Ballynacloghy

123 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballynacloghy, from 7 m² to 136,491 m² (13.65 ha, 33.73 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 19 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Ballynacloghy in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.

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

• 30 Jul 2026Conditional

  of agricultural shed/store adjoining existing hay shed

  Retention · Galway County Council, 2661321

• 30 Jul 2026Refused

  of a single storey 2 bedroom dwelling house, permission to replace existing septic tank and percolation area with new treatment system and polishing filter and permission to move back existing front boundary wall to allow for sight distance

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2661326

• 19 Mar 2026Refused

  of two storey 2 bedroom dwellinghouse, garden shed and septic tank and percolation area and all associated services

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2660414

• 11 Mar 2026Refused

  of a; (1) single storey 2 bedroom apartment, (2) septic tank and percolation area, (3) domestic garage adjoining the existing shed and (4) permission to move back existing front boundary wall to allow for sight distance

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2660376

• 24 Feb 2026Conditional

  to erect dwelling house, domestic garage, wastewater treatment system, percolation area and all associated services

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2660289

• 14 Nov 2025Conditional

  for the construction of a dwellinghouse, which is a change of plan from that already approved under planning register reference number 22/190, and for the construction of a domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system and all associated services

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2561675

• 20 Nov 2024Conditional

  for the change of house plans from those granted under Pl. Ref. No. 23/61147

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2461571

• 12 Nov 2024Refused

  for a new dwelling house, shed, site entrance, wastewater treatment system and associated site works and services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 175 sqm (House) & 35 sqm (Shed)

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 24326

• 14 May 2024Conditional

  for: (i) dormer extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, of which is a protected structure RPS No. 3696. (ii) Retention for the installation of a new proprietary effluent treatment system & percolation area to replace the old sub-standard septic tank system. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 68.50 sqm

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2460553

• 27 Jan 2024Conditional

  of dwelling house with revised site boundaries, and to retain new location of garage. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 229 sqm (house) & 60 sqm (garage)

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2460088

• 18 Jan 2024Refused

  for a new dwelling house, shed, site entrance, wastewater treatment system and associated site works and services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 175 sqm (House) 35 sqm (Shed)

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2410

• 16 Jan 2024Conditional

  to erect dwelling house, domestic garage, wastewater treatment system, polishing filter and all associated services. Gross floor area of proposed works: 238.35sqm (dwelling house) and 41.60sqm (domestic garage)

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2460039

• 29 Sept 2023N/a

  (i) of the dormer extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, of which is a protected structure RPS No. 3696; (ii) retention for the installation of a new proprietary effluent treatment system & percolation area to replace the old style septic tank system. This application also includes a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) for the subject site

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2361173

• 25 Sept 2023Conditional

  for the construction of a single dwellinghouse, domestic garage, a Ter 3 tertiary effluent treatment system & associated percolation area & all associated site services. This application also includes an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report & a Flood Risk Assessment Report

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2361147

• 14 Jul 2023N/a

  of: (i) the dormer extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, of which is a protected structure RPS No. 3696. (ii) retention for the installation of a new proprietary effluent treatment system & percolation area to replace the old style septic tank system

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2360794

• 20 Feb 2023Conditional

  to erect dwellinghouse, domestic garage, wastewater treatment system, percolation area & all associated services. Gross Floor area of proposed works: 221sqm (dwellinghouse) & 59.40sqm (domestic garage)

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2360147

• 16 Dec 2022Refused

  for the consruction of a single dwelling house, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system, percolation area and all associated site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 219.00 sqm (dwelling house) and 60.00 sqm (garage) = 279 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2261254

• 7 Oct 2022Conditional

  for the consruction of a single dwelling house, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system, percolation area and all associated site services. Gross floor area of proposed works: 230.00 sqm (dwelling house) and 66.00 sqm (garage). The application also includes an Archaeological Impact Assessment Report.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2261003

• 8 Jun 2022Conditional

  for alterations to front elevation of the existing dwelling house. The development will involve the removal of the existing open canopy structure and replacement with an enclosed porch. Gross floor space of proposed works: 5.6 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 22744

• 16 Feb 2022Conditional

  for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, proprietary treatment system and all ancillary site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 261.6 sqm + 60 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 22190

• 17 Dec 2021Conditional

  to erect dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system, percolation area and all associated services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 192.65 sqm + 37.50 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 212396

• 16 Dec 2021Conditional

  to erect dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system, percolation area and all associated services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 237.4 sqm + 37.5 sqm.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 212384

• 16 Dec 2021Refused

  for the construction of a single dwelling house, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system, percolation area and all associated site services. Gross floor space of proposed works: Dwelling: 258 sqm, Garage 66 sqm.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 212386

• 18 Mar 2021Conditional

  for amendments to previously granted planning permission, (GCC REF: 18/1435), to renovate and extend an existing semi derelict dwelling house and provision of a new proprietary treatment system and all ancillary works. The proposed amendments include a change of house type and revised site layout with all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 217 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 21399

• 28 Oct 2020Refused

  to erect dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, percolation area and all associated services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 235.00 sqm

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 201584

The 25 most recent of 38 applications.

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

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Galway Bay Complex SAC 000268
• Special Protection Area: Inner Galway Bay SPA 004031
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Galway Bay Complex 000268

Recorded monuments

• GA094-012 Megalithic tomb - portal tomb
  Description

  In a shallow valley at the head of Leckanaloy Creek, c. 100m from the seashore. Described by de Valera and Ó Nualláin (1972, 14) as a small chamber (L 2.5m, Wth c. 1.8m), aligned ESE-WNW, composed of two portal-stones at E, a backstone at W and N sidestone. The S portal leans markedly outwards and a large displaced roofstone lies across the chamber. The remains of a small earthen enclosure (3m by 2.5m) abut its N side. Fragments of cremated bone and sherds of coarse pottery were recovered from the chamber. (McCaffrey 1952, 9; Waddell 1977, 58-9) See linked document with details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume III. Counties Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Laoighis, Offaly, Kildare, Cavan. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1972). Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 19 August 2019

• GA102-002 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In grassland overlooking Lackanaloy Creek to W. Well-preserved subcircular rath (28m E-W; 22.5m N-S) defined by a bank and external fosse; the latter is visible from E through S to SW. A gap (Wth 3.6m) at NE may be original. According to local information, there is a children's burial ground (GA102-002001-) and a possible souterrain (GA102-002002-) within the interior. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 7 December 2016

• GA102-002001 Children's burial ground
  Description

  Within a rath (GA102-002----). According to local information, there was a children's burial ground within the interior of this rath. Some stones scattered near the bank at SW may indicate its location and other stones visible in the fosse between NE to SE may be displaced grave-markers. A possible souterrain (GA102-002002-) is also associated. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 7 December 2016

• GA102-002002 Souterrain
  Description

  According to local information, there is a souterrain within the interior of a rath (GA102-002----). No visible surface trace is visible. A children's burial ground (GA102-002001-) is also associated. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 7 December 2016

• GA102-003 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  On a rise in pastureland overlooking Lackanaloy Creek to NW. Pear-shaped rath (26.8m E-W; 22.7m N-S), in fair condition, long axis NW-SE, defined by a bank which, according to McCaffrey (1952, 174, no. 12), may have been stone-faced internally. Possible house foundations (GA102-003002-; L 11m; Wth 5m) are visible in NW quadrant of the interior. A raised trackway (L c. 30m) extends from NW for a distance of 30m and leads to a subcircular enclosure (GA102-003001-). (Holt 1912, 230) Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 4 January 2017

• GA102-003001 Enclosure
  Description

  In pastureland overlooking Lackanaloy Creek to NW. This small subcircular enclosure (9.9m E-W; 8m N-S) is defined by an earthen bank. Gaps in the bank at W and N do not appear to be original. A raised trackway (L c. 30m) extends from SW for a distance of c. 30m and leads to a rath (GA102-003----). (McCaffrey 1952, 174) Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 4 January 2017

• GA102-003002 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  Within the NW quadrant of a rath (GA102-003----). Possible house foundations (L 11m; Wth 5m) are defined by two low earthen banks at right angles to each other. The enclosing bank of the rath may have formed the NW limits of the house. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 4 January 2017

• GA102-004 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a rise facing Loughnahulla Bay to the SW. Marked on 1838 edition of the OS 6-inch map as a circular enclosure (diam. c. 30m); partially levelled by the time of the 1922 edition. Classified by McCaffrey (1952, 174, no. 11) as a circular ‘Stone fort’, one half of which was destroyed. The surviving half was piled with field rubble. All that survives is a short arc of drystone wall at NW and at SE. Field walls cut across the monument from W to E and from W to SW. (Holt 1912, 231) Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 14 February 2019

• GA102-004001 Children's burial ground
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• GA102-005 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  In level grassland. Poorly preserved subcircular cashel (c. 90m NW-SE) defined by two drystone walls c. 20m apart at S. The inner wall survives from N to NE and from E to S, while the outer wall is visible from E through S to N. A farmhouse and associated outhouses have been constructed between the two walls and on the line of the inner wall at E. McCaffrey (1952, 173, no. 4a) noted the existence of a ‘souterrain [GA102-005001-] in the haggard of the farmhouse’; no visible surface trace of it survives. An enclosure (GA102-005002-) lies c. 7m to the SSW. (Holt 1912, 231) Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 4 January 2017

• GA102-005001 Souterrain
  Description

  McCaffrey (1952, 173, no. 4a) noted a ‘souterrain [GA102-005001-] in the haggard of the farmhouse’ that was built at E between the two enclosing walls of a cashel (GA102-005----). No visible surface trace of it survives. (Holt 1912, 231) Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 4 January 2017

• GA102-005002 Enclosure
  Description

  Circa 7m to the SSW of a cashel (GA102-005----). Known locally as 'St. Sorney's Bed', this circular area (int. diam. 5.7m) is defined by a much-collapsed double-faced wall (int. H 0.8m; ext. H 0.3m; Wth at E 2.2m; Wth at W 1m) composed of large limestone flagstones. There is a possible entrance gap at E. According to McCaffrey (1952, 173, no. 3a; 1956, 189), 'local people claim that a "small covered passage built of stones" resembling a small souterrain is present in the interior, now entirely covered by earth'. This feature was not visible as the interior was strewn with boulders and overgrown with bramble. Some 60m to the SE is St Sorney's Well (GA102-005002-). Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 4 January 2017

• GA102-006 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  On a S-facing slope in grassland close to the head of Loughnahalla Bay. According to Holt (1912, 246-7), this holy well, associated with ‘St. Sornia’, had ‘virture on any Friday’ but was mainly patronised on Garland Sunday, the last Sunday in July. It consists of a subcircular drystone-lined well shaft (dims. 1.15-1.25m; D 0.4m), at the base of which is a naturally hollowed-out stone basin. The well occupies the W end of a small rectangular enclosure (4.3m E-W; 3.2m N-S), defined by a wall (Wth 0.5-1.3m; H 1.2m) constructed of angular limestone boulders, which Holt (ibid.) noted was built by a person ‘who recovered his sight after bathing his eyes in the well water.’ A number of mature ash trees now growing within the enclosed area have caused the partial collapse of the wall. There is an entrance gap (Wth 0.45m) at E, where four flagstones lead down to the well. Holt (ibid.) further noted that on visiting the well, ‘Devotees’ then proceeded to visit ‘St. Sornia’s cell’ (see GA102-005002-), which lies c. 60m to the NW. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG and Olive Alcock Date of upload: 19 December 2022

• GA102-007 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a low hillock in rough pastureland, c. 120m E of Loughnahalla Bay. Poorly preserved subcircular cashel (31m N-S; 29m E-W) defined by a collapsed drystone wall, no visible surface trace of which survives from SE to S. According to Holt (1912, 231), ‘gateway’ (Wth 2.1m) at E was approached by a stone causeway; no visible surface trace of this feature survives. (McCaffrey 1952, 173, no. 3) Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 4 January 2017

• GA102-008 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  On a gentle N-facing slope in grassland. Classified by McCaffrey (1952, 174, no. 13) as a circular ‘Earthen fort’ (diam. c. 45.7m) with traces of internal stone-facing. The monument has been levelled and all that is visible is a large revetted field-clearance cairn, the curving S side of which may follow the line of the enclosing element. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 5 January 2017

• GA102-009 Enclosure - large enclosure
  Description

  On a S-facing slope in rough grassland. This poorly preserved irregular enclosure (c. 72m E-W) is defined by a collapsed drystone wall which is indicated by a low stony mound from NE through E to SW. Field walls overlie it from NE to E and at SW; traces of an internal revetment are visible from E to S. Apart from slight traces at W, no visible surface trace of the enclosing element survives from SW to NE. An entrance gap (Wth 2m) occurs at E, its N side is defined by a large upright slab. A roughly NNW-SSE running field wall cuts across the monument from WNW to SSW and another wall running ENE-WSW extends off this, cutting the enclosing element at ENE. According to Holt (1912, 230), the 'fort' was known as 'Parknaree' and the only tradition he heard regarding it was that people were buried in it. Within the E half of the interior lie the remains of another enclosure (GA102-009001-). Current aerial imagery (Google 2019) indicates that houses have been built in the field immediately to the W of the NNW-SSE running field wall. (McCaffrey 1952, 175, no. 11a) Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 26 August 2019

• GA102-009001 Enclosure
  Description

  Within the E half of the interior of a large enclosure (GA102-009----) lie the remains of a subrectangular enclosure (21.7m E-W; 11.8m N-S) which is defined by a drystone wall. An ENE-WSW running field wall may overlie or follow the line of the N limits of the monument. A gap at W, marked by a large boulder, may mark an entrance. (Holt 1912, 230; McCaffrey 1952, 175, no. 11a) Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 26 August 2019

• GA102-010 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a N-facing slope in undulating grassland. Classified by McCaffrey (1952, 175, no. 13a) as an ‘extremely ruinous’ oval ‘Stone fort’ (62m N-S; 53.4m E-W) which was obscured by field debris. No visible surface trace survives Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 14 February 2019

• GA102-011 Mound
  Description

  On the brow of a gentle S-facing slope in undulating grassland overlooking Loughnahulla Bay. This oval flat-topped mound (12m E-W; 11.6m N-S; H c. 0.8-1.5m) is well-preserved. Adjoining it at S is a short spur. (McCaffrey 1952, 18, no. 14) Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 11 November 2019

• GA102-014 Enclosure
  Description

  In undulating farmland. This small subcircular enclosure (int. diam. c. 18.5m), in fair condition, is defined from N through E to S by a low earthen bank (Wth 3m; int. H 0.55m; ext. H 0.45m) and from S to WNW by a scarp. There is a wide gap from WNW to N. The interior is slightly lower than the surrounding field level. (Holt 1911, 230, no. 20) Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 14 February 2019

• GA102-016 Enclosure
  Description

  In undulating pastureland. Poorly preserved oval enclosure (42m NE-SW; 32m NW-SE) defined by a collapsed earthen bank except from NW to N where no visible surface trace survives. A field wall curves immediately outside the bank from SE through S to NW. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 14 February 2019

• GA102-017 Enclosure
  Description

  In undulating pastureland. Very poorly preserved subcircular enclosure (40m NW-SE; 34m NE-SW) defined by a collapsed drystone wall overlain by a later field wall. A gap at N appears to be modern. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 14 February 2019

• GA102-019 Building
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• GA102-020 Gallows
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• GA102-043 Mass-rock
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

Architectural heritage

• House, 1780–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay single-storey vernacular house with attic, built c.1800, with recent single-storey flat metal roof extension to rear (south). Pitched thatched roof with rendered chimneystack. Whitewashed walls. Square-headed window openings having painted stone sills and replacement timber windows. Square-headed door opening with timber battened. Single-storey outbuildings to rear and west having whitewashed walls and pitched corrugated-iron roofs. Recent farm gate flanked by rendered piers to site entrance. Rendered boundary walls.

• House, 1780–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached four-bay single-storey vernacular house with attic, built c.1800, having recent extension to rear (south). Pitched thatched roof with low rendered chimneystack. Painted roughcast rendered walls with painted render quoins and smooth rendered plinth. Square-headed window openings having painted rendered surrounds and painted stone sills with two-over-two pane timber sliding sash windows with ogee horns. Square-headed door opening having painted surround and replacement uPVC door.

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 Ballynacloghy, 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 high, moderately low, low, partly inferred. Parts of the land are water.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_532 (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.

No address of the register names Ballynacloghy with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Galway.

Name

Ballynacloghy · Baile na Cloiche

Area

1,545,146 m² (154.51 ha, 381.81 acres)

Civil parish

Ballynacourty, and its townlands

Barony

Dunkellin

Electoral division

Ballynacourty, the unit of the census

Census 2022

1,233 people lived in 428 households in the Ballynacourty electoral division. 88% of households owned their home. 32% of homes were built since 2001. 9% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ahapouleen, Carrowmore, Garraun Lower, Lahardaun, Mweeloon, Prospecthill

Placenames

Ballynacloghy 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.