# Ratoath, Co. Meath: townland, land parcels and planning

Townland in the civil parish of Ratoath, barony of Ratoath, Co. Meath; in Irish Ráth Tó.

- Area (Tailte Éireann): 3,935,442 m² (393.54 ha, 972.47 acres)
- Land parcels (Tailte Éireann): more than 2,000 touch it
- Zoning (national zoning, MyPlan): M2 C1 - Mixed Use, the zone with the most parcels
- Planning (National Planning Applications): over 100 applications since 2010
- Civil parish: Ratoath, https://everytownland.com/meath/parish/ratoath.md
- Barony: Ratoath
- Electoral division: Ratoath, the unit of the census
- Census 2022 (Central Statistics Office): 11,894 people lived in 3,639 households in the Ratoath electoral division. 84% of households owned their home. 58% of homes were built since 2001. 3% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- County: Co. Meath, https://everytownland.com/meath.md
- Placenames Database of Ireland: https://www.logainm.ie/en/37997
- Townland number at Tailte Éireann: 161398
- Centre: latitude 53.507686, longitude -6.46139 (WGS 84)

## Land parcels (registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann)

More than 2,000 parcels touch this townland: too many for one answer of Tailte Éireann.

## Zoning (national zoning of development plans, MyPlan)

- M2 C1 - Mixed Use (City/Town/village Centre, central area): Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/consolidated-meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027-incl-variations-1-2
- G1 F1 - Open Space (Open space, park): Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/consolidated-meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027-incl-variations-1-2
- P5 RA - Rural Area (Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'): Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/consolidated-meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027-incl-variations-1-2
- R2 A1 - Existing Residential (Existing residential): Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/consolidated-meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027-incl-variations-1-2
- S5 G1 - Community Infrastructure (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses): Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/consolidated-meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027-incl-variations-1-2
- M2 B1 - Commercial Town or Village Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area): Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/consolidated-meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027-incl-variations-1-2
- R1 A2 - New Residential (New/proposed residential): Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/consolidated-meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027-incl-variations-1-2
- C2.1 E2 - General Enterprise and Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment): Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (As Varied), Meath. The zoning objective in the plan: https://consult.meath.ie/en/consultation/consolidated-meath-county-development-plan-2021-2027-incl-variations-1-2

## Planning applications whose site touches the townland (National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)

The 100 most recent applications are listed; the file holds more.

- 28 Sept 2026, Meath County Council 2661203: N/a. Retention. retention of attic conversion for storage, including dormer structure to the rear roof slope, formation of a raised gable feature within the side-facing roof slope, and associated alterations to the roof of the dwelling. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2661203/0
- 10 Sept 2026, Meath County Council 2661131: N/a. Permission, 1 home. the development will consist of 1. Subdivision of the existing site for the provision of two semi-detached one and half storey five bedroom dormer style dwellings to be located to the rear of the existing site, with all associated boundary treatments, drainage, and mains services connections. 2. New vehicular access to the proposed dwellings exiting onto Cairn Manor, Ratoath, Co. Meath. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2661131/0
- 26 Aug 2026, Meath County Council 2661072: N/a. Permission. the proposed development consists of change of use permission of part of the ground-floor retail store room into a self-contained two-bedroom unit and constructing a self-contained three-bedroom unit above it, accessed by an external galvanised staircase, together with floor plan and elevation alterations and all associated site development works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2661072/0
- 20 Aug 2026, Meath County Council 2661057: N/a. Permission, 10 homes. the construction of 10 no. residential dwelling units in the form of 6 no. semi-detached 3-bed houses and 4 no. detached 4-bed houses, including all boundary treatments to the dwellings to provide private open space and car parking;,Total public open space approx. 660sqm; The development will be served via a new a new vehicular and pedestrian entrance off Glebe Park to include a new boundary wall with railings and piers; All associated site development works including; services provision, infrastructural and drainage works, internal access roads, pedestrian infrastructure, public lighting, landscaping, visitor parking and all boundary treatment works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2661057/0
- 13 Aug 2026, Meath County Council 2661021: N/a. Permission. the development will consist of the construction of a single-story extension to the rear of the existing dwelling and a new two-story extension to the side of the existing dwelling, including a new utility room & garage to the side, and all associated site works and landscaping. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2661021/0
- 7 Aug 2026, Meath County Council 2661001: N/a. Permission, 1 home. the development will consist of 1. Subdivision of the existing site for the provision of two semi-detached one and half storey five bedroom dormer style dwellings to be located to the rear of the existing site, with all associated boundary treatments, drainage, and mains services connections. 2. New vehicular access to the proposed dwellings exiting onto Cairn Manor. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2661001/0
- 31 Jul 2026, Meath County Council 2660970: N/a. Permission, 1 home. the construction of 10 no. residential dwelling units in the form of 6 no. semi-detached 3-bed houses and 4 no. detached 4-bed houses, including all boundary treatments to the dwellings to provide private open space and car parking; Total public open space approx. 660sqm; The development will be served via a new a new vehicular and pedestrian entrance off Glebe Park to include a new boundary wall with railings and piers; All associated site development works including; services provision, infrastructural and drainage works, internal access roads, pedestrian infrastructure, public lighting, landscaping, visitor parking and all boundary treatment works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660970/0
- 26 Jun 2026, Meath County Council 2660803: N/a. Retention, 1 home. the development consists of alterations to previously permitted Planning Reg Ref RA201957. Alterations include revised finished floor levels and ridge heights, changes to window positions and opes, removal of the communal bin store and the addition of individual bin stores to houses currently being constructed. Along with minor amendments to the internal road layout to facilitate additional parking and manoeuvring of vehicles within the development. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660803/0
- 19 May 2026, Meath County Council 2660594: Conditional. Permission. the development will consist of: a) CONVERSION OF EXISTING GARAGE; b) CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-STOREY EXTENSION TO THE FRONT AND SIDE OF THE EXISTING DWELLING; c) WIDENING OF EXISTING WINDOW TO SIDE OF EXISTING EAST ELEVATION; d) 3NO. NEW ROOFLIGHTS TO REAR ROOF ELEVATION; e) ALTERATIONS TO FRONT ELEVATION BY CONVERTING FRONT DOOR TO A WINDOW; f) AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660594/0
- 14 May 2026, Meath County Council 2660570: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. The development will consist of: 1. Removal of existing shed to side, 2. A rear single storey kitchen extension to the existing dwelling and, 3. Construction of new attached single storey family flat to side and rear with all associated site and ground works.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660570/0
- 8 May 2026, Meath County Council 2660549: N/a. Permission. Alterations to the previously granted development (planning ref. no. P.22/658). The development will consist of the inclusion of a covered carport space, linking the house to the garage, and moving slightly the position of the garage front door.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660549/0
- 21 Apr 2026, Meath County Council 2660447: Conditional. Permission. planning permission is sought for single storey extension to front, side and rear of existing house for office use and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660447/0
- 20 Apr 2026, Meath County Council 2660440: Conditional. Permission. full planning permission for the alterations & extensions to our dwelling with approx. 20sqm extension to ground floor to the west (rear) elevation together with all associated and ancillary site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660440/0
- 16 Mar 2026, Meath County Council 2660310: Conditional. Permission. Planning Permission for alterations to previously approved 24/60463. Alterations include two storey extension to front, removal of first floor extension to front proch extension to create single storey porch extension, Gable window to side all with associated ancillaries. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660310/0
- 12 Mar 2026, Meath County Council 2660288: N/a. Permission. the development will consist of the construction of a single-story extension to the rear and side of the existing dwelling, including a new utility room & garage to the side, with 6 No. rooflights, and all associated site works and landscaping. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660288/0
- 30 Jan 2026, Meath County Council 2660114: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. Permission to complete amendments to previously approved permission (Reg. Ref. 2460762/ABP-321402-24). The amendments for which permission to complete is sought are an enlarged footprint (approx. 6.0m2), an additional window on the front (southern) & side (eastern) elevations, revised fenestration layout on the front (southern) elevation together with revised positioning off the rear (western) and side (northern) boundaries of the detached single storey flat roof office structure in rear garden together with all ancillary site works, landscaping & drainage.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660114/0
- 14 Jan 2026, Meath County Council 2660054: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the development consists of permission to construct a single storey dwelling house, new vehicular entrance to be provided from Woodlands Park, landscaping and boundary treatment and all associated site development works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2660054/0
- 12 Jan 2026, Meath County Council 266: Conditional. Permission. permission for proposed attic conversion, with dormer to rear and velux rooflights to front of existing roof, includiing ancillary site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/266/0
- 18 Dec 2025, Meath County Council 2561390: Conditional. Permission. The development will consist of: (i) the removal of 1no. pitched roof dormer to front of existing detached dwelling; (ii) construction of a storey and a half entrance extension to front; (iii) construction of part single, part two storey extension to rear; (iv) construction of new rendered front boundary & entrance walls, and entrance pillars, providing widened vehicular entrance off Dunshaughlin Road(R125); (v) other works as part of the development include: alterations to all elevations, internal alterations, rooflights, and all ancillary site works necessary to facilitate the development.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2561390/0
- 16 Dec 2025, Meath County Council 2561373: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. 1. Construction of an 18.2 sq/m, ground floor extension to the rear of existing dwelling and associated siteworks. 2. Installation of 1 No. roof window on the front of existing roof. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2561373/0
- 4 Dec 2025, Meath County Council 2561322: N/a. Retention, 1 home. construction of an 18.2 sq/m, ground floor extension to the rear of existing dwelling and associated siteworks. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2561322/0
- 26 Nov 2025, Meath County Council 25241: Conditional. Permission. the development will consist of a single storey extension to the rear and alterations to the front facade of the existing bungalow, thermal upgrades, refurbishment, relocation of shed, and all associated works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/25241/0
- 19 Nov 2025, Meath County Council 25236: N/a. Permission. the development will consist of a single storey extension to the rear and alterations to the front facade of the existing bungalow, thermal upgrades, refurbishment, relocation of shed, and all associated works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/25236/0
- 10 Nov 2025, Meath County Council 2561219: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the development will consist of the relocation and re-design of existing vehicular entrance to single dwelling, including new entrance gate and boundary wall and all associated site and development works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2561219/0
- 31 Oct 2025, Meath County Council 25212: Conditional. Permission. the development will consist of a proposed seperate domestic garage, also a covered patio/barbeque area all at the rear of existing house and all ancillaries. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/25212/0
- 14 Oct 2025, Meath County Council 2561104: Conditional. Permission, 130 homes. Amendments to the ‘Large-Scale Residential Development’ (LRD) permitted at a site under Reg. Ref. 24/60487 / ABP Ref. 321753-25. The LRD site has a total area of 5.48 hectares and is principally located at. The total site contains a permitted residential and creche development site with an area of 3.66 hectares (bisected by a proposed realigned Ballybin Road) and a permitted infrastructural development site with an area of 1.82 hectares (principally for road and related works, water services and open space amalgamation). The site is generally bound by: Fox Lodge Woods and Fox Lodge Manor to the west and north; existing agricultural lands and residential development to the north and east; existing Ballybin Road and Moulden Bridge to the east; and Main Street/R125 and Jamestown Road/L1016 to the south. The site also incorporates parts of: the existing Ballybin Road (north and west of Moulden Bridge), Main Street/R125, Jamestown Road/L1016 and green open space in Fox Lodge Manor. The proposed amendments are limited to a 0.37-hectare portion of the LRD site, located between the permitted realigned Ballybin Road (west and north), greenway (i.e. existing Ballybin Road, east) and Main Street/R125 (south). Development description: The proposed development principally consists of amendments to the design of 2 No. permitted houses (specifically types X1 and X2). The permitted part-1-/part-2-storey (with habitable attic), 5-bedroom X1 house (225.4 sq m) is to be amended as a part-1-/part-2-storey, 4-bedroom house (278 sq m). The permitted part-1-/part-2-storey (with habitable attic), 4-bedroom X2 house (225.4 sq m) is to be amended as a part-1-/part-2-storey, 5-bedroom house (278 sq m). The amendments involve changes to the houses’ external and internal designs and layouts. Other proposed amendments include: associated changes to the site layout and landscaping to accommodate the above house changes; changes to the permitted boundary treatments enclosing and between the 2 No. houses; alterations to the permitted vehicular entrances serving the 2 No. houses; and all other associated site and development works above and below ground to facilitate the amendments. (Note: details below for floor areas, unit types, car parking, etc. relate to the proposed units subject to this amendment.). File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2561104/0
- 15 Sept 2025, Meath County Council 2560978: Conditional. Permission. the development will consist of the conversion of the existing first floor hair salon to the rear of the property to a studio apartment and the subdivision of the existing vacant ground-floor commercial unit to the front of the property to two smaller commercial units, with the installation of sanitary facilities in the two new commercial units and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560978/0
- 22 Aug 2025, Meath County Council 2560887: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. RETENTION OF CHANGE OF USE OF PART GROUND FLOOR OF EXISTING DWELLING FROM USE AS A MONTESSORI SCHOOL (SUCH CHANGE APPROVED UNDER REG REF 00/1569) AND TO REVERT THAT PART OF THE PROPERTY APPROVED FOR USE AS A MONTESSORI SCHOOL TO RESIDENTIAL USE (REVERTING THE ENTIRE TO A SINGLE DWELLING) AND ALL ASSOCIATED WORKS. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560887/0
- 1 Jul 2025, Meath County Council 2560676: Conditional. Permission, 74 homes. The proposed development consists of 74no residential units comprising 66no houses (14no 2bed, 46no 3bed and 6no 4bed) in a mix of semi-detached and terraced units and 8no simplex/duplex apartments (4no 1bed and 4no 2bed) in a standalone three-storey building. A new vehicular access and egress is proposed off Fairyhouse Road, together with all associated site development works including undergrounding of overhead ESB lines, ESB substation, public lighting, landscaping, and boundary treatments. Signifcant further information/revised plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560676/0
- 20 Jun 2025, Meath County Council 2560637: Conditional. Permission, 364 homes. We, Beo Properties Limited, intend to apply to Meath County Council for a 7-year planning permission for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site (12.58 ha) located on the southern edge of the settlement of Ratoath in County Meath, within the townlands of Commons and Jamestown. The subject site is generally bound to the north by Glascarn Lane, the rear of houses at Glascarn Lane, further existing residential dwellings and a permitted strategic housing development (SHD) scheme (Reg Ref: TA17/305196); to the east by the permitted SHD scheme (Reg Ref: TA17/305196); to the south by existing agricultural fields and by Glascarn Lane; and to the west by Fairyhouse Road (R155), the rear of houses on Fairyhouse Road, Cairn Court and Carraig na Gabhna, and existing agricultural fields. …..... File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560637/0
- 22 May 2025, Meath County Council 2560513: Conditional. Permission. the development consists of permission to relocated existing entrance, replace existing Septic tank with a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area, permission for alterations to site boundaries and site layout. Permission for retention of alterations to interior and exterior of the dwelling house from that previously granted under DA30530 and all associated site development works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560513/0
- 7 Mar 2025, Meath County Council 2543: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. (A) single storey extension to front and side, (B) attic conversion incorporating dormer extension to rear, (C) 1 no. 'velux' roof light to front, (D) all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2543/0
- 20 Feb 2025, Meath County Council 2532: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the construction of first floor extension to front of dwelling and proposed rooflight onto existing roof, including all ancillary site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2532/0
- 11 Feb 2025, Meath County Council 2560124: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the development will consist of the construction of a new detached 3-bedroom storey and a half dwelling, construction of a new vehicular entrance and all associated site works as granted under Planning Reference RA/201800. The proposed dwelling is to be re-positioned 2m to the west of the previously granted plans and will remove the demolition of the single storey side extension of the existing dwelling. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560124/0
- 6 Feb 2025, Meath County Council 2560112: Conditional. Permission. the Proposed development will consist of an amendment to previously approved planning application (AA201054) comprising the relocation of the customer substation, omission of 2no. battery units and replacement with storage units as well as the inclusion of a biodiversity corridor and gate within field no. 7 and change in lifetime of the permission from 5 to 10 years. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560112/0
- 4 Feb 2025, Meath County Council 2560106: Conditional. Permission. conversion of attic area to create new bedroom with new dormer type window to rear, internal modifications and associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2560106/0
- 15 Jan 2025, Meath County Council 256: N/a. Permission. planning permission A. Single storey extension to front and side, B. Attic conversion incorporating dormer extension to rear, C. 1No. 'velux' roof light to front, D. All associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/256/0
- 20 Dec 2024, Meath County Council 24469: Conditional. Permission, 2 homes. two semi-detached, two storey, dwelling houses to the rear of the existing dwelling, accessed via the existing vehicular entrance which is to be modified, new and shared access road along with all associated services, service connections, landscape and site development works. Significant Further Information/Revised Plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/24469/0
- 20 Dec 2024, Meath County Council 24470: N/a. Permission, 1 home. a detached, two storey dwelling house to the rear of the existing dwelling, accessed via the existing vehicular entrance, which is to be modified, new and shared access road along with all associated services, service connections, landscape and site development works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/24470/0
- 2 Dec 2024, Meath County Council 2461048: Conditional. Permission. construction of a new shed in the rear garden to accommodate a gym and garden room, including the installation of two rooflights. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2461048/0
- 5 Nov 2024, Meath County Council 2460924: Conditional. Permission, 9 homes. the development will consist of the removal of the existing BMX Track located on site, and the provision of a 2 to 3 storey nursing home and 8 no. single storey Independent Living Units (ILUs) along with a new access road and upgrade works to the Fairyhouse Road, delivering a new junction. The nursing home will comprise: • 118 no. ensuite bedrooms, at ground, first and second floor level. • Ancillary facilities including lobbies, kitchen, laundry, café, hair salon, day rooms, living rooms, lounges, nurses’ station, offices, stores and staff rooms and communal open space. • Two signs on the proposed nursing home building measuring c.9.12sqm. The Independent Living Units will comprise: • 8 no. single storey, two bedroom houses with associated private open space. • A communal garden. The overall development will also deliver. • 67 no. car parking spaces (including 4 EV charging space and 8 no. accessible spaces). 68 no. bicycle parking spaces. - All boundary treatments plant and bin stores, vehicle and pedestrian accesses, landscaping and associated site development works. It is noted that the relocation of the BMX Track is the subject of a separate application MCC Reg. Ref. 24/60558 currently before the Planning Authority. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460924/0
- 10 Oct 2024, Meath County Council 2460840: Refused. Permission, 1 home. the development will consist of a single storey dwelling with a suitable wastewater treatment unit and associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460840/0
- 4 Oct 2024, Meath County Council 2460825: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. The development will consist of the retention of three dormer windows to the rear of the existing dwelling which replaced three previous roof light type roof windows.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460825/0
- 28 Sept 2024, Meath County Council 2460798: N/a. Permission, 1 home. The development will consist of a single storey dwelling with a suitable wastewater treatment unit and associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460798/0
- 19 Sept 2024, Meath County Council 2460762: Conditional. Permission. the development will consist of Retention permission for amendment to previously approved permission (Reg. Ref. DA60141). The amendment for which retention permission is sought is construction of a single storey lean to roof storage shed at rear ground floor level. The works for which permission is sought are (i) The Demolition of existing single storey pitched roof conservatory structure at rear and construction of (ii) two storey pitched roof extension to rear (iii) single storey lean to roof kitchen extension to the rear (iv) detached single storey flat roof office structure in rear garden, internal refurbishment and alterations to existing dwelling to facilitate the above works together with all ancillary site works, landscaping & drainage. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460762/0
- 13 Sept 2024, Meath County Council 24372: Conditional. Permission. the construction of new entrance gateway onto the Curragh Road, the elimination of the existing entrance from the Tiveragh driveway, and all associated siteworks. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/24372/0
- 13 Sept 2024, Meath County Council 24373: Conditional. Permission. the construction of new entrance gateway onto the Curragh Road, the elimination of the existing entrance from the Tiveragh driveway, and all associated siteworks. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/24373/0
- 6 Sept 2024, Meath County Council 2460713: Conditional. Permission. the development consists of retention of the single storey storeroom extension to the rear of the filling station and retention of the launderette machines and plastic bottle return located in the rear car park, and the existing dog wash located in the front parking area and which shall be relocated to the rear car park. The development will consist of (1) change of use of existing food preparation area and existing cafe seating area to a separate Hot Food Takeaway premises with new separate front entrance (2) removal of the covered seating area to the front of the existing filling station to allow for the creation of this new entrance, (3) signage for the Hot Food Takeaway premises, and internal alterations to the existing filling station including (4) alterations to the existing storage areas and formation of a new protected stairway within the footprint of the existing building to access the existing first floor office space (5) new accessible toilet facility, (6) new coffee station area, and (7) provision of roof mounted Solar Panels over the existing filling station, together with all associated site works and services. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460713/0
- 15 Aug 2024, Meath County Council 2460636: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. of (i) The Demolition of existing single storey semi-detached Storage Shed in rear garden and the proposed construction of (ii) Single Storey Porch with sloped roof to front entrance, (iii) Two Storey Extension with pitched roof to side of existing house, (iv) Part Single Storey/Part Two Storey flat roof Extensions to the rear of existing house, (v) Conversion of existing Attic Area including proposed construction of Flat Roof/Dormer Roof structure in rear sloped roof profile, (vi) 3 no. Roof-lights, two to the front and one to rear of existing house and internal refurbishment alterations to existing dwelling to facilitate the above works with all ancillary site works & landscaping. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460636/0
- 14 Aug 2024, Meath County Council 2460629: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. Single-storey side extension with a roof light, and single-storey extension to the rear.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460629/0
- 30 Jul 2024, Meath County Council 2460581: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. The proposed development will consist of the handing/mirroring of the house type on site no. 1 approved under planning permission register reference 22/204 and the construction of a basement level to aid the integration between approved, raised development levels with orginal ground levels adjacent to the Southern boundary.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460581/0
- 23 Jul 2024, Meath County Council 2460558: Conditional. Permission. The site is opposite the Glascarn Lane junction, to the southwest of Seagrave Hall. The development will provide a new BMX facility and will consist of: • BMX track and an associated practice track. • The provision of 4 no. storage containers. • The provision of 31 no. car parking spaces and 32 no. cycle parking spaces. • The construction of a 5-metre-wide gated vehicular entrance from Fairyhouse Road and upgrades to existing public road. • The erection of a totem pole along the Fairyhouse Road. • All associated site development works including lighting, landscaping, SuDs features, boundary treatments and services provision are also proposed. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460558/0
- 15 Jul 2024, Meath County Council 2460533: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. retention Planning Permission for detached gym/office/shed to rear and single storey extension to side and rear all with associated ancillaries. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460533/0
- 1 Jul 2024, Meath County Council 2460487: Conditional. Permission, 130 homes. ‘Large-Scale Residential Development’ (LRD) at a site with a total area of 5.48 hectares principally located at Main Street/R125 and Ballybin Road, Ratoath, Co. Meath. The total site contains a proposed residential development site with an area of 3.66 hectares (bisected by a proposed realigned Ballybin Road) and a proposed infrastructural development site with an area of 1.82 hectares (principally for road and related works, water services and open space amalgamation). The site is generally bound by: Fox Lodge Woods and Fox Lodge Manor to the west and north; existing agricultural lands and residential development to the north and east; existing Ballybin Road and Moulden Bridge to the east; and Main Street/R125 and Jamestown Road/L1016 to the south. The site also incorporates parts of: the existing Ballybin Road (north and west of Moulden Bridge), Main Street/R125, Jamestown Road/L1016 and green open space in Fox Lodge Manor. The proposed development principally consists of the demolition of 2 No. dwellings (594 square metres gross floor area combined) and 1 No. agricultural shed (988.7 square metres gross floor area) and the construction of 141 No. residential dwellings with a gross floor area of 12,428 square metres in buildings of 2 No. and 3 No. storeys. The dwellings include 117 No. houses (57 No. 2-bed, 52 No. 3-bed, 7 No. 4-bed and 1 No. 5-bed) and 24 No. maisonette/duplex units (18 No. 1-bed and 6 No. 3-bed). The development also proposes a reconfiguration of the road layout at the south (Main Street/R125 and Jamestown Road/L1016) and east (Ballybin Road) of the site. Specifically, it is proposed to demolish/remove the existing 5-arm roundabout and to replace same with a new 4-arm signalised junction and reconfigured access to the existing Ratoath Childcare site. The new junction arrangement will facilitate a proposed realignment of the southern section of the existing Ballybin Road (approximately 172 metres) as the northern arm of the new signalised junction and a revised entrance for the existing dwelling to the north-east of the site at Ballybin Road (known as ‘Fox Lodge Farm’, Eircode A84 KF97). The proposed road infrastructure works also include: road markings, traffic signals, traffic signage, footpaths and cycle infrastructure. The development also proposes: 2 No. new multi-modal accesses onto the proposed realigned Ballybin Road to serve the bisected residential site; 2 No. pedestrian accesses onto Main Street/R125 and 1 No. pedestri. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460487/0
- 24 Jun 2024, Meath County Council 2460463: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. 1. Raised roof to accommodate Attic conversion with two no. additional bedrooms with a dormer to rear roof with 2 no. gable windows to both sides. roof windows to front 2. Two storey extension to front to include extended porch and first floor landing, 3.Proposal for a second vehicle access. all with ancillary works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460463/0
- 14 Jun 2024, Meath County Council 24264: Refused. Permission, 3 homes. the development will consist of 1. Demolition of the existing shed. 2. Subdivision of the existing site for the provision of three detached one and half storey three bedroom dormer style dwellings to be located to the rear of the existing site, with all associated boundary treatments, drainage, and mains services connections. 3. Vehicular access to the proposed dwellings will be provided via existing vehicular access existing onto Fairyhouse Road. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/24264/0
- 24 Apr 2024, Meath County Council 2460277: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. retention permission for amendments to previously approved permission (Reg. Ref. DA/800672). The amendments for which retention permission is sought include (1) 2 Storey pitched roof Bay Extension to Rear on the Northwest corner contained enlarged Garage at ground floor and additional Ensuite at 1st floor level (2) Single storey Bay window to Family Room on front elevation on southeast corner. The works for which permission is sought are conversion of existing ground floor garage including the construction of a new single storey bay window on front elevation to create an additional ensuite bedroom, associated internal alterations to facilitate the development, together with all ancillary site works, landscaping, and site drainage. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460277/0
- 8 Apr 2024, Meath County Council 2460238: Conditional. Permission. the development will consist of modification of approved plans Reg. Ref. 23/704 as follows: (i) 4 no. ground floor retail units (1 no. 69 sq.m. and 3 no. 46 sq.m.) instead of 3 no. approved ground floor retail units (63.5 sq.m., 52 sq.m., and 75 sq.m.) – an overall increase of 16.5 sq.m.; (ii) a revised car parking layout (no change to the number of approved spaces); (iii) replace the accessible WC (4.5 sq.m.) and bin store (27 sq.m.) with a secure bicycle store, a commercial bin store, and a residential bin store building (37.9 sq.m.); (iv) revised stairs to first floor apartments; (v) revised internal layouts to each of the 3 no. approved 1 bedroom duplex apartments to provide for 3 no. 1 bedroom plus study duplex apartments (no change to the internal floor areas); and (vi) and associated revisions to elevations including an increase of 232 mm in the ridge height of the approved building. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460238/0
- 28 Mar 2024, Meath County Council 24145: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. retention of (i) a chimney stack above an outdoor seating area to the rear of the existing house and (ii) a window at attic level to the side gable wall of the existing house, includes all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/24145/0
- 28 Mar 2024, Meath County Council 24146: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. retention of (i) a chimney stack above an outdoor seating area to the rear of the existing house and (ii) a window at attic level to the side gable wall of the existing house, includes all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/24146/0
- 28 Mar 2024, Meath County Council 24147: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. retention of (i) a chimney stack above an outdoor seating area to the rear of the existing house and (ii) a window at attic level to the side gable wall of the existing house, includes all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/24147/0
- 28 Mar 2024, Meath County Council 24148: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. retention of single-storey extension to the rear of the existing house, garden sheds and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/24148/0
- 12 Mar 2024, Meath County Council 2460177: Conditional. Permission. 1) Flat roof extension to side of house for self-contained accommodation with pitch roof and bay window detail to front 2) Associated internal and external works 3) Widening of existing front gate. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460177/0
- 26 Feb 2024, Meath County Council 2478: Refused. Permission, 3 homes. (I) construction of 3 no. two storey, four bed houses, each dwelling to be provided with car parking spaces and private amenity space, (ii) new vehicular entrances to be provided from Woodlands Park (one to each dwelling) and (iii) landscaping, boundary treatments, SuDs drainage and all associated ancillary works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2478/0
- 21 Feb 2024, Meath County Council 2467: N/a. Permission, 1 home. 2 no. storey & half type dwellings with connection to foul sewer using existing vehicular entrance and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2467/0
- 24 Jan 2024, Meath County Council 2460047: Conditional. Retention. the development consists of the retention of i) the conversion of the existing attached garage into a sitting room and ii) a garden shed. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460047/0
- 10 Jan 2024, Meath County Council 2460017: Conditional. Permission. Construction of a road with footpath, bicycle lane, lighting, and, all associated site works, to access and service the lands zoned E2 – General Enterprise and Employment.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460017/0
- 8 Jan 2024, Meath County Council 2460015: Conditional. Permission. conversion of his attic to storage including changing the existing hipped end roof to a gable end roof, 2 velux rooflights to the rear and a window to the new side gable wall all at roof level. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2460015/0
- 21 Dec 2023, Meath County Council 231153: N/a. Permission, 1 home. 2 no. storey & half type dwellings with connection to foul sewer using existing vehicular entrance and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/231153/0
- 21 Dec 2023, Meath County Council 2360511: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. revision to house type granted in planning Ref RA/190682, to include a 10.5m2 increase in floor area of single storey rear projection, removal of chimney and associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2360511/0
- 20 Dec 2023, Meath County Council 2360494: N/a. Permission. construction of roads and services only to provide access from R125 (Ashbourne Road) into site at east side of Ratoath, lands zoned E2 General Enterprise and Employment. Works will include a new road designed per DMURS. Surface water design proposal has been developed incorporating SuDS methods. Pedestiran and cycling facilities will be provided, connecting back to existing facilities at newly constructed Ratoath Outer Relief Road. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2360494/0
- 18 Dec 2023, Meath County Council 2360482: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. The development will consist of a flat roof two storey extension to side and rear for use as ancillary family accommodation, 20.8 sq m at ground floor, 34.6 sq m at first floor, overall height 5.7m, as well as conversion of existing hipped roof to half hipped roof and internal modifications with associated site works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2360482/0
- 18 Sept 2023, Meath County Council 23893: N/a. Extension of duration. EXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING APPLICATION RA/160587 - retention of development and for temporary planning permission to be extended for a further 5 years. The development will consist of retention of safety starting gate, floodlights and all associated works and changes to that granted planning permission under planning Ref. No. DA/101368 and to seek temporary planning permission for a further 5 years for existing BMX track, entrance onto public road, fence around development, parking and associated works as per grant of permission, planning Ref. No. DA/101368. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23893/0
- 18 Sept 2023, Meath County Council 2360284: Refused. Retention. The retention of the change of use of the existing car park into a series of individual outdoor play areas.. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2360284/0
- 15 Sept 2023, Meath County Council 23886: Conditional. Permission. the removal of existing sun-room, construction of extension to rear of the existing house, conversion of garage, alterations to road entrance, new garden room, and all associated works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23886/0
- 25 Aug 2023, Meath County Council 2360243: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. the development will consist of the retention of i) a chimney above an outdoor seating area and ii) a gable window at attic level along with all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2360243/0
- 13 Jul 2023, Meath County Council 23704: Conditional. Permission, 3 homes. the development will consist of a two storey mixed use development (gross floor area 452 sq.m.) comprising 3 no. retail units (63.5sq.m., 52 sq.m. & 75 sq.m.) at ground floor level and 3 no. 1 bedroom duplex apartments (1 @ 69 sq.m. and 2 @ 76 sq.m.) with terraces at first floor and attic level; bin store (27 sq.m.) accessible WC (4.5 sq.m.) 13 no. car parking spaces; 18 no. bicycle spaces (including 8 no. residential bicycle spaces in a secure store (11 sq.m.)); freestanding high level variable message sign (1500 mm x 800mm) for parking spaces availability; and all associated site development works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23704/0
- 20 Jun 2023, Meath County Council 23633: Conditional. Permission. the construction of a new door and window system to the side elevation on ground floor level and new window on side elevation at first floor level, and the construction of a garden shed to the rear of the site and all associated site works and landscaping. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23633/0
- 26 May 2023, Meath County Council 23566: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. retention of existing attached single storey one bedroom family flat. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23566/0
- 18 May 2023, Meath County Council 23532: N/a. Permission, 1 home. the construction of a new door and window system to the side elevation on ground floor level and new window on side elevation at first floor level, and the construction of a garden shed to the rear of the site and all associated site works and landscaping. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23532/0
- 18 Apr 2023, Meath County Council 23418: N/a. Permission. the construction of a new door and window system to the side elevation on ground floor level and new window on side elevation at first floor level, and the construction of a domestic garage to the rear of the site and all associated site works and landscaping. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23418/0
- 2 Mar 2023, Meath County Council 23219: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. proposed amendments to previously approved planning application Ref No. 22/156 seeking change of plans to a single storey pitched roof extension along the north-eastern side of the existing building, providing a connected bedroom, bathroom and wardrobe area along with a new bay window detail to the front of the building, associated internal modifications, removal of shed and site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23219/0
- 24 Feb 2023, Meath County Council 23194: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. to construct a detached home office to the rear garden of existing dwelling and all ancillary site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23194/0
- 23 Feb 2023, Meath County Council 23180: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. the construction of a single-storey extension to the side of the property, amending a window in the existing gable elevation and all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23180/0
- 23 Feb 2023, Meath County Council 23182: Conditional. Retention. the retention for the following: 1. side garden wall and gates, 2. garden shed, 3. window and door on south elevation, 4. rear garden canopy and associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23182/0
- 21 Feb 2023, Meath County Council 23167: N/a. Permission. proposed amendments to previously approved planning application Ref No: 22156 seeking change of plans to a single story pitched roof extension along the northern side of the existing building, providing a connected bedroom, bathroom and wardrobe area along with a new bay window detail to the front of the building, associated internal modifications and site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23167/0
- 17 Feb 2023, Meath County Council 23148: Conditional. Permission. amendments to the first floor plan of the dwelling previously granted under planning reg. ref. RA/180833. The amendments will results in alterations to the side, front and rear elevation. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23148/0
- 10 Feb 2023, Meath County Council 23132: Conditional. Permission. planning permission for construction of a single storey extension to side /rear of existing dwelling with internal modifications, retention of existing garden room (circa. 24.5m2) and retention of timber pergola to rear patio area with associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/23132/0
- 1 Feb 2023, Meath County Council 2389: N/a. Permission. the development consists of: the amendments to the first floor plan of the dwelling known as House Type A previously granted under planning reg. ref. RA/180833. The amendments will result in allterations to the side and rear elevation. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2389/0
- 24 Jan 2023, Meath County Council 2357: Conditional. Retention, 1 home. retention and completion of house 48 (now under construction) previously approved under RA/161150, DA/110604 and RA/190934. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2357/0
- 17 Jan 2023, Meath County Council 2328: Conditional. Permission. 1. permission for demolition works within Unit 2 (former Bank of Ireland) 2. permission for change of use of Unit 2 from bank use (192 sqm) to retail with ancillary off licence use and the amalgamation of Unit 1 and Unit 2 to form a new single retail unit consisting of a retail area (301 sqm) off licence area (53 sqm) deli area (67 sqm) and seating area (42 sqm) 3. permission for associated window graphics and signage. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/2328/0
- 21 Dec 2022, Meath County Council 221686: N/a. Permission. 1. permission for demolition works within Unit 2 (former Bank of Ireland) 2. permission for change of use of Unit 2 from bank use (192 sqm) to retail with ancillary off licence use and the amalgamation of Unit 1 and Unit 2 to form a new single retail unit consisting of a retail area (301 sqm) off licence area (53 sqm) deli area (67 sqm) and seating area (42 sqm) 3. permission for associated window graphics and signage. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/221686/0
- 1 Dec 2022, Meath County Council 221552: Conditional. Retention. retention of front and rear sunroom extensions to the existing house, and all associated works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/221552/0
- 24 Nov 2022, Meath County Council 221528: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. (a) single storey garage extension to side of existing single storey workshop (b) all associated site works on site. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/221528/0
- 24 Nov 2022, Meath County Council 221529: Conditional. Permission, 1 home. (a) two storey detached double garage to side and rear of existing single storey bungalow to accommodate domestic garage/workshop at ground floor level and playroom/gym at first floor level (b) all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/221529/0
- 3 Nov 2022, Meath County Council 221438: Conditional. Permission. the alterations to the layouts granted under Planning Register Reference RA/191792. The development will consist of the construction of an outdoor covered seating area in the rear gardens of house types B & B1 along with all associated site works. The development for retention will consist of the alterations to the layouts granted under Planning Register Reference RA/191792. The retention application will consist of the retention of an outdoor covered seating area in the rear gardens of house types A & A1. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/221438/0
- 25 Oct 2022, Meath County Council 221393: Conditional. Retention. the retention of bay window to the front and retention of a domestic garage to the rear including all associated site works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/221393/0
- 21 Oct 2022, Meath County Council 221387: Conditional. Retention. retention of the following: (1) Domestic home office, single storey structure constructed to the rear garden (2) Attic conversion including staircase for use as accessible storage and play room including 2 no roof velux windows to two storey dwelling (3) Conversion of original single storey domestic garage to utility with removal of garage door and wall construction with window placement (4) Construction of single storey lean to type storage to the side of the dwelling between dwelling and boundary wall (5) and all ancillary site development works. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/221387/0
- 5 Oct 2022, Meath County Council 221306: Conditional. Retention. a detached, single storey out building comprising 23.5m2 to the side/rear of the existing house, which shall be ancillary use to the main dwelling. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/221306/0
- 29 Sept 2022, Meath County Council 221278: N/a. Permission, 1 home. the alterations to the layouts granted under Planning Register Reference RA/191792. The development will consist of the construction of an outdoor covered seating area in the rear gardens of house types B & B1 along with all associated site works. The development for retention will consist of the alterations to the layouts granted under Planning Register Reference RA/191792. The retention application will consist of the retention of an outdoor covered seating area in the rear gardens of house types A & A1. File: https://www.eplanning.ie/MeathCC/AppFileRefDetails/221278/0

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## Designated sites (National Parks and Wildlife Service)

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Ratoath.

## Recorded monuments (Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service)

- ME044-034: Historic town, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034----. Ratoath is situated on a locally prominent hill with a W-E section of the Broad Meadow River just to the S. The name, signifying the ‘fort of Thó’ or what is more likely ‘O thuaidh (North)’, is the only indication of a pre-Anglo-Norman presence and a rath may be incorporated into the base of the motte. This area was retained by Hugh de Lacy in the Anglo-Norman settlement of Meath after 1171. He granted the churches of Dunshaughlin and Ratoath to St Thomas’ Augustinian abbey (DU018-020051-) before 1183, and the rectory of Ratoath was still amongst the possessions of St Thomas’ at its suppression in 1540 (White 1943, 35). On Hugh’s death in 1186 Meath was inherited by his son Walter who granted the baronies of Morgallion and Ratoath to his brother Hugh before 1198. The younger Hugh probably built the motte and bailey, and he may have granted a charter to Ratoath c. 1200. This Hugh became the first Earl of Ulster in 1205 after he had taken over the de Courcy lordship. (Orpen 1921, 69) The castle (i.e. motte) of Ratour or Ratouth is referred to frequently in the thirteenth century. The manor was forfeited by Hugh in 1210 but it was returned to Walter de Lacy in 1215. The lands and castles in Walter’s charge including Ratoath were seized by the King again in 1224 but they were returned to Hugh de Lacy in 1227, when the right to hold a fair lasting thirteen days at Ratoath was also granted. David FitzWilliam, the baron of Naas, had an interest in Ratoath in 1244 through his wife, Matilda, a daughter of Hugh de Lacy. In 1283 Sir Roger de Clifford, a Welsh baron, sold the manor of Raoath to Queen Eleanor, the wife of King Edward I. Ratoath had probably been granted to Roger by King Edward to help Roger raise some ransom money as he was held captive in Wales, and Eleanor almost immediately granted the manor to Richard de Burgh, Earl of Ulster, known as the Red Earl. The manor had passed to the Duke of York with the liberty of Trim before 1449 when it was granted the right to hold weekly markets on Monday, and two fairs, each of two days duration, during the year. (Bradley and King 1985, 123) An inquisition in 1333 found William de Burgh, a grandson of the Red Earl, possessed of the manor of Ratoath at his death, and he had held it in capite from the King. The manor had no buildings but its site is described as half an acre surrounded by a square ditch, and this suggests that not only the motte and bailey but even this moated site were abandoned as the manorial centre, although two carucates (townlands) and 100 acres were in the demesne. The burghers of Ratoath paid over £6 in yearly rent (Orpen1921, 76), indicating that the settlement may have had over a hundred heads of households. It also had a Hundred or manorial court and there was a mill. About 160 acres are described as Betaghsland, meaning the native Irish settlement, which could be Baytown in Kilbride parish. About thirty five free tenants are named, amongst whom the names Cruys, Tuyt, Cusack, de Bathe, and FitzLeon recur, but the most common name is Bereford. Many of the townlands in the barony can be identified by name. (Orpen 1921) According to the Civil Survey (1654) in 1641 Ratoath townland had 21 proprietors, but only four of these lived there. However, 82 lettings described as tenements or messuages are dependent on them, and the town had a portreeve or mayor and a sergeant (Simington 1940, 106-07). There was a corn mill in repair on the river called the Gore Water, according to the terrier or commentary on the Down Survey (1656-8) parish map. This was probably on the S side of the river where a mill is depicted on the 1835 edition of the OS 6-inch map. The terrier says that the market for provisions and linen was on Mondays. It describe the motte as at the S edge of the town, and the map shows the 62 acres of the town on the N side of the river. Ratoath had a population of 166 c. 1659 (Pender 1939, 487). However, it maintained its status as an incorporated town into the eighteenth century as it continued to send two members to the Irish Parliament up to its dissolution in 1800. The electors appear to have been the adult males of the manor or parish. By this time the Corballis family were the largest landowners and lived in the Manor House, a seven bay, two storey house which was built c. 1780 and is now a nursing home. It is located c. 170m ESE of the motte, and is possibly on the site of the old moated site that was the centre of the medieval manor. Apart from the motte and bailey, the site of the medieval church is known as well as the location of the market where the Market cross once stood. The burgage plots as depicted on the 1835 edition of the OS 6-inch map are on either side of the Dunshaughlin Road. There are also plots extending S from Main Street and the sinuous Fairyhouse Road to the W-E Broad Meadow River that is c. 70m S of the motte and bailey. The town had no defensive wall but this does not preclude an earthwork boundary consisting of an earthen bank and external ditch. Such a ditch (ME044-034012-) was found in archaeological testing of a sewage pipe on the Kentstown road as well as a medieval roadway, a cistern and cut drains that are probably property boundaries. Archaeological monitoring (02E1563) by B. Shanahan of a services trench (D 0.6-0.9m) outside the perimeter of the grounds of the Roman Catholic church NW-NE and west as far as the site of the market cross identified but did not excavate three pits and three ditches of likely medieval date beneath more modern features (excavations.ie 2002: 1516), and other boundaries between plots have been discovered in other excavations within the town. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 December 2021
- ME044-034001: Castle - motte and bailey, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034001-. Ratoath was retained as a seigniorial manor by Hugh de Lacy and it was inherited by his son Hugh, later the first Earl of Ulster. The grant, which was as extensive as the barony, was confirmed in AD 1198. The castle (i.e. motte) of Ratour is referenced throughout the thirteenth century. The manor was forfeit in 1210 but returned to Water de Lacy, brother of the Earl, in 1215. The lands and castles in Walter’s charge, including Ratoath, were returned to Hugh de Lacy in 1227, when the right to hold a fair lasting thirteen days at Ratoath was also granted. David FitzWilliam, the baron of Naas, had an interest in Ratoath in 1244 through his wife, Matilda, a daughter of Hugh de Lacy. In 1283 Sir Roger de Clifford, a Welsh baron, sold the manor to Queen Eleanor, the wife of Edward I. Ratoath had probably been granted to Roger by King Edward, and Eleanor almost immediately granted the manor to Richard de Burgh, Earl of Ulster, known as the Red Earl. An inquisition in 1333 found William de Burgh, a grandson of Richard, possessed of the manor of Ratoath at his death, and he had held it in capite from the King. The manor had no buildings, but its site is described as surrounded by a square ditch, and this suggests that the motte and bailey was abandoned at this time. The burgesses of Ratoath paid over £6 in yearly rent, indicating that the settlement had over a hundred heads of households. About 360 acres was held in demesne, as well as 160 acres at Betaghsland, meaning the native Irish settlement, which could be Baytown in Kilbride parish. About thirty five free tenants are named, amongst whom the names Cruys, Tuyt, Cusack, de Bathe, and FitzLeon recur, but the most common name is Bereford. Many of the townlands in the barony can be identified by name. (Orpen 1921) Situated on top of a broad hill and on the grounds of the Roman Catholic church at the centre of Ratoath village. The motte is a flat-topped, subcircular earthen mound (dims of top 21.5m NNE-SSW’ 17m WNW-ESE; diam. of base c. 52m; H 11m) planted with deciduous trees and defined by the remains of a fosse, best preserved N-E. There is a raised rectangular bailey (dims c. 30m E-W; c. 18m N-S), which is also planted in trees and defined by scarps (max. H 3m at S), just to the SE. The site of the medieval parish church (ME034003-) is c. 150m to the NNE. 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: 21 July 2016.
- ME044-034002: Font, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034002-. An octagonal font (ext. diam. 0.44m; int. diam. 0.32m; D 0.1m; H 0.2m) with a central drain-hole (diam. 0.08m) was outside the Roman Catholic church in 1985 (SMR file). It was accompanied by a biconical, faceted stem (diam. of top 0.3m; H 0.28m) that has a raised moulding at the waist, but these were not present in 2015 (SMR file). (Bradley and King 1985, 126) 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. Date of upload: 10 July 2007 Amended: 9 December 2021
- ME044-034003: Church, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034003-. Located on top of a broad, low hill, with the motte and bailey (ME044-034001-) c. 150m to the SSW. At the time of the Anglo-Norman settlement Ratoath became a seigniorial manor, and Hugh de Lacy may have built the motte in the 1170s (Graham 1974, 42). A parish church would follow soon afterwards, and the church at Ratoath became the head of a deanery. A church is listed at Rathouth in the ecclesiastical taxation (1302-06) of Pope Nicholas IV (Cal. doc. Ire., 5, 254). There was a chantry attached and the names of some of the clergy from the 15th and 16th centuries are known (Cogan 1862-70, 1, 259-60). The church of Ratoath was amongst the possessions of St Thomas’ Augustinian abbey in Dublin (DU018-020051-) at its suppression in 1540 (White 1943, 35). Ussher (1622) describes the church and chancel as indifferently repaired (Erlington 1847-64, 1, lxix). According to the Dopping (1682-5) and Royal (1693) visitations the church of the Holy Trinity was in good repair but only the walls of the chancel were standing. At that time the roof was slated and the windows glazed, but the floor was clay. The church had a bell and a font, but the graveyard was not enclosed (Ellison 1971, 35-6). A Church of Ireland church was built in 1818 (Lewis 1837, 2, 509), but this is now reduced to a cairn and the base of the walls (H 1-2m), although the church tower at its W end survives complete. No trace of the medieval church structure is extant within a rectangular graveyard (dims c. 70m NNE-SSW; c. 65m WNW-ESE) defined by masonry walls, apart from some dressed pieces from windows, which suggest a 16th century date. The W wall of the old graveyard has been removed and the graveyard now extends off to the NW (dims c. 130m NW-SE; c. 80m NE-SW). Headstones in the old graveyard date mostly from c. 1750 to 1990. A graveslab of a knight (dims 1.68m x 0.37-0.62m) has been set into the church tower on the S side. The mailed figure has no helmet and his head rests on a pillow. A sword is fastened at the belt, but the legs do not survive below the knee. A worn inscription in Lombardic letters around the edge is now largely obscured, but the slab can be dated to the late 13th or early 14th century (Hunt 1974, 213). A fragment of an ornate cross (H 0.8m; Wth 0.26-0.33m) decorated with six apostles carved in high relief that is now at St Patrick’s church in Trim (ME036-048067-) is thought to have come from Ratoath (Roe 1966, Pl. 23). It may be a surviving fragment of the cross described as ‘the Market Cross’ (ME044-034008-) on the 1836 and 1909 editions of the OS 6-inch map and which was located c. 300m to the SW. However, this cross was reduced to the base according to John O’Donvan writing in the 1836 (Herity 2001, 112), and even this remnant was destroyed in 1922 (Bradley and King 1985, 126). A late medieval latin cross (H 1.49m; span 0.44m) on a rectangular base (dims 0.65m x 0.62m; H 0.2m) is inside the old graveyard wall at SW. It has a rectangular cross-section (dims 0.22m x 0.19m) at the base, but is octagonal above pyramid stops. The arms are also octagonal in cross-section (H 0.25m; Wth 0.2m) and there is a mortice at the top, but there is no inscription on the cross. 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: 7 April, 2015
- ME044-034004: Architectural fragment, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034004-. No trace of the medieval church of Ratoath (ME044-034003-) is extant within a rectangular graveyard (ME044-034017-), apart from some dressed pieces from windows, which suggest a 16th century date. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 7 April, 2015
- ME044-034005: Tomb - effigial, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034005-. Recorded by Hunt (1974, i, 213) as follows: 'Just to the south of the church-tower in the old graveyard in Ratoath is the effigy of a knight with his head upon a tasseled cushion, with remains of foliate decoration in relief upon the edge of the slab at this position. He is armed in mail over which can be seen a surcoat to the knee, belted at the waist and having a round neck. The coif was apparently thrown back from the head which has a basin-cut chevelure. The cushion is represented as if it had folds radiating from the head. The hands lie one upon the sword-grip and the other on the sword below. The sword has a large pommel and a short cross. Some object, perhaps part of the strap of the sword-mounting appears below the belt and descends down beside the sword. The legs are missing from below the knee. On the south side of the tapered slab is a badly worked inscription in Lombardic characters of which the following letters can be read [some of which are doubtful]: 'ORATE / PANIUM (?) . . . ALME(?) FILI FABRI . . . ' As far as can be seen despite the worn condition of the stone, the date must be late thirteenth or early fourteenth century.' See attached image. Date of upload: 20 December 2011
- ME044-034006: Cross - Churchyard cross, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034006-. This cross is situated inside the S wall of the old graveyard attached to the site of the medieval church of Ratoath (ME044-034003-). It was reconstructed under the direction of Fr. Peter Mulvany, who was a curate at Ratoath (1970-83), from pieces in the graveyard (Ratoath Heritage 2008, 56). The reconstruction is accurate, although a piece might be missing from beneath the crux. It is a late medieval latin cross (H 1.49m; span 0.44m) with octagonal cross-sections on the shaft (dims 0.22m x 0.2m) and the arms (H 0.25m; Wth 0.2m). There is a mortice on top of the stem and pyramidal stops at its base which is set into a rectangular block (dims 0.65m x 0.62m; H 0.2m) with a hammer-dressed finish. The cross has no inscription but it is possible that it is the Market Cross (ME044-034008-) which has been missing for almost 200 years. See attached image. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 7 April, 2015 Amended: 9 December 2021
- ME044-034007: Architectural fragment, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034007-. Two fragments of sandstone window mouldings (H 0.33m; 0.17m) were outside the Roman Catholic church in 1988 (Bradley and King 1985, 126), but were not present in 2015. (SMR file) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 December 2021
- ME044-034008: Cross - Market cross, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034008-. Situated at the W end of the E-W ridge of Ratoath, and at the junction of the Dunshaughlin Road and the Fairyhouse Road, which was the main Dublin road. This is c. 150m W of the motte and would have been at the centre of the medieval settlement. This was known as the Market Cross and is noted in gothic lettering on both the 1836 and 1908 editions of the OS 6-inch map, but only the base, described as measuring 2 feet by 2 feet (c. 0.6m x c. 0.6m) and with a circular perforation of 7 or 8 inches (c. 0.2m), survived in the 1830s when funerals circled around it (Herity 2001, 112). This was damaged in 1922 by Black and Tans, and it was replaced in 1932 with a cross commemorating the Eucharistic Congress of that year. The Eucharistic cross was removed c. 1972. It is possible that the reconstructed cross (ME044-034006-) in the graveyard is the market cross. (Bradley and King 1985, 126) 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 upload: 10 July 2007 Amended: 17 December 2021
- ME044-034009: Excavation - miscellaneous, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034009-. Situated on the hill of Ratoath. Archaeological testing (01E0248) (max. D c. 0.9m) by C. McLoughlin encountered a series of features which were thought to be medieval (excavations.ie 2001: 1046) but most of the features contained post-medieval pottery and glass, although medieval deposits may survive at a deeper level. (McLoughlin 2001) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 December 2021
- ME044-034010: Road - road/trackway, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034010-. Located within the town of Ratoath, between the motte and bailey and the church. Archaeological monitoring (01E1173) by F. O’Carroll of the line of a sewer under the footpath (D c. 0.6-1.6m) adjacent to the extended graveyard (ME044-034017-) and on the line of a new road constructed in 1795 identified a number of features including a lane (excavations.ie 2001: 1042). It’s upper surface was encountered 0.9m below the modern surface and consists of a fairly uneven level (Wth 4m) of fairly regular stones (dims c. 0.1 x 0.1-0.15m) with gravel between the stones. The surface had been repaired at some time creating the uneven surface. Broken slate and animal bones had been walked into it and it was covered by a dark grey soil. The few artefacts recovered included pottery of a seventeenth century character. This overlay an earlier E-W laneway (Wth 2m), bounded by a stone-lined drain (Wth c. 0.5m; D 0.3m) at S and a line of boulders at N. The surface was even and was composed of smaller stones (dims c. 5cm x c. 5-10cm). Sherds of late medieval pottery and a knife blade were recovered from its surface, and post-medieval wares were recovered from the drain, which sloped down to the E. The medieval road is heading towards the church and the graveyard but not on the line of the present lane. It is preserved in situ. (O’Carroll 2002, 15-16) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 December 2021 O’Carroll, F. 2002 Archaeological monitoring at Kentstown Road, Ratoath, Co. Meath. Licence No. 01E1173. Unpublished report, CRDS
- ME044-034011: Cistern, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034011-. Located within the town of Ratoath, between the motte and bailey and the church. Archaeological monitoring (01E1173) by F. O’Carroll of the line of a sewer under the footpath (D c. 0.6m-1.6m) adjacent to the extended graveyard (ME044-034017-) and on the line of a new road constructed in 1795 identified a number of features including the remains of a cistern (excavations.ie 2001: 1042). This consists of two clay-bonded walls (Wth 0.5m; H c. 0.5m) meeting at a right angle but only the inner sides of the walls are faced indicating that it was inserted in the ground. The floor was covered with a thick layer of lime-mortar (T 0.09m) over a layer of hard sandy grit (T c. 0.07m) which was over a base of large stones. This structure, the full dimensions of which were not recovered, appears to have been designed to retain water. It collapsed inwards at an unknown time as no artefacts were recovered from it but this occurred before the road was built in 1795. (O’Carroll 2002, 13, 14) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 December 2021 O’Carroll, F. 2002 Archaeological monitoring at Kentstown Road, Ratoath, Co. Meath. Licence No. 01E1173. Unpublished report, CRDS
- ME044-034012: Linear earthwork, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034012-. Located within the town of Ratoath, between the motte and bailey and the church. Archaeological monitoring (01E1173) by F. O’Carroll of the line of a sewer under the footpath (D c. 06.-1.6m) adjacent to the extended graveyard (ME044-034017-) and on the line of a new road constructed in 1795 identified a number of features including an open linear ditch (excavations.ie 2001: 1042). The layer of blue/grey compact earth beneath the road surface dips into a wide trench (Wth 1.8m plus) which was not bottomed (D 1m plus) but has straight sides. The large ditch appears to be running WNW-ESE and is aligned with a substantial WNW-ESE drain that is mapped c. 150m to the W and c. 100m to the E on the 1908 edition of the OS 6-inch map and which is still partly open. It is possible that this ditch marked the N boundary of the medieval settlement and that smaller cuts that appeared in the section are the boundaries of the burgage plots as recorded on the OS 6-inch maps. No artefacts were recovered from these features but post-medieval pottery was recorded from the closing layer of this larger ditch. (O’Carroll 2002, 11) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 December 2021 O’Carroll, F. 2002 Archaeological monitoring at Kentstown Road, Ratoath, Co. Meath. Licence No. 01E1173. Unpublished report, CRDS
- ME044-034013: Excavation - miscellaneous, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034013-. Located within the town of Ratoath, between the motte and bailey and the church. Archaeological monitoring (01E1173) by F. O’Carroll of the line of a sewer under the footpath (D c. 0.6-1.6m) adjacent to the extended graveyard (ME044-034017-) and on the line of a new road constructed in 1795 identified a number of features (excavations.ie 2001: 1042). A ditch (max. Wth 1.3m; D 0.4m) c. 20m inside the linear boundary ditch (ME044-034012-) of the settlement was exposed in the sewer trench and extended S from it. The ditch was filled with a grey/blue compact layer that produced post-medieval pottery and butchered animal bones. It was probably a property boundary. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 December 2021 O’Carroll, F. 2002 Archaeological monitoring at Kentstown Road, Ratoath, Co. Meath. Licence No. 01E1173. Unpublished report, CRDS
- ME044-034014: Excavation - miscellaneous, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034014-. Located within the town of Ratoath, between the motte and bailey and the church. Archaeological monitoring (01E1173) by F. O’Carroll of the line of a sewer under the footpath (D c. 0.6-1.6m) adjacent to the extended graveyard (ME044-034017-) and on the line of a new road constructed in 1795 identified a number of features (excavations.ie 2001: 1042). This wide linear ditch (max. Wth 3.4m; D 1m plus) c. 80m inside the linear boundary ditch (ME044-024012-) of the settlement was exposed in the sewer trench and extended S from it. It was cut into a natural brown clay and was filled with a mixed fill that produced no artefacts. It was probably a property boundary and it is on the extended line of the original W boundary of the graveyard. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 December 2021 O’Carroll, F. 2002 Archaeological monitoring at Kentstown Road, Ratoath, Co. Meath. Licence No. 01E1173. Unpublished report, CRDS
- ME044-034015: Field system, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034015-. Located on a S-facing slope at the E extremity of what might have been the medieval extent of Ratoath. It might also be on the grounds of the Manor House, an eighteenth century mansion just to the NW. The Manor House is probably on the site of the medieval manor house, which was described in an inquisition of 1333 as half an acre surrounded by a square ditch (Orpen 1921) and was probably a moated site. Archaeological testing (01E0359) by J. Ó Neill in a green area of about 4 acres (c. 1.5 ha) identified cultivation ridges (Wth c. 1m) which produced medieval pottery, while medieval pottery was also recovered from the topsoil (excavations.ie 2001: 1041). The furrows survived best at the bottom of the slope close to W-E Broad Meadow River but not on the flat ground immediately adjacent to it. In the same area there were also deeper ditches (Wth c. 0.6-3m) placed c. 12m apart cut into the subsoil and dividing the area into plots. No house structures or evidence of settlement was recorded in the area. (O’Neill 2001) Further monitoring (02E1454) by M. Fitzpatrick recovered more medieval and post-medieval pottery from the topsoil and identified further N-S or NW-SE linear cut features (Wth 1.4m ; D 0.5m) (excavations.ie 2002:1515). These were placed c. 10-15m apart with some slighter E-W cuts (Wth 0.5m; D 0.01m) off-set from them. The latter are probably furrows but the former are probably boundaries delineating burgher plots from the medieval settlement. No house sites were identified. The area was subsequently developed for modern housing. (Fitzpatrick 2001) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 December 2021
- ME044-034016: Excavation - miscellaneous, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034016-. Archaeological testing (02E1101) by R. Meenan just W of the motte and bailey (ME044-044001-) recorded the outer edge of a ditch (Wth of top 6m plus; D 1m plus) that seems to be concentric with the visible fosse of the motte (excavations.ie 2002:1520; 2004:1330). It appeared beneath garden soil (D c. 0.8-1m) and had a top fill of a dark grey silty clay with organic material that produced two sherds of medieval pottery. It is probably an outer defensive fosse associated with the motte. A second ditch (Wth of top 2.5m; D 0.5m) with a similar fill also produced medieval pottery and entered the first ditch from the W. A combination of re-siting the development and piling ensures that the ditches are preserved. (Meenan 2002) More testing (19E0463) by S. Hickey further N within the same property uncovered a short length (L 3.3m) of the ditch before it was cut by a modern drain, but the ditch continued into the neighbouring property to the NW (excavations.ie 2019:129). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 December 2021
- ME044-034017: Graveyard, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034017-. Located on top of a broad, low hill, with the motte and bailey (ME044-034001-) c. 150m to the SSW. No trace of the medieval church structure (ME044-034003-) is extant within a rectangular graveyard (dims c. 70m NNE-SSW; c. 65m WNW-ESE) defined by masonry walls, apart from some dressed pieces from windows. The W wall of the old graveyard has been removed and the graveyard now extends off to the NW (dims c. 130m NW-SE; c. 80m NE-SW). Headstones in the old graveyard date mostly from c. 1750 to 1990. A graveslab of a knight (ME044-034005-) has been set into the church tower of the 19th century church on the S side. The graveyard cross (ME044-034006-) is in the graveyard. Archaeological testing (93E0055) by R. Meenan immediately S of the old graveyard produced no related material (excavations.ie: 1993:0181). Archaeological testing (14E0204) by Donald Murphy NE of the graveyard and c. 30m to the E at the closest point produced no related material (excavations.ie 2014:258), and further testing (15E0027) by J. Stirland just to the S had a similar result (excavations.ie 2015:105). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 8 April, 2015 Amended: 25 March 2021, 26 May, 2021, 1 August 2023
- ME044-034018: Field boundary, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-034018-. Situated on the W-facing slope of Ratoath but possibly outside the extent of the historic town. Archaeological testing (18E0005) and excavation of an open area (dims 22.5m x 10.5m) in advance of house-building identified a series of drainage ditches running NE-SW and generally parallel with likely burgage plots in the town. An oval pit (dims 1.1m x 0.8m; D 0.22m) with the remains of a calf and an occupation spread were recorded in an area (dims c. 40m NNE-SSW; c. 27m WNW-ESE) that had been a garden. All features contained medieval pottery and animal bones, and a large part of it will be preserved under a garden (excavations.ie 2018:003; 2018:315). (McLoughlin 2018, 2019) Date of upload; 12 April, 2018 Amended: 15 April 2021
- ME044-044001: Enclosure, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-044001-. Located at the NW end of a NW-SE spur. This feature was preserved beneath a twentieth century farmyard. Archaeological monitoring (04E0218) of the removal of the farm structures identified 20 archaeological features, most of which were resolved. Feature C is a circular area (diam. 37m) defined by a ditch (Wth 1m) with a narrow entrance at SW. The ditch has numerous fills, largely silts, but the upper fill contained charcoal and it might be a re-cut. A cow skull was in the ditch at N. A spindle whorl and prehistoric pottery, possibly Grooved ware, was recovered from the ditch. Surface finds included worked and rough flint and chert which were concentrated in the W part of the interior. In the E interior was a circular feature (diam. 9m) defined by a continuous ditch (Wth 0.3-0.6m) with a U-shaped profile that was filled largely with silty clays. There is some evidence of burning, and burnt bone and a fragment of a blue glass bead where recovered. The excavator regards this as a house structure although there was no hearth or entrance. The large enclosure is cut by two N-S ditches at W and a N-S field drain cuts the enclosure at E. A number of pits are in the area, some of which could be interpreted as kilns. (Dehaene 2004, 2007) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 14 September 2020
- ME044-044002: Ring-ditch, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-044002-. Located at the NW end of a NW-SE spur and within the E part of enclosure (ME044-044001-). This is a circular feature (diam. 9m) defined by a continuous ditch (Wth 0.3-0.6m) with a U-shaped profile that was filled largely with silty clays. There is some evidence of burning, and burnt bone and a fragment of a blue glass bead where recovered. The excavator regards this as a house structure although there was no hearth or entrance. A number of pits are in the area, some of which could be interpreted as kilns. (Dehaene 2004, 2007) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 14 September 2020
- ME044-044003: Burial ground, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-044003-. Located on the SE-facing slope of a NW-SE spur in a field known as Crickeens (Cnoiceen, little hill). Three extended inhumations and the curve E-S of a wide fosse (Wth 2.5m) were uncovered during soil stripping (03E1300) in advance of an extensive housing development (Wallace 2003), but much of the burial ground extended under an existing farmyard to the NW. The burial ground was remarkably well preserved beneath these buildings, which were only built in the twentieth century, and excavation (03E1781) continued once they were removed. However, excavation ceased in July and the burial ground is now preserved under introduced soil in an open area within the redesigned Steeplechase estate. The burials date to the first millennium AD. (Wallace 2007) By this time 56 inhumations had been recorded, largely from the SE quadrant where they were concentrated. There were no clear grave-cuts or slab-lined graves but most of the remains were aligned roughly W-E with the heads at the W. There were at least three levels of burial, and most were recovered from the topmost. Some flexed burials were present, and some had simple grave-goods such as a knife, a copper neck-ring, or metal fragments. The remains represented 3 infants, 12 juveniles 3 adolescents and 29 adults. The burials are within an enclosure (int. diam. 40m) defined by a wide ditch (Wth of top 2.5m). There was no evidence of a bank or of any features in the interior apart from the burials. A large quantity of animal bone was recovered from the enclosure ditch as well as fragments of bone pins, a blue glass bead, portion of an amber bead and fragments of lignite bracelets. Most artefacts were recovered from the top of the fosse and included bone tools, a spindle whorl, two fragments of a bone comb, a penannular broch and fragments of metal. There may have been a metal-working area just to the W ad a lead ingot and fragments of a crucible were found here. Some of the ditches of the field system (ME044-044006-) appear to attach to the fosse of the enclosure but one cuts N-S through the E part of the interior. From the associated artefacts the burial ground can be dated roughly from the fifth to the ninth centuries. The ring-ditches (ME044-044004-; ME044-044005-) are c. 80m to the SE and the enclosure (ME044-044001-) is c. 40m to the NW. (Wallace 2003, 2006a, 2006b, 2007, 2008) The monument is now preserved in the landscaped open area of the completed development under introduced soil, and a circular cobbled area marks the centre of the burial ground. A Greek or equal-armed cross in bronze with C-shaped terminals and a roundel with a triskle or three-lined feature at the crux is set in a granite stone also in the form of a Greek cross at the centre of the roundel. There are four entrances to the roundel, and bronze plaques commemorate in Irish and English the burial ground on the granite piers on either side of the S entrance to the roundel. The commemoration was designed and installed by Bríd Ní Rinn.
- ME044-044004: Ring-ditch, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-044004-. Located towards the bottom of the SE-facing slope of NW-SE spur. Archaeological monitoring (03E1300) identified numerous features in this area including this ring-ditch which was fully excavated (03E1781). It is a subrectangular feature (dims c. 8m N-S; 6m E-W) defined by a continuous narrow fosse or gully. No artefacts were recovered from it but it was cut by a wide drain from the field system (ME044-044006-). It is located c. 5m N of the circular ring-ditch (ME044-044005-) and c. 80m SE of the burial ground (ME044-044003-). (Wallace 2003, 2006b)
- ME044-044005: Ring-ditch, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-044005-. Located towards the bottom of the SE-facing slope of a NW-SE spur. Archaeological monitoring (03E1300) identified numerous features in this area including this ring-ditch which was fully excavated (03E1781). This is a circular ring-ditch (int. diam. 15m; ext. diam. 16.1m) defined by a continuous narrow fosse, and a second subrectangular ring-ditch (ME044—044004-) is c. 5m to the N. The remains of a single cremation deposit was found in the fosse of this ring-ditch, but no artefacts were recovered. The ring-ditch was cut by a drain from the field system (ME044-066006-). The burial ground (ME044-044003-) is c. 80m to the NW. (Wallace 2003, 2006b)
- ME044-044006: Field system, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-044006-. Located on the SE-facing slope of a NW-SE spur. Traces of a field system were uncovered in soil stripping (03E1300) in advance of an extensive housing development (Wallace 2003). The fields are small rectangular areas (dims c. 30-40m x c. 30-40m) defined by single ditches, and cover an area (dims c. 150m NW-SE; c. 100m NE-SW) extending SE from the burial ground (ME044-044006-). One drain with an opening cuts the large ring-ditch (ME044-044005-). A gap in the field drain here was excavated, and the terminals were filled with angular fist-sized stones. A large quantity of animal bones, including two boar’s tusks, were recovered from this fill. It is possible that two field systems are represented as wider drains (Wth c. 2m) survive closer to the burial ground (ME044-044003-), some probably attaching to its fosse but at least one cuts N-S through the E part of the interior. These fields are larger (dims c. 70m x c. 30m). (Wallace 2003; 2006a) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 14 September 2020
- ME044-045: Burnt mound, https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CME044-045----. Located in a marshy hollow at the bottom of an E-facing slope. A burnt spread came to light c. 0.5m below the sod in soil stripping (03E1300) for an extensive residential development (Wallace 2003) and was subsequently completely excavated (03E1632). It had been cut by a N-S field bank and hardly survived E of this feature. It was also cut by some E-W drains. It consisted of a thin spread of broken and burnt stone (dims 10m N-S; 7m E-W; max. T 0.2m) overlying a grey marl. A pit (dims 1.75m x 1m) 4.25m to the W was cut by three small drains. The pit had three fills, including burnt and decayed stone with charcoal flecks and it may have served as a trough for the burnt spread. Some post-holes were also beneath the burnt spread. Archaeological testing (20E0609) by C. Duffy c. 70m to the SE at the closest point produced no related material (excavations.ie 2020:346).(Wallace 2006a) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 15 September 2020

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).

## Architectural heritage (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage)

- Fox Lodge, house, 1780–1820, Regional interest, registry number 14336001, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14336001. Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1800. Hipped artificial slate roof with rendered chimneystacks. Roughcast rendered walls. Tooled limestone block-and-start surrounds and sills to window openings. Round-arched door opening with tooled stone block-and-start surround and a spoked fanlight. Modern central porch addition, and three-bay single-storey extension to west. Pair of cast-iron gates to site.
- Ratoath Manor, country house, 1760–1800, Regional interest, registry number 14336002, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14336002. Detached seven-bay two-storey country house, built c.1780, with two-bay full-height bow to rear elevation. Now in use as a nursing home. Pitched artificial slate roof with rendered chimneystacks and cast-iron rainwater goods. Roughcast rendered walls. Segmental-arched window openings to ground floor, square-headed window openings to first floor. Round-arched door opening with Ionic columns supporting a fluted frieze with rosettes and a plain fanlight. Multiple-bay two-storey extensions to east and west. Modern extension to rear.
- Water pump, 1850–1890, Regional interest, registry number 14336003, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14336003. Cast-iron water pump, c.1870, with foundry mark, banded shaft, fluted neck, cap and spout, and curved pumping handle.
- Holy Trinity Catholic Church, church/chapel, 1840–1880, Regional interest, registry number 14336006, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14336006. Detached church, commenced c.1820, remodelled and rebuilt c.1868 and c.1874. Comprising five-bay side elevations to the nave, with gabled entrance front c.1868 to the east, single-bay chancel to the west and vestry to the south, c.1874. Replacement pitched slate roof. Rendered walls to the nave. Ashlar limestone entrance façade with gabled bellcote, buttresses and string courses. Pointed arch and Tudor arched openings with ashlar limestone dressings and hood and label mouldings. Pointed arch traceried twinlight windows with hood mouldings to the nave.
- Holy Trinity Catholic Church, presbytery/parochial/curate's house, 1865–1875, Regional interest, registry number 14336007, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14336007. Detached three-bay two-storey parochial house, built c.1869. Hipped slate roof with ridge cresting and red brick chimneystacks. Roughcast rendered walls with red brick string courses. Square-headed and segmental-arched window openings with timber sash windows and decorative rendered surrounds. Brick dressings to pointed arch window opening with twinlights and quatrefoil. Brick dressing to pointed arch door opening with carved limestone hood moulding, inset trefoil fanlight, approached by flight of stone steps. Extended to the rear.
- Holy Trinity Catholic Church, outbuilding, 1865–1875, Regional interest, registry number 14336008, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14336008. Detached six-bay two-storey coach house-cum-stable outbuilding, built c.1870. Hipped slate roof. Squared stone walls. Timber sash windows with yellow brick dressings and granite sills. Timber battened doors with yellow brick dressings. Two-bay single-storey outbuilding to south.
- Shrine/oratory/grotto, 1950–1960, Regional interest, registry number 14336009, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14336009. Freestanding Marian shrine, built c.1955. Comprising of niche with a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary with canopy above, set against mosaic screen wall, set on mosaic platform and steps, bounded by wrought-iron railings.
- Glebelands House, rectory/glebe/vicarage/curate's house, 1810–1815, Regional interest, registry number 14336010, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14336010. Detached five-bay two-storey over basement former rectory, built c.1813, with flat-roofed central porch, now in use as a private house. Pitched slate roof with rendered chimneystacks. Roughcast rendered walls with a limestone plinth course. Timber sash windows with stone sills. Round-arched stair light to rear. Round-arched timber doorcase, flanked by sidelights, and with a decorative fanlight. Approached by flight of stone steps and cast-iron railings. Multiple-bay two-storey outbuildings to south, accessed through pair of wrought-iron gates.
- Holy Trinity Church (Ratoath), church/chapel, 1815–1820, Regional interest, registry number 14336011, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14336011. Detached square-profile three-stage castellated and pinnacled Church of Ireland church tower, built c.1817, with the ruins of the church walls to the east. Rubble stone walls with ashlar limestone pinnacles, cappings to castellations, string courses, and dressings to the pointed-arched openings. Graveyard to site. Dressed stone gate piers with pair of wrought-iron gates set in rubble stone wall. Modern concrete wall and gates to extended graveyard to west.
- The Barracks, house, 1870–1910, Regional interest, registry number 14336012, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14336012. Detached three-bay two-storey Tudor style house, built c.1890, with gabled breakfront bay to north-west. Pitched slate roof with rendered chimneystacks. Roughcast rendered walls. Ashlar limestone dressing and label mouldings to window openings. Ashlar limestone Tudor arched door surround. Flat-roof extension to rear.
- Park House, house, 1880–1920, Regional interest, registry number 14336013, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14336013. Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1900, with flat-roofed central porch. Hipped slate roof with red brick chimneystacks. Roughcast rendered walls with a red brick eaves course. Segmental-arched window openings with granite sills. Segmental-arched door openings to porch and north elevation with overlights. Modern extension to rear. Red brick outbuildings to rear.
- House, 1780–1820, Regional interest, registry number 14336014, https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=ME&regno=14336014. Detached five-bay single-storey house, built c.1800, with gabled central porch. Hipped corrugated fibre cement roof with a red brick chimneystack. Roughcast rendered walls, rendered to porch. Timber sash windows.

## Ground and risks (Radon Risk Map of Ireland, EPA; Landslide Susceptibility Classification and LiDAR, Geological Survey Ireland)

- Radon: at the centre of the townland of Ratoath, about 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home: https://www.epa.ie/environment-and-you/radon/radon-testing/#d.en.82887
- Landslides: The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.
- Terrain model: no LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Ratoath.
- Flooding: the flood maps of the Office of Public Works, https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/, linked only: their licence does not allow re-use.

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.

## Downloads

- DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, for a drawing program: https://everytownland.com/meath/ratoath.dxf
- GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map: https://everytownland.com/meath/ratoath.geojson
- KML, for Google Earth: https://everytownland.com/meath/ratoath.kml

## Homes sold (Residential Property Price Register)

No address of the register names Ratoath with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Meath: https://everytownland.com/meath.md

## Neighbouring townlands (National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann)

- Ballybin: https://everytownland.com/meath/ballybin-160115.md
- Brownstown: https://everytownland.com/meath/brownstown-160307.md
- Commons: https://everytownland.com/meath/commons-160452.md
- Curkeen: https://everytownland.com/meath/curkeen.md
- Doghtog: https://everytownland.com/meath/doghtog.md
- Jamestown: https://everytownland.com/meath/jamestown-160892.md
- Lagore Little: https://everytownland.com/meath/lagore-little.md
- Raystown: https://everytownland.com/meath/raystown.md
- Tankardstown: https://everytownland.com/meath/tankardstown-161538.md
- Twentypark: https://everytownland.com/meath/twentypark.md

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.

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Everytownland reads the registered freehold land and the statutory boundaries of Tailte Éireann, the national zoning, planning file and heritage records of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Residential Property Price Register. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee; this site names no owner. A price is the price recorded for a past sale, not a valuation.

Sources: Cadastral Parcels Freehold, Townlands, Civil Parishes, Baronies, Electoral Divisions and Buildings, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0; national zoning of development plans (GZT, MyPlan) and National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0, applicants not shown; designated sites, National Parks and Wildlife Service, CC BY 4.0; Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service, CC BY 4.0; National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, CC BY 4.0; Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority, re-used with the source acknowledged.

- Page: https://everytownland.com/meath/ratoath
- In JSON: https://everytownland.com/api/townland/meath/ratoath