Martry

152 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Martry, from 5 m² to 510,299 m² (51.03 ha, 126.1 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 35 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• P5RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath · 187 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 18 Sept 2026N/a

  the development will consist of the construction of a storey and a half style dwelling, detached domestic garage, a domestic wastewater disposal system, new site entrance and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2661161

• 19 Aug 2026N/a

  planning application for permission for the construction of a single storey detached dwelling including wastewater treatment system and percolation area, new entrance onto public road and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2661042

• 17 Aug 2026N/a

  planning application for permission for the construction of a single storey detached dwelling including wastewater treatment system and percolation area, new entrance onto public road and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2661031

• 17 Aug 2026N/a

  planning application for permission for the provision of a new replacement proprietary wastewater treatment system (to replace existing septic tank) and percolation area including all associated site works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2661032

• 5 Mar 2026N/a

  RED III APPLICATION- A solar farm and energy storage compound with a total area of circa 137 hectares. The proposed development will consist of a solar farm comprising of c. 462,660 sq.m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, associated string inverters mounted to rear of panels and 41 no. single storey electrical transformer stations and 1 no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The energy storage compound will consist of 70 no. containerised energy storage modules and associated plant and equipment, 35 no. transformers and 5 no. auxiliary transformers, 2 no. spare parts containers and 1. no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The overall project will also consist of underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site and within the R163 and R147 public roads, Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) crossing of the Blackwater River, temporary construction compounds, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, landscaping, drainage and all ancillary development works and apparatus necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Construction and operational access will be via 2 no. existing entrances from the R147 and R163 which will be upgraded. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. The NIS includes an assessment of the grid connection for the solar farm project comprising a 110kV electricity substation and ‘loop-in / loop-out’ grid connection cabling to the existing Arvagh/Navan 110kV overhead line which will be the subject of an application to An Coimisiún Pleanála and is situated in the townland of Kilmainham, Kells, Co. Meath. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2660267

• 11 Dec 2024N/a

  a 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm and energy storage compound with a total area of circa 164 hectares in the townlands of Fyanstown, Hurdlestown, Kilmainham, Rossmeen and Sedenrath, Kells, County Meath. The proposed development will consist of a solar farm comprising of c. 960,000 sq.m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, associated string inverters mounted to rear of panels and 48 no. single storey electrical transformer stations and 1 no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The energy storage compound will consist of 70 no. containerised energy storage modules and associated plant and equipment, 35 no. transformers and 5 no. auxiliary transformers, 2 no. spare parts containers and 1. no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The overall project will also consist of underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site and within the R163 and R147 public roads, Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) crossing of the Blackwater River, temporary construction compounds, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, landscaping, drainage and all ancillary development works and apparatus necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Construction and operational access will be via 3 no. existing entrances from the R147 and R163 which will be upgraded. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. Significant Further Information/Revised Plans submitted on this application

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2461084

• 22 Nov 2024N/a

  a 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm and energy storage compound with a total area of circa 164 hectares in the townlands of Fyanstown, Hurdlestown, Kilmainham, Rossmeen and Sedenrath, in County Meath. The proposed development will consist of a solar farm comprising of c. 960,000 sq.m of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, associated string inverters mounted to rear of panels and 48 no. single storey electrical transformer stations and 1 no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The energy storage compound will consist of 70 no. containerised energy storage modules and associated plant and equipment, 35 no. transformers and 5 no. auxiliary transformers, 2 no. spare parts containers and 1. no. medium voltage control/switching substation. The overall project will also consist of underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site and within the R163 and R147 public roads, Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) crossing of the Blackwater River, temporary construction compounds, security fencing, CCTV, access tracks, landscaping, drainage and all ancillary development works and apparatus necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Construction and operational access will be via 3 no. existing entrances from the R147 and R163 which will be upgraded. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2461016

• 7 May 2024Conditional

  the construction of a single storey extension to the south side of existing two storey dwelling house and all associated site works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 24197

• 2 Aug 2023Conditional

  construction of new flood lighting to main and training pitch - 6 no. new 20m high lighting post to main pitch; 6 no. new 15m high lighting post to training pitch and 24 new 5m high lighting post to walking track around main pitch, with all associated and ancillary site works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 23767

• 10 Sept 2021Conditional

  the construction of a detached single storey dwelling house, detached domestic garage, a proprietary wastewater treatment system, new entry on to public road and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 211765

• 5 Feb 2021Conditional

  development comprising the construction of a new training pitch, relocation and upgrade of existing GAA playing pitch, provision of c.12m high ball stop netting & support poles in 4 no. locations, permeable hardcore walking track and boundary fence around perimeter of pitches and all associated site development works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission · Meath County Council, 21202

• 27 Aug 2020Conditional

  a 2 storey detached dwelling including proprietary waste water treatment system and percolation area, new entrance onto public road and all associated site works all on previously approved site reg. ref. KA/181390, KA/140174 & KA803349 (All expired). Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, KA201154

• 11 Jun 2020Conditional

  alterations to proposed development previously granted under planning application ref. no KA/170452 at Martry Cottage (which is a protected structure), Martry, Kells, County Meath. The alterations include reducing the proposed extension (as granted) from a story and a half to a single story building and reducing the proposed extension floor area from 150.4 M2 to 101 M2

  Permission · Meath County Council, KA200729

• 4 Jun 2020N/a

  alterations to proposed development previously granted under planning application ref. no KA/170452 at Martry Cottage (which is a protected structure), Martry, Kells, County Meath. The alterations include reducing the proposed extension (as granted) from a story and a half to a single story building and reducing the proposed extension floor area from 150.4 M2 to 101 M2

  Permission · Meath County Council, KA200691

• 19 Dec 2019N/a

  construction of a 2 storey detached dwelling including proprietary waste water treatment system and percolation area, new entrance onto public road and all associated site works all on previously approved site reg. ref. KA/181390, KA/140174 & KA803349 (All expired)

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, KA191747

• 25 Jul 2019Conditional

  planning permission on previously approved site reg. ref KA/171089 for the construction of new single storey dwelling with proprietary waste water treatment system and percolation area, new entrance onto public road and all associated site works with change of house type and site layout plan from that previously approved under reg. ref. KA/171089 on site located

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, KA190981

• 22 Nov 2018Conditional

  previously approved site KA803349 & KA140174, for change of house type from that previously approved including proprietary waste water treatment system and percolation area, new entrance onto public road and all associated site works.

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, KA181390

• 25 Jan 2018Conditional

  the removal and grubbing up of existing septic tank (located to side/southeast of existing dwelling which it currently serves) and replacement of same with a new relocated proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area (to be located to rear/east of existing dwelling) and all associated site works, including amended site boundaries

  Permission · Meath County Council, KA180066

• 19 Sept 2017Conditional

  construction of new single storey dwelling with proprietary waste water treatment system and percolation area, new entrance onto public road and all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, KA171089

• 16 Aug 2017Conditional

  a single storey dwelling, a detached domestic garage, wastewater disposal system, upgrade of existing site entrance and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, KA170946

• 3 Aug 2017Conditional

  the development consists of the construction of a rock ramp fish pass in front of the existing weir, a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted with this application. The development lies within the curtilage of a Protected Structure, Martry Mills (MH017127) and adjacent to a Protected Structure Martry House (MH017128)

  Permission · Meath County Council, KA170906

• 26 Apr 2017Conditional

  a single storey extension to the rear of my existing dwelling (which is a Protected Structure). Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission · Meath County Council, KA170452

• 23 Mar 2017N/a

  the development will consist of a single storey extension to the rear of my existing dwelling (which is a Protected Structure)

  Permission · Meath County Council, KA170292

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 Boyne and River Blackwater SAC 002299
• Special Protection Area: River Boyne and River Blackwater SPA 004232

Recorded monuments

• ME017-037 Church
  Description

  Situated on a rise in a fairly level landscape in the valley of the NW-SE River Blackwater, with the stream c. 1km to the E. A church at Martira is listed in the ecclesiastical taxation (1302-06) of Pope Nicholas IV (Cal. doc. Ire. 5, 256). The church was a possession of the Knights Hospitallers of Kilmainham in Dublin at the Suppression in 1541 (Cogan 1862-70, 2, 260-1; White 1943, 115). Ussher (1622) describes it as ruinous (Erlington 1847-64, 1, lxxxvi). According to Dopping’s Visitation (1682-5) the church was ruined but the chancel was roofed with slates, the windows were glazed, it had a clay floor, and was dedicated to St. Bridget. The graveyard was also fenced at that time (Ellison 1972, 11). The parish church of Martry is in a subrectangular graveyard (dims c. 50-65m E W; c. 40m N-S) defined by masonry walls that has been extended (dims c. 50m E-W; c. 15m N-S) on the N side. An undivided nave and chancel church (int. dims 10.4m E-W; 5.4m N-S; ext. dims 12.75m E-W; 6.8-6.9m N-S) survives with walls (H c. 2m; T 0.65m) fairly complete. There is a doorway (Wth 1m), originally with a pointed chamfered arch, and two, two-light windows (Wth 0.8m) in the S wall, but the heads of the windows and central mullions are missing. There is a cusped ogee-headed window with glazing-grooves that has been widened in the W wall, but the E window is destroyed. There is a blocked embrasure towards the E end of the N wall, but no evidence of a window. The font from this church is now in St. Columba’s church in Kells (ME017-044041-). This is a fragment of the lower part of the basin (dims. c. 0.39m) of an octagonal font with ribs at the angles, and an angel's haed and wings on the lower panel (Roe 1968, 68). St. Bridget’s well (ME017-047----) is c. 300m to the NW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 15 December, 2014

• ME017-037001 Graveyard
  Description

  Situated on a rise in a fairly level landscape in the valley of the NW-SE River Blackwater, with the stream c. 1km to the E. The parish church of Martry (ME017-037----) is in a subrectangular graveyard (dims c. 50-65m E-W; c. 40m N-S) defined by masonry walls that has been extended (dims c. 50m E-W; c. 15m N-S) on the N side. According to Dopping's Visitation (1682-5) the graveyard was fenced at that time (Ellison 1972, 11). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload; 5 June, 2014

• ME017-037002 Font
  Description

  A fragment of a font from Martry church is now in St. Columba’s church in Kells (ME017-044041-). It consists of the lower part of the basin (diam. c. 0.39m) of an octagonal font with ribs at the angles, and an angle’s head and wings on the lower panel. (Roe 1968, 68-9). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload; 18 June, 2014

• ME017-038 Cross - Wayside cross
  Description

  Situated on a mound (diam. of base c. 4m; H 1m) at the centre of a T-junction on a fairly level landscape and c. 450m S of Martry parish church (ME017-037----). Great crowds are said to have gathered at St Bridget’s Cross on the occasion of the pattern at Martry on February 1st but it had been discontinued for some time (Mason 1814, 1, 95-6; MacNeill 1962, 336-7). The cross is not represented on any map and it is probably eighteenth century in date. In 1985 only the foundation stone was present (SMR file). This is a crudely finished rectangular stone (dims 0.83m x 0.79m) with a mortice (dims 0.22m x 0.16m; D 0.22) on its upper surface. A crude cross was inscribed on its upper surface with the dates ‘August 1885’ and ‘1888’, and also the initials ‘PR’. A limestone cross has now been restored on this base, obscuring these graffiti. The cross (H 1.32m; span 0.68m) is cut square (dims 0.2m x 0.15m) from a single piece of limestone and is set on a two-tier base (lower: dims 0.67m x 0.61m, H 0.17m; upper: dims 0.49m x 0.48m; H 0.15m) with a chamfer on the upper edge of the lower step. It has no inscription. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 15 April, 2019

• ME017-047 Ritual site - holy well
  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.

• ME017-048 Moated site
  Description

  Situated on a slight rise on a very gentle N-facing slope. This is a raised (H at N: 2.9m), rectangular and grass-covered area (dims 65m E-W; 21m N-S) defined by a severely eroded moat (at S: Wth of top 14m; int. D 1.3m; ext. D 0.4m) on each side, that at N being reduced to a berm (Wth 4m). There may be a causeway towards the W end of the N side. It is overlaid by a NNE-SSW roadway towards the E edge of the platform, and the monument is best preserved at the SE angle which is E of the roadway where the E end of the S side is well preserved and there is an internal bank (Wth of base 6m; int. H 0.3m; ext. H 1.3m), a moat (Wth of top 10.3m; Wth of base 4m; ext. H 1.1m) and an outer bank (Wth of top 3m; ext. H 0.5m). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 16 April 2019 Amended: 3 March 2023

• ME024-028 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Situated in a gently undulating landscape. Archaeological testing (04E0922) by J. Roynane (2005) at Testing Area 5 of Contract 4 of the M3 motorway identified archaeological material (excavations.ie 2004:1287) that was partially excavated (E003160) by T. Coughlan (2010) as Ballybeg 3 in August 2006 (excavations.ie 2007:1261), although the townland is Martry. An area of almost 700 square metres was opened at the NE edge of the road-take revealing some large ditches and the S edge of a burnt mound, most of which extended outside the excavated area to the N. A square flat-bottomed trough (dims 2.03m NW-SE x 2.05m; D 0.52m) with two fills of black silty clay and heat-shattered stone had an oval pit (dims 1.75m x 1m; D 0.2m), interpreted as a possible roasting pit, just to the SE with the same fill. A sample of ash charcoal from the lower fill of the trough yielded a C14 date of 1600-1431 cal. BC (UBA 12095). There was an oval hearth (dims 0.84m x 0.75m; D 0.07m) just SE of the possible roasting pit, but a hearth (dims 1.2m x 1.15m; D 0.34m) with a plentiful supply of heat-shattered stones was c. 5m to the E of the trough and at the S edge of the burnt mound. A sample of hazel charcoal from this hearth provided a C14 date of 1897-1693 cal. BC (UBA 12096). There were two postholes c. 4m W of the trough and four pits (dims 0.47m x 0.4m; D 0.17m to 1.03m x 0.83m; D 0.06m) were sealed by the S slip of the burnt mound, which manifested as several isolated small spreads (dims 1.15m x 0.8m; T 0.1m to 2.5m x 0.97m; T 0.02m) but most of the mound is probably outside the excavated area. Two parallel N-S ditches (Wth 3.3m; D 0.83m: Wth 2.5m; D 0.6m), 4m apart, are just to the W and medieval or post-medieval in date, while E-W furrows were perpendicular to them. (Coughlan 2010, 5-9) See the attached plan from Coughlan (2010, fig. 5) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload; 23 March 2022

Architectural heritage

• Martry Mill, mill (water), 1780–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Group of three adjoining two-storey mill buildings, on L-shape plan, built c.1800. Probably built on site of an earlier mill structure. Buildings constructed of limestone rubble with dressed limestone quoins to corners and brick eaves courses. Pitched slate roofs to all structures. Stone surrounds to door and windows of main mill building and intermediate structure with stone sills and replacement timber sash windows. Brick surrounds to openings on eastern-most building. The main two-storey three-bay mill building is located to the west of the complex and runs perpendicular to the River Blackwater and main alignment of mill complex. A working waterwheel (undershot), c. 10-12ft in diameter, constructed of cast-iron with timber is located on the north gable of this structure. Three-bay two-storey building adjoins to west. Central loading bay (full-height) with timber beam and remains of sack-hoist to first floor of this structure. The timber louvred vent in the roof of this structure indicates that it was used as a grain-drying kiln. Stone-lined tailrace, c. 10m in width, headrace with timber and metal sluice gates and stone weir to site.

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 Martry, 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 Martry.

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 Martry with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Meath.

Name

Martry · Martra

Area

3,061,268 m² (306.13 ha, 756.46 acres)

Civil parish

Martry, and its townlands

Barony

Navan Lower

Electoral division

Martry, the unit of the census

Census 2022

792 people lived in 246 households in the Martry electoral division. 92% of households owned their home. 31% of homes were built since 2001. 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballybeg, Castlemartin, Hurdlestown, Kilmainham, Phoenixtown, Teltown

Gaeltacht

In an Irish-speaking area

Placenames

Martry 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.