Spittle

63 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Spittle, from 43 m² to 676,542 m² (67.65 ha, 167.18 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 42 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Spittle 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.

• 23 Oct 2025Conditional

  a new dormer bungalow dwelling house, with a detached garage, including a new septic and percolation area, a new vehicular entrance is to be formed at the public road to the northern side of the site with the provision of new entrance piers and gates with all landscaping and site development works

  Permission, 1 home · Limerick County Council, 2561071

• 20 Aug 2025Conditional

  construction of a calf shed and all associated site works

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 2560823

• 25 Feb 2025N/a

  a new dormer bungalow dwelling house, with a detached garage, including a new septic and percolation area, a new vehicular entrance is to be formed at the public road to the northern side of the site with the provision of new entrance piers and gates with all landscaping and site development works

  Permission, 1 home · Limerick County Council, 2560155

• 14 Dec 2017Conditional

  construction of a cubicle house with slatted tanks, topless cubicles, loose straw area and all associated site works

  Permission · Limerick County Council, 171177

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 Spittle.

Recorded monuments

• LI049-120 Pit
  Description

  In pasture, 90m S of townland boundary with Duntryleague. Two pits (LI049-122----/123----) lie 100m to the SE and an enclosure (LI049-121----) lies 140m to the SE. Not marked on OSi 6-inch maps. One of three isolated pits (site TR/2/15/3) identified after the removal of sod and topsoil on Bórd Gáis Éireann Curraleigh West-Limerick gas pipeline (Gowen 1988, 73, 105-106). Excavated by Eoin Grogan the results of which were summarised as following; ‘Pit 3 was situated over 100m from pits 1 [LI049-123----] and 2 [LI049-122----]. The surviving section, 1.30m x 1.1m, was 13cm deep and had been truncated. The charcoal-rich fill contained cremated bone; fragments of two coarse pots, one body sherd and the remains of a relatively complete pot were recovered along with forty-six fragments of struck flint. None of the flint was retouched (Grogan 1987, 28-9). See attached location map and plan from Gowen (1988, 73, 105). Compiled by: Fiona Rooney Date of upload: 13 October 2021

• LI049-121 Earthwork
  Description

  In pasture, 80m S of townland boundary with Duntryleague and 110m W of townland boundary with Ballynatona. Excavated pits (LI049-120/122/123----) lie 180m to the NW and 260m to the SW, respectively. Not marked on 1840 ed. OSi 6-inch. Depicted on the 1897 ed. OSi 25-inch map as a curving scarp from NW-N-E, intersected at NW by post-1700 field boundary. Shown on the Cassini ed. OSi 6-inch map as a curving bank from NW-N-E. No surface remains visible of earthwork on Digital Globe orthoimage taken between 2011-13 or on Google Earth orthoimages. Modern farm buildings now located on site of earthwork. See attached Google Earth orthoimages. Compiled by: Fiona Rooney Date of upload: 13 October 2021

• LI049-122 Pit
  Description

  In pasture, 130m W of townland boundary with Ballynatona. A Pit (LI049-123----) lies 4m to the SE. Not marked on OSi 6-inch maps. One of three isolated pits (sites TR/2/15/1-3) identified after the removal of sod and topsoil on Bórd Gáis Éireann Curraleigh West-Limerick gas pipeline (1988, 73, 109, 179). Excavated by Eoin Grogan the results of which were summarised as following; ‘Pit 3 [LI049-0120----] was situated over 100m from pits 1 [LI049-123----] and 2 [LI049-122----]. Pit 2 lay on the left-hand side of the trench. It had a maximum width of 50cm and was 35cm deep, containing a charcoal-flecked fill with burnt stone. The condition of the trench prevented detailed investigation’ (Grogan 1987, 28-29). See attached location map from Gowen (1988, 73). Compiled by: Fiona Rooney Date of upload: 13 October 2021

• LI049-123 Pit
  Description

  In pasture, 130m W of townland boundary with Ballynatona. A Pit (LI049-124----) lies 4m to the NW. Not marked on OSi 6-inch maps. One (site TR/2/15/1) of three isolated pits identified after the removal of sod and topsoil on Bórd Gáis Éireann Curraleigh West-Limerick gas pipeline (1988, 73, 109, 179). Excavated by Eoin Grogan the results of which were summarised as following; ‘Pit 3 [LI049-0120----] was situated over 100m from pits 1 [LI049-123----] and 2 [LI049-122----]. Pit 1 lay on the right-hand side of the trench, which was 2m wide. It had a maximum surviving width of 1.25m and was 75cm deep. The base had been fire-reddened to a depth of 3cm indicating intense in situ burning. Three struck, but not retouched, flint flakes were recovered from the fill’ (Grogan 1987, 28-29). See attached location map from Gowen (1988, 73). Compiled by: Fiona Rooney Date of upload: 13 October 2021

• LI049-125 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In reclaimed pasture, 300m E of townland boundary with Ballylanders, earthwork (LI049-250----) lies 210m to the NE. Annotated 'Rathadooneen' on the 1840 ed. OSi 6-inch map where it is depicted as a raised circular-shaped area defined by a scarp, intersected at N and SW by post-1700 field boundary running N-S. Shown on the 1897 ed. OSi 25-inch map as a raised oval-shaped platform (dims. c. 28m NW-SE; 25m NE-SW) defined by a scarp, with fosse from E-S-W-N and external bank from E-S, incorporated into a field boundary from S-W-N. In 1840 the Ordnance Survey recorded this monument as one of ‘three ancient forts in the townland’ (OSNB Abbeyfeale to Bruree, 229, 233). Monument visible as a circular-shaped area defined by a tree lined fosse and bank on Bórd Gáis Éireann Curraleigh West-Limerick gas pipeline aerial photograph (BGE 1/5000; Site 3/18) taken 03/11/1984, Digital Globe orthoimage taken between 2011-13 and on Google Earth orthoimages. See attached BGE aerial photograph and Google Earth orthoimages. Compiled by: Fiona Rooney Date of upload: 13 October 2021

• LI049-126 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In reclaimed pasture, immediately W of townland boundary with Ballynatona. Annotated 'Rathcoonagh' on the 1840 ed. OSi 6-inch map where it is depicted as a raised circular-shaped area defined by a scarp. Shown on the 1897 ed. OSi 25-inch map as a raised sub-circular shaped platform (diam. c. 30m) defined by a scarp, with fosse from N-E-S and external bank from N-E. In 1840 the Ordnance Survey recorded this monument as one of ‘three ancient forts in the townland’ (OSNB Abbeyfeale to Bruree, 229, 233). Monument visible as a circular-shaped area defined by a tree lined fosse and bank on Digital Globe orthoimage taken between 2011-13 and on Google Earth orthoimages. See attached Google Earth orthoimages. Compiled by: Fiona Rooney Date of upload: 13 October 2021

• LI049-129 Earthwork
  Description

  In rough pasture immediately W of townland boundary with Ballynatona. Enclosure (LI049-251----) lies 120m to S. Not depicted on OSi historic maps. Possible site identified as earthwork complex during examination of aerial photographs (BGE 1/5000, 2606) taken 03/11/1984 on Bórd Gáis Éireann Curraleigh West-Limerick gas pipeline. Faint trace of earthworks visible on Digital Globe orthoimage taken between 2011-13 and on Google Earth orthoimages. See attached Bord Gáis Éireann aerial photograph and Google Earth orthoimages. Compiled by: Fiona Rooney Date of upload: 18 October 2021

• LI049-133 Excavation - miscellaneous
  Description

  In pasture, 161m SW of townland boundary with Knockaunacurragha. A barrow (LI049-238----) lies 200m to the SE. Not marked on OSi 6-inch maps. Site (site TR 2/12/1) identified after the removal of sod and topsoil on Bórd Gáis Éireann Curraleigh West-Limerick gas pipeline (1988, 103). Excavated by Claire Walsh the results of which were summarised as following; ‘An arc of this feature 4.5n in length was exposed after removal of topsoil. It was 1.30m wide and survived to 20cm in depth with a gently curved profile. It had a heavily charcoal-flecked fill with lenses of ash. Excavation was limited to two small cuttings across the ditch as the site lay in a very wet area. No features were noted in the ‘interior’. There were no finds’ (Walsh 1987, 28). See attached plan taken from M. Gowen (1988, 103). Compiled by: Fiona Rooney Date of upload: 18 October 2021

• LI049-140 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, 85m SW of a watercourse that forms townland boundary with Knockaunnacurra. Depicted on the 1840 ed. OSi 6 inch map as a raised circular shaped platform defined by a scarp, intersected at NE, SE and SW by post-1700 field boundaries. Shown on the 1897 ed. OSi 25-inch map as a circular-shaped area (dims. c. 26m N-S; 31m E-W) enclosed by a bank with a gap at SE, incorporated into a field boundary from SW-W-N-E-SE with external fosse incorporated into a field boundary from SE-S-SW. In 1840 the Ordnance Survey recorded this monument as one of 'three ancient forts' in the townland (OSNB Abbeyfeale to Bruree, 229). Monument visible as a circular-shaped area enclosed by a tree lined bank on Digital Globe orthoimage taken between 2011-13 and on Google Earth orthoimages. See attached Google Earth orthoimages. Compiled by: Fiona Rooney Date of upload: 24 October 2021

• LI049-238 Barrow - unclassified
  Description

  In wet pasture, 160m W of townland boundary with Knockaunnacurraha. Possible barrow (LI049-246----) lies 40m to the SE and possible barrow (LI049-239----) 100m to SE. Not depicted on historic OSi maps. Possible monument listed as ‘Spittle 1’ and identified as a ring-barrow by Grogan (1989, 249). No surface remains visible on Google Earth orthoimages. See attached Google Earth orthoimages. Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 8 October 2021

• LI049-239 Barrow - unclassified
  Description

  In wet pasture, 90m W of townland boundary with Knockaunnacurraha. Possible barrow (LI049-246----) lies 60m to the NW and possible barrow (LI049-238----) 100m to W. Not depicted on historic OSi maps. Monument listed ‘Spittle 2’ and identified as a ring-barrow by Grogan (1989, 249). Shallow depression visible in centre of field visible on Google Earth orthoimages may be the earthwork listed 'Spittle 2'. See attached Google Earth orthoimages. Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 8 October 2021

• LI049-245 Barrow - unclassified
  Description

  In pasture, 350m E of townland boundary with Ballylanders, 120m S of Coolcormick House and 20m S of a local road. Earthwork (LI049-172----) lies 165m to the SE. Not depicted on historic OSi maps. Identified as a possible barrow on Bórd Gáis Éireann Curraleigh West-Limerick gas pipeline aerial photographs (BGE 1/5000; 2609, No. 372) taken 03/11/1984. No surface remains visible on Digital Globe orthoimage taken between 2011-13 or on Google Earth orthoimages. See attached BGE aerial photograph and Google Earth orthoimages. Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 8 October 2021

• LI049-246 Barrow - unclassified
  Description

  In wet pasture, 140m W of townland boundary with Knockaunnacurraha. Possible barrow (LI049-238-) lies 40m to the NW and possible barrow (LI049-239-) 60m to E. Not depicted on historic OSi maps. Identified as a possible barrow on Bórd Gáis Éireann Curraleigh West-Limerick gas pipeline aerial photographs (BGE 1/5000; 2609, No. 373) taken 03/11/1984. Visible as a faint circular cropmark on Google Earth orthoimages where it is located immediately N of a farm track running NW-SE. See attached BGE aerial photograph and Google Earth orthoimages. Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 8 October 2021

• LI049-250 Earthwork
  Description

  In improved pasture 125m W of a local road. Enclosure (LI049-251----) lies 120m to S. Not depicted on OSi historic maps. Possible site identified as a large oval-shaped enclosure during examination of aerial photographs (BGE 1/5000, 2606) taken 03/11/1984 on the Bórd Gáis Éireann Curraleigh West-Limerick gas pipeline. Faint trace of earthwork visible on Digital Globe orthoimage taken between 2011-13 and on Google Earth orthoimages. See attached Bord Gáis Éireann aerial photograph and Google Earth orthoimages. Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 7 October 2021

• LI049-251 Earthwork
  Description

  In pasture immediately S of a local road. Possible earthwork (LI049-250----) lies 120m to N. Not depicted on OSi historic maps. Potential site identified as a possible circular enclosure during examination of aerial photographs (BGE 1/5000, 2607) taken 03/11/1984 on the Bórd Gáis Éireann Curraleigh West-Limerick gas pipeline. No surface remains visible on Digital Globe orthoimage taken between 2011-13 or on Google Earth orthoimages. See attached Google Earth orthoimages. Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 7 October 2021

• LI049-252 Earthwork
  Description

  In wet pasture 65m W of a local road. Barrow (LI049-245----) lies 170m to NW. Not depicted on OSi historic maps. Identified as an earthwork during examination of aerial photographs (BGE 1/5000, 2608) taken 03/11/1984 on the Bórd Gáis Éireann Curraleigh West-Limerick gas pipeline. Faint trrace visible on Digital Globe orthoimage taken between 2011-13 and on Google Earth orthoimages. See attached Google Earth orthoimages. Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 7 October 2021

• LI049-288 Barrow - ditch barrow
  Description

  In grassland. Cropmark of ditch-barrow (diam. c. 7m) visible on Google Earth orthophoto taken 18/11/2018. See attached Google Earth orthoimages Compiled by: Caimin O’Brien Date of upload: 9 December 2021

• LI049-289 Barrow - ditch barrow
  Description

  In grassland. Cropmark of ditch-barrow (diam. c. 6m) visible on Google Earth orthophoto taken 18/11/2018. See attached Google Earth orthoimages Compiled by: Caimin O’Brien Date of upload: 9 December 2021

Architectural heritage

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

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 Spittle, 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 low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Spittle.

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.

• Spittle, Ballylanders7 sales

Name

Spittle · An Spidéal

Area

2,447,498 m² (244.75 ha, 604.79 acres)

Civil parish

Ballylanders, and its townlands

Barony

Coshlea

Electoral division

Ballylanders, the unit of the census

Census 2022

659 people lived in 257 households in the Ballylanders electoral division. 68% of households owned their home. 27% of homes were built since 2001. 11% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballyfauskeen, Ballylanders, Ballynatona, Curraghkilbran, Curraghturk, Duntryleague, Killeen, Knockaunnacurraha

Placenames

Spittle 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.