Drumlave
Drumlave is a townland in the civil parish of Kilcaskan, barony of Bear, Co. Cork. Its name in Irish is Drom Leamh.
Parcel 2312929
- Area
- 25,610 m² (2.56 ha, 6.33 acres)
- Buildings
- No building touches it.
- 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
- Drumlave
Planning applications on this parcel
No planning application touches this parcel in the national file, which goes back to 2010.
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 3 recorded monuments.
- CO116-013001 Hut site
Description
Immediately W of pair of standing stones (CO116-013003-). Roughly circular area (diam. c. 4m) defined by scatter of large stones, some upright. Described by Ó Nuallain (1984, 49) as foundations of hut. Rectangular hut (CO116-013002-) 2.4m to S. 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
- CO116-013002 Hut site
Description
In rough grazing on break in W-facing hillslope. Ruined foundations of rectangular stone hut (6.4m E-W; 2.7m N-S; H 0.4m; wall thickness 0.5m); opening on S side. Hut site (CO116-013001-) 2.4 to N with pair of standing stones (CO116-013003-) to NE. (O'Brien 1970, 13). 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
- CO116-013003 Standing stone - pair
Description
On rough pasture on SW slope of Mass Mount overlooking Adrigole harbour. Stones stand 8.8m apart; overall length 11m; long axis NE-SW. Stone to NE and SW measure H 2.1m; 1.1m x 0.6m and H 1m; 1.05m x 0.65m respectively. Peat-covered foundations of two hut sites (CO116-013001-; CO116-013002-) c. 5m to SSW. (O Nualláin 1988, 251, no. 168). 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 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/
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 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.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of this parcel.
- 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
- 158 ha
- 391 acres
- Land parcels
- 112
- registered freehold, median 4,481 m² (0.45 ha, 1.11 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 41
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
112 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Drumlave, from 54 m² to 316,158 m² (31.62 ha, 78.12 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 30 neighbouring parcels touch it.
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Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Drumlave 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.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
18 Sept 2026Awaiting admin validation
Construction of a single story dwelling house and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 26/2441
21 Jan 2025Conditional permission
Permission for removal of existing unauthorized container, storage shed and portacabin structures and for construction of a new detached building in-lieu of same for use as a childcare facility. Permission also sought for connection of proposed facility to all existing services to include existing sewerage waste water treatment system and for all associated site works. Permission is also sought for retention of a prefabricated office building
Permission for retention · Cork County Council, 25/14
20 Dec 2024Incompleted application
Permission for removal of existing unauthorized container, storage shed and portacabin structures and for construction of a new detached building in lieu of same for use as a childcare facility. Permission also sought for connection of proposed facility to all existing services to include existing sewerage waste water treatment system and for all associated site works. Permission also sought for retention of a prefabricated office building
Permission · Cork County Council, 24/707
16 Dec 2022Conditional
Retention of (a) Conservatory Extension, (b) Roof Light and (c) Detached building for use as gym/hobby room ancillary to dwelling
Retention · Cork County Council, 22/770
28 Sept 2022Conditional
Permission sought for removal of existing domestic store and for permission for construction of new storage shed in lieu of same, for use for storage of goods associated with Adrigole Arts business and for all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 22/609
3 Dec 2021Conditional
Retention of an existing telecommunications support structure (previously granted under Plan Ref No. 09/973) together with associated ground equipment cabinets within a fenced compound
Retention · Cork County Council, 21/843
19 Nov 2021Conditional
Permission for change of use of a sailing centre (previously approved under planning ref W/00/2036) to a dwelling house including: (a) change of approved site boundaries, (b) enlargement of existing window to north-west elevation, (c) replacement of existing window on south-east elevation with double doors, (d) installation of photovoltaic solar panel array to south-east facing roof, (e) construction of parking area and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/808
11 Jun 2021Conditional
The construction of a single-storey dwelling house and all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 21/395
15 Oct 2018Conditional
Erection of 6 no. 18m high floodlights and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 18/609
29 May 2015Conditional
Permission to retain conservatory extension to dwellinghouse
Retention · Cork County Council, 15/287
26 Sept 2014Conditional
Construction of new roadside boundary walls and piers
Permission · Cork County Council, 14/554
1 Aug 2012Conditional
Retention of dwelling house
Retention · Cork County Council, 12/502
24 Jul 2012Incompleted application
Retention of dwelling house
Retention · Cork County Council, 12/477
25 Nov 2011Conditional
sought for the construction of dwelling house, installation of sewage treatment plant & for all associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 11/710
23 Dec 2010Refused
Construction of a dwelling, detached garage, vehicular entrance, wastewater treatment system and all associated site works.
Permission · Cork County Council, 10/886
1 Sept 2009Conditional
Construction of a 12m high monopole telecommunications support structure with 3no. 2.1m panel antennas and 2no. 0.6m radio link dishes attached, equipment cabinet, fencing, extension to access track and associated site works as part of the Governments National Broadband Scheme
Permission · Cork County Council, 09/973
4 Jun 2009Conditional
Extension incorporating new dressing rooms and fitness room to existing Sports Hall
Permission · Cork County Council, 09/646
6 May 2009Incompleted application
Extension incorporating new dressing rooms and fitness room to existing Sports Hall
Permission · Cork County Council, 09/523
7 May 2008Conditional
Retention of temporary office accommodation and storage shed
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/839
3 Apr 2008Incompleted application
Retention of temporary office accommodation and storage shed
Permission · Cork County Council, 08/584
20 Sept 2007Conditional
(A) Proposes change of use of retail unit to 2no. apartments; (B) Retention of first floor apartment; (C) Proposed new access stairs to first floor apartment; (D) Proposed minor elevational alterations; (E) Proposed construction of roadside and other boundary walls; (F) Proposed installation of treatment plant and percolation area
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/2467
14 Sept 2007Refused
Construction of a dwelling and for installation of mini-treatment plant system
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/2429
22 Aug 2007Conditional
Retention of temporary office accommodation and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/2246
16 Jul 2007Refused
Construction of 4no. dwellings with individual treatment plants, percolation areas and other ancillary site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/1922
5 Jul 2007Incompleted application
Retention of temporary office accommodation and associated site works
Permission · Cork County Council, 07/1820
The 25 most recent of 41 applications.
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
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Drumlave.
Recorded monuments
- CO116-009 Ringfort - rath
Description
In pasture, on S-facing slope. Levelled; circular, slightly raised area (diam. 20m), with saucer-shaped interior survives. According to local information, enclosure was stone built. 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
- CO116-010 Ringfort - rath
Description
In pasture, on N-S ridge. Circular, raised area (23.5m N-S; 26.5m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (H 1.2m), stone faced externally; outer fosse (D 1.2m). Partially blocked entrance (Wth c. 5m) to ESE, with causeway. 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
- CO116-011001 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.
- CO116-011002 Church
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.
- CO116-013001 Hut site
Description
Immediately W of pair of standing stones (CO116-013003-). Roughly circular area (diam. c. 4m) defined by scatter of large stones, some upright. Described by Ó Nuallain (1984, 49) as foundations of hut. Rectangular hut (CO116-013002-) 2.4m to S. 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
- CO116-013002 Hut site
Description
In rough grazing on break in W-facing hillslope. Ruined foundations of rectangular stone hut (6.4m E-W; 2.7m N-S; H 0.4m; wall thickness 0.5m); opening on S side. Hut site (CO116-013001-) 2.4 to N with pair of standing stones (CO116-013003-) to NE. (O'Brien 1970, 13). 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
- CO116-013003 Standing stone - pair
Description
On rough pasture on SW slope of Mass Mount overlooking Adrigole harbour. Stones stand 8.8m apart; overall length 11m; long axis NE-SW. Stone to NE and SW measure H 2.1m; 1.1m x 0.6m and H 1m; 1.05m x 0.65m respectively. Peat-covered foundations of two hut sites (CO116-013001-; CO116-013002-) c. 5m to SSW. (O Nualláin 1988, 251, no. 168). 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 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/
- CO116-014001 Ritual site - holy well
Description
Known locally as "the blessed well" or "St Mochuda's Well". Square, shallow, water-filled depression, cut into rock. Rough crosses and harp incised into rock surrounding well. Still venerated. 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 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/
- CO116-039 Standing stone
Description
In pasture, on a S-sloping ridge to the N of Adrigole church. This standing stone (1.1m x 0.62m; H 1.05m) is rectangular in plan and is orientated E-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
Architectural heritage
- St. Fachtna's Roman Catholic Church, church/chapel, 1835–1845 · Regional interest
Description
Freestanding gable-fronted single-bay Roman Catholic church, built 1840, with five-bay nave and central stepped break-front to gable front with bellcote. Recent porch extension side (north). Pitched artificial slate roof with cast-iron rainwater goods and cross finial. Roughcast rendered walls with camber-headed recesses to front (east). Pointed arch openings with lead lined stained glass windows, weather guards and rendered moulding. Round-headed door opening within camber-headed recess having double-leaf timber battened door and rendered tympanum with date. Interior has freestanding altar to west and carved timber balcony to east. Set within graveyard and enclosed by rendered walls, piers and wrought iron gates (north).
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 Drumlave, 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 Drumlave.
- 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 Drumlave with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Cork.
The townland
- Name
- Drumlave · Drom Leamh
- Area
- 1,580,491 m² (158.05 ha, 390.55 acres)
- Civil parish
- Kilcaskan, and its townlands
- Barony
- Bear
- Electoral division
- Adrigole, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 497 people lived in 204 households in the Adrigole electoral division. 92% of households owned their home. 21% of homes were built since 2001. 17% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 25% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Cappaleigh North, Cappaleigh South, Crooha West, Faha West, Kildromalive
- Placenames
- Drumlave 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.