Tonlegee
Tonlegee is a townland in the civil parish of Kilbennan, barony of Dunmore, Co. Galway. Its name in Irish is Tóin le Gaoith.
Parcel 2014419
- Area
- 3,097 m² (0.31 ha, 0.77 acres)
- Buildings
- 1 building touches it. Its footprint covers 28 m².
- Zoning
- No zone of a development plan covers it in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply.
- Townland
- Tonlegee
Planning applications on this parcel
28 Mar 2023Refused
for the construction of a serviced dwelling with an effluent treatment system and a garage/shed. Gross floor space of proposed works: 190 sqm
Permission · Galway County Council, 2360304
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
This parcel is in the zone of notification of 5 recorded monuments.
- GA029-017001 Round tower
Description
Standing 5m W of the church (GA029-017002-) on W boundary wall of the graveyard. This ruined circular tower (D 4.8m, H 16.5m), which stands on a plinth, was a least three storeys in height. It is built of roughly cut and regularly coursed limestone save for the plain round-headed doorway on NE side which is of sandstone. This stands 4.55m above ground level. There are traces of a window on NNE side in the broken wall just above 2nd-floor level. (Kelly 1901b; O'Flanagan 1927, Vol. 1, 92-5; Barrow 1979, 97-8) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010 The monument was taken into Ownership under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 - National Monument 48.
- GA029-017002 Church
Description
Part of the early ecclesiastical remains (GA029-017004-) at Kilbenan. The standing remains are those of a poorly preserved rectangular church (E-W; 23.2m, Wth 8.3m), probably of late medieval date: according to Harbison (1975, 93-4), it was built by the Franciscans. While both gables survive to their full height, most of N wall, and E end of S are destroyed. There is a round arch doorway towards W end of S wall and the base of a possible window at W end of same. The E gable contains a blocked twin-light cusped ogee-headed window; a burial vault has been built up against its outer face. A series of beam slots on the inner face of W gable indicate the former presence of a loft at this end. Three flat-headed opes are visible in this gable: a tiny window set off-centre on ground floor, a larger centrally placed rectangular window on first, and a blocked ope at the same level to S of the latter. Internally, there is a dividing wall at W end. A number of architectural fragments were also noted, including a decorated arch fragment. (O'Flanagan 1927, Vol. 1, 92-5; Killanin and Duignan 1967, 448) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010 The monument was taken into Ownership under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 - National Monument 48.
- GA029-017003 Graveyard
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.
- GA029-017004 Ecclesiastical enclosure
Description
At N end of a house cluster in rolling grassland overlooking bogland to SW. Known locally as 'Kilbenan', this Nat. Mon. is the site of an early monastery founded by St Benen or Benignus. A disciple of St Patrick (Gwynn and Hadcock 1970, 388), he is reputed to have been granted 'the fortress of Dun Lughaid' for the purpose by a local chieftain (Leask 1977, 13). According to Harbison (1975, 93-4), 'the Franciscan founded a monastery here in 1428'. The visible remains comprise a church (GA029-017002-) and round tower (GA029-017001-), both of which stand in a small irregularly shaped graveyard (GA029-017003-). A holy well (GA029-131----) lies 110m to NW and a cairn (GA029-137----) 150m to NNE. The gently curving td. boundary to W of the church may mark the line of a possible early ecclesiastical enclosure. (O'Flanagan 1927, Vol. 1, 11-12, 92-6; Killanin 1951, 121; Killanin and Duignan 1967, 448; CUCAP ATF 47) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010
- GA029-017005 Kiln - lime
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
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 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.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_663 (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.
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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
- 47.2 ha
- 117 acres
- Land parcels
- 22
- registered freehold, median 14,893 m² (1.49 ha, 3.68 acres)
- Zoning
- N2.1
- Water/Rivers/Streams
- Planning
- 1
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
22 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Tonlegee, from 268 m² to 79,935 m² (7.99 ha, 19.75 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 32 neighbouring parcels touch it.
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Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- N2.1Water/Rivers/Streams (Water)
Tuam Local Area Plan 2023-2029, Galway County · 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
28 Mar 2023Refused
for the construction of a serviced dwelling with an effluent treatment system and a garage/shed. Gross floor space of proposed works: 190 sqm
Permission · Galway County Council, 2360304
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: Lough Corrib SAC 000297
Recorded monuments
- GA029-167 Ringfort - rath
Description
On a SW-facing slope in grassland. Very poorly preserved circular rath (D 30m) defined by a scarp, intervening fosse and outer bank. No visible surface trace of the enclosing elements survives from NW through N to NE or at SE due to quarrying. A field wall cuts the monument at NW and NE. A ringfort (GA029-168----) lies c. 30m to ESE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010
- GA029-168 Ringfort - rath
Description
Some 30m ESE of a ringfort (GA029-167----). Very poorly preserved subcircular rath (N-S c. 50.5m) defined by a degraded scarp, intervening fosse and outer bank. The fosse and outer bank survive from SE through S to WSW; no visible surface trace survives elsewhere. Possible internal division runs WNW-ESE through the interior. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010
- GA029-169 Ritual site - holy well
Description
At the base of a rise on level marshy ground. It consists of a large natural circular pond (D 18m) which feeds a swift stream running off to SW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010
Architectural heritage
- Saint Benin's Catholic Church, church/chapel, 1845–1850 · Regional interest
Description
Freestanding single-cell Roman Catholic church, dated 1846, and rededicated 1961, having four-bay long elevations, and porches to road end of long walls having flat concrete roofs. Pitched sprocketed slate roof with replacement uPVC rainwater goods. Roughcast rendered walls with smooth rendered plinth. Inscribed limestone plaques to front wall. Lancet windows having render reveals and sills. Timber battened double-leaf main door having carved limestone stoup to one side inscribed with date 1846. Church set in small enclosure with stone walls and grass, and some graves to roadside. Graveyard to east and ancient graveyard with ruined medieval church and round tower to west.
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 Tonlegee, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as moderately low, low, partly inferred.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_663 (ZIP).
- Flooding
- The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Tonlegee with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Galway.
The townland
- Name
- Tonlegee · Tóin le Gaoith
- Area
- 472,204 m² (47.22 ha, 116.68 acres)
- Civil parish
- Kilbennan, and its townlands
- Barony
- Dunmore
- Electoral division
- Belclare, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 792 people lived in 279 households in the Belclare electoral division. 93% of households owned their home. 37% of homes were built since 2001. 10% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Airgloony, Ballygaddy, Carrowmacowan, Mullagh, Pollacorragune
- Placenames
- Tonlegee 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.