Caherdrinny

124 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Caherdrinny, from 16 m² to 273,667 m² (27.37 ha, 67.62 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 21 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Caherdrinny 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.

• 7 Mar 2025Withdrawn

  Permission to construct a new dwelling house.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4386

• 30 Jun 2023Refused

  Dormer dwelling house, waste water treatment system, alterations to entrance and all associated works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/5352

• 2 Jun 2023Incompleted application

  A single storey split level dwelling house wastewater treatment system, entrance and retention, completion of existing garage and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/5137

• 5 Aug 2022Conditional

  Retention of dwelling house as constructed

  Retention · Cork County Council, 22/5834

• 2 Nov 2020Conditional

  To construct log cabin type dwelling, effluent treatment system with tertiary filter pod, vehicular entrance, bored well and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/6405

• 27 Oct 2020Conditional

  To construct a cattle underpass with effluent tank and ancillary works on a public road

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/6352

• 13 Aug 2020Unconditional

  Dwelling house, detached domestic garage, entrance and all associated site works including waste water treatment system and soil polishing filter. Extension of duration of permission granted under planning reference: 15/05144.

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 20/5731

• 1 May 2020Conditional

  Construction of shed for machinery used for contracting business.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4882

• 9 Mar 2020Incompleted application

  To construct a machinery storage shed.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/4493

• 11 Dec 2019Conditional

  To (i) Construct a new easy feed slatted livestock unit. Proposed livestock unit to incorporate associated underground slurry storage tanks with 4 external agitation points & ancillary external concrete (ii) Erect a meal silo. The above development to be carried out with all associated ancillary site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/6954

• 23 Jun 2016Conditional

  Permission to construct a two storey dwellinghouse, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system with percolation area and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/5550

• 16 Jul 2015Refused

  Construction of a storey and half type dwellingouse, domestic garage, entrance, proprietary effluent treatment system with polishing filter and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 15/5580

• 2 Jun 2015Conditional

  Dwelling house, detached domestic garage, entrance and all associated site works including waste water treatment system and soil polishing filter

  Permission · Cork County Council, 15/5144

• 13 Dec 2012Conditional

  Alterations & extensions to dwelling (change of plan from that permitted under planning reg.no. 99/2701)

  Retention · Cork County Council, 12/6544

• 19 Sept 2012Incompleted application

  Alterations to dwelling permitted under planning registration 99/2701 comprising the omission of bay windows to front elevation and south elevation, the omission of the first floor balcony to the rear and the change of use of the garage to family room

  Retention · Cork County Council, 12/5995

• 11 Oct 2011Conditional

  Construction of a dwelling domestic storage shed, proprietary treatment system, entrance, bored well & all other ancillary site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 11/6171

• 17 Dec 2008Refused

  Dwelling, garage, effluent treatment system & ancillary site works

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 08/10174

• 17 Dec 2008Withdrawn

  2 no. dwellings, garages, effluent treatment systems & ancillary site works

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 08/10175

• 15 Dec 2008Incompleted application

  Dormer dwelling, garage & treatment unit. Demolition of shed & installation of treatment unit to serve existing dwelling

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/10130

• 19 Nov 2008Incompleted application

  Dormer dwelling, garage & treatment unit

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/9749

• 1 Jul 2008Conditional

  Construction of stables for own private use, single storey extensions to side and rear of dwelling and relocation of percolation area

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/7623

• 27 May 2008Incompleted application

  Construction of single storey extensions to dwelling, relocation of percolation area and construction of stables for private use

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/6936

• 3 Dec 2007Conditional

  Renovations, ground floor and dormer style extension to dwelling

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/12791

• 13 Nov 2007Incompleted application

  Renovations and dormer extension to dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/12341

• 28 Jun 2007Withdrawn

  Construction of dwelling, garage and effluent treatment system

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/9126

The 25 most recent of 45 applications.

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 the townland of Caherdrinny.

Recorded monuments

• CO019-097001 Hilltop enclosure
  Description

  Within larger hilltop enclosure (CO019-09703-), enclosing top of hill and Caherdrinny Castle (CO019-09702-). Circular area (c. 62.5m N-S; c. 61.8m E-W) enclosed by low collapsing stone wall (int. H 0.25m-1.25m; ext. H 0.5m - 2.55m). Wall is very ruinous N->S with some indications of structures built into it to NE and E; line of large sandstone blocks retains external wall face S->SSW; foundations of overgrown structure against outer wall face to NW. Entrance (Wth 2m) to S. Interior uneven with ruinous remains of radial walls running from inner wall face to castle; low foundations of rectangular building (max. H 0.5m; int. dims. 9.8m E-W, 3.85m N-S; wall Wth 0.9m) just inside wall in NW quadrant. Ruinous remains of radial walls run externally from outer wall face. Windele (Grove White 1905-25, vol. 3, 144), c. 1852 called it a 'Cahir' and noted wall '15 ft thick and 8 ft high' with exterior 'in tolerable condition...interior face much fallen in wherever it retains its perpendicularity.' He examined it for 'those flights of steps or stairs found in the Kerry Cahirs' but found none. Enclosure probably reused as bawn for tower house at centre; some of internal features may be contemporary with tower house. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-097002 Castle - tower house
  Description

  On hilltop, within concentric hilltop enclosures (11975, 11976), with commanding view in all directions except E. Rectangular tower originally of at least 5 storeys (c. 12m E-W; c. 10m N-S), reduced almost to foundation level except NE corner, which stands to 3rd-floor level (Cotter 1994, 112-3). Doorway, at ground-floor level, near S end of W wall, though only part of walling on S side now evident. Ground-floor chamber (c. 6m E-W; c. 5m N-S) had window embrasure in N, E and S walls, of which only fragments survive. Main 1st- and 3rd-floor chambers were covered by vault (both with axis E-W) but only springings in NE corner survive. Part of mural passage evident in E wall at 3rd-floor level. Photograph of 1900 (Grove White 1905-25, vol. 3, opp. 145) shows NE corner standing to 4th-floor level, with sides of window embrasures evident on N and E walls. Large chunks of masonry from tower lie strewn about the site. Since survey of site, upper part of standing portion to NE has fallen (Spring 1998). According to Windele, hilltop enclosure (11975) surrounding tower house probably reused as bawn (Grove White 1905-25, vol. 3, 144); some internal structures likely to be contemporary with tower house. Castle of Condons, granted to Hyde in 17th century (Ó Murchadha 1985, 99, 102). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-097003 Hillfort
  Description

  In commanding position enclosing hill, on top of which are second inner hilltop enclosure (CO019-09701-) and Caherdrinny Castle (CO019-09702-). Oval area (472m E-W; 350m N-S) enclosed by stone defences in various states of preservation. Rampart of dumped stone construction (int. H 0.3-0.5m; Wth c. 12m) survives SSW->WSW; built on natural scarp (max. H c. 14m) with an external step/terrace c. 0.75m-1m below top of bank; to SW possible ramped entrance (Wth c. 6m) cuts through rampart at angle. WSW->WNW rampart in poor state of preservation. Quarrying to WNW has destroyed rampart and portion of interior. WNW->NNW two banks with stepped profile survive (Inner bank; ext. H 1m, int. H 0.4m; Wth c. 3.6m: outer bank; ext. H 1.3m; int. H 0.4m; Wth c. 3m); banks partially cut into slope and externally faced with large stones. Causewayed entrance through banks (Wth 2m ) to N of quarry; flanked to either side by external fosse (D 0.5m; Wth c. 1.4m) with counterscarp bank. NNW->NNE single bank of dumped stone construction (int. H c. 0.3m; ext. H c. 4m; Wth c. 10m); stepped profile noticeable in places; possible entrance (Wth 1m) to N. Rampart in poor condition NNE->ENE (ext. H 0.8m; int. H 0.2m); modern field fence follows line of rampart in some places. To ENE some remains of double bank visible (inner bank: ext. H 0.5m; Wth 1.7m; outer bank: ext. H 1.5m; int. H 0.55m; Wth 4.5m). At E side rampart has been modified (possibly by occupiers of castle); now steep-sided and faced with stone; a radial field fence, running E from inner enclosure (CO019-09702-), turns S to join line of modified rampart. Rampart removed E->S; modern field fence follows approximate line of removed rampart. Scarp runs concentric to rampart, c. 27m to outside; topped by field fence NE->E and SE->NNE. Interior slopes up to castle and inner enclosure; overgrown with gorse and hawthorn on W side, fern and bracken on N, E and S sides clear. Curving bank of radial field system c. 15-30m outside inner enclosure is of similar construction to stepped rampart of outer enclosure and may be contemporary with it (pers. comm. B. Masterson). Windele (Grove-White 1905-25, vol. 3, 144) noted c. 1852 'a great stone wall...of considerable thickness' encircling the hill 'about 400 paces' lower than the inner defence (CO019-09701-). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-098 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on gentle N-facing slope to N of Caherdrinny Hill. Circular area (28m E-W; 27.5m N-S) enclosed by earth and stone bank (max. int. H 1.4m); external fosse (D 1m) SE->NW. Break (Wth 9m) in bank to NE. Stumps of trees remain on bank. Interior given saucer-shaped profile due to gentle slope of inner face of bank; upright sandstone block (H 0.7m) noted at foot of bank to SE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-099 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In boggy ground, c. 5m E of stream. Kidney-shaped mound of burnt material (L 9m; Wth 10m; H 0.6m); opening (Wth 10m) faces W. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-100 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In level pasture. Circular area (38m E-W; 36m N-S) enclosed by eroded, earthen bank (int. H 0.8m; ext. H 1.1m) NE->WSW; scarp elsewhere; external fosse (D 0.5m). Numerous breaks in bank. Second bank visible to NW appears to be remains of field boundary. Interior slopes down gently to NW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-101 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In pasture, c. 20m W of stream. Grass-covered spread of burnt material. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-102001 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In pasture. Burnt material visible in section along sides of drain. Second fulacht fiadh (10410) c. 5m to NE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-102002 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In marshy ground. Irregular mound of burnt material (L 23m; Wth 12m; H 0.9m). Second fulacht fiadh (10409) c. 5m to SW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-124 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In pasture, on natural rise c. 20m SW of well. Grass-covered spread of burnt material (7.3m E-W; 4m N-S; H 0.4m). One of a group of three fulachta fiadh (10412; 10342). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO019-125 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In pasture, on N side of spring. Grass-covered spread of burnt material. One of a group of three fulachta fiadh (10411; 10342). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Caherdrinny.

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 Caherdrinny, 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 high, moderately high, moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Caherdrinny.

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 Caherdrinny with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.

Name

Caherdrinny · Cathair Dhroinge

Area

3,427,681 m² (342.77 ha, 847 acres)

Civil parish

Glanworth, and its townlands

Barony

Condons and Clangibbon

Electoral division

Kilphelan, the unit of the census

Census 2022

557 people lived in 195 households in the Kilphelan electoral division. 89% of households owned their home. 29% of homes were built since 2001. 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballinrush, Ballyadack North, Ballyadack South, Ballynacaheragh, Curraghagalla North, Dromleigh, Gortnahown, Graigue, Kilphelan, Knockanenabohilly, Turbeagh, Whitebog

Placenames

Caherdrinny 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.