Graigue

109 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Graigue, from 1 m² to 285,517 m² (28.55 ha, 70.55 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 33 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
  Adare Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Limerick · 81 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R3Residential Serviced Sites (Residential, mixed residential and other uses)
  Adare Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Limerick · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P1Agriculture
  Adare Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Limerick · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C5Tourism Related Development (Tourism and related)
  Adare Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Limerick · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Education and Community (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Adare Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Limerick · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Adare Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Limerick · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G5Open Space and Recreation (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other)
  Adare Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Limerick · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 2 Sept 2026N/a

  the demolition of 3no. existing structures comprising of a dwelling and 2no. ancillary outbuildings and the construction of 68no. residential dwellings comprising of 62no. houses consisting of 12no. 4-bed units, 47no. 3-bed units, 3no. 2-bed units; and 2no. triplex units each comprising of 2no. 2-bed units and 1no. 1-bed unit. The development will include the provision for car parking, including EV charging points and bicycle parking. The proposed development will also include the provision of private, communal, and public open spaces; internal roads and pathways; pedestrian and cyclist routes; hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments; waste storage; plant; a new vehicular and pedestrian access onto the Rathkeale Road; public lighting; all associated site development works; and all drainage, nature-based SuDS measures and foul sewer infrastructure and network works including connections to the existing networks at the Rathkeale Road and the construction of a temporary onsite waste water treatment plant. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application and has been submitted to the planning authority

  Permission, 67 homes · Limerick County Council, 2661011

• 27 Jul 2026Refused

  temporary event accommodation and ancillary infrastructure to serve the Ryder Cup 2027, comprising: on Site A, a tent area, glamping accommodation, a bar/lounge, a wellness area, a picnic space, sanitary facilities, water facilities, a services compound, and emergency facilities; and on Site B, campervan parking, car parking, sanitary facilities, water facilities, a services compound, and emergency facilities; together with all associated site works, access arrangements, temporary structures, signage, and boundary treatments. The development is temporary in nature and all structures will be removed and the lands reinstated following the event

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 2660854

• 10 Apr 2026Conditional

  a domestic garage and all ancillary works

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 2660412

• 25 Feb 2026N/a

  the demolition of 3no. existing structures comprising of a dwelling and 2no. ancillary outbuildings and the construction of 70no. residential dwellings comprising of 64no. houses consisting of 14no. 4-bed units, 44no. 3-bed units, 6no. 2-bed units; and 2no. triplex units each comprising of 2no. 2-bed units and 1no. 1-bed unit. The development will include the provision for car parking, including EV charging points and bicycle parking. The proposed development will also include the provision of private, communal, and public open spaces; internal roads and pathways; pedestrian and cyclist routes; hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatments; waste storage; plant; a new vehicular and pedestrian access onto the Rathkeale Road; public lighting; all associated site development works; and all drainage, nature-based SuDS measures and foul sewer infrastructure and network works including connections to the existing networks at the Rathkeale Road. A Natura Impact Assessment (NIS) accompanies this application and has been submitted to the planning authority

  Permission, 70 homes · Limerick County Council, 2660202

• 11 Nov 2025Conditional

  the erection of lighting to illuminate a pedestrian trail and all associated site works

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 2561159

• 10 Nov 2025Conditional

  the construction of a ball stop net, supporting structure and associated site works

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 2561155

• 26 Sept 2025Conditional

  the construction of 10 no. detached 2-storey, 3-bedroom Self-Catering Accommodation Lodges; vehicular access via existing gateway on a roadway linking with the N21 Rathkeale Road to include removal of existing gates and provision of new entrance piers and gates; connection to an existing foul pumping station on the Adare Manor wastewater treatment system network; new services pathway linking to existing road network within Adare Manor. The development will also include car parking, ancillary plant, storage areas, signage, public lighting, bin stores, boundary treatment, and all related site development, servicing, landscaping and excavation works. The Adare Manor House RPS Reg. No. 809, Lantern Lodge RPS Reg. No. 810, Demesne Wall RPS Reg. No. 811, Castle Desmond Bridge RPS Reg. No. 812, Dovecot RPS Reg No. 813, Rent House RPS Reg. No. 814, Gateway RPS Reg No. 815, Station Gates RPS Reg No. 816, Station Lodge/Chocolate Boutique RPS Reg. No. 817, Manor Cottage RPS Reg. No. 818, Clubhouse RPS Reg No. 819, Estate Walled Gardens RPS Reg No. 821-823, Dawson’s Lodge RPS Reg No. 824, Gateway RPS Reg No. 825, Ice House RPS Reg No. 827, Boulabally House Reg. No. 828 and New Farm Yard RPS Reg No. 829 are Protected Structures. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement

  Permission, 10 homes · Limerick County Council, 2560977

• 14 Jul 2025N/a

  24 no. serviced sites and permission for entrances, roads, footpaths, landscaping, underground waste water pumping station, connection to public services, boundary treatments and all ancillary works

  Outline permission · Limerick County Council, 2560691

• 9 Jul 2025Conditional

  alterations to the site layout, specifically a change in the location of the lawn bowls area and associated site works from that previously granted under Planning Reference No. 21/200

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 2560680

• 19 Dec 2024Conditional

  the temporary change of use from residential use to office use for a five-year period, together with ancillary works

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 2461276

• 8 Nov 2024Conditional

  the installation of 3 bays of PV panels to include structural steel frames, concrete hardstandings, rainwater harvesting system with storage tanks and overflow to existing attenuation pond on-site and all associated site works

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 2461107

• 28 Sept 2023Conditional

  alterations to previously approved planning ref 21/200, to include changes to the layout of the ball court area to accommodate 3no. padel courts, triple span canopy covering, and all associated site works

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 2360711

• 6 Sept 2023N/a

  alterations to previously approved planning ref 21/200, to include changes to the layout of the ball court area to accommodate 3 no. padel courts, triple span canopy covering, and all associated site works

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 2360651

• 23 Aug 2023N/a

  services, roads and open spaces and outline permission for 9no. Serviced Sites for 9no. detached dwellings each with a domestic garage, entrance, proprietary treatment system and soil polishing filter and all ancillary siteworks

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 2360608

• 25 May 2023Conditional

  the Demolition of Derelict Cottage, Removal of Septic Tank for Replacement with New House, Package Wastewater Treatment System and Entrance including All Ancillary Works

  Permission, 1 home · Limerick County Council, 2360356

• 12 Oct 2022Conditional

  the construction of a domestic garage and erection of entrance walls & gate to vehicular entrance together with all associated site works

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 221097

• 22 Sept 2022Conditional

  the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, wastewater treatment system, entrance from road and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Limerick County Council, 221025

• 13 Sept 2022Conditional

  (1) construction of 74 no. residential units comprising of; (a) 68 no. dwellings consisting of: 4 no. 3 storey 5-bed detached dwellings; ; 9 no. two storey 4-bed detached dwellings; 32 no. two storey 3-bed semi-detached dwellings; 8 no. two storey 4-bed semi detached dwellings 5 no. two storey 4-bed detached dwellings; 10 no. two storey 2-bed detached dwellings; (b) 6 no. apartments consisting of :1 no. 1 single storey 1 bed apartment; 2 no. single storey 2 bed apartments; 3 no. two storey 3 bed apartment; (2) construction of vehicular access/egress junction with the Rathkeale Road (N21 National route) and associated works including (a) modified road demarcation on the N21 road to facilitate right turning lane; (b) lowering in height of existing roadside wall in part, (c) landscaping and all associated site development works at Rathkeale Road, Adare Co. Limerick; (3) provision of associated infrastructure including connection to separate foul and surface water drainage systems, provision of surface water attenuation, and connection to mains water supply, and (4) landscaping and all associated site development works

  Permission, 99 homes · Limerick County Council, 22990

• 4 May 2022Conditional

  consequent on the grant of outline permission (Reference No. of Outline Permission 20/1101) for five detached dwelling houses on five serviced sites comprising 5 no. five-bedroom & two-storey detached houses on sites 1 to 5 and all rear garden boundary walls, screen walls, and all ancillary landscaping & site works pertaining to the five houses. The submission also includes for ancillary services, as permitted under planning reference 15/978 and extended under planning reference 21/7014, at the development site

  Permission, 1 home · Limerick County Council, 22493

• 30 Mar 2022Conditional

  the demolition of existing single storey extension and for the construction of a new single storey extension and upgraded wastewater treatment system and percolation area

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 22352

• 9 Apr 2021Conditional

  modifications of development previously granted permission under Pl. Ref. 17/713 for the Pavilion Building comprising the enclosure of previously open covered space for use as a social area with kitchenette, modifications to layout of shower and plant rooms areas, the incorporating of an office area for community use as a managed co-work space, revisions to the elevations and internal layout of the pavilion building and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 21460

• 30 Mar 2021Conditional

  an extension to the side of my dwelling and a sunroom to the rear including elevational changes. Retention permission is also sought for a first floor dormer extension, ground floor garage conversion and kitchen extension to rear as constructed to the dwelling previously granted under planning application 71/4742

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 21391

• 22 Mar 2021Conditional

  extension of duration for 15/978 for a residential development consisting of 40 no. two storey dwellings, 18 of which have an option for an alternative house type design; 5 no. serviced sites; 2 no. vehicular accesses; and all ancillary car parking, landscaping and site development works

  Extension of duration · Limerick County Council, 217014

• 23 Feb 2021Conditional

  new enclosure and flood lighting to 4no. tennis courts, practice court and 2no. ball-walls, the reorientation of existing grass pitches to accommodate 2no. GAA size pitches and 2no. soccer size pitches and a lawn/bowls green, together with all ancillary site works

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 21200

• 13 Nov 2020Refused

  the construction of 68 no. residential units consisting of 18 no. two storey 3-bed semi-detached dwellings, 14 no. two storey 4-bed semi-detached dwellings, 6 no. two storey 3-bed detached dwellings, 2 no. two storey 4-bed detached dwellings and 28 no. apartments in 7 no. two storey apartment buildings, each containing 2 no. 1-bed apartment and 2 no. 2-bed apartment units. Development also to include new roadways, vehicular and pedestrian access from the existing roadway, a proposed new 'type 2' pumping station to Irish Water standards, proposed new boundary treatments, landscaping, drainage and all ancillary site works

  Permission, 41 homes · Limerick County Council, 201165

The 25 most recent of 33 applications.

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

Designated sites

• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Adare Woodlands 000429

Recorded monuments

• LI021-156001 Enclosure
  Description

  In gently undulating pasture, with moderate to good views in all directions. Not depicted on OS historic mapping. Monument identified as an enclosure in the Adare Bypass Constraint Study in (Ref. 32/A/1, P. 43). Monument surveyed by the ASI in 2000 and described as no surface remains visible. Monument is not visible on Digital Globe orthophotos taken 2011-13 or on Google Earth orthoimages taken 28/06/2018. See attached Google Earth orthoimage. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 4 August 2020

• LI021-156002 Enclosure
  Description

  In gently undulating pasture, with moderate to good views in all directions. Not depicted on OS historic mapping. Monument identified as an enclosure in the Adare Bypass Constraint Study in (Ref. 32/A/2, P. 43). Monument surveyed by the ASI in 2000 and described as no surface remains visible. Monument is not visible on Digital Globe orthophotos taken 2011-13 or on Google Earth orthoimages taken 28/06/2018. See attached Google Earth orthoimage. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 4 August 2020

• LI021-156003 Enclosure
  Description

  In gently undulating pasture, with moderate to good views in all directions. Not depicted on OS historic mapping. Monument identified as an enclosure in the Adare Bypass Constraint Study (Ref. 32/A/3, P. 43). Monument surveyed by the ASI in 2000 and described as no surface remains visible. Monument is not visible on Digital Globe orthophotos taken 2011-13 or on Google Earth orthoimages taken 28/06/2018. See attached Google Earth orthoimage. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 4 August 2020

Architectural heritage

• Ivy House, house, 1810–1830 · Regional interest
  Description

  Three-bay two-storey house, built c. 1820, having three-bay two-storey extension to rear (south) elevation. Hipped slate roof with rendered chimneystacks. Roughcast rendered walls. Square-headed openings having one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows and limestone sills. Round-headed opening with spoked fanlight over timber panelled door and flanking square-headed openings having one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows and limestone sills. Four-bay single-storey outbuilding to west with pitched slate roof and limestone copings. Roughcast rendered walls. Elliptical-headed carriage arches to east elevation. Square-headed opening with timber battened door to east. Square-headed opening to north elevation with replacement timber panelled door. Camber-headed door opening to west elevation.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Radon

At the centre of the townland of Graigue, 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 low, partly inferred. Parts of the land are made ground.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_781 (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.

• Graigue, Adare8 sales

Name

Graigue · An Ghráig

Area

1,141,491 m² (114.15 ha, 282.07 acres)

Civil parish

Adare, and its townlands

Barony

Coshma

Electoral division

Adare South, the unit of the census

Census 2022

2,225 people lived in 730 households in the Adare South electoral division. 72% of households owned their home. 30% of homes were built since 2001. 9% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 5% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Adare, Baurnalicka, Beabus, Boulabally, Cummeen, Drehidtarsna, Graiguesparling

Placenames

Graigue 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.