Cahermakerrila

25 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Cahermakerrila, from 691 m² to 284,433 m² (28.44 ha, 70.28 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 40 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Cahermakerrila 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.

• 15 Apr 2019Conditional

  to build an agricultural slatted unit and all ancillary aand site works, accessed to the public road by right of way

  Permission · Clare County Council, 19288

• 15 Apr 2019Conditional

  for the construction of two forestry entrances

  Permission · Clare County Council, 19293

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 Cahermakerrila.

Recorded monuments

• CL009-001003 Enclosure
  Description

  On an elevated plateau of undulating karst pasture, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-), with views of Slieve Elva to the NNW and an ENE–WSW ridge c. 500m to the S. Marked as a slight stone or earth ring on Robinson’s map (1977). Listed as ‘Hut site’ in the RMP (1996). A sub-rectangular enclosure (int. dims. 13.3m N–S; 10.4m E–W; ext. dims. 17.8m N–S; 14.3m E–W) defined by a grass-covered collapsed wall (int. H 0.2–0.4m; ext. H 0.1–0.4m; T 1.5–2.5m), with no visible entrance. Some field stones have been added to the perimeter at the W and a drystone field wall has been built over the E wall. A hut site (CL009-001004-) and possible souterrain (CL009-001038-) lie c. 30m to the ESE, Cahermakerrila cashel (CL009-001005-) lies c. 176m to the ENE and a fulacht fia (CL009-233----) lies c. 124m SSW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 11 October 2021

• CL009-001004 Hut site
  Description

  On a slight knoll, on an elevated plateau of undulating karst pasture, within a large field system (CL009-001001-), with views of Slieve Elva to the NNW and an ENE–WSW ridge c. 500m to the S. A D-shaped hut site (int. dims. 8.3m E–W; 6.6m N–S; ext. dims. 10.1m E–W; 8.7m N–S) defined by a grass-covered collapsed wall (H 0.2-0.6m; T 0.7-1.4m), with a straight N side (L 10.1m) and no visible entrance. Westropp (1915, 52) described it as a ‘house ring’ with walls built of ‘large oblong blocks, now rarely a yard high, 3 feet thick’. There is a possible souterrain (CL009-001038-) in its centre. An enclosure (CL009-001004-) lies c. 30m to the WNW, Cahermakerrila cashel (CL009-001005-) lies c. 144m to the ENE and a fulacht fia (CL009-233----) lies c. 130m to the SSW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 11 October 2021

• CL009-001005 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On a slightly elevated rise in the karst Burren plateau, in pasture within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). Views of Slieve Elva to the NNW and an ENE–WSW ridge c. 480m to the S. Hachured and named ‘Cahermakerrila’ on the 1842 and 1916 eds. of the OS 6-inch maps, and named ‘Cathair Mhic Oirialle’ on Robinson’s map (1977). Westropp (1915, 49–52) traced the cashel’s eponymous ‘son of Irial’—of Slicht Irriell, a branch of the Corcamodruadh (O’Conor and O’Loughlin) tribe—to c. 1430 or later. However, he also noted that ‘forts are commonly called after their later occupants’ (Westropp 1915, 50; see also FitzPatrick 2008) and that the original foundation may have been earlier. In 1893, it was described as ‘in a state of great dilapidation’ (Frost 1893, 32). A subcircular cashel (34.3m N–S; 33.4m E–W) defined by a drystone wall (Wth 4m; int. H 0.3–0.4m; ext. H 0.8–2.6m) enclosing a raised area and with an entrance (Wth 1.2m) to the ESE. The wall is highest from NE to ENE and has a well-laid outer face, with large blocks (L c. 1m; H c. 1m) at the base and smaller slabs (av. L c. 0.3; H c. 0.15m) toward the top. A displaced lintel (L 1.4m; T 0.45m; H 0.4m) lies adjacent to the entrance and there are two possible stone buttresses against the outer wall-face to the NE. The N buttress (L 3.5m; T 1.1m; H c. 2m) is larger than the S (T 2m; L 1.8m; H c. 2m). The interior surface is at the same level as the top of the cashel wall but slopes down to the entrance at the ESE. There is a hut site (CL009-001039-) in the NE interior and a collapsed drystone wall (est. Wth c. 2m; H 0.7m) meanders ESE–WNW across the middle of the interior. A field wall abuts the S buttress and two drystone rectilinear structures (both est. L c. 7.5m; est. Wth c. 5m) abut the cashel exterior on its SE and SW sides. These appear to be relatively modern in date; they are marked on the OS 25-inch map (1897), but not on the 1842 ed. of the 6-inch OS map. Westropp (1915, 53) described them as ‘an old oblong house’ (SE) and ‘two later ruined cabins’ (SW). There is a house of indeterminate date (CL009-001040-) c. 19m to the SE, a hut site (CL009-001004-) c. 144m to the WSW and an enclosure (CL009-001003-) c. 176m to the WSW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 11 October 2021

• CL009-001006 Ringfort - cashel
  Description

  On an undulating upland karst plateau in rough pasture, with views of Slieve Elva to the NNW and an ENE–WSW ridge c. 300m to the S, and within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). Hachured on the 1897 ed. OS 25-inch map, the 1920 ed. OS 6-inch map and Robinson’s map (1977). Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). Westropp (1915, 54) described it as a little house ring, a possible ‘bawn for the protection against wolves’, with a wall about three feet high and ‘rarely over 6 feet thick, built of large blocks, with no filling.’ A poorly preserved subcircular cashel (c. 23m NE–SW; c. 21m NW–SE) defined by a low bank of grass-covered stones (Wth 5–7m; int. H 0.8m; ext. H 0.6–1m) with no visible facing. A gap (Wth 8m) in the bank on the NW side is probably a later alteration rather than an original entrance. A drystone wall (H 1.2–1.4m) runs over the top of the bank around its entire circuit, except in the N where it has collapsed. This wall also extends across the NW gap in the bank. Collapsed and partly grass-covered field walls abut the cashel on the NE and NW sides. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 12 October 2021

• CL009-001038 Souterrain
  Description

  In the NE sector of a hut site (CL009-001004-). Heavily overgrown with grass, its now-roofless passage (L 3m E–W; Wth 0.9m; D 0.4m) opens at E into a circular depression (1.7m N–S; 1.6m E–W; D 0.6m). Several large stones (L c. 0.7m; Wth 0.5m; T 0.4m) are visible within the souterrain. Westropp (1915, 52) described it as follows: ‘At the north-east part of [the hut site’s] garth is a well-built sunken and circular cell, of smaller stones, and 6 feet inside, with a door to the west, the jambs 2 feet thick; thence runs a curved passage 12 feet long and 3 to 4 feet wide, running under the outer wall at its north point. The souterrains was probably enclosed in a wooden or clay house with a stone fence or even basement.’ Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 25 July 2022

• CL009-001039 Hut site
  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. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 21 July 2022

• CL009-001040 House - indeterminate date
  Description

  In rough pasture on an undulating karst plateau, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-) c. 19m to the SE of ‘Cahermakerrilla’ cashel (CL009-001005-). A house site (int. dims. 9.3m E–W; 4.5m N–S) defined by grass-covered, double-faced walls (Wth c. 1m; H c. 0.3–0.5m). No entrance is visible. A small oval corral, open from N to E, (int. dims. 8m ENE–WSW; 7m NNW–SSE) lies adjacent to the W gable of the house. A grass-covered wall (L c. 7m) extends NW from the corral towards the cashel. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 21 July 2022

• CL009-001056 Enclosure
  Description

  On an elevated plateau of undulating karst pasture, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). The N segment of a possible circular enclosure (c. 23m E-W )defined by what appears to be a modern wall is visible on Digital Globe (2011-13) and was reported to the National Monuments Service by Conn Herriott. Faint traces of a scarp forming the possible S half are visible on Google Earth (image date 2 April 2005). Also in that image the adjacent laneways appear to respect the curve. The following image has been uploaded: CL009-001056-_01.jpg Google Earth image, 2 April 2005. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 14 October 2021

• CL009-006001 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  In pasture on the Burren plateau, at the S base of a low E–W ridge, within a multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). Indicated and named ‘Tobercolman’ on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. The OS Letters note that this well was ‘called after St. Colman’ (Comber 1997, 73). Recorded by Robinson (1977) as ‘Tobar Cholmáin’. It is a natural spring enclosed by a wellhouse (2.9m NE–SW; 2m NW–SE; H 0.7–1m) constructed of squared random-coursed drystone walls and a lintelled roof. Cairn material is packed externally against the structure. It opens to the SE. A passage (L 0.9m; Wth 0.6–0.85m) with steps leads down to a rectangular well chamber (int. dims. 1.35m NE–SW; 0.65–0.8m NW–SE; H 1.75m). The lowest step is 0.2m above the water, which is c. 0.1m deep. Alcoves in the chamber at NW (H 0.34m; Wth 0.4m; D 0.3m), NE (H 0.2m; Wth 0.45m; D 0.15m) and SW (H 0.3m; Wth 0.4m; D 0.34m) contain statues and other offerings. According to local information, the well was used as a cure for headaches. A penitential station (CL009-006002-) lies c. 2m to the N and a hut site (CL009-006003-) lies c. 2m to the S. There is an enclosure (CL009-007----) c. 94m to the E. The following images have been attached: CL009-006001- (interior).jpg CL009-006001- (looking NW).jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 18 October 2021

• CL009-006002 Penitential station
  Description

  In pasture on the Burren plateau, at the S base of a low E–W ridge, within a multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). Listed as ‘Fulacht fia (possible)’ in the RMP (1996). Noted on Robinson’s map (1977) as an ‘arched stone for headache cure.’ It consists of a flat-topped grass-covered cairn (diam. 2.8m; H 0.4m). At its centre stands an arch-shaped stone (int. dims. H 0.37m; Wth 0.32m; D 0.1–0.12m), with its two arms (each Wth 0.1–0.12m; D 0.12–0.18m) embedded in the cairn. The stone is now broken into three pieces but it was originally a single piece of unworked weathered limestone. The arch faces St. Colman’s well (CL009-006001-), which lies c. 2m to the S. According to local sources, headaches were cured by inserting one’s head into the space under the arch. A hut site (CL009-006003-) lies c. 4m to the S, on the other side of the holy well. There is an enclosure (CL009-007----) c. 94m to the E. The following image has been attached: CL009-006002- (looking N).jpg Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 18 October 2021

• CL009-006003 Hut site
  Description

  In pasture on the Burren plateau, at the S base of a low E–W ridge, within a multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). A circular hut site (int. diam. 2.4m N–S) defined by mainly grass-covered foundations stones (Wth c. 0.5m). No entrance is visible. A holy well (CL009-006001-) and a penitential station (CL009-006002-) lie c. 2m and c. 4m to the N respectively. There is an enclosure (CL009-007----) 94m to the E. The following image has been uploaded: CL009-006003- (looking W).jpg Compiled by Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 18 October 2021

• CL009-007 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated in an area of karst with some grass cover. A small ridge rises c. 50m to the N. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the SMR (1992) and the RMP (1996). On inspection in 1998 this was found to be a modern enclosure (diam. c. 22m) defined by a drystone wall (H 1.4m). A holy well (CL009-006001-) and penitential station (CL009-006002-) lie c. 90m to the W. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 15 February 2016

• CL009-008 Barrow - ring-barrow
  Description

  At the top of a low NE–SW ridge overlooking the Burren plateau, within the NE section of a forest plantation, though the monument itself and the area immediately surrounding it have not been planted. Slieve Elva is visible to the NW. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). This subcircular ring-barrow (max. est. dims. 41.7m N–S, 38.7m E–W) is defined by slightly domed central area (21.6m N–S; 19.9m E–W; H 0.6-0.8m) surrounded by a flat-bottomed fosse (av. Wth 2.5–3.7m; D 0.3–0.4m) and an outer bank (base Wth 3–4.5m; Wth at top 1.5–2m; int. H 0.3–0.4m; ext. H 0.2–0.5m). Rushes are growing in the fosse, which widens to 5m at S and narrows to 1.5m at N. The outer bank is best preserved from E to W but is hardly visible from NNW to E. Gaps at SE (Wth 6.5m) and NW (Wth 7.5m) do not appear to be original. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 15 October 2021

• CL009-233 Fulacht fia
  Description

  On a gentle SW-facing slope in an unreclaimed area of pasture and within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). A possible horseshoe-shaped fulacht fia (max. diam. 13m) opening to the E visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and on OSi orthophotography (MapGenie 2013-2018). An enclosure (CL009-258----) with hut site (CL009-258001-) lies c. 70m to the SW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 29 March 2023

• CL009-260 Enclosure
  Description

  On an elevated plateau in pasture within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). A very irregular enclosure (c. 90m E-W; c. 70m N-S) defined by a grass-over stone wall and visible on Digital Globe (2011-13). Reported to the National Monuments Service by Ros Ó Maoldúin. Later regular NNW-SSE linear field walls cross the enclosure. Another enclosure (CL009-261----) is conjoined at NW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 5 October 2021

• CL009-261 Enclosure
  Description

  On an elevated plateau in pasture within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). A subcircular enclosure (c. 95m NW-SE; c. 60m SW-NE) defined by a grass-over stone wall and visible on Digital Globe (2011-13). Reported to the National Monuments Service by Ros Ó Maoldúin. Later regular NNW-SSE linear field walls cross the enclosure. Another enclosure (CL009-260----) is conjoined at SE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 5 October 2021

Architectural heritage

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

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 Cahermakerrila, 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 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 Cahermakerrila.

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 Cahermakerrila with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Clare.

Name

Cahermakerrila

Area

1,912,371 m² (191.24 ha, 472.56 acres)

Civil parish

Killeany, and its townlands

Barony

Burren

Electoral division

Mount Elva, the unit of the census

Census 2022

91 people lived in 37 households in the Mount Elva electoral division. 89% of households owned their home. 14% of homes were built since 2001. 18% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 15% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballyconnoe North, Ballyconnoe South, Cahermaan, Knockavoarheen

Placenames

Cahermakerrila 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.