Dooneens

99 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Dooneens, from 23 m² to 218,709 m² (21.87 ha, 54.04 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 22 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• G3Greenbelt1 (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County · 114 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Greenbelt2 (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 22 Sept 2026Awaiting recommendation

  Permission to :- a) Revise site boundaries, b) Demolish existing single storey annex, along with open shed to rear of dwelling, c) Renovate existing dwelling, allowing for elevational changes, d) Construct a single storey extension to the rear of dwelling, e) Decommission existing septic tank and install a mechanical aeration unit and soil polishing filter, f) Creation of new vehicular entrance and drive, g) All associated site work.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/2465

• 3 Jul 2026Invalid - case closed

  Planning permission to (a) revise site boundaries (b) demolish existing single storey annex, along with open shed to rear of dwelling (c) renovate existing dwelling, allowing for elevational changes (d) construct a single storey extension to the rear of dwelling (e) decommission existing septic tank and install a mechanical aeration unit and soil polishing filter (f) creation of new vehicular entrance and drive, and (g) all associated site work

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/1802

• 29 May 2026Awaiting validation sro

  Retention permission to retain dwelling as constructed within revised site boundaries, and for planning permission to (a) revise site boundaries (b) demolish existing single storey annex, along with open shed to rear of dwelling (c) renovate existing dwelling, allowing for elevational changes (d) construct a single storey extension to the rear of dwelling (e) decommission existing septic tank and install a mechanical aeration unit and soil polishing filter (f) creation of new vehicular entrance and drive.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/1443

• 1 May 2026Invalid - prepare letters

  Permission for Retention to retain dwelling as constructed within revised site boundaries and Permission to:- (a) demolish existing single storey annex, along with open shed to rear of dwelling, (b) renovate existing dwelling, allowing for elevational changes, (c) construct a single storey extension to the rear of dwelling, (d) decommission existing septic tank and install a mechanical aeration unit and soil polishing filter, (e) creation of new vehicular entrance and drive.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/1143

• 3 Dec 2025Grant with conditions

  Permission for Retention to retain elevational changes to existing dwelling house and to retain domestic garage as constructed and Permission to construct a new single storey entrance porch to the front of existing dwelling house and construct a domestic storage shed.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6661

• 11 Nov 2024Conditional permission

  Permission for carpark alterations. These alterations will include the following: the partial demolition and relocation of stone walls at the entrance to the train station to widen the current vehicular access, revisions to car parking layout to include a c.3,018m2 extension of the existing car park to the east creating a total number of 66 no. car parking spaces, including 7 no. EV charging spaces and 5 no. accessible parking bays, 10 no. bicycling parking spaces, a bicycle shelter, bus set down areas, the creation of bus interchange area to west, including the demolition of an existing road boundary wall, improved accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists, a pedestrian crossing point to link the bus interchange area with the train station, retaining walls, public lighting, railings and all associated site works. Millstreet train station is a protected structure RPS no. 00323

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/6119

• 11 Oct 2024Incompleted application

  Permission for car park alterations at the Millstreet Train Station. These alterations will include the following: The partial demolition and relocation of stone walls at the entrance to the train station to widen the current vehicular access; a c.3,018m2 extension of the existing car park to the east creating an additional 66no. car parking spaces, including 7no. EV charging spaces and 5no. accessible parking bays; 10no. bicycle parking spaces; a bicycle shelter; bus set down areas; the creation of bus interchange area to the west, including the demolition of an existing road boundary wall; improving accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists; a pedestrian crossing point to link the bus interchange area with the train station; retaining walls; public lighting; railings and all associated site works. Millstreet Train Station is a protected structure RPS No. 00323.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/5909

• 17 Jul 2024Conditional

  Permission to construct a new dwelling house and domestic garage served by septic tank and percolation area.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/5350

• 20 May 2022Conditional

  Retention of commercial acupuncture clinic attached to dwelling including a detached boiler/ generator house.

  Retention · Cork County Council, 22/5180

• 14 Apr 2022Incompleted application

  Retention of commercial acupuncture clinic attached to dwelling.

  Retention · Cork County Council, 22/4844

• 2 May 2018Conditional

  Construction of extension to dwellinghouse and detached domestic garage and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/5095

• 18 Apr 2017Conditional

  A) demolish rear extension, B) demolish side outbuilding, C) construct a new side extension onto the existing dwelling house, D) elevation changes to the existing dwelling house, including internal alterations, E) new site entrance, F) install a new wastewater treatment system, polishing filter and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 17/4921

• 28 Nov 2016Conditional

  Retention of demolition of dwelling and Retention and completion of one and a half storey dwelling under construction.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 16/6958

• 24 Apr 2015Conditional

  Demolition of side and rear annexes of existing dwelling, removal of existing roof to dwelling and alterations and construction of ground floor extensions and raising of roof level to provide first floor living accommodation and all associated site works including installation of new wastewater treatment unit with soil polishing filter

  Permission · Cork County Council, 15/4845

• 3 Sept 2014Conditional

  Construction of dormer dwellinghouse, domestic garage, treatment unit and polishing filter unit and all site development works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 14/5862

• 22 Aug 2013Unconditional

  Two storey dwellinghouse and installation of treatment unit - Extension of duration to permission granted under Planning Ref. No. 07/12827

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 13/5630

• 9 Jul 2013Unconditional

  Construction of pedestrian bridge, including abutments, acess ramp and other ancillary site works, extension of duration of permission granted under Planning Reg. No. 08/4257

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 13/5305

• 12 Nov 2012Conditional

  Construction of extension to existing dwelling house, installation of new wastewater treatment unit and sand polishing filter, Retention of revised site boundaries and enlarged site area and retention of existing domestic garage & garden shed.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 12/6315

• 8 Aug 2012Withdrawn

  Construction of an extension to existing dwelling house

  Permission · Cork County Council, 12/5704

• 6 Jun 2012Incompleted application

  Construction of an extension to existing dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 12/5240

• 11 May 2010Conditional

  Extension to side of existing dwelling

  Permission · Cork County Council, 10/5133

• 6 Feb 2009Conditional

  Retention of existing building consisting of domestic store/garage and private stables and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 09/4352

• 13 Jan 2009Incompleted application

  Retention of existing building consisting of domestic store/garage and private stables and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 09/4037

• 16 Sept 2008Conditional

  Construction of domestic garage and retention of entrance from public road

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/8907

• 16 Apr 2008Conditional

  Dwellinghouse (change of plan from that permitted under Pl. Reg. No. 06/4001) revised vehicular entrance and new garage

  Permission · Cork County Council, 08/6079

The 25 most recent of 47 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: Blackwater River (Cork/Waterford) SAC 002170

Recorded monuments

• CO039-012001 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In marshy ground, immediately N of another fulacht fiadh (CO039-01202-). Shown on 1943 OS 6-inch map as mound. Area of site quarried. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO039-012002 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In marshy ground, immediately S of another fulacht fiadh (CO039-01201-). No visible surface trace. According to local information, land reclamation carried out in early 1980s. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO039-013 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In marshy ground, on N side of stream. Dry, grass-covered, roughly circular area indicates position. Burnt material not visible. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO039-014001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, atop natural rise, overlooking narrow valley of River Blackwater to NE and E. Circular area (38m N-S; 36m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (H 2.1m). Gap (Wth 4m) to SE. Limekiln, built into external bank face to E, removed c. 1906 (Broker 1937, 48); U-shaped recess remains. Interior raised on NE side to compensate for hillslope; possible souterrain (9018) at centre. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO039-014002 Souterrain
  Description

  In ringfort (8262). Broker (1937, 48) mentioned 'opening in middle [of ringfort] now fallen in'. No visible surface trace. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO039-022001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on SW-facing slope just below crest of hill. Depicted on 1842 OS 6-inch map as hachured circular enclosure (diam. c. 26m). According to Broker (1937,48) 'knocked by Dan O'Sullivan 1855'. Arc, formed by scarp (H 1.1m) with slight internal lip, survives SW->WNW; low rise marks line of levelled bank to N and E. Modern drain dug outside scarp. possible souterrain (9019) in interior. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO039-022002 Souterrain
  Description

  In ringfort (CO039-02201-). 'Underground rooms, three of them fallen in' (Broker 1937, 48). No visible surface trace. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). 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

• Millstreet Railway Station, worker's house, 1850–1855 · Regional interest
  Description

  Pair of semi-detached three-bay single-storey with attic former railway worker's houses, built 1853, having gabled end-bays projecting slightly to front and rear elevations. Now in use as private houses. Single-bay single-storey lean-to to east house, three-bay single-storey extension to west house. Pitched slate roofs with rendered chimneystacks. Roughcast rendered walls to projecting end-bays and snecked sandstone walls to centre bays. Camber-headed openings, west house having one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows and east house having six-over-six pane to ground floor and three-over-three pane to first floor, all with limestone sills and windows to centre bays having cut limestone block-and-start surrounds. Similar detailing to doorways, with timber battened doors. Square-profile ashlar limestone piers to yard to front and rear of houses, with pyramidal caps and recent metal gate, set to rubble sandstone walls. Wall to south side of gateway has cast-iron post box with royal insignia of Edward VII.

• Millstreet Railway Station, railway station, 1850–1855 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached railway station and station master's house, built 1853, comprising two-storey T-plan stationmaster's house with three-bay front and rear elevations, eastern two bays projecting and gabled, flanked to east by two-bay single-storey waiting room with open-sided shelter to trackside elevation and having two-bay gable-fronted block to east of waiting room, and two-bay single-storey block to west side of house with flat-roof extension to its west. Pitched slate roofs with cut limestone chimneystacks and eaves course. Coursed snecked sandstone walls with cut limestone quoins and having cut limestone block-and-start surrounds to window and door openings. Blank plaque to trackside gable. Recent metal commemorative plaque to front elevation. Segmental-headed window openings with limestone sills and replacement uPVC windows. Similar door openings with recessed surrounds and timber panelled doors. Cast-iron fireplaces to waiting rooms.

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 Dooneens, about 1 in 10 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.

Terrain model

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

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

Name

Dooneens · An Dúinín

Area

2,395,889 m² (239.59 ha, 592.04 acres)

Civil parish

Drishane, and its townlands

Barony

Muskerry West

Electoral division

Drishane, the unit of the census

Census 2022

2,032 people lived in 699 households in the Drishane electoral division. 69% of households owned their home. 37% of homes were built since 2001. 11% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Coolykeerane, Coomlogane, Drishane Beg, Drishane More, Dromsicane, Gortageen, Gorteennafinnoge, Liscreagh, Lisnashearshane

Placenames

Dooneens 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.