003A) Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-103 Post row - peatland
  Description

  A row (exposed L 4.6m) of approximately thirteen vertical brushwood posts (diam. 0.04-0.06m) orientated roughly ENE-WSW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-104 Road - unclassified togher
  Description

  Various elements of wood were exposed in a drain face (overall exposed Wth 4.4m; T 0.6m). Off-centre to the N were two planks (L 0.95m max.), one above the other with possible brushwood in between. The planks and drain were orientated NNW-SSE. In the centre there was more plank material, beneath which was a cluster of brushwood orientated E-W, N-S and NE-SW. At the S end of the exposure was a band of unevenly spaced small/large brushwood and roundwood (Wth 1.2m; T 0.6m) with varying orientations. At the opposite N end were four small and two large brushwoods (L 0.8m). Below these, at a depth of 0.8m, was a cluster of heavier wood that may have been natural root material. (Dunne 1999, 17, 99DR0011A) Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-105 Platform - peatland
  Description

  Longitudinal roundwood with some brushwood (exposed Wth 1.25m; T 0.25m) aligned NNE-SSW. No toolmarks were visible. Possibly the remains of a platform. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-129 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  Originally recorded as four parallel, large roundwoods (exposed L 3m; Wth 2m) located on the field surface and showing evidence of woodworking. A number of small brushwood pieces appeared to have overlain the roundwood transversely. Two pegs were also noted (Dunne 1999, 15, 99DR0005A). Excavation in 2001 revealed the togher to be Neolithic in origin (2916 BC), orientated NE-SW, and connected to another togher (LF022-128----) with a different orientation (Whitaker 2009, 14). The remains consisted of six roundwoods (diam. 0.06-0.15m) and numerous pieces of brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.05m) and it continued outside the excavation cutting to the SE and S. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-130 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  Originally recorded as a band of small brushwood exposed at the top of both drain faces, and a band of roundwood and brushwood in the E drain face. The rods were tightly packed with a compact, regular arrangement (Dunne 1999, 16, 99DR0007A and 99DR0008A). Excavation in 2001 revealed these to be one togher (exposed L 4m; Wth 2.2m) that originated in the Neolithic (3516-3383 BC). The remains comprised brushwood, twigs and roundwood fragments. The roundwood fragments were laid down upon the twigs and brushwood, which were mostly orientated NW-SE. The roundwood was orientated E-W (Whitaker 2009, 17). Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• LF022-131 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Originally recorded as the remains of two separate toghers (Dunne 1999, 16, 99DR0007A and 99DR0008A) excavation in 2001 revealed these to be one single monument (see LF022-130----) (Whitaker 2009, 17). 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 Derraghan More.

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 Derraghan More, about 1 in 10 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 low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

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

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 Derraghan More with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Longford.

Name

Derraghan More · An Doireachán Mór

Area

2,927,332 m² (292.73 ha, 723.36 acres)

Civil parish

Cashel, and its townlands

Barony

Rathcline

Electoral division

Cashel East, the unit of the census

Census 2022

278 people lived in 114 households in the Cashel East electoral division. 81% of households owned their home. 25% of homes were built since 2001. 12% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 6% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Cloontabeg, Derraghan Beg, Derryglash, Derryglogher, Derrygowna, Derryshannoge

Placenames

Derraghan More 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.