Ardrah

19 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ardrah, from 244 m² to 462,959 m² (46.3 ha, 114.4 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 16 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Ardrah 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.

• 29 Sept 2025Grant with conditions

  Permission for a windfarm development at this site within the townland of Derrenacrinnig West. The proposed Grid Connection traverses the townlands of Derreenacrinnig West, Barnagowlane West, Glanareagh, Gortnacowly, Ards Beg, Ardrah, Laharanshermeen, Maulraha, Maulikeeve, Derryarkane, Cappanaboul, Skahanagh, Gortroe, Shandrum Beg, Shandrum More, Dromloughlin, Ballylickey, Crossoge. Temporary works will be required to accommodate the delivery of the turbine components. These temporary works are included as part of this application and are located in the townlands of Castledonovan, Derreenacrinnig East, and Derreenacrinnig West. The development will consist of: Construction of 3 no. wind turbines with an overall ground to blade tip height of 119.3m with a rotor diameter of 82m and a hub height of 78.3m. Construction of 1 no. permanent 20 kV Electrical Substation, all associated electrical plant and equipment, all associated underground cabling, and all ancillary structures and works. Construction of one Temporary Construction Compound with associated temporary site offices, parking areas and security fencing. Upgrade and reuse of existing hardstands. Upgrade and reuse of existing internal site access roads. Provision of Biodiversity Enhancement Area. All associated underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines to the wind farm Electrical Substation. Construction of approximately 10.75 km of 20kV overhead line (OHL) Grid Connection, the OHL to be constructed consists of c. 157 wood poles (ranging from 9m to 15m above ground) supporting electrical conductor lines and ancillary structures and equipment. Installation of approximately 3.3km of underground cable ducting Grid Connection and associated electrical cabling, and all other ancillary works including joint bays, culverts, marker posts and all associated developments. Construction Haul Route works along the L-8767, L-4711 and L-8765. A 10 year permission and a 40 year operational period from the date of overall commissioning of the entire wind farm is being sought. However, part of the substation and all of the Grid Connection will be owned and operated by ESB networks and as part of the national grid infrastructure, their life can extend beyond the life of the windfarm. Accordingly, permission is sought for the Grid Connection and substation in perpetuity. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive 2023/2413). This planning application is subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. apply. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared and will be submitted with the application. The planning application and EIAR may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, Norton House, Cork Road, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. P81AT28 during its public opening hours, I.e. 9.00am to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application and EIAR may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/6052

• 8 Sept 2025Invalid - prepare letters

  Permission for a windfarm development at this site within the townland of Derrenacrinnig West. The proposed Grid Connection traverses the townlands of Derreenacrinnig West, Barnagowlane West, Glanareagh, Gortnacowly, Ards Beg, Ardrah, Laharanshermeen, Maulraha, Maulikeeve, Derryarkane, Cappanaboul, Skahanagh, Gortroe, Shandrum Beg, Shandrum More, Dromloughlin, Ballylickey, Crossoge. Temporary works will be required to accommodate the delivery of the turbine components. These temporary works are included as part of this application and are located in the townlands of Castledonovan, Derreenacrinnig East, and Derreenacrinnig West. The development will consist of: Construction of 3 no. wind turbines with an overall ground to blade tip height of 119.3m with a rotor diameter of 82m and a hub height of 78.3m. Construction of 1 no. permanent 20 kV Electrical Substation, all associated electrical plant and equipment, all associated underground cabling, and all ancillary structures and works. Construction of one Temporary Construction Compound with associated temporary site offices, parking areas and security fencing. Upgrade and reuse of existing hardstands. Upgrade and reuse of existing internal site access roads. Provision of Biodiversity Enhancement Area. All associated underground electrical and communications cabling connecting the wind turbines to the wind farm Electrical Substation. Construction of approximately 10.75 km of 20kV overhead line (OHL) Grid Connection, the OHL to be constructed consists of c. 157 wood poles (ranging from 9m to 15m above ground) supporting electrical conductor lines and ancillary structures and equipment. Installation of approximately 3.3km of underground cable ducting Grid Connection and associated electrical cabling, and all other ancillary works including joint bays, culverts, marker posts and all associated developments. Construction Haul Route works along the L-8767, L-4711 and L-8765. A 10 year permission and a 40 year operational period from the date of overall commissioning of the entire wind farm is being sought. However, part of the substation and all of the Grid Connection will be owned and operated by ESB networks and as part of the national grid infrastructure, their life can extend beyond the The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive 2023/2413). This planning application is subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. apply. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared and will be submitted with the application. The planning application, EIAR and NIS may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, Norton House, Cork Road, SKibbereen, Co. Cork. P81AT28 during its public opening hours, I.e. 9.00am to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

  Permission · Cork County Council, 25/5826

• 26 Oct 2021Conditional

  Development will consist of; The application will seek permission to remove the existing grid connection works and for the development of the full length of a new grid connection over a distance of approximately 14.8km, between the existing Ballylicky ESB substation and the permitted Derreenacrinnig West Windfarm. The proposed development involves the following works: (a) removal of approximately 9.5 km of 20 kV overhead line (OHL) along the route, the OHL to be removed consists of 138 wood poles (ranging from 9m to 12.5m above ground), supporting electrical conductor lines and ancillary structures and equipment (b) following removal of the OHL, it is proposed to construct approximately 10.8 km of 20 kV overhead line (OHL) along the route, the OHL to be constructed consists of c. 157 wood poles (ranging from 9m to 12.5m above ground), supporting electrical conductor lines and ancillary structures and equipment. (c) installation of approximately 4 km of underground cable ducting and associated electrical cabling, and all other ancillary works including joint bays, culverts, marker posts and all associated developments. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.

  Permission · Cork County Council, 21/737

• 10 Jan 2019Conditional

  The installation of approximately 3.2km of underground cable ducting and associated electrical cabling, approximately 1.2km of overhead line supported on wood polesets, and all other ancillary works including joint bays, culverts, marker posts and all associated developments. The works, which will take place at six separate locations along the 14km grid connection route, are required to complete the grid connection from Derreenacrinnig West Windfarm to the ESB Ballylickey substation. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared and will be submitted to the authority with the application. Advisory Note: The full extent of the grid connection is approximately 14km the remaining 9.6km has already been installed and is the submect of an application for leave to apply for substitute consent to An Bord Pleanála Reference 302837-18

  Permission · Cork County Council, 19/10

• 29 Mar 2018Conditional

  Retention of the siting of dwelling house, site boundaries, location of bored well, location of septic tank, vehicular entrance, first floor east facing gable window and roof light to rear north facing roof from that previously granted under Planning Reference number 10/835, retention of a detached timber store to rear of dwelling, retention of a small chicken shed, retention of dog kennel, retention of freestanding farm building for use by cattle and the retention of an adjacent and associated slatted tank and the retention of a second entrance with double gates from the L-47184-0 road. Permission is also sought to construct a new extension to the farm building for use by cattle and for all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 18/163

• 3 Apr 2012Unconditional

  (a) Change of use of existing agricultural building to dwelling with studio space ancillary to the existing dwelling house and alterations to same; (b) elevated decked veranda area; (c) renovation of existing ruin structure to provide 1 no. stable; (d) construction of domestic garage and; (e) relocation of one of the existing site entrances

  Extension of duration · Cork County Council, 12/222

• 6 Dec 2010Conditional

  Dwelling house and all associated site works

  Permission · Cork County Council, 10/835

• 14 Aug 2009Refused

  Retention of timber decking/cover and external stairs to dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 09/909

• 11 Sept 2007Conditional

  (a) change of use of existing agricultural buliding to dwelling with studio space ancillary to the existing dwelling house and alternations to same; (b) elevated decked veranda area; (c) renovation of existing ruin struture to provide 1 No stable; (d) construction of domestic garage and; (e) relocation of one of the existing site entrances

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/2392

• 13 Aug 2007Incompleted application

  (a) Change of use of existing agricultural building to dwelling with studio space ancillary to existing dwellinghouse and alterations to same, (b) elevated decked veranda area, (c) renovation of existing ruin structure to provide 1no. stable, (d) construction of domestic garage, (e) relocation of one of existing entrances

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/2180

• 12 Jul 2007Incompleted application

  (a) Change of use of existing agricultural building to studio space with residential accommodation ancillary to existing dwellinghouse, (b) elevated decked veranda area, (c) renovation of existing ruin structure to provide 1no. stable, (d) construction of garage, (e) relocation of one of existing entrances

  Permission · Cork County Council, 07/1890

• 29 May 2006Conditional

  Demolition of a fire damaged extension to existing dwellinghouse and reconstruction of extension with additional raised decked balcony area to existing dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 06/988

• 11 Mar 2005Conditional

  Demolition of ruin shed and construction of dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 05/1462

• 16 Jan 2004Conditional

  Dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 04/186

• 20 Nov 2002Conditional

  Loose cattle house

  Permission · Cork County Council, 02/5110

• 15 Nov 2002Refused

  Dwellinghouse

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 02/5026

• 15 Dec 1999Conditional

  Alterations & extensions to dwellinghouse

  Permission · Cork County Council, 99/6887

• 12 Jul 1999Conditional

  Dwelling

  Outline permission · Cork County Council, 99/3812

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 Ardrah.

Recorded monuments

• CO106-008 Stone row
  Description

  On top of a platform on N side of valley on Mealagh river. Row of four stones, aligned NE-SW, and 4.8m in overall length. NE stone is 0.6m L, 0.5m T and 0.75m H. Next stone, 0.9m to SW is 0.9m L, 0.5m T and 1.35. H. Third stone, 0.25m further to SW, is 0.7m L, 0.4m T and 0.7m H. SW stone, 0.35m from the last, is 0.85m L, 0.6m T and 2.3m H. (O Nualláin 1988, 235, no. 40) Myler (1998, 58) mentions 'a stone with small spiral markings located in the NE corner of the field but this stone has been removed, probably through field clearance'. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 24 January 2013

• CO106-009 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, atop low hill, overlooking Mealagh River to S. Circular raised area (31.5m N-S; 32.5m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (H 3m), stone-faced inparts. Gap in bank to ENE and SW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

• CO106-062 Megalithic tomb - wedge tomb
  Description

  On the SW-facing slopes of the Maughanaclea Hills in an area of boggy upland. The tomb is located in a hollow between two natural rises to the W and E and is incorporated in the townland boundary separating Ardrah from Gortnacowley. Two overlapping slabs (H 1.2m), aligned ENE-WSW, lean slightly to the S and represent the S side of the gallery (L 2.8m) which, together with the backstone, appear to be the only stones in their original positions. The stones forming the N gallery side were displaced when a drain was dug along this side of the boundary c. 30 years ago (local info.). Two prostrate slabs lying in the gallery area W of the backstone probably represent the remains of the N side. A prostrate slab (2.1m x 1.5m; T 0.15m) lying c. 1m to the SE of the tomb is probaby the displaced roofstone. Outside the SW corner of the gallery, a slab leaning to the E may be a displaced façade stone; a second stone, with its W end stuck in the ground, leans against the former. A slab (2.1m x 0.5m; T 0.2m) lying in the bottom of the drain 4m W of the tomb may be a displaced part of the structure. A cairn (CO106-085---) is located 190m to the SW. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO106-083 Mass-rock
  Description

  In pasture, on a S-facing slope, beneath a crab apple tree. According to Myler (1998, 57), local tradition suggests that this boulder (6m N-S; H 1.8m) may have been once used as a mass-rock. The upper surface of the boulder slopes down to the W. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO106-084 Enclosure
  Description

  In rough hill grazing on bog on the SW-facing slopes of the Maughanaclea Hills. A circular area (diam. 9m) is defined by the remains of a stone wall (T 0.7m; H 0.3m), largely hidden in moor grass and gorse, and protruding intermittently above the surface of the bog. (Myler 1998, 59, no. 38). The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO106-085 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  In rough hill grazing, in a hollow on the SW-facing slopes of the Maughanaclea Hills. An uninscribed upright stone (H 0.5m; 0.37m x 0.1m) stands in the centre of a circular grass-covered cairn (c. 3m x 3m; H 0.15m). It is known locally as 'the soldier's grave' (Myler 1998, 60). An enclosure (CO106-084----) and a wedge tomb (CO106-062----) lie c. 60m to the SW and c. 180m to the NE, respectively. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

• CO106-086 Souterrain
  Description

  In a farmyard, on a terrace on a S-facing slope with views across the valley of the Mealagh River to Mullaghmesha. According to Myler (1998, 64 no. 41), the wheels of a delivery truck sank into a souterrain chamber in the corner of the farmyard. Local investigators at that time described two chambers extending to the S. There are no visible remains of this souterrain. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

Architectural heritage

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

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 Ardrah, 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 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 Ardrah.

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

Name

Ardrah · Ardráth

Area

1,950,999 m² (195.1 ha, 482.1 acres)

Civil parish

Kilmocomoge, and its townlands

Barony

Bantry

Electoral division

Mealagh, the unit of the census

Census 2022

401 people lived in 148 households in the Mealagh electoral division. 88% of households owned their home. 44% of homes were built since 2001. 12% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 6% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ards Beg, Gortnacowly, Kealkill, Laharanshermeen, Maughanaclea, Maularaha

Placenames

Ardrah 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.