Carrowmoneash
Townland in the civil parish of Oranmore, barony of Dunkellin, Co. Galway; in Irish Ceathrú na Manaoise
Parcel 1944483
- Area
- 2,127 m² (0.21 ha, 0.53 acres)
- Buildings
- 2 buildings touch it, 209 m² on the ground
- Zoning
- N1.5 Transport Infrastructure (Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective
R2 Residential Existing (Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective
G1 Open Space/Recreation & Amenity (Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective - Townland
- Carrowmoneash
Planning applications on this parcel
No planning application touches this parcel in the national file, which goes back to 2010.
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
- About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility low, on the 1:50,000 map.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_623 (ZIP).
- Flooding
- The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both 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: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its neighbours and buildings, for a drawing program; GeoJSON, in WGS 84, for a map; KML, for 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
- 140.6 ha
- 347 acres
- Land parcels
- 518
- registered freehold, median 391 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- Residential Existing
- Planning
- 71
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
518 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Carrowmoneash, from 1 m² to 157,544 m² (15.75 ha, 38.93 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 50 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2Residential Existing (Existing residential)
Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 340 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M1Commercial/Mixed Use (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 79 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C2.2Industrial (General industry)
Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 57 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - N1.5Transport Infrastructure (Mixed/general transport uses)
Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 40 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C3Business & Technology (Office, business/technology park and related)
Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 21 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G1Open Space/Recreation & Amenity (Open space, park)
Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 15 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C2.1Business & Enterprise (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S3Community Facilities (Community facilities)
Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - N2.1Water/Rivers/Streams (Water)
Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, Galway · 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
1 Sept 2026N/a
to; (A) demolish and replace the existing steel structure agricultural/hay shed and existing steel and timber framed two horse/pony stall/shed with covered horse/pony tackle area, all granted retention planning permission planning file reference number 25/60187, with an improved animal welfare, two horse/pony stall/shed, hay and pony tackle storage areas all in one single storey building. (B) All associated building works and all associated site works
Permission · Galway County Council, 2661485
19 Jun 2026Conditional
for the change of granny flat/self-contained residential unit plans to those previously approved under planning ref. No.25/60270 and for all ancillary services and site works
Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2661018
15 May 2026Conditional
for the installation of 1 number enclosed passenger platform lift between ground and first floors of the building, alterations to toilet areas, new external signage to front elevation of the building and fitting of external high level mechanical plant to the west elevation and grills, ancillary to the internal air conditioning units
Permission · Galway County Council, 2660771
27 Mar 2026Conditional
for the construction of a first floor extension to the side elevation, rear ground floor extension, new front, side and rear elevation rooflights and all associated site works
Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2660473
12 Feb 2026Conditional
to demolish the existing single-storey side extension to their dwelling, the provision of a single storey and two storey extension to the side elevation of their dwelling, the provision of a single storey extension to the rear elevation of their dwelling
Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2660208
27 Jan 2026Conditional
for (1) change of use of part of unit 12 from warehousing/industrial to manufacturing of precision engineering products for the medical device industry, (2) retain change of use of part of unit 12 from warehousing/industrial to office use ancillary to the business, (3) retain loading bay extension to the west side of unit and (4) retain internal changes to part of unit previously granted under planning reg. ref. no. 23/60933
Retention · Galway County Council, 2660097
4 Dec 2025Conditional
for; 1) the provision of a first floor extension to the side elevation of his dwelling, 2) the provision of a single storey extension to the rear elevation of dwelling
Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2561780
21 Nov 2025Conditional
of a granny flat and all associated services, including a pedestrian access. Previous Planning Reference Number 23/60684 refers
Retention · Galway County Council, 2561710
23 Oct 2025N/a
for new underground fuel tanks to replace the existing tanks, the provision of a new canopy over the forecourt area to replace the existing canopy, the provision of a single storey extension to the south side and front of the existing service building comprising of a seating area ancillary to the shop services, the provision of a single storey extension to the north side of the existing service building comprising of a storage area ancillary to the shop services
Permission · Galway County Council, 2561557
26 May 2025Conditional
for the change of use relates to the outlined part of the building from the existing entertainment/Leisure and restaurant use to a multi-disciplinary medical services clinic. The works proposals include the following : Installation of a mezzanine floor within the double-height space; Extension of the existing building footprint on the eastern elevation at second floor level and on the southern and eastern elevations at the third floor level; Extensions of the existing stairwell on the northern elevation and the lift core on the southern elevation to serve the mezzanine floor; The insertion of a lightwell to bring light from the roof to all levels internally with associated adjustments at the roof level; Elevational changes to all facades; Inclusion of carparking and set down area at surface level; All associated site works and services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 6,342.00 sqm. Gross space of demolition: 679 sqm
Permission · Galway County Council, 2560655
26 Mar 2025Conditional
for a new ground and first floor side extension and single storey rear extension, alterations to existing elevations, internal alterations and all ancillary site works and services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 136.60 sqm(H), 43.40 sqm(extension)
Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2560318
14 Mar 2025Conditional
for the construction of a granny flat/ self contained residential unit linked to the rear of the existing dwelling, including minor elevation alterations and the incorporation of the existing garage into the granny flat along with elevation alterations to same and all ancillary services and site works
Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2560270
26 Feb 2025Conditional
for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 280.00 sqm(H), 40.00 sqm(G)
Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2560204
26 Feb 2025Conditional
for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 280.00 sqm(H), 40.00 sqm(G)
Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2560205
21 Feb 2025Conditional
for: (A) an existing steel structure agricultural/hay shed. (B) The retention of an existing steel and timber framed two horse/pony stall/shed with covered horse/pony tackle area. (C) All associated building works and allassociated site works. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 34.60 sqm(hay shed), 23.83 sqm(horse shed)
Retention · Galway County Council, 2560187
14 Feb 2025Conditional
for the construction of an extension to the side of a dwelling house and all associated services
Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2560154
18 Dec 2024Conditional
for alterations to the development previously permitted under Pl Ref. 2460991 at the site of the existing transfer station facility; (i) the replacement of the single vehicle entrance door permitted for the eastern elevation of the transfer station building extension with two vehicle entrance doors, (ii) the partial removal of the existing wall separating the existing and permitted building areas, and (iii) repositioning of the permitted personnel access doors. Construction of the eastern elevation of the permitted development (GCC ref 2460991) will not commence until such a time as a grant of planning for the proposed development is received. The development comprises an activity subject to an existing Waste Licence (EPA reference no. W0148). Gross floor space of proposed works: 1,038 sqm
Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2461758
29 Nov 2024Conditional
for the installation of 6 no. 35kW air source heat pumps at ground floor level, provision of an additional lourved enclosure on the external elevation to enclose the proposed heat pumps. Removal of the double door on the western elevation of the existing enclosure to accommodate the new enclosure. Installation of a double door on the northern elevation of the existing lourved enclosure to provide access and all associated site development works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 35.15 sqm
Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2461630
8 Nov 2024Refused
for the reconstruction of the storm damaged flat roof to the rear extension, to carry out all essential repairs to the existing dwelling and all associated site services. This application also includes a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). Gross floor area of proposed works: 148 sqm
Permission · Galway County Council, 2461506
24 Oct 2024Conditional
of a single storey extension to an existing dwelling house. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 17.10 sqm
Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2461418
5 Sept 2024Conditional
for a two storey car showroom, related offices and service centre with associated one storey service and storage shed and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 524.00 sqm
Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 24255
2 Aug 2024Conditional
for (1) extension of the existing transfer station building by 1,061 sqm over the yard area granted in planning application 14328; (2) replacement of the existing weighbridge office with a new weighbridge office building; (3) installation of a platform weighbridge system; (4) installation of a new modular staff welfare unit; and (5) ancillary works including building exit doors for personnel, new bicycle shelter and reconfiguration of existing car parking. The development comprises an activity subject to an existing Waste Licence (EPA reference no. W0148). Gross floor space of proposed work: 1,116.00 sqm
Permission · Galway County Council, 2460991
1 Aug 2024Refused
for (i) a revised site layout comprising of a revised forecourt layout, revised car parking layout & revised underground fuel tank farm location. (ii) The provision of a new larger canopy over the existing forecourt area. (iii) The provision of a single storey extension to the side and front of the existing service building comprising of a seating area ancillary to the shop services. (iv) The provision of a single storey extension to the side of the existing service building comprising of a storage area ancillary to the shop services. Gross floor space of proposed works 102.33 sqm
Permission · Galway County Council, 2460978
3 Jul 2024Conditional
for; 1. construction of 10no. dwelling units in a single 2.5 storey dormer building, consisting of: a. 05 no. 1 bedroom single storey apartments; b. 05 no. 2 bedroom 2 storey apartments; 2. construction of a 2 storey extension to side / rear of existing dwelling with revised boundaries, 3. alterations to existing vehicular access point to include pedestrian access and provision of an additional pedestrian access point; 4. provision of residential carparking including a proportion of electric charging spaces and ducting to all spaces for future electric charging points; 5. provision of shared communal open space, site landscaping, secure bin and bicycle storage, revised boundary treatments and public lighting; 6. connection to public sewer and public watermain along Station Road, together with on-site surface water drainage works; 7. demolition of existing shed; 8. connections to existing footpath, services, development signage and all associated site development works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the planning application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 780.64 sqm (house/s) & 110.70 sqm (extension). Gross floor space of any demolition: 15.80 sqm
Permission, 2 homes · Galway County Council, 2460822
29 Jun 2024Conditional
of: (i) side extension to the existing dwelling, comprising of a garage area & a utility room ancillary to the use of the dwelling. (ii) Retention of the front porch extension to the existing dwelling. (iii) Permission to convert the garage area of the side extension to habitable space ancillary to the use of the dwelling. Gross floor space of proposed works: 7.86 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 17.95 sqm
Retention, 2 homes · Galway County Council, 2460807
The 25 most recent of 71 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
- Special Area of Conservation: Galway Bay Complex SAC 000268
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Galway Bay Complex 000268
Recorded monuments
- GA095-013 House - 18th/19th century
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.
- GA095-082 Mill - corn
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.
- GA095-179 Railway station
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
- Oranmore Lodge, house, 1810–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay single-storey with dormer attic house, built c.1830, and modified c.1870, with full-height gable-fronted projecting end bays with crenellated canted bay windows, flanking gabled entrance porch to front (south) elevation, and having recent two-storey extension to west and three-storey with dormer blocks to east and west ends. Now in use as hotel. Pitched slate roofs having clay ridge tiles and smooth rendered chimneystacks with decorative cast-iron rainwater goods. Finials to apex of gables. Painted smooth rendered walls with decorative rendered coat of arms above front entrance door. Square-headed window openings having painted stone sills and replacement timber windows, with painted label-mouldings to dormer level. Tudor arch front door opening having chamfered surround, decorative curvilinear pediment over, with replacement half-glazed timber panelled door with overlight and sidelights, and half-glazed timber panelled door with overlight and sidelights set within porch.
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
- About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_623 (ZIP).
- Flooding
- The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both 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 Carrowmoneash with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Galway.
The townland
- Name
- Carrowmoneash · Ceathrú na Manaoise
- Area
- 1,406,091 m² (140.61 ha, 347.45 acres)
- Civil parish
- Oranmore, and its townlands
- Barony
- Dunkellin
- Electoral division
- Oranmore, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Oranmore electoral division: 4,721 people in 1,706 households; 66% of households own their home; 58% of homes were built since 2001; 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Carrowkeel, Deerpark, Frenchfort, Glennascaul, Innplot, Millplot
- Placenames
- Carrowmoneash 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.