Carrowneden

145 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Carrowneden, from 84 m² to 198,662 m² (19.87 ha, 49.09 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 25 neighbouring parcels touch it.

No zone of a development plan covers Carrowneden 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.

• 24 Jun 2024Conditional

  Planning Permission to demolish existing rear extension and shed and planning permission to construct new extension, entrance access, and upgrade existing septic tank with percolation area all as per drawing documentation submitted together with all ancillary site works and services.

  Permission · Mayo County Council, 2460388

• 22 Apr 2024Conditional

  Planning Permission to retain and complete ground floor of dwelling house as previously granted under P08/437 and permission to construct extension and complete house as per new design from two storey to bungalow, construct garage and install septic tank and percolation area all as per drawing documentation submitted together with all ancillary site works and services.

  Retention · Mayo County Council, 2460230

• 31 Jan 2019Conditional

  CONSTRUCT DWELLING HOUSE, GARAGE AND SEPTIC TANK/FOUL EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEM, TOGETHER WITH ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS AND SERVICES

  Permission, 1 home · Mayo County Council, 1953

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

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: River Moy SAC 002298
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Mannin And Island Lakes 001910

Recorded monuments

• MA092-019001 Church
  Description

  In a graveyard (MA092-019002-), on a SW-facing slope overlooking Mannin Lake. The church is located on a slightly raised level area in the N corner of the graveyard. The remains are reduced to low sod-covered wall-footings which outline a rectangular building (c. 8m WNW–ESE; c. 5m NNE–SSW). A heap of loose stone abuts the N side. Low uninscribed stone grave markers protrude from the ground to E, S and W of the church. The graveyard was used as a children’s burial ground (MA092-019004-). A holy well (MA092-019003-), associated in local tradition with St. Patrick, is located c. 40m to SE. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 18 February 2022

• MA092-019002 Graveyard
  Description

  In pasture, located on a SW-facing slope, close to the base of the slope. To SW the ground shelves away gently for c. 50m to the old shore line of Mannin Lake (now dried up as a result of drainage). The graveyard encompasses a rectangular area (c. 35-40m NW–SE; 25-30m NE–SW) enclosed by a low sod-covered stony rise or scarp. The enclosing element is best preserved on the NE and SW sides where there is a relatively well-defined earth and stone bank (Wth 2m; int. H 0.6m; ext. H 0.2m). The NW side is defined by a dilapidated stony scarp. The SW side is more difficult to trace; the sloping ground here is slightly terraced, with remnants of two parallel poorly preserved scarps. A field fence on a NNE–SSW axis crosses the SE edge of the enclosure. The interior space is slightly raised and slopes gently to SW, reflecting the natural fall of ground. The remains of a church (MA092-019001-) are located in the N quadrant. A marked concentration of low, uninscribed stone gravemarkers protrude from the sod immediately to E, S and W of the church. According to local information, the graveyard was used as a children’s burial ground (MA092-019004-). A holy well (MA092-019003-) is located c. 30m to SE. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 18 February 2022

• MA092-019003 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  In pasture, located at the base of a SSW-facing slope on the shores of Mannin Lake. There is a church (MA092-019001-) and graveyard (MA092-019002-) c. 30m to NW. A shallow rectangular pool (2m NE–SE; 0.8m NW-SE) enclosed by stones flags is fed by a natural spring, which emerges from the base of the slope. The run-off is channelled SW towards Mannin Lake. The well is enclosed within a modern walled enclosure (max. dim. c. 7m), D-shaped in plan, with a modern statue of St. Patrick incorporated into the enclosing wall at NE. Although named ‘Kilronan Well’ on the 1917 OS 6-inch map, the well is known in local tradition as ‘Tobar Padraic’ and is said to marks the location where the first Christian in Connaught was baptised. Mass is celebrated here on the last Sunday in July. Sycamore trees grow within the enclosure. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 18 February 2022

• MA092-019004 Children's burial ground
  Description

  Within a graveyard (MA092-019002-) which encloses a church (MA092-019001-). There is a holy well (MA092-019003-) located c. 30m to SE. According to local information, the graveyard was used as a children’s burial ground (MA092-019004), with burials continuing into the mid-20th century. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 18 February 2022

• MA093-001001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on a rise with a gradual fall of ground to SW, and affording extensive views, especially to SE. This rath is not shown on the 1838 OS 6-inch map; it is shown on the 1916 edition as a circular enclosure with remains of a fosse and external bank at SW−NE, and a souterrain (MA093-001002-), indicated as ‘Cave’, in the SW quadrant. It has been levelled. This occurred at some date prior to 1984 when the rath was first inspected (SMR file). Inspected again in 1998, the outline of a roughly circular enclosure (diam. c. 30-35m) can still be traced as a slightly raised area of rough stony ground, merging with the natural slope on the W half. There are no upstanding remnants of the enclosing banks. The interior is dotted with heaps of field clearance stones; overgrowth-covered remnants of the souterrain (MA093-001002-) are visible in the SW sector. A short length of field wall extends across the SW edge of the rath. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 14 June 2022

• MA093-001002 Souterrain
  Description

  Located in the SW quadrant of a rath (MA093-001001-). The souterrain, which extends on a roughly NW−SE axis, is partly collapsed and is obscured by a thicket of blackthorn. A collapsed passage/chamber is evident as a grassed-over oval depression (L 5.4m NW–SE; Wth 2.2m NE–SW; D 0.6m). At its NW end there is a short intact length of passage or creep (Wth 0.7m) roofed by two lintels, which connects with another length of passage (L c. 4.8m NNW–SSE; Wth 1.2m), also collapsed and robbed of roof lintels. At the NNW end of the latter, is an opening (Wth 0.8m; H 0.8m) into an intact stone-built chamber/passage (Wth c. 1.4m; H c. 1m) roofed with lintels. This chamber extends to N but could not be examined in detail. A ruined field wall crosses the W edge of the souterrain. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 14 June 2022

• MA093-002001 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  In pasture, located on a rise in undulating terrain. Good views, most extensive SE–SW, restricted to N by rising ground and also by trees and modern buildings. Slightly raised, circular area (21m N–S; 23m E–W) defined by a stone bank. The stone bank (Wth 5-6m at NW, 4.4m at S; int. H 0.2m; ext. H 0.85m at NW, 1.4m at S) is evident as a low, sod-covered rise of earth and stone, very low internally with a broad external slump. Short sections of external stone facing remain at N suggesting that the stone bank represents the remains of a wall (original Wth c. 2m). The broad external slump appears to rest on a sloping berm-like feature or terrace that extends beyond the external wall face; most clearly seen on the SE arc. This may result from the modification of a natural rise to serve as a platform on which the cashel was built. The interior is relatively level, but with an uneven surface strewn with stones. There is no clearly defined entrance feature. There is a souterrain (MA093-002002-) in the S half. A low linear rise/scarp on a NE−SW axis, which lies close to the enclosing stone bank at E, may be the remains of a field boundary. Grass cover. Field fences shown on the 1916 OS 6-inch map immediately to S and W of the cashel have been removed. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 14 June 2022

• MA093-002002 Souterrain
  Description

  Located in the S half of a cashel (MA093-002001-). A linear depression (L 5m; Wth 1.1m; D 0.3-0.4m), on a NNE–SSW axis, represents a collapsed souterrain passage. Sections of the drystone side walls are visible in parts, and two lintels remain in situ at the SSW end. It is partly sod-covered and largely infilled with stones and domestic refuse. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 14 June 2022

• MA093-003 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, on a slight rise on old shoreline of Mannin Lough, on generally level ground, at base of a SW-facing slope. A small circular embanked enclosure (diam. c. 15m) is shown on the 1838 OS 6-inch map. It is not shown on later map editions. Low, roughly circular platform (17m NE–SW; 14m NW–SE) defined by a slight scarp (H 0.2-0.3m) which is best preserved to SE where it is enhanced by the natural slope. The enclosure is poorly defined and appears to have been partly levelled. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 14 June 2022

• MA093-004 Enclosure
  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.

• MA093-007001 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  In average pasture, on a rise in undulating limestone terrain, with good views. Roughly circular area (c. 30m NE–SW; 25-30m NW–SE) defined by a dilapidated stone bank/wall which survives as a low sod-covered stony rise (Wth 3-3.5m; H 0.4-0.5m), topped with loose boulders, most of which appear to be field clearance. At NE–E remnants of a field wall on a NNE–SSW axis, removed elsewhere in the field, overlie the cashel wall. When inspected in 1998, a large heap of field clearance debris obscured much of the enclosing wall and part of the interior on the S arc, but during an previous inspection (SMR file 1984), an outer wall facing of large stones was visible at SSE–SSW. There is no clearly defined entrance gap. The interior, which is not noticeably raised relative to exterior ground level, has an uneven, stone-strewn surface, with several stony rises and hollows evident, the largest being a shallow depression (c. 4m NE–SW; 2-3m NW–SE) in the E half. In the SW quadrant, an area of surface collapse reveals a lintelled opening to a souterrain (MA093-007002-). A field wall/property boundary, on a ENE–WSW axis, crosses the cashel to SE of centre. The cashel interior is dotted with thistles and small blackthorn scrub; the perimeter is ringed with brambles, and hawthorn and blackthorn scrub, and with several heaps of field clearance stone. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 14 June 2022

• MA093-007002 Souterrain
  Description

  In the SW quadrant of a cashel (MA093-007001). This souterrrain is of drystone construction with lintel roofing. The visible remains consist of a passage connected by a short creep to a chamber. An area of surface collapse in the SW quadrant of the cashel reveals a lintelled opening (Wth 0.92m; H 0.4m) into a passage (Wth 1.2m; H 1.55m at WSW end) which slopes down quite steeply to WSW then levels out, broadening slightly. The passage walls are constructed of randomly coursed, horizontally-laid rough limestone blocks, and support massive limestone roofing lintels. The end wall is gently curving with rounded corners. The floor is strewn with loose stone. There is an opening (Wth 0.6m; H 0.55m) into a creepway at a height of 0.55m above floor level in the NW angle of the WSW end wall of the passage. The W side of the opening is flanked by a single large upright limestone slab of unusual convoluted shape. Two small pad stones intervene between the top of this slab and a roof lintels of the main passage. The creepway (L c. 1.7m) curves slightly to N and opens into the S end of a chamber at a height of 0.8m above the floor of the chamber. The roof of the creepway rises abruptly by 0.45m towards its N end so that it is more or less level with the roof of this chamber. At its N end, just before it opens into the chamber, the creepway floor is paved with a single slab which rises proud of the rest of the floor. The chamber (L 3.37m NNE–SSW; Wth 1.58m; H 1.46m) is rectangular in plan with gently rounded corners. There is a rough lintelled recess (D c. 0.45-0.5m) at its NNW corner just below roof level. A heap of displaced earth and stone emanating from this recess fills the N end of the chamber. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 14 June 2022

• MA093-007004 Enclosure
  Description

  In average pasture in undulating limestone terrain, abutting a field wall (MA093-007005-) to NE of a cashel (MA093-007001-). This enclosure was recorded in 1984 (SMR file) but subsequently destroyed during land reclamation in late 1980's/early 1990's. It was described as a small rectangular enclosure (6m N–S, 5.5m E–W) outlined by a low bank of stones and earth. The SW and SE corners of the enclosure intersected with short projections from a curving field wall (MA093-007005-) that connects at SW with the enclosing wall of the cashel (MA093-007001-). No trace of this enclosure is now evident at ground level. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 14 June 2022

• MA093-007005 Field boundary
  Description

  In average pasture, on a rise in undulating limestone terrain, immediately to NE of a cashel (MA093-007001-). This field wall of unknown date was recorded in 1984 (SMR file) but subsequently destroyed during land reclamation in late 1980's/early 1990's. The wall (Wth c. 1m; H c. 0.5m) was described as consisting of two facings of large stones with a core of small stones. It extended from the NE side of the cashel in a broad curve N–E. The point of contact of the wall and the cashel wall was obscured by a later field wall. At its E end the wall intersected with a modern NNW–SSE field wall (which is shown c. 20m to E of the cashel on the 1916 OS 6-inch map) which was also removed during reclamation works. Approximately a third of the way along its length, short projecting walls branched from the wall to meet the SW and SE corners of a small rectangular enclosure (MA093-007004-). Slight surface undulations can still be discerned, suggesting that the wall followed the natural curving contours of the rise on which the cashel is situated. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 14 June 2022

• MA093-020001 Mound
  Description

  In pasture, in an expanse of flat damp pasture and bog adjacent to the Mannin River which flows out of Island Lake 230m to S. Elongated oblong rise or mound (c. 29m WNW-ESE; c. 17m NNE-SSW; H c. 2m) with an rather irregular and dilapidated appearance. The top of the mound forms a narrow relatively flat spine (Wth c. 2-3m) which grades into a well defined, steep slope on the S side and a gradual, slumped slope on the N side. The mound has the appearance of a natural feature, and appears to be composed of fine gravel/sand. It is sod-covered and dotted with hawthorn and blackthorn bushes. A heap of dredging upcast from the river abuts the mound at S. The mound is known locally as a ‘fairy hill’ and is said to contain a souterrain (MA093-020002-) (Pers. comm. B. Freyne, SMR file). Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 17 June 2022

• MA093-020002 Souterrain
  Description

  There is no visible trace of a souterrain said to be located within a mound (MA093-020001-) known locally as ‘fairy hill’. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 17 June 2022

• MA093-021 Earthwork
  Description

  In pasture, on elevated ground c. 100m N of Island Lake. An arc of bank (cord L c. 30m) curving S−NW is shown on the 1838 OS 6-inch map; it is not shown on later map editions. Remnants of this earthwork were still visible in the early 1900’s when Knox (1911, 337-338) recorded it as follows ‘This D-shaped work is of uncertain origin….The work is much ruined and obliterated in parts. It consists of garth and rampart, and ditch and outer rampart. The height of the inner rampart above the ditch varies from 6 feet [1.8m] at the south side to 3 feet [0.9m]. Both inner and outer ramparts are much ruined. The inner rises now but 2 feet [0.6m] above the garth at the highest. The ditch is about 12 feet wide [3.6m]. The greatest diameter over all is 57 yards [52m] from east to west and 41 yards [37m] from north to south.’ There is no visible trace at ground level. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 17 June 2022

• MA093-077 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough to average pasture, utilising a level terrace on the SW-facing slope of a ridge, overlooking Mannin Lough. Very good view along the length of the river valley at S–NW, and of the parallel ridge to SW. This enclosure is not shown on the 1838 OS 6-inch map; a curving field boundary is shown on the 1916 edition and is recorded in an aerial photogragh (GSI M 552 –3; Roll 217, pr. 20; SMR file). A D-shaped area (51.8m NE–SW; 34m NW–SE) defined on the curving side at SSW–W by a scarp (Wth slope 1.8m; H 1.4m) roughly faced with stone, at WNW–NNE by a stone bank (Wth 2.3m; int. H 0.5m; ext. H 1m), and at NE–ENE by an earth and stone bank (Wth 2.6m; int. H 0.5m; ext. H 0.2m). The straight side at SE is bordered by a drystone field wall. There is no evidence of a continuation of the enclosure to SE of the field wall. A break (Wth 6m) in the bank at ENE allows access to the interior. A spine of slightly raised ground extends through the generally level interior from the scarp at SE, ending in the centre at a sod-covered stony mound (c. 10m NW–SE; c. 4.8m NE–SW; H 0.6m), possibly a field clearance cairn. There is a hawthorn bush at the SE end of the mound. The enclosing stone bank resembles nearby field fences in size and construction. This may simply be a field enclosure, or it may be the remnants of a ringfort that has been greatly modified and incorporated into later field walls. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 30 June 2022

• MA093-085 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  In pasture, in an area of undulating terrain. Not shown on any edition of the OS 6-inch maps. Circular area (diam. c. 8-8.5m N−S; c. 7.5m E−W to field wall) defined on S–NNE by a low sod-covered stony bank (Wth 1.2-1.4m; H 0.2-0.3m), truncated at E-SE by a straight field wall on a NE−SW axis. The interior appears slightly sunken relative to exterior ground level. The remains are poorly defined and largely engulfed in a thicket of blackthorn, making examination difficult. It may be the remnants of a circular house. There is a ringfort (MA093-001001-) c. 50m to SE. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 30 June 2022

Architectural heritage

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

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).

No address of the register names Carrowneden with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Mayo.

Name

Carrowneden · Ceathrú an Éadain

Area

2,369,191 m² (236.92 ha, 585.44 acres)

Civil parish

Aghamore, and its townlands

Barony

Costello

Electoral division

Coolnaha, the unit of the census

Neighbouring townlands

Cartron, Cashels, Coolnaha North, Island, Larganboy East, Mountaincommon

Placenames

Carrowneden 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.