Mullanarry
Mullanarry is a townland in the civil parish of Magheross, barony of Farney, Co. Monaghan. Its name in Irish is Mullach an Fharaidh.
- Area
- 50.4 ha
- 125 acres
- Land parcels
- 213
- registered freehold, median 387 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- Existing Residential
- Planning
- 48
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
213 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Mullanarry, from 2 m² to 101,112 m² (10.11 ha, 24.99 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 59 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland as DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, or as GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031, Monaghan · 209 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G3Landscape Protection/Conservation (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031, Monaghan · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R4Strategic Residential Reserve
Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031, Monaghan · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C6Existing Commercial (Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses)
Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031, Monaghan · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M2Town Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031, Monaghan · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S5Community Services/Facilities (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031, Monaghan · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C2.1Industry/Enterprise/Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031, Monaghan · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
24 Jul 2026N/a
planning permission to retain alterations to a One and a half storey dwelling as previously approved under planning reference 24/60195. The amendments comprise of the following: 1. Revised design, including a reduction in floor area, revised entrance location, and ancillary internal modifications; and 2. All associated site work
Retention · Monaghan County Council, 2660317
29 May 2026N/a
permission for the construction of an additional two-storey dwelling and associated site works, in addition to that previously approved under Planning Ref. 24/60415, at Derryolam Glebe House, a Protected Structure (Monaghan County Development Plan Ref. No. 41300361 / NIAH Reg. No. 41310001)
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 2660223
19 May 2026N/a
permission for the construction of an additional two-storey dwelling and associated site works, in addition to that previously approved under Planning Ref. 24/60415, at Derryolam Glebe House, Protected Structure (Monaghan County Development Plan Ref. No. 41300361 / NIAH Reg. No. 41310001)
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 2660201
6 Mar 2026Conditional
permission for development, the development will consist of: Demolition of attached garage, construction of a single storey extension to the front and side of existing dwelling, raising of existing roof structure to incorporate first floor with dormer windows, internal and external alterations and additions and all associated site works
Permission · Monaghan County Council, 2660072
9 Dec 2025N/a
permission for the construction of an additional two-storey dwelling and associated site works, in addition to that previously approved under Planning Ref. 24/60415, at Derryolam Glebe House, a Protected Structure (Monaghan County Development Plan Ref. No. 41300361 / NIAH Reg. No. 41310001)
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 2560491
2 Dec 2025N/a
permission for the construction of an additional two-storey dwelling and associated site works, in addition to that previously approved under Planning Ref. 24/60415, at Derryolam Glebe House, a Protected Structure (Monaghan County Development Plan Ref. No. 41300361 / NIAH Reg. No. 41310001)
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 2560480
16 Oct 2025N/a
permission and permission for retention consisting of the following: A change of use of 1 bay of existing machinery shed to proposed waste processing building, erect new Bio Filter Structure to side of building, new structure over existing wastewater tanks concrete apron and all ancillary works. To retain existing storage shed and underground tanks and office buildings and all associated site development works. A waste facility permit and/or certificate of Registration application will be applied for separately to Monaghan County Council
Retention · Monaghan County Council, 2560416
9 Apr 2025Conditional
permission for development consisting of Planning permission to construct 72 No. dwellings comprising of the following: 2 No. Two-Storey 4 Bed detached, 4 No. Two-Storey 3 Bed detached, 54 No. Two-Storey 3 Bed semi-detached, 8 No. Two-Storey 2 Bed semi-detached, 4 No. One and a half Storey 4 Bed detached. Works also include a new vehicular entrance onto an existing public access together with a new pedestrian footpath, connections to mains services including water, foul and storm, new playground, associated open space, landscaping & boundary treatments together with all associated works
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 2560144
4 Apr 2025N/a
permission to construct 72 No. dwellings comprising of the following: 2 No. Two-Storey 4 Bed detached, 4 No. Two-Storey 3 Bed detached, 54 No. Two-Storey 3 Bed semi-detached, 8 No. Two-Storey 2 Bed semi-detached, 4 No. One and a half Storey 4 Bed detached. Works also include a new vehicular entrance onto an existing public access together with a new pedestrian footpath, connections to mains services including water, foul and storm, new playground, associated open space, landscaping & boundary treatments together with all associated works
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 2560140
31 Mar 2025Conditional
permission to construct a single-storey extension to the side of an existing two-storey dwelling house, along with all associated site works
Permission · Monaghan County Council, 2560128
18 Feb 2025N/a
permission for development which will consist of; demolition of domestic shed, demolition of single storey dwelling and replacement with new entrance to proposed housing scheme totalling 17no. 2-storey dwellings, which includes; 8no. two bed terraced, 4no. two bed semi-detached, 2no. three bed semi-detached, 2no. four bed semi-detached and 1no. three bed detached dwelling houses with entrance onto Mullinary Road. Site works to include boundary walls, fencing, re-grading of levels, access, car parking, connections to public services and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 2560049
15 Nov 2024Conditional
permission for the following, relating to Derryolam Glebe House, a protected structure in the Monaghan County Council Development Plan Ref. No. 41300361 and the NIAH Reg. No. 41310001: (I) Change of use of existing three and a half storey office building to residential use providing 4 no. two bed apartments together with all ancillary alterations, refurbishments & bin & bicycle storage (II) Refurbishment of existing two-storey derelict outbuilding to incorporate 2 no. two-storey semi-detached three-bedroom dwellings, to include a single-storey extension to the front elevation together with all ancillary alterations and refurbishments; (III) Construction of 4no. two-storey four-bedroom dwellings, (IV) Alterations of courtyard access to include relocation of stone pier, (V) Alterations of existing vehicular entrance and access road to include widening and set back of stone piers & gates, from the public road; (VI) Connection to public foul drainage with storm drainage to be accommodated within site boundaries; (VII) Open space, boundary treatments and all associated site works. Significant Further Information received relates to amended house positions, amended street lighting design, Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment, Arboricultural Survey, amended Road Safety Audit, Hydrological Report, and Flood Risk Assessment.
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 2460415
15 Jul 2024Conditional
permission for 2no. 2-storey semi-detached dwelling house's with associated car-parking facilities along with connections to all public services and to include all associated site development works
Extension of duration · Monaghan County Council, 249016
30 May 2024Conditional
planning permission to an existing building comprising of i) demolition of existing dwelling, ii) construction of a new storey and a half, 3bed dwelling, iii) retaining walls and steps to rear amenity and all associated siteworks. Significant Further Information received relates to an amended Site Boundary, Ecology Report, Landscaping Plan and Daylight study.
Permission · Monaghan County Council, 2460195
15 May 2024Refused
permission to demolish existing storey and a half derelict dwelling and semi-detached garages and construct two storey detached building consisting of a semi - detached dwelling and 2 no. 2 bed apartments, pedestrian entrance onto Magheross Road, connection to existing public services, boundary treatments and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 2460169
8 May 2024N/a
permission sought to demolish existing storey and a half derelict dwelling and semi-detached garages and construct two storey detached building consisting of a semi - detached dwelling and 2 no. 2 bed apartments, pedestrian entrance onto Magheross Road, connection to existing public services, boundary treatments and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 2460163
14 Dec 2023Conditional
permission for i.) subdivision of existing single storey dwelling, to provide 2 No. 1 bed dwellings, ii.) demolition of single storey structure to dwelling rear and all associated siteworks. Significant further information submitted relates to, revised site layout plan, planning description revised to include proposed extension to dwelling
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 2360318
25 Oct 2023N/a
permission for a development consisting of i) subdivision of existing single storey dwelling, to provide 2 no. 1 bed dwellings, ii) demolition of single storey structure to dwelling rear and all associated siteworks
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 23218
17 Oct 2023Conditional
permission consisting of amendments to previously granted planning application 19/109, which includes permission to demolish existing cabin/temporary structure, design amendments to approved two storey dwelling house with proposed site entrance onto existing shared access lane with connection to public sewer and all associated site works
Permission · Monaghan County Council, 2360240
16 Oct 2023N/a
permission for (i) subdivision of single storey dwelling, to provide 2 no. 1 bed dwellings (ii) demolition of single storey structure to dwelling rear and all associated siteworks
Permission · Monaghan County Council, 23211
31 May 2023Conditional
permission to construct a single storey extension to the front of the existing dwelling, construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, alterations and additions to elevations and all associated site development works. Significant further information relates to the submission of a flood risk assessment
Permission · Monaghan County Council, 2360092
31 May 2023N/a
permission for development consisting of change of use of existing 4 storey office building to 4 No. apartments consisting of 3 No. two-bed apartments and 1 no. Studio apartment; refurbishment of existing two-storey derelict stone stables to incorporate 2 no. two-storey semi-detached 2-bedroom dwellings, relocation of 1 no. courtyard stone pier to provide 4.8m access to courtyard, access using existing entrance and laneway; connection to existing public foul drainage; provision of storm drainage within site boundaries; and all associated site works. Derryolam Glebe House is a protected structure.
Permission, 1 home · Monaghan County Council, 2360093
23 May 2023Conditional
permission consisting of; demolition of side conservatory, construction of single storey domestic extensions to side and rear of existing dwelling house, connections to existing services, internal and external alterations and all associated site works
Permission · Monaghan County Council, 2360080
7 Apr 2023Conditional
permission to construct two storey extension to side and rear of existing two storey semi-detached dwelling, alterations to interior and elevations of existing dwelling, construct single storey outbuilding, landscaping, revised boundaries and all associated site works. Significant Further Information relates to revised site layout plan and elevational drawings of the proposed outbuilding
Permission · Monaghan County Council, 2360043
24 Mar 2023N/a
permission for development consisting of the construction of a two storey extension to side and rear of existing two storey semi-detached dwelling, alterations to interior and elevations of existing dwelling, construct single storey outbuilding, landscaping, revised boundaries and all associated site works
Permission · Monaghan County Council, 2360025
The 25 most recent of 48 applications.
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Mullanarry.
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Mullanarry.
Architectural heritage
- Carrickmacross Union Workhouse, workhouse, 1840–1855 · Regional interest
Description
H-plan former workhouse complex, dated 1841, possibly to plan by George Wilkinson, now occupied by Farney Community Development Group. Comprising workhouse, workhouse master's house, attached orphanage and ancillary buildings. Thirteen-bay two-storey main block, with projecting two-bay three-storey double gable-fronted bays. Abutting rectangular-plan building to rear, incorporating derelict store. Detached five-bay two-storey workhouse master's house to south of workhouse with slightly-advanced gable-fronted end bays, facade continued to west by six-bay two-storey orphanage and school annex, built 1851, west end bay being canted forward and having gablet over, and facade ending with slightly projecting gabled end of three-storey block set at right angle. Latter block has multiple-bay side elevation, with gablet over middle bay. Main block has belvedere towards north end, with pyramidal corrugated-asbestos roof and dressed limestone walls. Modern warehouse situated between main block and former master's house. Pitched slate roofs, and refurbished cast-iron rainwater goods, with recent decorative bargeboards to front gables. Random coursed squared limestone walls with plinths and tooled quoins, with moulded string course between floors of front block. Cast-iron single, double and triple-light diamond-paned windows set in timber frames, windows to master's house having chamfered surrounds, having stone sills and tooled stone surrounds, with brick-surrounds to openings of orphanage wing. Louvered shouldered opening to apex of highest front gable, and pointed-arch louvered vents to apexes of double gables of main block. Square-headed door openings now mostly having replacement doors. Tudor-arch doorway to master's house, set in chamfered surround, with double-leaf timber panelled door and flanked by lower windows, all under continuous hood-moulding, and with date 1841 over central doorway. Interior has timber queen-post truss roof. Set within its own grounds.
- Proules House, hospital/infirmary, 1840–1845 · Regional interest
Description
Detached five-bay two-storey former fever hospital, dated 1842, having gabled entrance breakfront to front elevation, and full-height two-storey return to rear with lean-to additions to rear of front block and gabled addition slightly recessed to south gable of return. Now in use as Town Council offices. Pitched slate roof having red brick chimneystacks, tooled limestone copings, and cast-iron rainwater goods. Squared and coursed limestone walls having tooled limestone string courses, plaque over front entrance inscribed 'Fever Hospital 1842', set on tooled limestone plinth. Square-headed window openings having limestone sills and red brick block-and-start surrounds with recent timber windows. Square-headed window openings to upper part of all gables having limestone sills and red brick block-and-start surrounds with timber louvres. Front entrance having chamfered tooled limestone doorcase flanked by sidelights, with continuous stone hood-moulding, Tudor-arch door opening with double-leaf timber panelled door, with stone steps. Building set within its own grounds with rubble stone walls to front boundary and east elevation.
- Rose Villa, house, 1870–1880 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1875, having projecting gable-fronted porch to front elevation. Pitched slate roof having red brick chimneystack, decorative timber fascia and bargeboards and remains of finials, and cast-iron rainwater goods. Roughcast rendered walls with painted smooth rendered quoins set on painted smooth rendered plinth. Porch has painted smooth rendered and brick walls set on painted smooth rendered plinth. Square-headed window openings having painted brick block-and-start surrounds and painted stone sills with two-over-two pane timber sliding sash windows with ogee horns. One-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows with ogee horns to side walls of front entrance porch. Square-headed door opening having painted brick block-and-start surround and replacement timber panelled door with brass ironmongery and overlight. House bounded by roughcast rendered wall with painted stone coping to south-east and decorative cast-iron railings set on stone plinth.
Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- At the centre of the townland of Mullanarry, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as moderately low, low, partly inferred. Parts of the land are made ground and water.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2638 (ZIP).
- Flooding
- The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Mullanarry with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Monaghan.
The townland
- Name
- Mullanarry · Mullach an Fharaidh
- Area
- 504,259 m² (50.43 ha, 124.61 acres)
- Civil parish
- Magheross, and its townlands
- Barony
- Farney
- Electoral division
- Carrickmacross Urban, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 2,331 people lived in 952 households in the Carrickmacross Urban electoral division. 46% of households owned their home. 25% of homes were built since 2001. 13% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Derryolam, Doohatty, Drummond Etra, Kilmactrasna, Lurgans, Magheross
- Placenames
- Mullanarry on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland
Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address. Old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.