Irishtown

582 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Irishtown, from 2 m² to 85,145 m² (8.51 ha, 21.04 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 77 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2RES (Existing residential)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 556 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C1.1MRC (Commercial, retail)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 30 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M3LC (District, neighbourhood centre)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 15 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1OS (Open space, park)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 9 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3HA-LV (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C1.2RW (Retail warehouse)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1EE (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 13 Jul 2026Grant permission

  A proposed new first floor internal plant area incurring an additional 317 sqm of gross floor area and the provision of two new fire safety doors on the east and south facades which incur no additional floor area. The existing development carries an effluent discharge licence.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0167W

• 8 Apr 2026Grant permission

  Change of use of the existing Unit 14b (996sq.m) to use as a gym including internal layout modifications, external signage and all associated site and development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0089W

• 6 Mar 2026Grant permission

  Planning permission is sought for provision of internally illuminated fascia signage atop entrances on north western and north eastern elevations; provision of digital display screens (each 1,229x714mm) on north western elevation; and provision of vinyl signage on north western and north eastern elevations.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0061W

• 23 Feb 2026Declared exempt

  The replacement of an existing natural grass sports pitch with an artificial grass sports pitch.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED26/0015

• 11 Feb 2026Grant permission

  The proposed development will consist of the replacement of 3no. existing illuminated signs with similar and the erection of 1no. new illuminated sign and all other associated site development works. Sign 1 (7.7m x 0.7m) is a high-level sign to replace the existing sign on the eastern elevation of the eastern block. Sign 2 is a new high-level (7.7m X 0.7m) on the western elevation of the eastern block. Sign 3 (5m x 0.9m) is low level wall mounted signage at the site entrance replacing existing sign. Sign No. 4 (8.5m x 0.8m) is a replacement for the existing high level sign over the main entrance to the hotel building.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0034W

• 16 Jan 2026Grant permission

  The proposed development will consist of the amalgamation of existing Unit 54 (c. 174 sq.m) and existing Unit 55 (c. 201 sq.m), both retail use, into a single retail unit of c. 381 sq.m through the removal of the existing partition wall between the two units. New internal centre façade for the amalgamated unit to include for 2 no. banner signs of 6.4m x 1.25m.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0011W

• 9 Oct 2025Grant permission

  The development will consist of altering the existing hip in the side of the main roof to a gable, the construction of a rooflight in the main roof to the front of the house and a window in the new gable at attic level.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0590W

• 23 Sept 2025Invalid - site notice

  The development will consist of altering the existing hip in the side of the main roof to a gable, the construction of a rooflight in the main roof to the front of the house and a window in the new gable at attic level.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0567W

• 22 Sept 2025Grant permission

  The development will consist of a change of roof type from hipped to pitched by raising the gable wall, including an attic conversion to a home office and storage, a window in the gable wall and a rear roof dormer

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0566W

• 15 Sept 2025Invalid - site notice

  The development will consist of altering the existing hip in the side of the main roof to a gable, the construction of a rooflight in the main roof to the front of the house and a window in the new gable at attic level.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0549W

• 12 Sept 2025Invalidate application

  The development will consist of a change of roof type from hipped to pitched by raising the gable wall, including an attic conversion to a home office and storage, a window in the gable wall and a rear roof dormer

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0548W

• 9 Sept 2025Grant permission

  New flat roof dormer to the rear of the existing house roof. The top of the flat roof dormer to be 400mm above the existing house ridge line. A new Velux to the front of the existing house roof and all ancillary works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0443

• 4 Sept 2025Grant permission

  The development will consist of the installation of 2 no. retail/food/beverage kiosks in the existing mall of Liffey Valley Shopping Centre. Each kiosk is c.15 sq.m (5m x 3m) and c.4m in height with signage of c.12.8 sq.m (2 no. signs of 5m x 0.8m and 2 no. signs of 3m x 0.8m) and an associated seating area of c. 53.8sq.m.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0214W

• 1 Sept 2025Grant permission

  Single storey extension as SEN Unit to north-east of school building with 2 No. SEN Classrooms (70sqm each); 2 No. Quiet Spaces (13sqm each); 1 No. Multi-Activity Room (20 sqm); 1No. Central Activity Space (100sqm) and Daily living skills (15sqm); 1 No. office(20sqm); toilets and shower area(18.52 sqm); 3 No. staff toilets (8.15 sqm); 1 No. changing place (12.52sqm); 2 No. storage spaces (14 sqm); 1 No. cleaner store (3sqm); 1 No. sluice(3sqm) and ancillary services; external new secure soft play area (120sqm) and sensory garden (90sqm); 6 No parking spaces and all associated site works and services including new vehicular & pedestrian gates to Greenfort Lawns at St. Bernadette's Senior National School, Greenfort Avenue, Quarryvale, Dublin 22, D22 PW58

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0103W

• 13 Aug 2025Grant permission

  Planning permission for a front entry porch

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0492

• 31 May 2025Grant permission

  Planning permission is sought for single storey building to side / front garden of existing house, new building for home office / playroom facility and all associated site works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0047W

• 28 May 2025Refuse permission

  The development will condsist of an attic conversion extending existing ridge level to accomadate proposed bedroom and associated works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0140

• 18 Mar 2025Grant permission

  The development will consist of the construction of a new mezzanine floor to the warehouse area for storage use (641m2) and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0056W

• 3 Mar 2025Grant permission

  The proposed development will consist of: 1. Automatic car wash with water recycling system & payment terminal and 2. Associated revisions to existing knee-high timber fence, landscaped area and all associated site development works including drainage infrastructure, landscaping and line marking.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0043W

• 31 Jan 2025Grant permission

  Construct a new 2 storey rear extension to existing Elverys Sports retail unit including 2 no. new EV charging spaces and 7 no. cycle parking spaces together with all signage, associated site works, and connection into existing services.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0150W

• 9 Dec 2024Grant permission

  The development will consist of: • Provision of a drive-thru lane for the Costa Coffee unit, including a canopy and service hatch on the northwestern side of the unit, a height restrictor / entrance barrier on the access lane, 3.5m wide drive-thru lane, and associated hard and soft landscaping, • Provision of associated signage consisting of 2 no. directional signage, 1 no. order station, and 3 no. menu boards / advertisement signs; • Alterations to all elevations of the Costa Coffee unit, including the provision of new signage on all elevations; • Associated alterations to the existing car parking layout including the removal of 4 no. associated parking spaces, realignment of the pedestrian walkway and provision of a pedestrian crossing; • Alterations to the existing external bin storage unit • An increase of unit floor area of 8 sq.m; and • Alterations to landscaping, outdoor seating area, and all associated development.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0274W

• 17 Oct 2024Grant permission

  The proposed development will consist of the continuation of the permitted temporary events area of c. 2,359 sq.m located to the rear of the Centre between service yards 2 & 3 (as previously permitted under Reg. Refs.: SD22A/0018, SD18A/0148 and SD15A/0313 for a period of 3 years).

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0230W

• 5 Sept 2024Grant permission for retention

  Retention of altered windows to front elevation at first floor and widened driveway, with width reduced to 3.6m

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0390W

• 28 Aug 2024Grant permission

  This planning application seeks permission for development and modifications permitted under SDCC Ref. SD23A/0068, as amended by SD23A/0241, as follows: 1. Change of façade materials to existing front and side walls (c.160 sq.m) located above Unit 20 and Unit 21B, from render finish to cladding finish, as permitted under SDCC Ref. SD23A/0068, as amended by SDCC Ref. SD23A/0241; 2. New cladding between storefront windows on Unit 20 and 21B (c.11 sq.m) permitted under SDCC Ref. SD23A/0068, as amended by SDCC Ref. SD23A/0241; 3. Windscreens (c.2.3m in height) at the entrance doors of Unit 20 and 21B, as permitted under SDCC Ref. SD23A/0068, as amended by SDCC Ref. SD23A/0241; 4. A new fire-rated glazed screen (c.2.9m x c.3.2m) located internally between the lobby and Unit 20 and a new fire-rated glazed screen (c.2.9m x c.3.2m) and door located internally between the lobby and Unit 21B, as permitted under SDCC Ref. SD23A/0068, as amended by SDCC Ref. S023A/0241; 5. Installation of 12 no. roof ventilation hoods at roof level of Unit 20 & Unit 21B (permitted under SDCC Ref. SD23A/0068, as amended by SDCC Ref. SD23A/0241) associated with internal ventilation of these units; 6. The relocation of 2 no. existing pay stations and removal of associated canopies, to the east and west of the Yellow Entrance, to be relocated to the front of the pedestrian walk-through adjacent to the bus plaza; 7. All associated site services, landscaping and development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0207

• 20 Aug 2024Refuse ext. of duration of permission

  Part single, part two storey extension to front, side and rear of existing dwelling consisting of 1 bedroom and enlargement of bathroom on first floor; single storey consisting of enlargement of kitchen with new double doors and additional bedroom with wet room and lounge area to side and all associated site works.

  Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19B/0346/EP

The 25 most recent of over 100 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 Irishtown.

Recorded monuments

• DU017-023 Castle - tower house
  Description

  Situated on flat ground in the middle of a housing estate. The W corner turret is all that survives of this towerhouse. It rises to two storeys. Built of roughly coursed masonry with dressed quoins. There is a lintelled entrance on E side at ground level and first floor (int. dims. L 3.4m; Wth 3m). The S side of the tower is lit by plain square opes. According to the Exchequer Inquisitions for County Dublin, it was agreed in 1601 that Alderman Patrick Browne and his wife should build a castle on the lands of Irishtown (Ball 1906, 87). This building is marked on the Down Survey (1655-6) map. The Civil Survey 1654-55 describes this building as a habitable house (Simington 1945, 292). A drawing by Beranger dated 1772 shows a twin gabled towerhouse (Harbison 1998, 30-31). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 26 August 2011

Architectural heritage

• Milestone/milepost, 1750–1800 · Regional interest
  Description

  Monolithic granite milestone, c. 1775, with initials carved on top and distances inscribed on north, west and east sides, now largely illegible. Concrete boundary wall abutting to west side.

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 Irishtown, 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

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3085 (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.

No address of the register names Irishtown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.

Name

Irishtown · An Baile Gaelach

Area

1,054,234 m² (105.42 ha, 260.51 acres)

Civil parish

Palmerston, and its townlands

Barony

Uppercross

Electoral division

Palmerston West, the unit of the census

Census 2022

7,323 people lived in 2,230 households in the Palmerston West electoral division. 68% of households owned their home. 6% of homes were built since 2001. 2% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballydowd, Ballyowen, Coldcut, Fonthill, Palmerston Upper, Quarryvale, Ronanstown, Rowlagh, Woodfarm, Yellow Walls

Placenames

Irishtown 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.