Coolowen

134 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Coolowen, from 42 m² to 589,363 m² (58.94 ha, 145.63 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 44 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• M1Special Policy Area (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
  Cork County Development Plan 2022, Cork County · 29 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 12 May 2026Awaiting f.i. response

  Permission for construction of a roadside boundary wall and associated vehicular entrance to the front of the dwelling granted under Pl.Reg.No. 24/4724.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/1249

• 28 Jan 2026Grant with conditions

  Permission for the construction of a detached garage (change of location from what was permitted in Planning Application reference 24/4454) and for the construction of a roadside boundary wall and associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 26/0168

• 25 Nov 2025Grant with conditions

  Permission for Retention for alterations and extensions to the existing dwelling, including alterations to the boundary walls, existing entrance, and construction of a domestic garage. Permission also for the construction of a proposed replacement wastewater treatment system and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6580

• 24 Oct 2025Invalid - case closed

  Permission for Retention for alterations and extensions to the existing single storey dwelling, Retention of a single storey garage and retention of alterations to the boundary walls and existing entrance and all associated site works.

  Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 25/6292

• 1 Aug 2025Refused

  Permission for 1) the demolition and removal of the existing roadside walls, piers and entrance gates and the construction of a new low level entrance, gates, and wing walls to create necessary setback and sightlines, 2) the construction of a new dwelling house and garage, 3) provision of auxiliary boundary landscaping, driveway, bored well and all other necessary ancillary site development works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5546

• 27 Jun 2025Incompleted application

  Permission for 1) the demolition and removal of the existing roadside walls, piers and entrance gates and the construction of a new low level entrance, gates and wing walls to create necessary setback and sightlines, 2) the construction of a new dwelling house and garage, 3) provision of auxiliary boundary landscaping, driveway, bored well and all other necessary ancillary site development works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5280

• 23 Jan 2025Refused

  Permission for:- 1) Construction of a single storey dwelling house for the applicant's own use. 2) Permission for retention of mobile home and septic tank and removal of same on completion of the proposed dwelling. 3) Construction of a garage. 4) Construction of a stables to house the applicant's domestic ponies, 5) The removal of old sheds on completion of stables and 6) The retention of the existing gates, pillars and entrance at their current location and Permission to alter roadside boundary wall to facilitate sightlines and all other ancillary site development works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/4068

• 13 Dec 2024Incompleted application

  Permission for 1) the construction of a single storey dwelling house for the applicant's own use, 2) the construction of a garage, 3) the construction of a stables to house the applicants own domestic ponies and the retention of the existing gates, pillars and entrance at their current location and all other necessary ancillary site development works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/6398

• 2 Jul 2024Conditional

  Permission for alterations & extension to existing dwelling consisting of; single storey rear extension, elevational changes, demolition of rear kitchen annex & detached garage/outhouse, along with associated site works & services including closing of side (southern) roadside entrance.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/5235

• 26 Apr 2024Conditional permission

  Permission for the construction of a dwelling and detached domestic garage, installation of a treatment unit and percolation area and carrying out of all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/4724

• 15 Mar 2024Incompleted application

  Permission for the construction of a dwelling and detached domestic garage, installation of a treatment unit and percolation area and carry out of all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/4461

• 15 Mar 2024Conditional

  Permission for construction of a detached one and a half storey dwelling and detached garage, installation of a proprietary treatment unit and polishing filter system and associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/4454

• 16 Feb 2024Conditional

  Permission to a) demolish the existing dwelling house and garage, b) construct a new dwelling house, c) install a new wastewater system and all associated site works with the Monard Strategic Development Zone.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 24/4259

• 21 Nov 2023Withdrawn

  Permission for retention for alterations and extensions to the existing dwelling including alterations to the boundary walls and existing entrance and all associated site works

  Retention · Cork County Council, 23/6326

• 24 Jan 2023Application withdrawn

  Construction of a dwelling and detached domestic garage, installation of a treatment unit and percolation area and carrying out of all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/4070

• 19 Jan 2023Application withdrawn

  Permission for construction of a detached two storey dwelling and detached garage and for the installation of a proprietary treatment unit and polishing filter system and associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/4046

• 13 Jan 2023Conditional

  (i) retention of 58m2 garage, (ii) retention of previous extensions to the bungalow including 66m2 to the rear currently used as an apartment and 8m2 utility room/boiler enclosure to the side (74m2 total), (iii) alterations to existing house including change of use of 43m2 to granny flat, (iv) removal of existing chimneys, (v) new waste water treatment system and (vi) and all associated site works within the Monard Strategic Development Zone

  Permission · Cork County Council, 23/4024

• 9 Dec 2022Incompleted application

  (i) Retention of 58m2 garage, (ii) retention of previous extensions to the bungalow including 66m2 to the rear currently used as an apartment and 8m2 utility room/boiler enclosure to the side (74m2 total), (iii) alterations to existing house including change of use of 43m2 to a granny flat, (iv) removal of existing chimneys, (v) new waste treatment system and (vi) all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/6728

• 20 Apr 2022Conditional

  Construct two storey dwelling house, attached carport and garage, a new site entrance, septic tank and percolation area including all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 22/4904

• 22 Oct 2021Conditional permission

  The construction of a part single storey part 2 storey dwelling house with detached garage, new bridged site entrance to existing public road, installation of a packaged waste water treatment system, landscaping, and all ancillary site development works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/6862

• 4 Oct 2021Incompleted application

  The construction of a two storey dwelling house with detached garage, new bridged site entrance to existing public road, installation of a packaged waste water treatment system, landscaping and all ancillary site development works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/6689

• 17 Sept 2021Conditional

  An extension to an existing dwelling, changes to the façade of the existing dwelling, a new driveway to an existing site entrance and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/6553

• 30 Apr 2021Conditional

  To construct a new dwelling house.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/5166

• 20 Apr 2021Conditional

  To construct a sun-room to the side (East) of existing dwelling and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/5035

• 22 Dec 2020Conditional

  The construction of a new two storey extension, including glazed link, to existing two storey dwelling, alterations to elevations of existing dwelling, refurbishment of detached dilapidated stone barn to create garden store, the installation of a domestic wastewater treatment system and all associated site works.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 20/6951

The 25 most recent of over 100 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 Coolowen.

Recorded monuments

• CO062-070 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Levelled in 1979 due to drainage; spread of burnt material visible. (Walsh 1985, 67, 102) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO062-071 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Hachured kidney-shaped mound depicted on 1937 OS 6-inch map; according to local information levelled c. 1978 due to drainage. Spread of burnt material remains. (Walsh 1985, 67, 102, no. 22) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO062-072 Standing stone
  Description

  Stone (H 2m; 1.7m x 0.4m) in field next to roadside boundary. Once stood c. 100m to SSE (1842 OS 6-inch map); moved to present location; leaning. (Walsh 1985, 75, 103, no. 25) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO062-073 Standing stone
  Description

  Stone (H 1.45m; 1m x 0.6m) in garden; leaning. (Walsh 1985, 75, 103, no.26) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO062-074001 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Partially overgrown horseshoe-shaped mound of burnt material (L 19m; Wth 19m; H 0.6m) in marshy ground. Second fulacht fiadh (CO062-074002-) c. 20m to S. (Walsh 1985, 67, 102) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO062-074002 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Partially overgrown irregular mound of burnt material (L 9m; Wth 8m; H 0.6m). Second fulacht fiadh (CO062-074001-) c. 20m to N. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO062-075 Moated site
  Description

  In pasture. Sub-rectangular area (51m E-W; 41m N-S) enclosed by earthen bank (H 1.7m). (Walsh 1985, 93, 103, no. 27) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO062-076 Standing stone
  Description

  In pasture. Removed c. 1966 due to field clearance. Second possible standing stone (CO062-077----) c. 100m to SW, in same field. (Walsh 1985, 75, 105, no. 33) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO062-077 Standing stone
  Description

  In pasture. Removed c. 1966 due to field clearance. Second possible standing stone (CO062-076----) c. 100m to NE, in same field. (Walsh 1985, 75, 104, no. 32) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO062-078 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on N-S ridge between river Martin to W and river Blarney to E. Before excavation (Twohig 1975) circular enclosure (diam. c. 45m) survived, enclosed by earthen bank (H 1.5m) to S and W; bank replaced by field fence to N; E side truncated by road running N-S. Limekiln in area of bank to SSE; concrete pit (12m E-W; 6m N-S) for beet storage in S half of interior. Excavation revealed trench (Wth 1m; D 0.6m) inside and concetric with bank, possibly to hold a 'palisade to revet inner face'; V-sectioned ditch to outside. Interior much disturbed; no finds or evidence for habitation found. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO062-079001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture on level ground. Roughly circular area (26.8m N-S; 22m E-W) enclosed by overgrown earthen bank (H 1.5m); shallow intervening fosse; very low outer bank (H 0.1m) SSW->ENE; faint traces outer fosse. Gap inbank to ENE (Wth 3m); WSW (Wth 6m); WNW (Wth 3m). Ruins of RC chapel (CO062-079002-) in interior; W wall incorporated into inner bank. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO062-079002 Church
  Description

  In ringfort (4475). Rectangular structure, aligned approx. E-W (9.9m E-W; 6.3m N-S); W wall incorporated into bank. N, S and E walls appear as narrow earthen banks (max. H 1.6m); no opes apparent. Drystone 'altar' (1.6m N-S; 0.75m E-W; H 0.9m) against internal E wall. Marked 'R.C. Chapel (in ruins)' on 1842 OS 6-inch map. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO062-080 Standing stone
  Description

  In marsh on E-facing slope. No visible surface trace. (Walsh 1984, 104) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO062-081 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture. Circular area (diam. 24m) enclosed by earthen bank (max. H 2m). Bank and interior heavily overgrown. (Walsh 1985, 104, no. 30) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO062-193 Standing stone
  Description

  Depicted on 1842 and 1904 OS 6-inch map as standing stone. Stone removed; area used as farmyard. (Walsh 1985, 109, no. 51) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO063-045 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on SE-facing slope. Shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map as circular enclosure (diam. c. 20m). Levelled; house now occupies position of enclosure; no visible surface trace. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO063-046001 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, atop low rise; surrounding field fences removed. Marked on 1842 OS 6-inch map as large rectangular enclosure (c. 80m NW-SE; c. 60m NE-SW) with smaller D-shaped annexe (CO063-046002-) at SE end. No visible surface trace; remains of ringfort (CO063-046003-) immediately to E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO063-046002 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, atop a low rise; surrounding field fences removed. Marked on 1842 OS 6-inch map as smaller D-shaped annexe at the SE end of a large rectangular enclosure (c. 80m NW-SE; c. 60m NE-SW) (CO063-046001-). There are no visible remains of either the enclosure or its annexe. The remains of a ringfort (CO063-04603-) lie immediately to the E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO063-046003 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, atop low rise; surrounding field fences removed. Roughly circular area (diam. c. 38m) enclosed by two earthen banks; site in poor condition and heavily overgrown. Slightly riased interior (diam. c. 24m) enclosed by slight inner bank (ext. H 1.1m; int. H 0.2m); ground very uneven; exterior bank (int. H 1.1m; ext. H 1.5m) stone faced in parts (Walsh 1985, 51, 110, no. 53). Church (CO063-04604-) and possible corn drying kiln (CO063-04605-) at S end. According to local information, site of 'killeen' (UCC). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO063-046004 Church
  Description

  Abutting inside bank at S end of ringfort (4477). Heavily overgrown remains of rectangular structure (13.5m E-W; 7.6m N-S); walls (H 0.5m; Wth 0.9m) in poor condition; interior slightly lower than surrounding interior of ringfort. Named 'Shantempleen' (old church) on OS 6-inch maps; according to O'Donoghue (1986, 288), 'ruins of a Catholic church'. Possible grain drying kiln (CO063-046005-) in NE corner. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO063-046005 Kiln - corn-drying
  Description

  At S end of ringfort (CO063-046003-), in NE corner of church (CO063-046004-); heavily overgrown. Square structure (c. 2.6m N-S; c. 2.5m E-W; H c. 1.5m), open to S where passage (L 0.9m) leads into circular roofless chamber (0.65m N-S; 0.6m E-W; H 1.4m). Passage (Wth 0.6m; max. H 0.3m) roofed by lintels; walls of passage and chamber of drystone construction. Exact function unknown. Present condition of structure probably resulting from investigation in 1865 when Pitt-Rivers 'dug in a cavity at the top of asmall mound' (Twohig 1987, 44). (UCC) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO063-047 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on SSW-facing slope. Circular area (39m E-W; 38m NNE-SSW) enclosed by earthen bank (H 1.8m). Bank stone faced externally on N side where once incorported into field fence system. Interior level; heavily overgrown. Surrounding field fences removed. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO063-049 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, on NE-facing slope. Circular area (36m NNE-SSW) defined by earthen bank (H 1.3m) NE->W, stone faced in parts; scarp N->NE. Shed on line of bank to NW. Gap in bank to S, used as gateway. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO063-050 Standing stone
  Description

  In pasture on S-facing slope. Rectangular stone (H 2m; 1.6m x 0.46m), long axis NNE-SSW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO063-051 Standing stone
  Description

  In pasture, on E-facing slope. Indicated as upright stone on 1842 OS 6-inch map, but not named. No visible surface trace. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO063-108 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Black spread clearly visible in ploughed field, c. 70m W of Blarney River. Well nearby on 1904 OS 6-inch map. Permission to visit site refused. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). 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

• Bridge, 1845–1855 · Regional interest
  Description

  Single-arch rusticated limestone railway bridge, built c. 1850, carrying Cork-Dublin railroad over road. Rock-faced rusticated walls with cut limestone string course. Segmental arch with ashlar soffit and impost course and rock-faced rusticated voussoirs.

• Monard Viaduct, viaduct, 1845–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Seven-arch limestone built viaduct, opened 1849, carrying Cork-Dublin railroad over Blarney River. Rock-faced rusticated piers, walls, parapet walls and cut stone string course. Segmental arches with rock-faced rusticated voussoirs and ashlar soffits.

• Coolowen Mill, mill (water), 1850–1870 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached gable-fronted three-bay double-height former mill, built c. 1860, now ruinous. Rubble stone walls. Square-headed window openings with brick block-and-start surrounds and voussoirs. Mill wheel in situ. Multiple-bay single-storey outbuilding to east bank of river having remains of pitched slate roof, rubble stone walls, square-headed openings, and machinery to interior.

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 Coolowen, 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 Coolowen.

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.

• Coolowen, Blarney5 sales

Name

Coolowen · Cúil Eoghain

Area

4,194,513 m² (419.45 ha, 1,036.49 acres)

Civil parish

Whitechurch, and its townlands

Barony

Cork

Electoral division

Whitechurch, the unit of the census

Census 2022

2,050 people lived in 646 households in the Whitechurch electoral division. 89% of households owned their home. 41% of homes were built since 2001. 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballygibbon, Clogheenmilcon, Curraghnalaght, Farranastig, Kilcronan, Monard

Placenames

Coolowen 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.