Rathdrinagh

168 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Rathdrinagh, from 10 m² to 254,476 m² (25.45 ha, 62.88 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 29 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• P5RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural')
  Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, Meath · 197 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 18 Jul 2026Refused

  the development consists of: Permission for a storey and a half masonry constructed dwelling, a single storey masonry constructed garage, new site entrance, gates, piers, walls, septic tank, percolation area and all other associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2660916

• 17 Jun 2026Refused

  the proposed development will consist of the construction of a single storey bungalow style dwelling (218.9m2), detached single storey domestic garage (69.9m2), installation of new waste water treatment system, new vehicular entrance from public road and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 26161

• 8 Jun 2026Conditional

  Internal alterations to an existing retail shop to accommodate an off-licence area for the sale of alcohol products and associated site development works.

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2660703

• 19 Dec 2025N/a

  The retention of a cattle shed with hay and straw storage and agricultural machinery. Also the retention of the change of use from that previously granted Planning Permission under SA/100519 for farm buildings to metal fabrication shed and store.

  Retention · Meath County Council, 2660003

• 15 Dec 2025N/a

  the retention of a cattle shed with hay and straw storage and agricultural machinery. Also the retention of the change of use from that previously granted Planning Permission under SA/100519 for farm buildings to metal fabrication shed and store

  Retention · Meath County Council, 2561366

• 25 Nov 2025N/a

  the retention of a cattle shed with hay and straw storage and agricultural machinery. Also the retention of the change of use from that previously granted Planning Permission under SA/100519 for farm buildings to metal fabrication shed and store

  Retention · Meath County Council, 2561278

• 4 Apr 2025Conditional

  the development will consist of construction of a two storey style dwelling with detached domestic garage, install a proprietary sewage treatment system and form new entrance from public road

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2560344

• 7 Jun 2024Conditional

  the development will consist of a new two-storey style dwelling with a single storey projection to the rear, detached domestic garage, domestic wastewater disposal system, domestic site entrance and all associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 2460413

• 26 Sept 2023Conditional

  EirGrid PLC, with the consent and approval of the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), intends to apply to Meath County Council for permission for works associated with the proposed uprate of the existing Louth – Woodland 220 kV overhead powerline (OHL) between the existing Louth 220 kV substation in the townland of Monavallet, County Louth and the existing Woodland 220 kV substation in the townland of Woodland, County Meath. The Louth – Woodland 220 kV OHL is approximately 61.5 km long and comprises 207 no. steel lattice tower structures. The existing circuit is located within the functional area of Louth County Council and Meath County Council. Approximately 38.5 km of the existing OHL circuit is located within the functional area of Meath County Council and approximately 23 km is within the functional area of Louth County Council. A separate planning application is being lodged with Louth County Council. The Proposed Development within the functional area of Meath County Council is located in the townlands of Cardrath, Broomfield, Balrenny, Higginstown (Slane Electoral Division), Coalpits, Mooretown (Slane Electoral Division), Cashel, Crewbane, Rossnaree, Fennor (Painestown Electoral Division), Newtown (Painestown Electoral Division), Rathdrinagh, Thurstianstown, Painestown (Painestown Electoral Division), Knockharley, Veldonstown, Kentstown, Danestown, Proudstown (Skreen Electoral Division), Macetown (Skreen Electoral Division), Painestown (Macetown Electoral Division), Frankstown, Riggins (Kilbrew Electoral Division), Reask (Kilbrew Electoral Division), Hallstown, Cabinhill, Flemingtown (Ratoath Electoral Division), Twentypark, Lagore Little, Brownstown (Ratoath Electoral Division), Bradystown, Curkeen, Commons (Ratoath Electoral Division), Gormanstown, Wilkinstown (Dunshaughlin Electoral Division), Powderlough, Raynestown, Derrockstown, Mill Land (Dunshaughlin Electoral Division), Parsonstown, Rathregan, Portan (Dunshaughlin Electoral Division), and Woodland. Five (5) temporary construction compounds and associated access routes are located in the townlands of Knockmooney, Slane, Rath, Flemingstown and Tuiterath. The Proposed Development works within the functional area of County Meath will comprise: ? the replacement (“restringing”) of the existing overhead line circuit conductor with a new higher capacity conductor; ? the strengthening of up to 25 no. tower foundations; ? the replacement of hardware and fittings, such as insulators, insulator ha

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360296

• 31 Aug 2023N/a

  EirGrid PLC, with the consent and approval of the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), intends to apply to Meath County Council for permission for works associated with the proposed uprate of the existing Louth – Woodland 220 kV overhead powerline (OHL) between the existing Louth 220 kV substation in the townland of Monavallet, County Louth and the existing Woodland 220 kV substation in the townland of Woodland, County Meath. The Louth – Woodland 220 kV OHL is approximately 61.5 km long and comprises 207 no. steel lattice tower structures. The existing circuit is located within the functional area of Louth County Council and Meath County Council. Approximately 38.5 km of the existing OHL circuit is located within the functional area of Meath County Council and approximately 23 km is within the functional area of Louth County Council. A separate planning application is being lodged with Louth County Council. The Proposed Development within the functional area of Meath County Council is located in the townlands of Cardrath, Broomfield, Balrenny, Higginstown (Slane Electoral Division), Coalpits, Mooretown (Slane Electoral Division), Cashel, Crewbane, Rossnaree, Fennor (Painestown Electoral Division), Newtown (Painestown Electoral Division), Rathdrinagh, Thurstianstown, Painestown (Painestown Electoral Division), Knockharley, Weldonstown, Kentstown, Danestown, Proudstown (Skreen Electoral Division), Macetown (Skreen Electoral Division), Painestown (Macetown Electoral Division), Frankstown, Riggins (Kilbrew Electoral Division), Reask (Kilbrew Electoral Division), Cabinhill, Flemingtown (Ratoath Electoral Division), Twentypark, Lagore Little, Brownstown (Ratoath Electoral Division), Bradystown, Curkeen, Commons (Ratoath Electoral Division), Gormastown, Wilkinstown (Dunshaughlin Electoral Division), Powderlough, Raynestown, Derrockstown, Mill Land (Dunshaughlin Electoral Division), Parsonstown, Rathregan, Portan (Dunshaughlin Electoral Division), and Woodland. The Proposed Development works within the functional area of County Meath will comprise: ? the replacement (“restringing”) of the existing overhead line circuit conductor with a new higher capacity conductor; ? the strengthening of up to 25 no. tower foundations; ? the replacement of hardware and fittings, such as insulators, insulator hardware, earthwire hardware, anti-climbing guards and bird warning spheres at various9 no. locations;; ? the replacement of suspension clamps and vibration dampers

  Permission · Meath County Council, 2360249

• 17 Jul 2023Conditional

  the construction of a single-story detached dwelling & single-storey domestic garage to the rear, with a proposed Secondary Treatment System and soil polishing filter also modifications to the existing site entrance onto the public road and all associated site works and landscaping

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 23714

• 1 Jun 2023Conditional

  a ten year permission and 35 year operation life for a solar farm described herein. The total site area for the proposed development is 188.9 hectares consisting of the following: solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames and associated hard standing, inverter/transformer stations, underground power and communication cables and ducts, boundary security fence, CCTV cameras, upgraded internal access tracks, new internal access tracks, 2 no. new site entrances along the L5608 local road, underground electrical and communications cabling for approximately 700m along the L5608 local road and all associated services and development works including drainage infrastructure, temporary construction compound and landscaing. As part of a separate Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) application for consent, consent will be sought for the provision of a 110kV onsite electrical substation and associated works from An Bord Pleanala. This planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement. Significant further information/revised plans sbumitted on this application

  Permission · Meath County Council, 23576

• 11 May 2023N/a

  a ten year permission and 35 year operation life for a solar farm described herein. The total site area for the proposed development is 188.9 hectares consisting of the following: solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames and associated hard standing, inverter/transformer stations, underground power and communication cables and ducts, boundary security fence, CCTV cameras, upgraded internal access tracks, new internal access tracks, 2 no. new site entrances along the L5608 local road, underground electrical and communications cabling for approximately 700m along the L5608 local road and all associated services and development works including drainage infrastructure, temporary construction compound and landscaing. As part of a separate Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) application for consent, consent will be sought fo rthe provision of a 110kV onsite electrical substation and associated works from An Bord Pleanala. This planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement

  Permission · Meath County Council, 23499

• 28 Apr 2023Conditional

  The proposed development will consist of an uprate of the existing Gorman to Platin 110 kV Overhead line (OHL) (19.76 km long and comprising 109no. supporting structures between the existing Gorman substation in the townland of Causetown, Co. Meath and the existing Platin 110kV substation in the townland of Platin, Co. Meath). The proposed project is located within the townlands of Graigs, Ardmulchan, Dollardstown, Dunmoe, Carranstown, Platin, Haystown and Carnuff, Stackallan, Harmanstown, Causetown, Garballagh, Commons, Downestown, Gillinstown, Longford, Rathdrinagh, Painestown, Thurstianstown, Knockcommon, Drumman, Laugher, Newtown and Platin.The proposed uprate project will comprise: • the replacement ("restringing") of the existing OHL circuit conductor wires with a new higher capacity conductor including installation of a new fibre communication connection; • the replacement of 42no. existing polesets - any replacement structures will be constructed at, or immediately adjacent to the existing structures they will replace, will be along the same alignment as existing, and will be of a similar height and appearance; • the replacement of steel members at 8no. steel angle masts; • replacement of hardware and fittings at all structure locations; • replacement and relocation of fibre communication structures; • all associated site development works; • Earthwire to be replaced between Angle Mast 94 and End Mast 108; • Tower painting at 10no. steel Angle/End masts; • foundation strengthening works at 4no. Angle Masts; • Anti-climbing guards to be installed at lno. location; • all associated works within the existing Gorman substation and Platin 110 kV substation to accommodate the uprated 110 kV overhead line including alterations to existing apparatus; • all associated temporary site development works to gain access to the existing structures including clearance of vegetation, disassembly and reassembly of gate posts/ piers and removal and reinstatement of existing fencing; and • other temporary associated and ancillary site development works required for the purpose of the uprate of the existing circuit, including construction compounds, silt traps, silt fences, stone tracks, ground protection mats, infrastructure crossing support systems and temporary watercourse crossings .....

  Permission · Meath County Council, 23458

• 14 Apr 2022N/a

  Retention Planning Permission & Planning Permission for 1) Retention of existing 2 Bedroom Single Storey Demountable Dwelling unit (circa 50m2), 2) Retention of Metal Sliding gate to Entrance, 3) Retention of 4 no. of Pressed Steel Storage sheds, 4) Planning permission is sought decommissioning of existing septic tank & installation of a new effluent treatment system and sand polishing filter, with associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Meath County Council, 22501

• 4 Mar 2022Conditional

  retention of a dormer type dwelling house as constructed and laid out from previous planning application 99/718, including conservatory to the rear of the property, attic conversion and dormer windows to the front and rear elevations. Also, retention of a block built, single storey garage to the rear of the property

  Retention, 1 home · Meath County Council, 22278

• 22 Dec 2021Refused

  the development will consist of (i) The change of use from permitted use to retail use including the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises (i.e. off-licence use) within the overall retail unit, where the floor area for the off-licence use is 23.6sq.m. and is ancillary to the primary retail use, (ii) Associated alteration of existing retail unit, and (iii) All associated site and development works

  Permission · Meath County Council, 212392

• 25 Jun 2021Refused

  retention planning permission & planning permission for 1. retention of existing 2 bedroom single storey demountable dwelling unit (circa 50m2), 2. Retention of metal sliding gate to entrance, 3. Retention of 4 no. of pressed steel storage sheds, 4. Planning permission is sought for the decommissioning of existing septic tank & installation of a new effluent treatment system & sand polishing filter with associated site works

  Retention, 1 home · Meath County Council, 211249

• 23 Apr 2021N/a

  to apply for retention planning permission & planning permission for 1. retention of existing 2 bedroom single storey demountable dwelling unit (circa 50m2), 2. retention of metal sliding gate to entrance, 3. retention of 4 no. of pressed steel storage sheds, 4. planning permission is sought for the decommissioning of existing septic tank & installation of a new effluent treatment system & sand polishing filter with associated site works

  Retention, 1 home · Meath County Council, 21765

• 10 Sept 2020Refused

  1) Retention of existing 2 bedroom, single storey demountable dwelling unit (circa 50m2), 2) Retention of Metal Sliding gate to Entrance, 3) Retention of 4 No. of Pressed Steel Storage sheds 4) Planning permission is sought decommissioning of existing septic tank & installation of a new Effluent Treatment System & Sand Polishing Filter with associated site works

  Permission · Meath County Council, LB201247

• 31 Jul 2020N/a

  1) Retention of existing 2 bedroom, single storey demountable dwelling unit (circa 50m2), 2) Retention of Metal Sliding gate to Entrance, 3) Retention of 4 No. of Pressed Steel Storage sheds 4) Planning permission is sought decommissioning of existing septic tank & installation of a new Effluent Treatment System & Sand Polishing Filter with associated site works

  Permission · Meath County Council, LB201018

• 22 Jun 2020N/a

  retention planning permission existing 2 bedroom, single storey demountable dwelling unit (circa 50m2), Metal Sliding gate to Entrance, and 4 No. of Pressed Steel Storage sheds and Planning permission is sought for new Effluent Treatment System & Sand Polishing Filter with associated site works

  Permission · Meath County Council, LB200782

• 24 Apr 2020N/a

  Retention Planning Permission existing 2 Bedroom, Single Storey Demountable Dwelling unit (circa 50m2) & New Effluent Treatment System & Sand Polishing Filter, Metal Sliding gate to Entrance, and 4 No. of Pressed Steel Storage sheds, with associated site works

  Retention · Meath County Council, LB200554

• 14 Apr 2020N/a

  retention planning permission existing 2 bedroom, single storey demountable dwelling unit (circa 50m2) & septic tank, metal sliding gate to entrance, and 4 No. of pressed steel storage sheds, with associated site works

  Retention · Meath County Council, LB200504

• 25 Oct 2019Refused

  retention planning permission of existing 2 bedroom, single storey demountable dwelling unit (circa 50m2) & new effluent treatment system & sand polishing filter, metal sliding gate to entrance, and 4 No. of pressed steel storage sheds with associated site works

  Retention, 1 home · Meath County Council, LB191409

The 25 most recent of 44 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 Rathdrinagh.

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Rathdrinagh.

Architectural heritage

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

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 20 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.

Terrain model

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

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. 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.

• Rathdrinagh, Beauparc11 sales

Name

Rathdrinagh · Ráth Draighneach

Area

3,077,267 m² (307.73 ha, 760.41 acres)

Civil parish

Knockcommon, and its townlands

Barony

Duleek Lower

Electoral division

Painestown, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Painestown electoral division: 1,260 people in 414 households; 93% of households own their home; 21% of homes were built since 2001; 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Flemingstown, Gilltown, Knockcommon, Knockharley, Newtown, Sicily, Thurstianstown, Tuiterath

Placenames

Rathdrinagh 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.