Marshes Upper

More than 2,000 parcels touch this townland: too many to draw here.

• G1Open Space (Open space, park)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth The zoning objective in the plan
• R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth The zoning objective in the plan
• C7Retail, Leisure and Recreation (Other commerce/industrial/enterprise uses)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth The zoning objective in the plan
• C5Tourism and Leisure (Tourism and related)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential Phase 1 (New/proposed residential)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community Facilities (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth The zoning objective in the plan
• C1.1Neighbourhood Centre (Commercial, retail)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth The zoning objective in the plan
• S1Research, Education and Innovation (Education)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1General Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth The zoning objective in the plan
• O1Strategic Reserve (Strategic reserve, White land)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth The zoning objective in the plan
• M1Mixed Use (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
  Louth County Development Plan, Louth The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 6 Aug 2026N/a

  EXTENSION OF DURATION OF 21/205 - Permission for development that will consist of 12no. 2 bedroom and 8no. 1 bedroom units of social housing accommodation with each unit having individual access from a shared deck. The accommodation is contained in a single block rising 2 storeys in the north east of the site adjacent to Glenwood to 4 storeys at the south west of the site on to the Dublin Road. The development includes, landscaped gardens, a waste management building, secure bicycle storage for 34no. bicycles and 8no. car parking spaces accessed from the shared entrance with the adjacent services station from the Dublin Road *Significant Further Information submitted 10/8/21*

  Extension of duration · Louth County Council, 2699

• 22 Jul 2026Conditional

  Retention permission for an extension/raising of a section of the existing facility roof with all associated elevational changes and associated site development works

  Retention · Louth County Council, 2660487

• 22 Jul 2026N/a

  Permission for the following: (a) The construction of a 2 storey clubhouse building to the north of the existing clubhouse, to comprise 2 no. dressing rooms, shower rooms and toilets at ground floor level, and meeting room at first floor level; (b) a new all-weather/astro-pitch with floodlights and perimeter netting/fencing; (c) a new perimeter fence and walkway around the existing main playing pitch; (d) a new players shelter to the side of the main playing pitch; (e) reduction in size of the existing training pitch and provision of 4 no. floodlight poles and floodlighting; (f) all associated site development and drainage works associated with the proposed development

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2660491

• 19 Jul 2026Conditional

  Permission for alterations to a development previously granted under planning reference numbers 2460740 & 2660058 and currently under construction. The alterations to include: a. Provision of a second floor storage area; b. Associated elevational changes; c. All associated site development works

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2660478

• 7 Jul 2026Conditional

  Permission for replacement of 3No. internally illuminated fascia letter signs, 1No. replacement panel to existing high level entrance box sign. and 1No. new high level box sign to front elevation of existing entrance tower. The addition of 1No. new internally illuminated bucket portal door surround at main entrance and 1No. internally illuminated hanging sign, to be mounted internally behind glazing. Also, the addition of 4No. new non-illuminated vinyl graphic signs applied to the existing cladding and brickwork on side elevations. Permission is also sought for replacement sign panels to 3No. existing nonilluminated directional signs and 1No. existing non-illuminated height restrictor sign within the car park area as well replacement sign panels for 1No. existing internally illuminated totem site sign

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2660448

• 16 Jun 2026N/a

  Permission for construction of an infill two-storey detached dwelling house to the side of the existing dwelling, modified vehicular access & parking area, new boundary treatments, garden walls and all associated site development works including connection to public foul and water networks mains along with a new onsite surface water drainage system

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2660379

• 8 Jun 2026Conditional

  Retention permission for: (1) a porch to the side elevation of the dwelling; (2) a pedestrian opening in the rear boundary wall; (3) a single-storey detached garage to the rear of the site; and (4) a single-storey enclosed lean-to and adjoining covered area to the rear of the dwelling; together with all associated site works

  Retention · Louth County Council, 2660361

• 27 May 2026Conditional

  Permission for works to the existing motor sales and service facility including: a) the removal of all existing Toyota signage (8 no.) and replacement with 8 new signs comprising 2 freestanding signs, 3 building mounted signs and 3 painted signs, b) external façade upgrade works including the introduction of a new painted timber shopfront, c) the reinstatement of previously infilled windows and doors, and d) all associated site works

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2660330

• 19 May 2026Conditional

  Permission will consist of: A) The conversion of part of the former PJ Carroll's factory, a protected structure ref. D182, and the associated former boiler house building into 3487 sqm of apprenticeship teaching facilities. The Works to the main factory building consist of modifying the interior, stripping out some internal walls and the construction of new motor vehicle workshops, electrical workshops, classrooms and other ancillary spaces, and a new mezzanine office space. To facilitate these new teaching spaces minor modifications are proposed to the elevations. On the Eastern elevation, existing roller shutters will be removed and replaced with brick panels, new roller shutters and escape doors will be provided. On the Southern Elevation, one set of solid access doors is to be provided and two brick faced bays are to be replaced with new glazed screen and fire escape doors to match existing. Two new rooflights are proposed, to match the existing. B) The demolition of a small service building behind the former boiler house. C)The former boiler house will be refurbished to provide additional carpentry and joinery apprentice teaching spaces, a new mezzanine office space, associated modifications to the façade, replacement of the roof with a new membrane system, new fall restraint and arrest systems, access ladders and services. D) The removal of three obsolete boiler flues from the south elevation of the former boiler house. E) The construction of a new timber store and preparation building to the south of the former boiler house with steel structure, brick detailing and clerestory glazing to match the existing buildings adjacent. F) Modifications to an existing small garage building and provision of new roller shutters (88.6 sqm). E) Provision for 10 additional bike parking spaces. F) All associated ancillary site and landscaping works.

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2660299

• 13 May 2026Refused

  Permission for a Purpose-Built Student Accommodation development. The proposed development will comprise: (a) The construction of a student accommodation building incorporating 60no. student bedrooms with associated facilities for residential use within the building as student accommodation; (building height ranging from part single storey to three storey); (b) The provision of external communal space areas; (c) The provision of an external bicycle store building and a bin store building; (d) Associated parking facilities; (e) Creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from Hoey’s Lane with associated works; (f) Provision of an internal access road, footpaths and all associated site development works; (g) The provision of associated site works along with new boundary treatments; (h) All ancillary site development works to facilitate connections to existing foul, water and service networks

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2660284

• 30 Apr 2026Conditional

  Permission for the construction of a granny flat to the side of existing dwelling house, a rear utility room extension and all associated site development works

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2660250

• 19 Apr 2026Conditional

  Permission to demolish existing garage and construct 2 storey extension to the side, single storey extension to the rear of dwelling and associated works

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2660213

• 13 Apr 2026Conditional

  Permission for the construction of a new internal third-floor plant level within the envelope of the previously approved building, the installation of signage to the building elevation together with an extension to the external substation approved under Planning Permission Ref. 2560222. The proposal also includes all associated site works required to facilitate the development

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2660184

• 7 Apr 2026Conditional

  Permission for 1. Extension and alterations to an existing dwelling house. 2. Change of part of the rear boundary from a 1.8m high timber fence to a 1.8m high block wall. 3. Associated site development works

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2660170

• 27 Feb 2026Conditional

  Retention permission for rear shed to dwelling house, permission for conversion of shed to living accommodation including connection of same to dwelling and raising of roof to same. Permission for front extension to existing dwelling and all associated site works

  Retention · Louth County Council, 2660103

• 10 Feb 2026Conditional

  Permission for an extension comprising of additional light industrial areas to a development previously granted under planning reference number 2460740 (Construction of a light industrial building with ancillary accommodation to include reception area, offices, storage & canteen facilities, parking provision & hard standing areas, 2no. gated accesses, boundary treatments, connection to existing road network & drainage system as previous approved under Planning Ref: 19492; signage and all associated site development works) and currently under construction with all associated site development works

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2660058

• 21 Dec 2025Conditional

  Retention and Permission: Retention and completion permission for extensions and alterations to existing dwelling house. Full Planning Permission is also sought for raising of first floor level to accommodate habitable rooms. Full Permission includes elevation changes to all orientations and all associated site development works

  Retention, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2560844

• 17 Dec 2025Conditional

  Retention and Permission: Retention permission for an extension to the rear of the existing domestic garage and an existing attic conversion and permission for an extension to the front of the domestic garage, together with all associated site development works

  Permission, 2 homes · Louth County Council, 2560821

• 11 Dec 2025Refused

  Permission for alterations to previously granted Planning Application – Ref No. 24-086. These alterations will consist of revisions to the 6 No. apartment, three-storey residential building to include provision of 8 No. own door apartments including 4 No. one bedroom ground floor apartments and 4 No. three bedroom two storey apartments (to first and second floors) including associated elevational/design changes in place of that previously granted. Alterations to previously granted associated site development works *Significant Further Information received 26/05/2026*

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2560803

• 10 Dec 2025N/a

  Retention and Permision: Retention permission for rear shed to dwelling house. Permission for conversion of shed to living accommodation including connection of same to dwelling and raising of roof to same. Permission for front extension to existing dwelling and all associated site works

  Retention, 2 homes · Louth County Council, 2560802

• 30 Nov 2025N/a

  Retention and Permission: Retention permission for an extension to the rear of the existing domestic garage and permission for an extension to the front of the domestic garage, together with all associated site development works

  Retention, 2 homes · Louth County Council, 2560772

• 18 Nov 2025Conditional

  Permission for a manufacturing/light industry/storage building delivered in two phases including office and staff facilities; provision of 116 No. car parking spaces (total) including 6 No. disabled spaces and 21 No. Electric Vehicle (EV) spaces; provision of 42 No. bicycle parking spaces; roof mounted solar panels; alterations to the existing carriageway and footpath to connect to the existing road network; connections to existing foul and storm drainage systems and watermain; site lighting; a gated service yard; 3 No. new dock levellers; internal site footpaths; hard and soft landscaping; fence to perimeter and gated access; boundary treatments; and all associated site development works. As part of the application, a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment (Natura Impact Statement) has been submitted. The development will be delivered in two phases

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2560734

• 24 Oct 2025Conditional

  Permission for the conversion of the existing double garage to living accommodation with a single storey extension to link the dwelling house to the garage, inclusive of all associated site development works

  Permission, 1 home · Louth County Council, 2560683

• 22 Sept 2025Conditional

  EXTENSION OF DURATION OF 19730 - Permission for a Sports Stadium (14,000 capacity) comprising of: A covered seated stand (4080 capacity) incorporating dressing rooms, toilets and ancillary accommodation; a covered standing terrace (8470 capacity) incorporating toilets and ancillary accommodation; general standing area (1450 capacity); main playing area; warm-up area; flood lighting; stop nets; score board; flag poles; entrance turnstiles; generator compound; ground maintenance store; ESB sub-station; vehicular entrances; on-site car parking (70 no. spaces); boundary fencing and boundary walls, external footpath along eastern side of the Inner Relief Road (R215) and all associated site development works. **Significant Further Information received 14/08/2020**

  Extension of duration · Louth County Council, 25148

• 5 Sept 2025Conditional

  The proposed development comprises the construction of a mezzanine floor within the curtilage of the building approved under Planning Approval 2560222. The works include the provision of a freight lift, installation of associated staircases, and the creation of new internal access points connecting to the first-floor level of the approved office space. In addition, a new escape door is proposed on the west elevation to serve the associated stairway. The development also includes all associated site works necessary to facilitate the proposal.

  Permission · Louth County Council, 2560557

The 25 most recent of over 100 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 Marshes Upper.

Recorded monuments

• LH007-079 Souterrain
  Description

  The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Excavated by F. McCormick and J. Crone in 1982. The souterrain consisted of the remains of a drystone-built passage, L-shaped in plan (L 3m), leading to a beehive chamber (diam. 1.6m).

• LH007-080 Souterrain
  Description

  The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Excavated by P. Gosling in 1980 prior to factory construction. The site consisted of a passage (L 14.5m overall, Wth 1m) extending NW (L 8m) then curving gently E (L 6.5m). A second passage (L 3m, Wth 0.7m) extended N from the middle of the first passage and terminated at the E end of a gallery (L 3.5m, Wth 1m) aligned E-W.

• LH007-081 Souterrain
  Description

  The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Excavated by P. Gosling in 1981 and restored by Dundalk UDC. The souterrain consists of a passage (L 4m, Wth 1.4m, H 0.9m) running S from the entrance, then turning into a gallery (L 12.3m overall, Wth 1.4m, H 0.9m) which runs E and then gently curves S. At the junction of the passage and gallery are niches in the walls from floor to roof which probably represent door jambs.

• LH007-082 Souterrain
  Description

  The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Excavated by M. Gowen in 1982 in advance of construction work. Situated NW of four other excavated souterrains (LH007-083----, LH007-084----, LH007-085----, LH007-086----), apparently in isolation at the base of a small hillock. The souterrain consisted of a passage (L 10m, Wth 0.7-0.9m) at the N end of which was a small recess and a chamber (L 4m, Wth 1m) running at right angles to it towards the W.

• LH007-083 Souterrain
  Description

  The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Excavated by M. Gowen in 1982 in advance of construction work. The site consisted of two souterrains within an oval enclosure (diam. 40m by 60m) (LH007-139----). The first souterrain (LH007-083----) T-shaped in plan, consisted of a passage (L 11m, Wth 1.1-5m) running W from the original rock-cut ramp entrance at the E. At the W end of the passage is gallery (L 18m, Wth 1.3-1.7m) ran S and another section of the same gallery (L 10m, Wth 1.6-2m) ran NW. The second souterrain (LH007-084----), roughly U-shaped in plan, consisted of a simple passage (L 25m, Wth 0.6-1m, H 1.4-1.6m) curving gently N-WSW.

• LH007-084 Souterrain
  Description

  The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Excavated by M. Gowen in 1982 in advance of construction work. The site consisted of two souterrains within an oval enclosure (diam. 40m by 60m) (LH007-139----). The first souterrain (LH007-083----) T-shaped in plan, consisted of a passage (L 11m, Wth 1.1-5m) running W from the original rock-cut ramp entrance at the E. At the W end of the passage is gallery (L 18m, Wth 1.3-1.7m) ran S and another section of the same gallery (L 10m, Wth 1.6-2m) ran NW. The second souterrain (LH007-084----), roughly U-shaped in plan, consisted of a simple passage (L 25m, Wth 0.6-1m, H 1.4-1.6m) curving gently N-WSW.

• LH007-085 Souterrain
  Description

  The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Excavated by M. Gowen in 1982. The site consisted of an enclosure (LH007-140----) (diam. c. 60m) within which were two souterrains, the second of which was cut by the enclosure ditch and must pre-date it. The first souterrain (LH007-085----) was roughly S-shaped in plan, consisting of a passage (L 22.5m, Wth 1-1.4m, H 1.7m) running E from the original rock-cut ramp entrance, then turning N and terminating at the E end in a sub-rectangular chamber (L 12.5m) aligned E-W. There were a pair of door slots in the walls at the junction of the passage and chamber. The second souterrain (LH007-086----) had a rock-cut ramp entrance 3m S of the entrance to the first souterrain, and consisted of a passage (L 24m, Wth 1-1.1m, H 1.2m) running SSW, with a slight terminal bulge forming a chamber at the SSW end. There was a trap 3.4m from the entrance at the NE end.

• LH007-086 Souterrain
  Description

  The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Excavated by M. Gowen in 1982. The site consisted of an enclosure (LH007-140----) (diam. c. 60m) within which were two souterrains, the second of which was cut by the enclosure ditch and must pre-date it. The first souterrain (LH007-085----) was roughly S-shaped in plan, consisting of a passage (L 22.5m, Wth 1-1.4m, H 1.7m) running E from the original rock-cut ramp entrance, then turning N and terminating at the E end in a sub-rectangular chamber (L 12.5m) aligned E-W. There were a pair of door slots in the walls at the junction of the passage and chamber. The second souterrain (LH007-086----) had a rock-cut ramp entrance 3m S of the entrance to the first souterrain, and consisted of a passage (L 24m, Wth 1-1.1m, H 1.2m) running SSW, with a slight terminal bulge forming a chamber at the SSW end. There was a trap 3.4m from the entrance at the NE end.

• LH007-091001 Souterrain
  Description

  The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Situated in a slight hummock. The site was discovered during landscaping in 1987. The souterrain consists of a passage (L 8m, Wth 1m, H 1-1.6m) extending NW from the original sloping entrance at the S. At the NW end of the first passage is a second passage (L 12.5m, Wth 1m, H 1.6m) extending NE-SW. This passage terminates in a bulbous widening, incorporating a drop-hole (dims. 0.8m square) at the S. A passage (L 5m, Wth 1m, H 1-1.3m) extends SW from the drop-hole at a lower level and terminates in a sub-rectangular chamber (2m by 2.2m, H 1.8m) which has been partially cut into bedrock. A creep 2m along the third passage from the drop-hole constricts the passage (Wth 0.7m, H 0.6m). The walls of the souterrain are drystone-built throughout, except for the basal course of the terminal chamber.

• LH007-091002 Enclosure
  Description

  The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Faint traces of circular enclosure (max. diam. c. 32m) showing as cropmark on aerial photograph (ACAP). (See also souterrain LH007-091001-).

• LH007-092 Souterrain
  Description

  Discovered in 1995 during construction work. Only a portion of the souterrain was available for examination. Consists of two N-S aligned passages of drystone construction, one above the other and connected by a trap door. The upper passage (H c. 0.75m, Wth at floor level 0.95m, Wth at roof level 0.6m) was blocked due to collapsed material. The surviving portion is 1.9m long. Entrance to the lower passage (H 1.45m, Wth at floor level 1m, Wth at roof level c. 0.5m) is restricted by a low lintel. It survives for a total length of 9.4m and towards its terminus there is a broadening and slight curve which forms a chamber with a max. Wth of 1.75m. (Campbell 1995) Reference: Campbell, K. 1995 Archaeological Report: souterrain at Scoil Chríost Rí, Muirtheimne Mór, Marshes Upper, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 23 November 2011

• LH007-114 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  Marked on the 1835 'OS 6-inch' map as 'Lady's Well' and on the 1938/9 edition as 'Lady's Well (Disused)'. Patron was held here on 9th September each year. It is covered by a small rectangular structure with a gabled roof. Above the doorway is an alcove containing a statue of the Madonna and surmounting this at the point of the gable is a stone cross. Steps lead down to the well and it is situated within a railed rectangular enclosure with stations of the cross on three sides. (SMR file). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 23 November 2011

• LH007-139 Enclosure
  Description

  The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Oval area enclosed by single ditch. Excavated by M. Gowen in 1982. Two souterrains (LH007-083----, LH007-084----) within enclosure.

• LH007-140 Enclosure
  Description

  The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Roughly circular area enclosed by single ditch. Excavated by M. Gowen in 1982. Two souterrains (LH007-085----, LH007-086----) within enclosure.

• LH007-142 Kiln - corn-drying
  Description

  Discovered during land stripping for the development of playing pitches at the Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence No. 02E008). A possible corn-drying kiln around part of which a semi-circular ditch was noted. Covered and preserved in situ. (Mossop 2002, 12 and 41; Mossop 2004, 375) References: Mossop, M. 2002 Archaeological monitoring and investigations, Dundalk Institute of Technology, County Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Section, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin Mossop, M. 2004 Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 375-8 (No. 1335). Bray. Wordwell. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 01 December 2011

• LH007-143 Souterrain
  Description

  Discovered during the development of playing pitches at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence No.02E0008). The accessible portion was 28m in overall length. Runs S to N for some 10m and then turns at right angles and runs E for c. 7m before running to SE. At the latter extremity a rectangular beehive chamber opens to the N. Floor levels vary along the course of the souterrain. Two drop holes are present at one of which there was a removable stone trap-door. Covered and preserved in situ. (Mossop 2002, 12 and 41; Mossop 2004, 375-6) References: Mossop, M. 2002 Archaeological monitoring and investigations, Dundalk Institute of Technology, County Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Section, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin Mossop, M. 2004 Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 375-8 (No. 1335). Bray. Wordwell. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 01 December 2011

• LH007-144 Cremated remains
  Description

  A cremation deposit which yielded a human cranial fragment, discovered during the development of playing pitches at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence No. 02E0008). This may represent a token Iron Age cremation deposit. (Mossop 2002, 12 and 41; Mossop 2004, 375) References: Mossop, M. 2002 Archaeological monitoring and investigations, Dundalk Institute of Technology, County Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Section, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin Mossop, M. 2004 Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 375-8 (No. 1335). Bray. Wordwell. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 01 December 2011

• LH007-145 Field system
  Description

  A series of field ditches which appear to form a sub-rectangular field (c. 95m E-W x 50m) discovered during the development of playing pitches at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence No. 02E0008). Possibly medieval. Covered and preserved in situ. (Mossop 2002, 12-13 and 41; Mossop 2004, 375) References: Mossop, M. 2002 Archaeological monitoring and investigations, Dundalk Institute of Technology, County Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Section, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin Mossop, M. 2004 Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 375-8 (No. 1335). Bray. Wordwell. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 01 December 2011

• LH007-146 Excavation - miscellaneous
  Description

  A pit (diam. c. 0.9m) discovered during the development of playing pitches at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence No. 02E0008). It yielded a decorated pottery rim-sherd of late Neolithic type. A stone axe was found close-by. Pit was covered and is preserved in situ. (Mossop 2002, 13 and 41; Mossop 2004, 375) References: Mossop, M. 2002 Archaeological monitoring and investigations, Dundalk Institute of Technology, County Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Section, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin Mossop, M. 2004 Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 375-8 (No. 1335). Bray. Wordwell. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 01 December 2011

• LH007-147 Kiln - corn-drying
  Description

  Figure-of-eight shaped feature (L 1.6m; Wth 0.9m) discovered during the development of playing pitches at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence No. 02E0008). Possibly the base of a corn-drying kiln tentatively dated to the late Iron Age. Covered and preserved in situ. (Mossop 2002, 13-14 and 42; Mossop 2004, 375) References: Mossop, M. 2002 Archaeological monitoring and investigations, Dundalk Institute of Technology, County Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Section, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin Mossop, M. 2004 Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 375-8 (No. 1335). Bray. Wordwell. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 01 December 2011

• LH007-148 Structure
  Description

  A variety of pits, ditches, post-holes and hearths were discovered during the development of playing pitches at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence No. 02E0008). They were recorded and preserved in situ. Flint finds indicate late Neolithic activity while other finds show medieval, post-medieval and later presence at the site. (Mossop 2002, 14-17, 42; Mossop 2004, 375) References: Mossop, M. 2002 Archaeological monitoring and investigations, Dundalk Institute of Technology, County Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Section, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin Mossop, M. 2004 Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 375-8 (No. 1335). Bray. Wordwell. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 2 December 2011

• LH007-149 Hearth
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• LH007-150 Habitation site
  Description

  Discovered during the development of playing pitches at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence No. 02E0235 (area 9)). A pit (L 1m; Wth 0.7m; D 0.22m) dated to the middle Bronze Age and containing charcoal, a little cremated bone, a flint scraper and 221 sherds of Bronze Age pottery was uncovered. Associated with the pit were other pits and post-holes representing some form of domestic structure. (Mossop 2002, 23-4, and 45; Mossop 2004, 376; O' Hara 2004, 378) References: Mossop, M. 2002 Archaeological monitoring and investigations, Dundalk Institute of Technology, County Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Section, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin Mossop, M. 2004 Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 375-8 (No. 1335). Bray. Wordwell. O. Hara, R. 2004 Area 8, Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 379 (No. 1339). Bray. Wordwell. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 2 December 2011

• LH007-151 Cremation pit
  Description

  Three cremation burials discovered during the development of playing pitches at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence No. 02E0235 (area 9)). Burial 1 was placed in an inverted urn in a pit and contained 1395 bone fragments representing the token remains of a child aged 3-5 years. The bone yielded a radiocarbon date of 3150±35 BP. Burial 2 was in a circular pit and contained 1256 bone fragments representing the remains of a child aged 8–12 years. The bone yielded a radiocarbon date of 3240±35 BP. Burial 3 was also placed directly in a pit which contained 818 bone fragments representing an infant aged under 3 years. The bone of this burial yielded a radiocarbon date of 3290±40 BP. (Mossop 2002, 23-4 and 45; O' Hara 2004, 378) References: Mossop, M. 2002 Archaeological monitoring and investigations, Dundalk Institute of Technology, County Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Section, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin Mossop, M. 2004 Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 375-8 (No. 1335). Bray. Wordwell. O. Hara, R. 2004 Area 8, Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 379 (No. 1339). Bray. Wordwell. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 2 December 2011

• LH007-152 Hearth
  Description

  Discovered during the development of playing pitches at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence No. 02E0008 (area 9)). Excavation revealed a hearth (L 1.1m; Wth 0.46m; D 0.16m) dated to the Iron Age (calibrated radiocarbon date of 180 BC–AD 130) and containing alder and williw charcoal and a large quantity of cereal grains, mainly barley. (Mossop 2002, 23-4, 45; Mossop 2004, 376) References: Mossop, M. 2002 Archaeological monitoring and investigations, Dundalk Institute of Technology, County Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Section, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin Mossop, M. 2004 Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 375-8 (No. 1335). Bray. Wordwell. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 2 December 2011

• LH007-153 Field system
  Description

  Traces of extensive medieval field system discovered during the development of playing pitches at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence No. 02E0008). Much of it covered and preserved in situ. (Mossop 2002) References: Mossop, M. 2002 Archaeological monitoring and investigations, Dundalk Institute of Technology, County Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Section, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 2 December 2011

• LH007-154 Structure
  Description

  Discovered during the development of playing pitches at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence No. 02E0008 (area 12)). Late Neolithic flint artefacts associated with possible post-holes were uncovered. They were recorded and preserved in situ. (Mossop 2002, 26-7, 46; Mossop 2004, 377) References: Mossop, M. 2002 Archaeological monitoring and investigations, Dundalk Institute of Technology, County Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Section, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin Mossop, M. 2004 Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 375-8 (No. 1335). Bray. Wordwell. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 2 December 2011

• LH007-155 Hearth
  Description

  Discovered during the development of playing pitches at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence No. 02E0008 (area 14)). A stone-lined hearth (L 0.79m; Wth 0.55m) and post-hole of unknown date were uncovered. Recorded and preserved in situ. (Mossop 2002, 27-8, 46; Mossop 2004, 377) References: Mossop, M. 2002 Archaeological monitoring and investigations, Dundalk Institute of Technology, County Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Section, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin Mossop, M. 2004 Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 375-8 (No. 1335). Bray. Wordwell. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 2 December 2011

• LH007-156 Furnace
  Description

  Discovered during the development of playing pitches at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence No. 02E0008 (area 16)). The base of an Iron Age stack furnace (int. diam. 0.38m) containing iron slag, lead, hazel, charcoal and burnt stone was excavated. A possible second furnace was noted immediately to the E. (Mossop 2002, 27-8, 46; Mossop 2004, 377) References: Mossop, M. 2002 Archaeological monitoring and investigations, Dundalk Institute of Technology, County Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Section, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin. Mossop, M. 2004 Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 375-8 (No. 1335). Bray. Wordwell. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 2 December 2011

• LH007-157 Excavation - miscellaneous
  Description

  Discovered during the development of playing pitches at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence Nos. 02E0008 (area 17) and 02E0200). A bronze Age cooking pit (diam. 0.66m; D 0.35m) was excavated and produced a radiocarbon date of 1440-1130 BC. Some 30m to E was a trough (L 1.35m; Wth 0.79m; D 0.28m) which was filled with heat shattered stones, small quantity of cremated bone and charcoal which produced a radiocarbon date of 800-520 BC. The trough was surrounded by a series of postholes which formed two successive windbreaks (L c. 5m). Immediately to the NE of the windbreak were four stakeholes. (Mossop 2002, 31-3, 47; Mossop 2004, 377; O' Hara 2004, 380) References: Mossop, M. 2002 Archaeological monitoring and investigations, Dundalk Institute of Technology, County Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Section, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin. Mossop, M. 2004 Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 375-8 (No. 1335). Bray. Wordwell. O' Hara, R. 2004 Area 17, Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 380 (No. 1342). Bray. Wordwell. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 2 December 2011

• LH007-158 Kiln - corn-drying
  Description

  Discovered during the development of playing pitches at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence Nos. 02E0008 (area 17) and 02E0200). Excavation revealed a figure-of-eight shaped kiln (L 2.6M; Wth 1.33m; max. D 0.91m) flanked by two small enclosures. A piece of alder timber found in the northern kiln bowl yielded a calibrated radiocarbon date of AD 330-580. (Mossop 2002, 31-3, 47; Mossop 2004, 377; O' Hara 2004, 380) References: Mossop, M. 2002 Archaeological monitoring and investigations, Dundalk Institute of Technology, County Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Section, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin. Mossop, M. 2004 Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 375-8 (No. 1335). Bray. Wordwell. O' Hara, R. 2004 Area 17, Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 380 (No. 1342). Bray. Wordwell. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 6 December 2011

• LH007-159001 Hearth
  Description

  Discovered during the development of playing pitches at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence Nos. 02E0008 (area 19) and 02E0654). Excavation revealed two hearths (see also LH007-159002-) and a pit. One of the hearths had three stakeholes either side of it, which probably represented the remains of a spit. (Mossop 2002, 34-5, 47; Mossop 2004, 378; O' Hara 2004, 380-1) References: Mossop, M. 2002 Archaeological monitoring and investigations, Dundalk Institute of Technology, County Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Section, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin. Mossop, M. 2004 Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 375-8 (No. 1335). Bray. Wordwell. O' Hara, R. 2004 Area 17, Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 380-1 (No. 1343). Bray. Wordwell. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 6 December 2011

• LH007-160 Enclosure
  Description

  Discovered during the development of playing pitches at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence No. 02E0008 (area 18). Three post-holes (diam. c. 0.38m) and a possible fourth were uncovered. The excavator suggested that they may represent the northern curve of a circular feature (diam. 12m). Site was covered and is preserved in situ. (Mossop 2002, 34, 47p; Mossop 2004, 377-8) References: Mossop, M. 2002 Archaeological monitoring and investigations, Dundalk Institute of Technology, County Louth. Unpublished archaeological report. National Monuments Section, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin. Mossop, M. 2004 Marshes Upper, Dundalk. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2002: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 375-8 (No. 1335). Bray. Wordwell. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 6 December 2011

• LH007-182 Fulacht fia
  Description

  An area of archaeological potential was identified during testing undertaken in advance of the construction of a nursing school building at Dundalk Institute of Technology (Excavation Licence No. 03E1109) (Phelan 2006, 337). Full excavation (Excavation Licence No. 03E1509) revealed 'a number of fire-pits filled with burnt-mound material, a natural depression whose base and lip were metalled along one side, several post- and stake-holes, and a number of irregular pits and spreads containing sediment.' (Frazer 2006, 337). No definite evidence for a trough was found leading the excavator to suggest that the fire pits may have been used an 'earth oven', a dry variant of a fulacht trough. (Frazer 2006, 337-8) References: Phelan, S. 2006 Marshes Upper, Dundalk Post-holes; burnt spreads. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2003: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 337 (No. 1263). Bray. Wordwell Frazer, W. 2006 Marshes Upper, Possible prehistoric 'earth oven'. In I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2003: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 337-8 (No. 1264). Bray. Wordwell Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 8 December 2011

Architectural heritage

• The Manse, manse, 1840–1880 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey former manse, built c. 1860, now in use as private house. Extensions to west elevation, one hipped, one lean-to. Hipped slate roof, clay ridge and hip tiles, red brick flat-capped chimneystacks, cast-iron gutters on projecting eaves on paired painted timber modillions. Painted smooth rendered ruled-and-lined walling to main (south) elevation, slightly projecting chamfered plinth, V-jointed quoins; lime-washed roughcast rendered walling to remaining elevations, unpainted smooth rendered V-jointed quoins to south corner of east elevation. Square-headed window openings to main elevation, painted smooth rendered reveals and soffits, tooled stone sills, painted timber two-over-two sliding sash windows; square-headed window opening to west extension, round-headed margined coloured glass leaded light. Round-headed door opening, painted moulded architrave, frieze and cornice supported by Ionic fluted colonettes, plain-glazed fanlight, painted timber panelled door with raised-and-fielded panels. Garden to north, east and south; outbuilding to west with hipped slate roof; garden bounded by rubble stone wall with soldier coping; square unpainted smooth rendered gate piers, hoop-top wrought-iron gate; set back from road.

• Dundalk Institute of Technology, factory, 1965–1975 · National interest
  Description

  Detached multi-bay single-storey with clerestory steel and glass tobacco factory, built 1967-70, now in use as college. Flat glazed roof, no rainwater goods visible. Glass, concrete and steel walling, administrative section to north-west comprising six-bay steel grid, modular units, with brick, glass infill, manufacturing section to recessed brick-walled section to south. Square-headed paired entrance doorways, steel surround, glass and steel doors. Opening onto concrete walkway over decorative pool with steel sculpture to south "Three Mobile Shapes", by Gerda Froemmel. Set in extensive grassed area, located beside Dundalk Institute of Technology at outskirts of Dundalk town amongst industrial estates.

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 low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground.

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.

No address of the register names Marshes Upper with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Louth.

Name

Marshes Upper · Na Méirsí Uachtaracha

Area

3,234,347 m² (323.43 ha, 799.22 acres)

Civil parish

Dundalk, and its townlands

Barony

Dundalk Upper

Electoral division

Dundalk Rural, the unit of the census

Neighbouring townlands

Haggardstown, Marsh South, Marshes Lower, Mullagharlin, Priorland, Townparks

Placenames

Marshes Upper on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, 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.