Raheen

204 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Raheen, from 21 m² to 132,449 m² (13.24 ha, 32.73 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 41 neighbouring parcels touch it.

Download the townland as DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings, or as GeoJSON or KML.

• R1New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027, Offaly · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C3Enterprise and Employment (Office, business/technology park and related)
  Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027, Offaly · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S5Community Services/Facilities (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
  Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027, Offaly · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 14 Sept 2026N/a

  • A high-bay logistics warehouse with racking and 4 associated loading docks and marshalling areas • Ancillary office area over three floors for administrative staff • Surface car parking spaces, HGV trailer parking spaces, and cycle parking spaces • All associated site works including landscaping, boundary treatment and SuDS

  Permission · Offaly County Council, 2660490

• 3 Jul 2026N/a

  a new dwelling, garage, new waste water treatment system and polishing filter all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 2660348

• 29 Jun 2026N/a

  construction of a new dwelling, garage, new wastewater treatment system and polishing filter all associated site works

  Permission · Offaly County Council, 2660339

• 29 Apr 2026N/a

  (RED 111) a 38kV hybrid grid connection cable and is intended to connect the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) to the existing Clara 38kV Substation. The proposed development will consist of: The laying of a 38kV underground electrical grid connection cable (c.4.5km in length), utilising public roads, and the construction of an overhead electrical grid connection cable (c. 0.898km in length), from the existing Clara 38kV substation to the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. ref. 24/60338). The proposed development includes all associated site development and site enabling works and ancillary infrastructure, including 5 no. joint bays and 38kV underground ducting and cabling. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this Planning Application. The NIS assesses both the construction and operation of the Proposed Development, as well as integral elements of the wider project infrastructure, comprising the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) which consists of the construction and operation of c. 14MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm located off Curragh Road (L20171) in the townland of Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly and all associated works. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. 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

  Permission · Offaly County Council, 2660230

• 23 Apr 2026N/a

  (RED III) a 38kV hybrid grid connection cable and is intended to connect the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) to the existing Clara 38kV Substation. The proposed development will consist of: The laying of a 38kV underground electrical grid connection cable (c.4.5km in length), utilising public roads, and the construction of an overhead electrical grid connection cable (c. 0.898km in length), from the existing Clara 38kV substation to the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. ref. 24/60338). The proposed development includes all associated site development and site enabling works and ancillary infrastructure, including 5 no. joint bays and 38kV underground ducting and cabling. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this Planning Application. The NIS assesses both the construction and operation of the Proposed Development, as well as integral elements of the wider project infrastructure, comprising the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) which consists of the construction and operation of c. 14MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm located off Curragh Road (L20171) in the townland of Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly and all associated works. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. 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

  Permission · Offaly County Council, 2660212

• 4 Mar 2026N/a

  RED III - for development at this site in the townlands of Lehinch, Kilcoursey, Kilbride, Aghamore, Raheen and Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly. The development will consist of a 38kV hybrid grid connection cable and is intended to connect the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) to the existing Clara 38kV Substation. The proposed development will consist of: The laying of a 38kV underground electrical grid connection cable (c.4.5km in length), utilising public roads, and the construction of an overhead electrical grid connection cable (c. 0.898km in length), from the existing Clara 38kV substation to the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. ref. 24/60338). The proposed development includes all associated site development and site enabling works and ancillary infrastructure, including 5 no. joint bays and 38kV underground ducting and cabling. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this Planning Application. The NIS assesses both the construction and operation of the Proposed Development, as well as integral elements of the wider project infrastructure, comprising the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) which consists of the construction and operation of c. 14MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm located off Curragh Road (L20171) in the townland of Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly and all associated works. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. 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

  Permission · Offaly County Council, 2660105

• 22 Dec 2025N/a

  a 38kV hybrid grid connection cable and is intended to connect the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. Ref. 24/60338) to the existing Clara 38kV Substation. The proposed development will consist of: •The laying of a 38kV underground electrical grid connection cable (c.4.5km in length), utilising public roads, and the construction of and overhead electrical grid connection cable (c. 0.898km in length), from the existing Clara 38kV substation to the permitted Ballyboughlin Solar Park (Pl. ref. 24/60338). • The proposed development includes all associated site development and site enabling works and ancillary infrastructure, including 5 no. joint bays and 38kV underground ducting and cabling. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this Planning Application

  Permission · Offaly County Council, 2560680

• 18 Jun 2025Conditional

  DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE, SEPTIC TANK/ETS, PERCOLATION AREA AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 2564

• 2 May 2025Conditional

  THE ERECTION OF A NEW SINGLE STOREY DWELLING, CONNECTION TO A NEW EFFLUENT WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND PERCOLATION AREA, THE ERECTION OF A NEW DOMESTIC GARAGE AND ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 2546

• 23 Dec 2024Refused

  Construction of a four bedroom 2 storey dwelling and garage. The application will also include a new biofilter treatment system and percolation area, new entrance and all associated site works and drainage

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 2560001

• 3 Sept 2024Conditional

  the development and operation of a c. 14MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm at this 29.75ha site located off Curragh Road (L20171) in the townland of Clara, near Clara, Co. Offaly. The application seeks a 10-year permission with an operational lifetime of 35 years. The development will consist of: • Approximately 38,000 panels on ground mounted metal frames, with a maximum height above ground of 3.17 metres, including string inverters mounted to the rear of the panels; • 1 no. 38kV substation including 1 no. MV switch room, IPP control room, 1 no. ESB switch room, and associated electrical infrastructure; • 3 no. transformer units; • Underground cabling and ducting; • 1 no. temporary construction compound and ancillary facilities for the duration of the construction phase of the project; • Perimeter Fencing; • CCTV; • Site access provided from existing site access off Curragh Road (L20171), internal tracks, site landscaping and all associated site enabling and site development works. This planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

  Permission · Offaly County Council, 2460338

• 12 Aug 2024N/a

  The application seeks a 10-year permission with an operational lifetime of 35 years. The development will consist of: • Approximately 38,000 panels on ground mounted metal frames, with a maximum height above ground of 3.17 metres, including string inverters mounted to the rear of the panels; • 1 no. 38kV substation including 1 no. MV switch room, IPP control room, 1 no. ESB switch room, and associated electrical infrastructure; • 3 no. transformer units; • Underground cabling and ducting; • 1 no. temporary construction compound and ancillary facilities for the duration of the construction phase of the project; • Perimeter Fencing; • CCTV; • Site access provided from existing site access of Curagh Road (L20171), internal tracks, site landscaping and all associated site enabling and site development works. This planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

  Permission · Offaly County Council, 2460308

• 5 Jun 2024Refused

  Construction of a four bedroom dwelling with garage. The application will also include a new domestic entrance and boundary treatments, effluent treatment system, percolation area, associated site-works landscaping and drainage.

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 2460210

• 1 Jun 2024N/a

  Construct a four bedroom dwelling with garage. The application will also include a new domestic entrance and boundary treatments, effluent treatment system, percolation area, associated site-works landscaping and drainage.

  Permission · Offaly County Council, 2460197

• 29 Feb 2024Conditional

  Construction of a 4 bedroom dwelling which incorporates the reuse of existing structures. The application will also include the retention of 2 number existing garages/stores. Also included in the application is permission to install an effluent treatment system, percolation area, new entrance and all associated minor siteworks and drainage

  Permission, 2 homes · Offaly County Council, 2460057

• 17 Jan 2024N/a

  Construct a 4 bedroom dwelling which incorporates the reuse of existing structures. The application will also include the retention of 2 number existing garage’s/ store’s. Also included in the application is permission to install an effluent treatment system, percolation area, new entrance and all associated minor siteworks and drainage.

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 2460011

• 18 Aug 2023Conditional

  retrofit, extend and alter existing dwelling and all associated site works. Permission is also sought for a new waste water treatment system and percolating area

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 2360072

• 11 Aug 2023N/a

  construction of a 4 bedroom dwelling. The proposed dwelling will incorporate existing structures previously used as the Clara Town Reservoir. The application will also include a domestic garage, effluent treatment system, percolation area, new entrance and all associated minor site-works and drainage

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 2360067

• 8 Jun 2023Conditional

  DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DERELICT DWELLING RUINS AND TO CONSTRUCT A PROPOSED DWELLING TO INCLUDE RE-CONNECTION TO THE EXISTING SEPTIC TANK WITH PERCOLATION AREA AND EXISTING WATER MAINS SERVICES ON SITE AND TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SITE ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 23265

• 25 May 2023N/a

  CONSTRUCTION OF A 4 BEDROOM DWELLING. THE PROPOSED DWELLING WILL INCORPORATE EXISTING STRUCTURES PREVIOUSLY USED AS THE CLARA TOWN RESERVOIR. THE APPLICATION WILL ALSO INCLUDE A DOMESTIC GARAGE, EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEM, PERCOLATION AREA, NEW ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED MINOR SITEWORKS AND DRAINAGE

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 23233

• 4 May 2023N/a

  TO DEMOLISH EXISTING DERELICT DWELLING RUINS AND TO CONSTRUCT A PROPOSED DWELLING TO INCLUDE RE-CONNECTION TO THE EXISTING SEPTIC TANK WITH PERCOLATION AREA AND EXISTING WATER MAINS SERVICES ON SITE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission · Offaly County Council, 23194

• 16 Mar 2023Conditional

  (A) DEMOLISH EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND REMOVE EXISTING SEPTIC TANK AND (B) BUILD NEW REPLACEMENT DWELLING HOUSE AND INSTALL EFFLUENT TREATMENT UNIT WITH SOIL POLISHING FILTER AND ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 23111

• 8 Sept 2022Conditional

  DOMESTIC SHED/GARAGE AT THE REAR OF THE DWELLING HOUSE

  Retention, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 22467

• 17 Jun 2022Refused

  DEMOLISHING EXISTING DERELICT DWELLING RUINS AND TO CONSTRUCT A PROPOSED DWELLING TO INCLUDE RE-CONNECTION TO THE EXISTING SEPTIC TANK WITH PERCOLATION AREA AND EXISTING WATER MAINS SERVICES ON SITE AND ALL ASSSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 22301

• 1 Apr 2022Conditional

  CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING. THE APPLICATION WILL ALSO INCLUDE A NEW ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE-WORKS, BOUNDARY TREATMENTS, EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEM AND PERCOLATION AREA AND ASSOCIATED SITE-WORKS AND DRAINAGE

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 22161

The 25 most recent of 38 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 Raheen.

Recorded monuments

• OF008-004 Enclosure
  Description

  No surface remains visible of any monument in area marked on OS 6-inch map. Potential enclosure was identified as a cropmark on aerial photographs taken in 1966 (BKS 78900/78901). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

Architectural heritage

• House, 1780–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1800, with projecting porch, outbuildings to rear site. Fronts directly onto street. Hipped tiled roof with terracotta ridge tiles, rendered chimneystacks and cast-iron rainwater goods. Roughcast rendered walls. Timber sash windows with painted sills. Square-headed door opening with flush timber door set within porch. Single-storey outbuildings to north-west.

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 Raheen, 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 low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_1847 (ZIP).

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.

• Raheen, Clara12 sales

Name

Raheen · An Ráithín

Area

2,632,912 m² (263.29 ha, 650.61 acres)

Civil parish

Kilbride (Tullamore Ra), and its townlands

Barony

Kilcoursey

Electoral division

Clara, the unit of the census

Census 2022

4,229 people lived in 1,487 households in the Clara electoral division. 72% of households owned their home. 34% of homes were built since 2001. 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Aghamore, Ballyboughlin, Clara, Curraghboy or Woodfield, Gorteen, Kilbride, Lissanisky

Placenames

Raheen 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.