Ballyconnoe South
Ballyconnoe South is a townland in the civil parish of Killeany, barony of Burren, Co. Clare.
Parcel 2738253
- Area
- 2,759 m² (0.28 ha, 0.68 acres)
- Buildings
- 1 building touches it. Its footprint covers 255 m².
- 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
- Ballyconnoe South
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 104 recorded monuments.
- CL008-045002 Ringfort - cashel
Description
In undulating rough pastureland and outcropping limestone, within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). Hachured on the 1842 and 1920 eds. of the OS 6-inch map. This almost circular cashel-like enclosure (24m N-S; 23m E-W) consists of a revetted platform. The randomly coursed revetment (H 1-1.95m) is steep and well-preserved, and survives up to six/seven courses in height. A gap (Wth 1.5m) occurs in it at WSW. To the S of this, immediately outside the enclosure, there is a short length of collapsed wall (L c. 6m) extending to the WSW, suggesting a pathway or causeway into the interior. A collapsed and grass-covered wall (Wth 1m; H 0.2m) extends from ENE-WSW across the N part of the undulating interior. Collapsed earth and stone field boundaries (Wth 2m; H 0.25m) are traceable outside and parallel with the enclosure perimeter from N-E, at a distance of c. 5.5m from the revetment. There is a hut site (CL008-045010-) c. 16m to the W. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 4 October 2022
- CL008-045003 Enclosure
Description
On a low rise in undulating rough pastureland and outcropping limestone, within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). This subrectangular enclosure (49m WNW-ESE; 33m NNE-SSW) is defined by a fairly uniform earthen bank (av. Wth 3.15m; int. H 0.4m; ext. H 0.4m). A rise at SW (H 1.15m) may be due to the natural slope of the ground. Traces of one course of an external revetment are visible intermittently at N, NE, S and SW. Just outside the bank at NW, two intersecting stone walls, forming a T-junction, indicate that there was formerly a building or structure here. A cattle trackway crosses the E half of the interior and cuts through the bank at NE. There is a bullaun stone (CL008-045023-) c. 45m to the E and another cashel (CL008-045004-) c. 57m to the SSW. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 4 October 2022
- CL008-045004 Ringfort - rath
Description
Within the confines of a disused clachan in an area of undulating rough pastureland and karstic limestone, within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). This possible rath, subcircular in plan (int. dims. 26.9m E-W; 22.8m N-S), is defined by a low collapsed and grass-covered earth and stone bank (Wth 1.2m; int. H 0.25m; ext. H 1m); the outer face is steep. There are many gaps in the bank and a modern stone wall has been along its perimeter from WSW-NNW. The gently SE-sloping interior is slightly higher in the centre and contains several field-clearance cairns. Grass-covered walls radiate from the bank, enclosing small fields/allotments which surround the monument on all sides. A ruined house lies c. 28m to the SSE. Another cashel (CL008-045003-) lies c. 57m to the NNE. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 4 October 2022
- CL008-045005 Ringfort - rath
Description
In undulating rough pastureland and karstic limestone, overlooked by a ridge to the W, and within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). This almost circular rath (14m N-S; 13.5m E-W) is defined by an earthen bank (Wth 1m; int. H 0.2m; ext. H 0.75m) from SE-SW, a scarp (H 1.8m) from SW-NNE and curving stone field boundary (H c. 0.7m) from NNE to SW; the latter probably mirrors the outline of the bank. There is no trace of a revetment but a large limestone slab is visible at SSW and a few large stones are also visible along the perimeter. A low collapsed and grass-covered field wall, running ENE-WSW, crosses the N half of the interior and continues through the adjacent fields. The following image has been uploaded: CL008-045005-_01.jpg View from N Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 4 October 2022
- CL008-045006 Ringfort - rath
Description
On top of an E-W running ridge in pasture, within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). This subcircular rath (35.5m N-S; 30.5m E-W) is defined by a scarp (H 0.5-0.75m); a vague rise (H <0.1m; Wth 1m) from N to NE suggests the former presence of an earthen bank. A later earth and stone field bank, running NNE-SSW, cuts across the W half of the interior. Grass-covered field walls radiate from the scarp at SE, SSE and SSW. There is an enclosure (CL008-045007-) c. 86m to the NNE. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 4 October 2022
- CL008-045007 Enclosure
Description
In undulating pastureland and outcropping limestone, with higher ground to the SE, within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). This enclosure is defined by a roughly D-shaped steeply scarped earthen platform (31.7m E-W; H 0.55-0.9m) with a straight NW side (L c. 33m) consisting of a modern field wall. The field to the N of this wall has been quarried. Intermittent stretches of limestone drystone revetting (two/three courses high) are visible on the scarp face from SSE-W. The perimeter is overgrown from ENE-E. Two hollows (D 0.5m) are visible in the uneven rocky interior. Limestone slabs and boulders in the base of the larger hollow (7m NE-SW; 2m NW-SE) are suggestive of a possible collapsed souterrain but may be field clearance. There is a cashel (CL008-045008-) c. 68m to the NE, and a rath (CL008-045006-) c. 86m to the SSW. The following image has been uploaded: CL008-045007-_01.jpg View from SW Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 5 October 2022
- CL008-045008 Ringfort - cashel
Description
In undulating pastureland and outcropping karstic limestone, within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). This oval cashel (int. dims. 23.5m NNW-SSE; 16m ENE-WSW) is defined by a collapsed and grass-covered stone wall (Wth 1.1-2m; int. H 0.25m; ext. H 0.45m), which is best preserved at SE and quite unclear from SSE-SW. There is an enclosure (CL008-045007-) c. 68m to the SW and a sheepfold (CL008-045009-) c. 69m to the NE. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 5 October 2022
- CL008-045009 Sheepfold
Description
Situated in an area of rocky karst outcrop overlooked by higher ground to N. An oval area (6.3m N-S by 6.1m E-W) defined by a drystone wall (H 1.15m at SW; Wth 1.4m at base) collapsed in a number of places. A pile of rubble lies in the E quadrant. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 9 February 2016
- CL008-045010 Hut site
Description
In an area of undulating pastureland and karstic limestone outcrops, within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). This subcircular hut site (6.8m NNW-SSE; 4.7m ENE-WSW) is defined by a collapsed and grass-covered stone wall (Wth 1.8m; H 1.15m). The interior is slightly concave. There is a cashel (CL008-045002-) c. 16m to the E. Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 17 October 2022
- CL008-045011 Ringfort - cashel
Description
On a low rise in undulating pastureland and outcropping karstic limestone, within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). A large modern quarry lies c. 48m to the NNW. This subcircular bivallate cashel is defined by two concentric double-faced limestone walls and at least five intervening radial walls. The inner wall (int. dims. 36m N-S; 31m E-W; Wth 2.6-3m; int. H 0.6-1m; ext. H 0.1-1m) best preserved from SW-WNW, where several courses of the randomly coursed wall survive intact. Along the circumference, several large upright slabs, aligned perpendicular to the revetting, are visible within the rubble core of the wall. Two such slabs, 4.1m apart at E, with a low mound between them, may mark the entrance gap flanked by two jambstones. The outer wall (int. dims. 68m E-W; 67m N-S; Wth 2.2-2.6m; int. H 0.4-1m; ext. H 0.3-1.5m) is best preserved at SW. Traces of the inner and outer revetments are visible intermittently. At least five radial walls (Wth 2m; H 0.5m) are visible in the area between the two walls from S to NE. A modern sheepfold at N may overlie another one. Later field walls, two running ENE-WSW, cross the cashel walls at NE and SE, while a third one, running NNW-SSW, also crosses the outer wall at SE. The following images have been uploaded: CL008-045011-_01.jpg - Aerial view from SSE CL008-045011-_02.jpg - Aerial view from SSW CL008-045011-_03.jpg - Inner wall CL008-045011-_04.jpg - Outer wall and radial wall CL008-045011-_05.jpg - Radial wall at S CL008-045011-_06.jpg - Aerial view from N Compiled by: Olive Alcock and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 17 October 2022
And 94 more.
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 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 low, partly inferred.
- 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
- 324.4 ha
- 801 acres
- Land parcels
- 48
- registered freehold, median 35,179 m² (3.52 ha, 8.69 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 3
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
48 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballyconnoe South, from 183 m² to 361,262 m² (36.13 ha, 89.27 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 39 neighbouring parcels touch it.
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Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Ballyconnoe South 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
16 Sept 2026N/a
to renovate the existing dwelling house, install a wastewater treatment system and all other associated site and ancillary works
Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 26254
27 Aug 2025Conditional
to build a new house, garage, install a waste water treatment system and all associated and ancillary site works
Permission, 1 home · Clare County Council, 25275
7 Mar 2022Conditional
to develop as follows: Construct a standalone Art Room structure
Permission · Clare County Council, 22200
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 Ballyconnoe South.
Recorded monuments
- CL009-001002 Ringfort - cashel
Description
Situated on an elevated plateau of undulating pasture, on ground sloping slightly down to E, within a large field system (CL009-001001-). Hachured as a subcircular enclosure on the OS 25-inch map (1897) and on the 1916 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. Listed as ‘Enclosure’ in the RMP (1996). A subcircular cashel (int. dims. 29.2m N–S; c. 28m E–W) defined by a stone wall (Wth 2.5–3.7m; H 0.4–1m). The cashel entrance (ext. Wth 0.8m; int. Wth 0.7m) is at the WNW and is lined by large stones (max. H 0.8m). There is a small cairn (4.8m E–W; 3.4m N–S; H 0.2–0.4m) at the centre of the cashel. Several overgrown raised features (L c. 4–8m; Wth 1–3.1m; H 0.3-0.7m) arranged in curved lines form a suboval shape (int. diam. c. 15m E–W; c. 10m N–S) around the cairn; these may be spoil heaps or wall remnants. The remains of a rectilinear house of indeterminate date (CL009-001036-) lie inside the cashel wall at N. A later drystone wall was built on top of the cashel wall, generally over its outer facing. This drystone wall survives upright from W to SE. Other cashels lie c. 140m to the SSE (CL009-001031-) and c. 255m to the SSW (CL008-045016-). Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 11 October 2021
- CL009-001030 Enclosure
Description
On an undulating karst plateau in rough pasture, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). A small oval enclosure (int. dims. 13.7m E–W; 11.1m N–S) defined by a grass-covered collapsed wall (Wth 2.5m–4m; H 0.5m). Old field banks abut the enclosure at W, NE and SSE. Compiled by: Conn Herriott and Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 October 2021
- CL009-001031 Ringfort - cashel
Description
On an elevated plateau of undulating rough pasture and karst limestone, on ground sloping slightly down to the S, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). A subcircular cashel (int. dims. 28.5m NW–SE; 27.7m NE–SW) defined by a low grass-covered stone wall (Wth c. 1.5–2.5m; H 0.4–0.5m). The original width of the wall (0.9–1.2m) is evident at N. Outer wall-facing survives at NNE and from S to W. Gaps at N (Wth 2m) and S (Wth 4.6m) are later features. A field boundary cuts across the interior from SE to W. Other field boundaries abut the wall at NNE, E, SSW and NW. There is a small house (CL009-001042-) c. 17m to the ENE. Other cashels lie c. 140m to the NNW (CL009-001002-) and c. 160m to the SW (CL008-045016-). Compiled by: Conn Herriott and Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 October 2021
- CL009-001032 Ringfort - cashel
Description
On a rise on a gently undulating karst limestone plateau, in rough pasture, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). No visible surface trace of the N end of this cashel survives as an E-W running road cuts across it. To the S of the road the remaining section is defined by a scarp (20.2m E-W; 14.6m N-S; H 0.2-1.5m), which is highest at S where two to three courses of the outer wall-face (H 1m) survive for a length of c. 5m. The interior is level. Compiled by: Conn Herriott and Olive Alcock Date of upload: 12 October 2021
- CL009-001033 Ringfort - cashel
Description
On a gently undulating karst plateau in rough pasture, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). This subcircular or oval cashel (int. dims. 47.4m NNW–SSE; 40m ENE–WSW) is defined by a stone wall (original Wth 1.4–1.5m) that has generally collapsed to form a grass-covered stony spread (Wth 2.5–4m; ext. H 0.5–0.6m; int. H 0.3–0.4m), which is visible from S through W and N to E. The outer wall-face can generally be traced all round. A gap (Wth 0.8m) at N, lined on either side by outward-facing dressed stones, may be the original entrance. An old grass-covered N-S running field wall cuts across the E half of the interior. Field walls extending off the cashel at E and SSW may be contemporary with the field system. A later drystone wall has been built along the perimeter from S to NW. Drystone walls also cut through the SE quadrant. A possible enclosure (CL009-001057-) lies c. 79m to the WNW. Compiled by: Conn Herriott and Olive Alcock Date of upload: 13 October 2021
- CL009-001034 Ringfort - cashel
Description
On a SW-facing slope on a gently undulating karst plateau in rough pasture, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). Based on its location, this is probably the cashel described by Westropp (1915, 49) as ‘a small house ring, its wall coarsely built, and now barely a yard high, on a knoll of crag’. The cashel (int. dims. 21.5m N–S; 19.1m), subcircular in plan, is defined by a stone spread (Wth 1.7-3m), which is visible at the base of a now mostly collapsed low drystone wall (Wth 0.4-0.8m; H 0.4-.06m). Traces of the inner and outer wall-facing of the cashel survive at E where the original width of the wall is 1.6m. Compiled by: Conn Herriott and Olive Alcock Date of upload: 13 October 2021
- CL009-001036 House - indeterminate date
Description
Abutting the N inner face of a cashel wall (CL009-001002-). A rectilinear hut structure (int. dims. 4m E–W; 3.1m N–S) defined by drystone walls (Wth 0.5-1m; H 0.4m) with no discernible entrance. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 21 July 2022
- CL009-001042 House - indeterminate date
Description
On a plateau of undulating rough pasture and karst, 17m to the E of a cashel (CL009-001031-) and within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). A one-roomed, rectangular house site (int. dims. 5.7m E–W; 3.2m N–S; ext. dims. 7.5m E–W; 4.8m N–S) is defined by grass-covered walls (Wth c. 0.8m; H c. 0.3m). There is a doorway (Wth 1m) in the centre of the N wall, and a similar but less well-defined gap in the S wall. An adjacent semi-enclosed space (int. dims. 6.4m E–W; 6.2m N–S) is defined by the house’s N wall and a grass-covered curvilinear wall (L c. 9m) which arcs from the NE corner towards the NW. Some 7m to the E of the house, another grass-covered field bank meanders SW and then S. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Conn Herriott Date of upload: 21 July 2022
- CL009-001057 Enclosure
Description
On a gently undulating karst plateau in rough pasture, within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). The E half of a possible circular enclosure (diam. c. 16m) is visible on OSi digitalglobe aerial imagery (2011-2013). It is defined by a grassed-over stone wall that curves from roughly N through E to S. A stone field boundary cuts across from N to S and no visible surface trace of it is visible at ground level. A field boundary, possibly associated, extends off the enclosure wall at E. Noted by Conn Herriott. Another enclosure (CL009-001033-) lies c. 79m to the ENE. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 28 November 2021
- CL009-232 Enclosure
Description
On a gentle S-facing slope in pasture and within a large multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). An irregular enclosure (c. 78m E-W; c. 75m N-S) defined by a grassed-over wall curving E to SW, straight from SW to NW and very irregular at N. Visible on Digital Globe (2011-2013) and on OSi orthophotography (MapGenie 2013-2018). Later straight field walls cross the site NW-SE and SW-NE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 29 March 2023
- CL009-257 Enclosure
Description
On an elevated plateau in pasture within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). A subcircular or plectrum-shaped enclosure (c. 100m N-S) significantly broader at S (c. 90m) than at N (c. 70m), reported to the National Monuments Service by Conn Herriott. The enclosure is visible on Digital Globe (2011-13) and is embedded in a particularly dense irregular field system. From N to SE there appears to be a second internal enclosing feature. There are a number of large internal subdivisions and contemporary field boundaries extend off the perimeter in many directions. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 5 October 2021
- CL009-258 Enclosure
Description
On an elevated plateau in pasture within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). A subcircular enclosure (c. 82m N-s; c. 75m E-W) visible on Digital Globe (2011-13) and embedded in a particularly dense irregular field system. Reported to the National Monuments Service by Conn Herriott. A later N-S field boundary crosses the E part of the enclosure and another crosses the middle from E to W. A hut site (CL009-258001-) lies just SW of centre. Field boundaries extend off the perimeter in almost all directions. An enclosure (CL009-259----) of similar size lies c. 22m to the SE. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 5 October 2021
- CL009-258001 Hut site
Description
On an elevated plateau in pasture within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). A subcircular hut site (diam. c. 12m) defined by a grassed-over stone wall near the centre of an enclosure (CL009-258----), visible on Digital Globe (2011-13). Reported to the National Monuments Service by Conn Herriott. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 5 October 2021
- CL009-259 Enclosure
Description
On an elevated plateau in pasture within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL009-001001-). A subcircular enclosure (c. 70m N-s; c. 55m E-W) visible on Digital Globe (2011-13) and embedded in a particularly dense irregular field system. Reported to the National Monuments Service by Ros Ó Maoldúin. A later NNE-SSW field boundary crosses the centre of the enclosure and other subdivisions are evident. Field boundaries extend off the perimeter in almost all directions. An enclosure (CL009-258----) of similar size lies c. 22m to the NW. 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 Ballyconnoe South.
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 Ballyconnoe South, about 1 in 20 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 Ballyconnoe South.
- 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 Ballyconnoe South with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Clare.
The townland
- Name
- Ballyconnoe South
- Area
- 3,243,500 m² (324.35 ha, 801.49 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, Ballygastell, Ballygoonaun, Ballyhenna, Ballykeel North, Cahermakerrila, Killeany, Knockavoarheen, Slievenabillog
- Placenames
- Ballyconnoe South 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.