Knocklyon
Knocklyon is a townland in the civil parish of Tallaght, barony of Uppercross, Co. Dublin. Its name in Irish is Cnoc Lín.
Parcel 1844053
- Area
- 681 m²
- Buildings
- No building touches it.
- Zoning
- R2 RES (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective
- Townland
- Knocklyon
Planning applications on this parcel
5 Feb 2004Unregistered application
Realign Knocklyon Road as follows: Construction of approximately 900 metres of 9 metre wide carriageway complete with grass verge on either side of the road. Construction of cycletracks. Construction of footpaths. Installation of Signalised Pedestrian, crossings. Relocation of Access to Pine Grove. Relocation of access to the Charleville School. Provision of Drainage and associated features. Provision of public lighting and signing. Relocation of services where necessary.
Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, SD048/0001
11 Apr 2003Grant permission
Single storey extension to side.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD03B/0185
8 Apr 2002Refuse permission
Two storey extension to the side to consist of domestic garage, with bedroom over.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD02B/0154
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches this parcel.
Recorded monuments around it
No zone of notification of a recorded monument touches this parcel.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands on this parcel.
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
- At the centre of this parcel, about 1 in 20 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.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3183 (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.
Download this parcel as DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its neighbours and buildings, for a drawing program. GeoJSON, in WGS 84, suits a map, and KML opens in Google Earth.
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. 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.
- Area
- 175.3 ha
- 433 acres
- Land parcels
- —
- more than 2,000
- Zoning
- R2
- RES
- Planning
- 100
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
More than 2,000 parcels touch this townland. The map cannot draw that many.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2RES (Existing residential)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin The zoning objective in the plan - G1OS (Open space, park)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin The zoning objective in the plan - G3HA-DV (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin The zoning objective in the plan - M3DC (District, neighbourhood centre)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin The zoning objective in the plan - M3LC (District, neighbourhood centre)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin 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
18 Sept 2026Referral
Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, raising of existing gable c/w window, new access stairs, 3no. roof windows to the front and flat roof dormer to the rear.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0419W
9 Sept 2026Recommended decision
Rear extension c22m, front door to be brought forward to existing porch door. Building up right-hand side (if facing) of garage in similar brick finish to existing house to narrow the garage door opening.
Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED26/0098
18 Aug 2026Referral
2 flat roof dormers to the front existing roof and to the rear existing roof and alterations to existing elevations; front dormer to include roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels, and all associated works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0379W
18 Aug 202635 day assessment
The proposed development will consist of the subdivision of the existing rear garden space, to enable the erection of 2no. single storey, 3-bed, detached dwellings; access to the development will be provided via a new roadway, from Knocklyon Rd; and, all associated site works, including landscaping, boundary walls and treatments, Suds drainage, to facilitate the development.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0197W
13 Aug 2026Declared exempt
Replacing one car park space with one bike rack for bicycles to be parked for visitors to the Iona Centre. Improving accessibility and encouraging cyclists to come to the centre.
Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED26/0081
13 Aug 202635 day assessment
Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure; raising of existing gable c/w window; new access stairs; two roof windows to the front and flat roof dormer to the rear.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0371W
13 Aug 202635 day assessment
Retention for a flat roof over the existing front porch extension; revised ground floor front elevation fenestration; revised first floor side elevation fenestration.
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0372W
24 Jul 2026Grant permission
Demolition of portions of the existing rear and side external walls at ground floor level and the rear wall of the first floor; Demolition of the existing garage roof and the existing rear utility room, and the construction of (a) A single storey extension to the rear and side of the existing dwelling; (b) The partial conversion of the existing garage to habitable accommodation; (c) A first floor extension to the rear of dwelling, including the extension of the existing roof over the proposed first floor extension; (d) The widening of the existing vehicular entrance; and (e) Associated external works, including a new front entrance, entrance steps, planter, landscaping and all ancillary site development works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0344
24 Jul 2026Refuse permission
Construction of 5 no. 2-storey 4-bed detached dwellings; New internal access road and widening of the existing vehicular access from The Rookery; New boundary and entrance gates to Mount Michael House; Car parking, bin stores, landscaped communal open space and boundary treatments; All associated site works and services; The lands are adjacent to Mount Michael House, a Protected Structure.
Permission, 5 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0182W
18 Jul 2026Grant permission
Modifications to previously granted application SD25A/0084 to include the construction of new rear dormer attic structure with playroom and ensuite and all associated works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0334W
22 Jun 2026Grant permission
Construction of a 32sq.m ground floor flat roof extension to the rear, providing a new utility room, extended kitchen and dining room with no.1 new rooflight; Attic conversion to the rear extending the property to two storeys to include two additional bedrooms, office space, shower room and en-suite; Two roof lights to the north facing front elevation; External insulation with brick finish to the front, side and rear facades; Ancillary site works as required to facilitate construction works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0309W
12 Jun 2026Request additional information
Repair of part of storm damaged boundary wall and fence.
Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED26/0057
2 Jun 2026Grant permission
Permission for a Large Scale Residential Development LRD at No. 2 Firhouse Road and the former Morton's The Firhouse Inn. The proposed development seeks amendments to the previously approved Largescale Residential Development LRD granted under Reg. Ref. LRD24A/0001 ABP Ref. 319568 24. The proposed amendments include a reduction in the footprint of the basement levels, amendments to the housing mix and elevations of Block A and Block B, amended roof profile, provision of surface level parking, and relocation of substation. The revised application is seeking permission for a total of 83 no. housing units (100 no. units applied for and 78 no. units granted by An Bord Pleanála), providing an increase of 5 no. units within the building footprint granted within Reg. Ref. LRD24A/0001 ABP Ref. 319568 24. The proposal provides for 2 no. blocks ranging in height from 3 to 4 storeys over basement levels comprising 4 no. duplex units, 2 no. 1 bedroom units, 1 no. 2 bedroom 3 person unit, and 1 no. 2 bedroom 4 person unit and 79 no. apartment units 1 no. studio units, 54 no. 1 bedroom units, 5 no. 2 bedroom 3 person units, and 19 no. 2 bedroom 4 person units. The apartment blocks will consist of the following: Block 01 Amendments to the previously permitted 3 storey rising to 4 storey over basement levels, comprising 54 units 2 no. studio units, 15 no. 1 bedroom units, 4 no. 2 bedroom 3 person units, 13 no. 2 bedroom 4 person units, along with 4 no. duplex units comprising 2 no. 1 bedroom units, and 2 no. 2 bedroom 3person units, to now provide for a 3 storey rising to 4 storey over basement levels comprising of 38 no. units as follows 1 no. studio unit, 16 no. 1 bedroom units, 4 no. 2 bedroom 3 person units, 13 no. 2 bedroom 4 person units, along with 4 no. duplex units comprising 2 no. 1 bedroom units, and 1 no. 2 bedroom 3 person unit and 1 no. 2 bedroom 4 person unit. Each unit will have its own private open space in the form of a private balcony or terraced area. Block 02 Amendments to the previously permitted 4 storey over basement levels comprising 40 units 18 no. 1 bedroom units, 2 no. 2 bedroom 3 person units, 17 no. 2 bedroom 4 person units, and 2 no. 3 bedroom units, to now provide a 4 storey over basement levels comprising of 45 no. units as follows 38 no. 1 bedroom units, 1 no. 2 bedroom 3 person units, and 6 no. 2 bedroom 4 person units. Each unit will have its own private open space in the form of a private balcony or terraced area. The development will also provide for amendments to the permitted 395.2 sq. m. of commercial space including 1 no. office and 1 no. café located on the ground floor of Block 01, 1 no. creche and associated play area to the rear of Block 01, 1 no. barber between Block 01 and Block 02 and 1 no. bookmaker and medical consultancy, located on the ground floor of Block 02 to now provide for 423.5 sq. m. of commercial space as follows 1 no. office and 1 no. café located on the ground floor of Block 01. 1 no. creche and associated play area to the rear of Block 01. 1 no. barber between Block 01 and Block 02. 1 no. bookmaker and medical consultancy, located on the ground floor of Block 02. The proposed development will also provide for 63 no. car parking spaces including accessible parking and Electric Vehicle parking across basement, lower ground floor levels, and surface car parking, 196 no. bicycle parking spaces, 5 no. motorbike parking spaces; landscaping, including communal open space and public open space and children's play spaces, SuDS measures boundary treatment public lighting, re-located ESB substation plant and waste storage areas, associated signage details, all associated site and infrastructure works necessary to facilitate the development, with 1 no. pedestrian and cyclist access from Firhouse Road and 1 no. pedestrian and cyclist access from Mount Carmel Park, as granted under Reg. Ref. LRD24/A0001 ABP Ref. 319568 24.
Permission, 5 homes · South Dublin County Council, LRD26A/0001W
12 May 2026Grant permission for retention
The development consists of re-location and enlargement of ground floor window to eastern side elevation of dwelling-house.
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0225W
29 Apr 2026Grant permission
Conversion of attic to storage/study room comprising of modification of ex. roof structure, raise existing gable wall and provide gable window, modify existing hipped roof to accommodate Dutch roof finish, new access stairs, new flat roof dormer window to rear, 2no Velux roof lights to front, and all ancillary site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0204W
9 Apr 2026Grant permission
Proposed build-up of existing hip in roof to side of roof into Dutch hip at attic level, with window in proposed gable wall, dormer roof window on rear slope of roof all at attic level.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0165W
8 Apr 2026Refuse ext. of duration of permission
Construction of a two storey extension at the side and a single storey extension to the rear of existing semi-detached house; canopy at the front of the house above the main entrance and continuing over a new single storey bay window; 3 no. west facing roof lights to the rear of the house; 3 no. new west-facing roof-lights to the single storey extension to the rear of the house; 3 no. windows to the new end wall and gable; connection into existing public mains; internal reconfiguration; all with a total floor area of approx.. 49sq.m and associated site works.
Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21B/0201/EP
3 Apr 2026Grant permission
Amendmetns to the first floor extension previously granted planning permission Reg Ref: SD21B/0021
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0156W
5 Mar 2026Grant permission
Proposed construction of a dormer attic extension and alterations to existing dormer to the rear and all associated site works to existing dwelling house.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0092
5 Mar 2026Unregistered application
The proposed development is comprised of 29 homes and all associated open spaces and all site and development works necessary to facilitate the proposed development and will include: i. Construction of 8 No. three-storey, three-bedroom houses in two terraced buildings. ii. Construction of 4 No. two-bedroom apartments in a two-storey building. iii. Construction of a two and three-storey apartment building which will comprise: 1 No. studio apartment, 8 No. one-bedroom apartments, 4 No. two-bedroom apartments and 4 No. three-bedroom apartments. iv. New boundary treatment to adjoining properties and roads. Associated upgrading of roadways and paths, provision of car and cycle parking spaces. All hard and soft landscape works, lighting, boundary structures and all associated ancillary buildings, infrastructure to include a pumping station, and all site and development works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. The proposal has undergone Screening for Appropriate Assessment in accordance with Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and Screening for Environmental Impact Assessment under the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU. In accordance with Article 81 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001, as amended, the Planning Authority has made a determination and concluded that: (a) The proposed development, either individually or in combination with other plans and projects, is not likely to have a significant effect on any European site(s) and therefore a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment is not required. (b) There is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and that the proposed development is not of a class set out under Schedule 5 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, and therefore does not require an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR). Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of publication of this notice, apply to An Coimisiún Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. The plans and particulars of the proposed development are available for inspection online on the council’s public consultation portal website (http://consult.sdublincoco.ie) during the period from 5th of March 2026 to 21st of April 2026. Printed plans and particulars of the proposed development are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24, during office hours from 5th of March 2026 to 7th of April 2026. Submissions: Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the proposed development will be situated may be made in writing up to 21st of April 2026 and may be submitted as follows; • On South Dublin County Council’s public consultation portal website http://consult.sdublincoco.ie, under Consultation by 11:59pm on 21st of April 2026. Or • In writing addressed to the Senior Executive Officer, Housing Directorate, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24, to be received on or before 5.00pm on 21st of April 2026. Submission should be labelled “29no. new homes at Castlefield Avenue, Knocklyon, Dublin 16” NOTE: Please make your submission by one medium only. Only submissions received by 21st of April 2026 and addressed as set out above will be considered. Submissions should state the name, address, and, where relevant, details of any organisation, community group or company etc. which you represent. Only submissions received as set out above will be considered. It should be noted that the Freedom of Information Act, 1997-2006 (as amended) applies to all records held by South Dublin County Council. The council’s personal data privacy statements can be viewed at www.sdcc.ie and all personal data will be retained in line with statutory requirements.
Application under part 8, 29 homes · South Dublin County Council, PT8SD359
13 Feb 2026Grant permission
Demolition of an existing single story glazed conservatory and store, construction of a new 2 storey extension and attic conversion to the rear providing an extended kitchen and dining room at ground floor, two additional bedrooms and bathroom at the new first floor level, a new roof light to the north facing roof, external insulation with render finish and all associated drainage works and site works as required.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0062W
30 Jan 2026Unregistered application
Pursuant to the requirements of the above, South Dublin County Council hereby give notice toconstruct the following development in the Knocklyon to Ballyboden area of South Dublin, including Firhouse Road, Knocklyon Road (including Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna), Idrone Avenue (including St. Colmcille's Junior and Senior National Schools), Dargle Wood Park, Templeroan Road, Ballyboden Way, Boden Park, Ballyboden Road and Scholarstown Road: • Landscaping, tree planting, nature based Sustainable Drainage System • Traffic calming measures including reduced carriageway width and reduced corner radii and roundabout improvements • School zone improvements • High quality walking and cycling infrastructure, including segregated cycle lanes with kerb protection and new permeability links • New shelters at bus stops and new bus lanes on Ballyboden Way • Associated public lighting and other services. The proposal has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and screening for Environmental Impact Assessment under the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU. The authority has concluded that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and a determination has been made that an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) is not required. The authority has also made a determination under Article 6(3) that the proposed development, either individually or in combination with other plans and projects, is not likely to have a significant effect on any European site(s). Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of publication of this notice, apply to An Coimisiún Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Persons wishing to inspect drawings and particulars of the proposed development can do so as follows: ONLINE: Visit our Public Consultation Portal (http://consult.sdublincoco.ie) during the period 30th January 2026 to 13th March 2026 at 5pm. IN PERSON: Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 during office hours from 30th January 2026 to 27th February 2026. Submissions and observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the proposed development will be situated, may be made in writing up to 5.00pm on 13th March 2026 and may be submitted Online: https://consult.sdublincoco.ie/en/consultation/knocklyon-ballybodenactive- and-sustainable-travel-scheme In writing: Post to Senior Executive Officer, Climate Action, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin D24 A3XC.
Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, PT8SD350
26 Jan 2026Grant permission
(i) Demolition of single storey lean-to shed and removal of existing boundary wall to the front; (ii) Construction of a two-storey extension to the front/north, side/west and rear/south of the existing two-storey dwelling with associated internal reconfigurations; (iii) provision of 1 no. rooflight and 2 no. solar panels; (iv) Provision of new boundary walls (1.2m) to the front; and, (v) All ancillary works, inclusive of landscaping, boundary treatments and SuDS drainage, necessary to facilitate the development.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0032W
23 Jan 2026Grant permission
Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, raising of existing gable c/w window, new access stairs, 2no. roof windows to the front and flat roof dormer to the rear.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0027W
6 Jan 2026Grant permission
Planning permission is sought by Mr. Ross Hollingsworth for a detached two storey, building to provide 2 number circa 82sq.m 2 Bed apartments with balconies. The drainage arrangements are to tap into the existing and as approved under planning reg ref SD11A/0065 and as amended by SD15A/0299, & SD17A/0163. A new pedestrian and vehicular access with crossover off Castlefield Avenue, & boundary walls on Lands at Castlefield Avenue, Knocklyon adjoining Mimosa Castlefield Avenue, Dublin 16, D16R2F3, part of folio 68669F & 75126L, and all ancillary site works.
Permission, 2 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0001W
The 25 most recent of over 100 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 Knocklyon.
Recorded monuments
- DU022-019 Castle - tower house
Description
Located at the foot of the Dublin Mountains off a by road that leads to Castlefield Manor housing estate. Knocklyon Castle was associated with Walter de Ridelesford in the medieval period. In the 16th century the castle was said to be ruinous but was, nevertheless, occupied in the 17th century by Piers Archbold, son of Richard Archbold of Kilmacud (Ball 1905, III, 29). It was subsequently converted into a dwelling house. The tower house rises to three storeys with a slated, hipped roof. The exterior has been pebble-dashed. It has a rectangular ground plan (int. dims. L 8.7m; Wth 5.6m) with angle towers in NE and SW angles that have plain slit opes. There is a spiral stairs in the SW tower. A fireplace has been inserted into the E wall at this level. Two-light windows have been inserted into the main floors. The towerhouse can also be entered through a modern opening in the SW tower. A cone-shaped roof has recently been added to the later (Handcock 1899, 95-6; Healy 1975, 1-19). Compilde by Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 25th April 2012
- DU022-111 Fulacht fia
Description
Monitoring of topsoil removal in 1998 revealed, a spread of burnt material containing black silt, burnt stone and charcoal fragments. A rectilinear pit 1.1m wide and 0.48m deep had been cut by a subcircular pit 2m long, 1.4m wide and 0.6m deep. Beside this were the remains of a hearth and two linear concentrations of stake-holes-94 in total. The linear arrangement of stake-holes ran on either side of the rectilinear pit, and a number were clearly angled to form a tent-like structure over the pit (Gracie 2000, 35, ).
Architectural heritage
- Knocklyon Cross, monument, 1865–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Monolithic square-section rough dressed granite cross, erected in 1867, approximately 2.5 metres high, thirty centimetres in section. Equal-armed cross head, worn incised date to south face. Irregularly shaped granite sub-circular base.
- Prospect House, demesne walls/gates/railings, 1790–1800 · Regional interest
Description
Remains of former Georgian estate, c.1795, comprising entrance gate with carved name plaques to gate posts, some walls and outbuildings. Outbuilding converted to private dwelling. Main house demolished, c.1987.
- House, 1800–1840 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey house on corner site, c.1820. uPVC casement windows in roughcast walls with parapet wall to eaves and cornice to street. Glazed timber door forming main entrance to rear. Pitched slate roof with rendered chimney stacks. Single-storey modern extension to east.
- House, 1800–1840 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced three-bay two-storey house, c.1820. Former main four-bay façade to east with lower single-bay infill extension, timber sash windows and projecting single-storey modern extension. Present main façade to west with roughcast walls. Rendered chimney stacks and pitched slate roof. Roughcast rendered boundary wall, sheet metal gates.
- House, 1800–1840 · Regional interest
Description
End-of-terrace three-bay two-storey house, c.1820. Rere four-bay façade now main entrance facade. Metal framed leaded casement windows to east. Glazed timber door, timber leaded casement windows to west. Roughcast rendered walls, pitched slate roof.
- Knocklyon Castle, castle/fortified house, 1820–1850 · Regional interest
Description
Detached country house c. 1840 incorporating three-storey tower house, c.1435, with two diagonally set corner towers. Rebuilt, c.1620. Roughcast rendered walls with brick eaves course. Square-headed window openings with paired sash windows, elaborate doorcase with timber door, all below drip mouldings, c.1840. Hipped slate roof with large rere chimney. Two-bay two-storey wing to south, c.1780, with timber sash windows and pitched slate roof. Flat-roofed extension to rere. Farm buildings adjacent.
- Knocklyon House, country house, 1830–1860 · Regional interest
Description
Detached four-bay two-storey over basement former country house, c.1845. Smooth rendered walls with parallel render quoins. Rusticated ashlar limestone basement. Timber sash windows with architrave surrounds. Pediments and balustraded balconettes to ground floor windows. Timber panelled door set back within flat-roofed, open-fronted porch with elaborately carved limestone frieze, inner walls and opening surrounds. Stained glass windows to side walls. Approached by flight of steps with similarly carved stone balustrades. Hipped slate roof with rendered chimney stacks. Large wing to side, with further ancillary buildings around formal garden.
- Idrone, country house, 1770–1820 · Regional interest
Description
Detached five-bay two-storey former country house, c.1790. Full height bow to south end. Roughcast rendered walls. Timber sash windows. Replacement glazed timber door with timber surround and sidelights, all under radial depressed-arched fanlight. Channelled render surround. Hipped slate roof behind parapet. Rendered chimney stacks. Extensions and outbuildings to rere.
- Charleville House, country house, 1820–1860 · Regional interest
Description
Detached five-bay two-storey former house, c.1840, now in use as school. Smooth rendered walls with raised quoins and continuous first floor sill course. Timber sash windows with architrave surrounds. Timber panelled door with overlight in off-set two-storey porch with quoins. Hipped slate roof with projecting eaves and three chimney stacks. Wing to west with three-centred arch. Curved screen walls of snecked rock-faced granite with monolithic granite piers to entrance.
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 Knocklyon, about 1 in 20 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.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3153 (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
- Knocklyon, Dublin 165 sales
The townland
- Name
- Knocklyon · Cnoc Lín
- Area
- 1,753,179 m² (175.32 ha, 433.22 acres)
- Civil parish
- Tallaght, and its townlands
- Barony
- Uppercross
- Electoral division
- Firhouse-Knocklyon, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 3,510 people lived in 1,288 households in the Firhouse-Knocklyon electoral division. 95% of households owned their home. 6% of homes were built since 2001. 3% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ballycragh, Ballycullen, Ballyroan, Butterfield, Oldcourt, Scholarstown, Templeogue, Tymon South
- Placenames
- Knocklyon 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.