Togher

64 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Togher, from 358 m² to 172,685 m² (17.27 ha, 42.67 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 25 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Togher 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.

• 2 May 2025Refused

  change of use of a domestic shed to a commercial garage for the repair, service and sale of motor vehicles and all associated site works

  Retention · Offaly County Council, 2560152

• 18 Feb 2025Refused

  THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING AND A DOMESTIC GARAGE AND A WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND VEHICULAR ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 2515

• 5 Jul 2024Conditional

  the erection of No.4 glamping pods, septic tank, percolation area and associated site works

  Permission · Offaly County Council, 2460256

• 4 Jun 2024N/a

  Permission for the erection of No.4 glamping pods, septic tank, percolation area and associated site works.

  Permission · Offaly County Council, 2460204

• 6 Oct 2020Conditional

  THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO STOREY DWELLING AND A DOMESTIC GARAGE AND A WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND VEHICULAR ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 20481

• 12 Jun 2020Refused

  THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO STOREY DWELLING AND A DOMESTIC GARAGE AND A WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND VEHICULAR ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 20219

• 20 Mar 2020Conditional

  (A) 1 NO. NEW BUNGALOW TYPE DWELLING, (B) 1 NO.NEW DOMESTIC GARAGE (C) INSTALLATION OF A NEW WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM (D) NEW VEHICULAR ENTRANCE (E) NEW LANDSCAPING AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 2096

• 7 Aug 2019Conditional

  THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING AND A DOMESTIC GARAGE AND A WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND A VEHICULAR ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 19392

• 15 Oct 2018Conditional

  CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO STOREY DWELLING AND A DOMESTIC GARAGE AND A WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND A NEW SITE ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

  Permission, 1 home · Offaly County Council, 18445

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 Togher.

Recorded monuments

• OF010-017 Hilltop enclosure
  Description

  Enclosure (max. int. diam. NW-SE c. 45m) situated on highest point of hill defined by bank at W, scarp at S and E, N side levelled. Originally had a bank with exterior fosse all the way round but now much degraded. Recently described in the Atlas of Hillforts of Britain and Ireland as following; 'Sub-rectangular contour fort with a total site footprint of approximately 0.4ha positioned at summit of domed hilltop at the E edge of an isolated hill ridge. Univallate for the entire circuit with no obvious entrance features recorded. No evidence for any internal features on the surface. Rampart has been heavily affected by ploughing and is visible as a low scarp at the E, S and W. Originally the enclosing elements had an external ditch (O'Brien and Sweetman, 1997). First map depiction in first edition Ordnance Survey mapping. More detailed earthwork survey in second edition Ordnance Survey mapping. Site survey by O'Brien and Sweetman in 1997.' (http://hillforts.arch.ox.ac.uk/records/IR0987.html) 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. Compiled and revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 6 February 2020

• OF010-018 Road - unclassified togher
  Description

  Modern roadway appears to run on line of togher as indicated on OS 6-inch map. In low lying boggy area with no visible evidence of ancient roadway.(P.R.I.A. 1985C, 49). O'Donovan states that this tochar or pass through the bogs still remains and was guarded by a castle (see OF010-019 and OF010-018----) (Lucas 1985, 49). Modern roadway appears to run on line of togher as indicated on OS 6-inch map. In low-lying boggy area with no visible evidence of ancient roadway. (Lucas 1985, 49) 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

• OF010-019 Castle - unclassified
  Description

  Located on flat land which was located alongside an important togher marked on the 1838 ed. OS 6-inch map as the 'Togher of Croghan'. No surface trace of castle remains. May have been confused with nearby tower house at Toberdaly (OF011-013----) which was occupied by Mary Warren (Down Survey (1655-6)). The Site of Lady Mary Warrens Castle is depicted at the wrong location on the revised 1909 ed. OS 6-inch map and on the OS 25-inch map. On the 1838 ed. OS 6-inch map the location of the castle is depicted as a rectangular area shown in dotted outline in the adjoining field west of where the castle is depicted on the revised 1909 ed. OS 6-inch map. 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. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 22 June 2016

• OF010-420 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single piece of brushwood (L 0.31m; diam. 0.053m) on the field surface in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with Eriophorum and ericaceous remains. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-439 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A dense deposit (Wth 1.14m; D 0.4m) of brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.05m) and some twigs in the drain face with some outlying pieces. The elements are predominantly orientated N-S. The wood is in good condition and set in moderately to poorly humified Sphagnum peat with some Eriophorum. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-440 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Three pieces of mixed brushwood (Wth 0.11m; D 0.1m). The brushwood is closely spaced, irregularly laid and in moderate condition. This material lies in poorly humified Sphagnum peat. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-468---- to the N, SMR OF010-459---- to the S and SMR OF010-444----, 1.5m to the NW, which is 0.4m above SMR OF010-440----. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-441 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Two parallel, overlapping roundwoods (Wth 0.22m; D 0.14m). The roundwoods (diam. 0.07-0.085m) are in moderately humified Sphagnum and Eriophorum peat. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-453----, 1.43m to the N, which is 0.4m above this site. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-442 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  The partially destroyed remains of a hurdle panel (L 1.43m min.; Wth 1.39m min.; D 0.07m min.) of light brushwood. The panel has an apparent N-S orientation with two portions, up to 0.46m apart, surviving. The rods (diam. 0.01-0.02m) are smaller in the E portion. Eight sails (diam. 0.015-0.03m) survive in the W and three in the E portion. There is a single peg, (diam. 0.02m), cut to a pencil point. Additional woodworking is evidenced by eleven pieces of brushwood with metal-cut wedge points. Where not machine damaged the wood is in good condition and set in poorly to moderately humified Sphagnum peat with some Eriophorum. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-443 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Nine pieces of brushwood on the field surface and two pieces in the opposing drain face (L 7.56m; Wth 0.89m; D 0.07m). The wood (diam. 0.02-0.04m) is orientated in a N-S direction. A larger natural branch overlies the site on the field surface. A single degraded chisel point is evident on one piece in the drain face. The wood is in moderate condition and set in poorly humified Sphagnum peat with some Eriophorum and ericaceous remains. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-444 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single piece of brushwood (L 0.11m min.; diam. 0.015m) in the drain face. The piece is in poor condition and lies in poorly humified Sphagnum peat. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-468---- to the N and SMR OF010-440----, 1.5m to the SE, which is 0.4m below this site in the opposite drain face. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-445 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  The site (L 3.9m min.; Wth 2.52m min.; D 0.22m) is orientated N-S and consists of heavy brushwood (diam. 0.025-0.06m), some roundwoods (diam. 0.075m) and twigs on the field surface. The wood is longitudinally laid. An upper layer may have been removed from this site. Two crude chisel points are evident. The wood is in good condition and set in poorly humified Sphagnum peat with some Eriophorum and ericaceous remains. This site and SMR OF010-446----, 4.5m to the E, may have formed part of a larger structure orientated E-W. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-446 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  The site (Wth 2.3m; D 0.24m) with an apparent E-W orientation consists of two layers of brushwood and roundwoods. The substructure (Wth 2.3m) is composed of dispersed, mainly transverse, brushwood (diam. 0.012-0.056m), roundwoods (diam. 0.061-0.074m) and a small number of pegs. The superstructure (Wth 1.6m) consists of closely-set, longitudinal brushwood (diam. 0.025-0.058m) and roundwoods (diam. 0.07-0.073m). On the S side of the section, the site is up to three elements deep and is less dense on the N side. The wood is in moderate condition and set in well-humified Sphagnum peat with occasional Eriophorum and ericaceous remains. This site and SMR OF010-445----, 4.5m to the W, may have formed part of a larger structure. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-447 Structure - peatland
  Description

  An irregular, dispersed deposit (L 1.47m min.; Wth 1.03m; D 0.11m) of brushwood (diam. 0.024-0.04m), twigs and pegs. Two pegs are evident at the N side of the site. The wood has been severely damaged by milling and is set in poorly humified Sphagnum peat at some Eriophorum and ericaceous remains. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-448 Road - class 2 togher
  Description

  The site (L 16.97m min.; Wth 1.9m; D 0.07m) is orientated NNE-SSW and consists of transverse heavy brushwood and some roundwoods on the field surface. At the N end the elements are set up to 0.17m apart. The brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.058m) is dispersed throughout the site. Some of the roundwoods (diam. 0.07-0.1m) have been partially half-split. The S exposure is similar although pegs are evident. A variety of worked ends are present, most of which have been crudely cut and split. Where not machine damaged the wood is in moderate condition and set in well-humified Sphagnum peat with occasional Eriophorum and ericaceous remains. There is a concentration of Calluna vulgaris underlying the site on the S side. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-449 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A sparse deposit of fragmented mixed brushwood and some twigs (L 1.23m min.; Wth 1m; D 0.05m). The wood is predominantly orientated N-S direction and concentrated on the W side of the site. The wood is in poor condition and set in poorly humified Sphagnum peat with some Eriophorum and ericaceous remains. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-450 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  The site (L 4.5m min.; Wth 2.1m; D 0.1m) appears to be orientated NNE-SSW and consists of extensively milled brushwood, one roundwood, twigs and pegs on the field surface. Most of the central portion of the site has been removed by milling with a band of brushwood surviving along each side. The roundwood (diam. 0.085m) and most of the brushwood (diam. 0.011-0.045m) are longitudinally laid. A small amount of twigs are present throughout the site and at least six pegs are evident along the W and E sides. A single worked end cut to a wedge point is evident. Where not machine damaged the wood is in moderate condition and set in well-humified Sphagnum peat with some Eriophorum. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-451 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A well-preserved roundwood (L 0.07m min.; diam. 0.07m) in well-humified Sphagnum peat with some Eriophorum and ericaceous remains. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-452 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single piece of brushwood (L 0.12m min.; diam. 0.06m), in good condition, in moderately to well-humified Sphagnum peat with occasional Eriophorum pockets. It is 4.7m W of SMR OF010-456----, which is 0.26m above it, and is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-453 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single piece of brushwood (L 0.35m min.; diam. 0.055m) with branchtrimming on the field surface. It is in poorly humified Sphagnum peat rich in Eriophorum and ericaceous remains. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-460---- to the N and SMR OF010-441----, 1.43m to the S, which is 0.4m above SMR OF010-453----. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-454 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Three pieces of light brushwood and occasional twigs (Wth 0.66m; D 0.42m) dispersed within two separate peat strata. A single piece of degraded brushwood with a chisel point is in an upper U-shaped deposit of poorly humified Sphagnum with occasional Eriophorum. The two remaining pieces are 0.2m lower at the base of this peat in moderately humified Sphagnum. Despite occurring within two peat strata this material has been treated as a single site because of its association with a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog. SMR OF010-455----, to the N, and SMR OF010-465----, to the S, are similarly associated. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-455 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A possible hurdle (L 1.05m min.; Wth 0.6m min.; D 0.14m min.) which consists of over twenty-five pieces of brushwood, one/two pieces deep, predominantly orientated NW-SE with four possible transverse elements. The overall orientation of the site is indiscernible. The possible transverses (diam. 0.02-0.05m) are set 0.5m apart. The E part of the site is situated on the field surface and the remainder dips down over 0.16m following what appears to be the curved section of a possible palaeo-channel. The wood is in poor condition and very fragmentary. The possible longitudinals (diam. 0.01-0.03m) are closely set. Chisel points are present on some elements. The E part of the site is set on a solid, compacted peat of moderately humified Sphagnum peat and ericaceous remains with voids occurring in some places between this and the site. Immediately above the site the peat is moderately humified Sphagnum with similar material on the field surface to the W but containing Phragmites and Menyanthes seeds. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-454---- to the S. SMR OF010-456----, 2m to the W, is 0.36m below SMR OF010-455----. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-456 Structure - peatland
  Description

  Four parallel pieces of brushwood and a small band of twigs (L 0.16m min.; Wth 0.72m; D 0.37m). The band of twigs (Wth 0.6m; D 0.1m) has three pieces of light brushwood below it and a heavier piece of brushwood above it. All of the wood is in poor condition. The site is in moderately humified Sphagnum peat rich in ericaceous remains. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-457---- to the N. SMR OF010-452----, 4.7m to the E, is 0.26m below SMR OF010-456---- and SMR OF010-455----, 2m to the E, is 0.36m above it. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-457 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  An irregular deposit of fifteen pieces of brushwood, ten roundwoods and twigs (Wth 2.1m; D 0.7m) within two distinct peat strata. The overall orientation of the site is indiscernible. At the E base of the deposit there is a dense, compact deposit of overlapping heavy roundwoods, brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.12m) and twigs. One roundwood is half-split. The elements are in good condition and lie in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with fibrous roots and occasional ericaceous remains. The upper, heavier elements are predominantly parallel with some elements set at right angles. These elements have been damaged by milling. This material is in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with occasional ericaceous remains. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-466---- to the N and SMR OF010-456---- to the S. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-459 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A dispersed spread of eight pieces of brushwood (diam. 0.015-0.04m), one timber and occasional twigs (Wth 1.85m; D 0.09m). At both extents the brushwood is orientated NE-SW and the central elements are orientated N-S. It was not possible to determine the conversion of the timber (Wth 0.1m), as all the wood present is in poor condition. The twigs are dispersed but are more concentrated below the timber. One degraded pencil point is evident. The site is in well-humified Sphagnum peat with some Eriophorum. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-440---- to the N. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-460 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single timber (L 1.6m min.; Wth 0.08m; D 0.035m) on the field surface with the upper surface split and damaged by milling. It is an irregular radial split with a metal-cut pencil point at one end. The timber is in moderately to well-humified Sphagnum and Eriophorum peat. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-453---- to the N and SMR OF010-468---- to the S. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-461 Structure - peatland
  Description

  An irregular deposit (L 0.45m min.; Wth 0.95m; D 0.3m) of brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.04m) and roundwoods (diam. 0.06-0.08m). All of the wood is in good condition with a metal-cut wedge point on one element and branchtrimming on another. The site is in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with some ericaceous remains and follows the slope of a possible palaeo-channel, sloping from close to the field surface at the W extent, toward the base of the drain at the E extent. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-463---- the N and SMR OF010-462----, which is 0.4m above SMR OF010-461----. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-462 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  The site (Wth 1.1m; D 0.07m) consists of densely packed light brushwood and twigs (0.005-0.04m), orientated approximately N-S and are in poor to moderate condition. The overall orientation of the site is indiscernible. The deposit is concave in form and the majority of the elements are in poorly humified Sphagnum peat with Eriophorum and some ericaceous remains. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-470---- to the S and SMR OF010-461----, which is 0.4m below SMR OF010-462----. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-463 Road - class 3 togher
  Description

  A deposit (L 1.13m min.; Wth 0.54m min.; D 0.11m min.) of brushwood (diam. 0.023-0.058m) and roundwoods (diam. 0.073-0.082m). The elements are closely spaced and predominantly orientated E-W but the overall orientation of the site is indiscernible. There are three pieces orientated N-S which are interwoven with the other elements. Some branchtrimming is evident. The wood has been damaged by milling and is in poorly humified Sphagnum peat with Phragmites and some fibrous roots. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-461---- to the S and SMR OF010-471----, 4.55m to the NW, which is 0.42m below SMR OF010-463----. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-464 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A deposit (Wth 1.42m; D 0.35m) of brushwood and twigs on the field surface and in the opposing drain face. The main concentration of material is a deposit (Wth 0.5m) at the E extent with three pieces of brushwood 0.4m to the W. The brushwood (diam. 0.01-0.05m) is irregularly laid. There is a single stake 0.98m to the S on the field surface. This wood is in poor to moderate condition with one degraded chisel point evident. The site is in poorly humified Sphagnum peat rich in ericaceous remains with some Eriophorum. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-465----, 0.46m below this site, to the N and SMR OF010-472---- to the S. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-465 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A single roundwood (L 0.91m min.; diam. 0.075m) in the drain face in moderately humified Sphagnum with occasional fibrous roots and Eriophorum. The roundwood is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-473----, which is 0.46m above SMR OF010-465----, SMR OF010-464---- 0.46m above SMR OF010-465----, in the drain face to the S and SMR OF010-454----to the N. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-466 Road - class 2 togher
  Description

  The site (L 16.03m min.; Wth 1.74m; D 0.29m) is orientated NNW-SSE and consists of a substantial construction of brushwood and roundwoods. At the NW extent, the site is composed of longitudinally laid brushwood (diam. 0.02-0.05m) and roundwoods (diam. 0.06-0.09m) with twigs and a vertical peg. The elements are in a moderate condition. Occasional twigs occur throughout and there is a small bed of twigs at the N end of the exposure. Some of the uppermost material has been damaged by milling and is more degraded. A single degraded toolmark is evident. This site is in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with occasional ericaceous remains and some fibrous roots. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-469---- to the NW and SMR OF010-457---- to the S. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-468 Structure - peatland
  Description

  A well-preserved, piece of brushwood (L 0.15m; diam. 0.03m) in poorly humified Sphagnum peat. A possibly associated similar, displaced piece of light brushwood is 5m to the N. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-460---- to the N and SMR OF010-440---- and SMR OF010-444---- to the S. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-469 Road - class 2 togher
  Description

  The site (L 15.16m min.; Wth 2.6m; D 0.06m min.) is orientated NNW-SSE and consists of an irregular deposit of roundwoods, brushwood and twigs. At the S extent, there are eight heavy roundwoods (diam. 0.08-0.13m), predominantly longitudinals, with some irregularly laid brushwood (diam. 0.036-0.04m). Most of the wood is in poor condition and no woodworking is evident. The site lies in moderately humified Sphagnum peat with ericaceous remains. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-466---- is to the SE. SMR OF010-467----, 1.17m to the N, is 0.18m above this site and SMR OF010-458----, 3.31m to the N, is 0.23m above it. Compiled by: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College Dublin). Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-470 Structure - peatland
  Description

  An irregular, dispersed deposit (Wth 1.2m; D 0.45m) of seven pieces of brushwood and four roundwoods. Toolmarks, produced with a metal tool, are present on some elements. This material is dispersed within a number of peat strata. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-462----to the N. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-471 Structure - peatland
  Description

  An irregular, dispersed deposit (Wth 1.2m; D 0.34m) of two pieces of brushwood and two roundwoods in two distinct peat layers. Toolmarks and branchtrimming made using a metal tool are evident. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including MR OF010-472---- to the N and SMR OF010-463----, 4.55m to the SE, which is 0.42m above SMR OF010-471----. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-472 Structure - peatland
  Description

  An irregular, dispersed deposit of one large roundwood and eight pieces of brushwood (Wth 1.22m; D 0.35m). One piece of brushwood is possibly half-split. The wood is in poor to moderate condition and lies immediately below poorly humified Sphagnum peat. This is one of a number of sites running along the line of a possible palaeo-channel orientated in a N direction across the bog, including SMR OF010-464---- to the N and SMR OF010-471---- to the S. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

• OF010-473 Structure - peatland
  Description

  An irregular deposit (Wth 0.7m; D 0.1m) of three roundwoods (diam. 0.08-0.13m) and two pieces of brushwood (diam. 0.045-0.055m). The wood is in moderate condition. SMR OF010-465---- is 0.46m below this site. Recorded by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin) in 2001. The evidence is not sufficient to warrant its acceptance as the remains of an archaeological monument. The original survey description was compiled by the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit (University College, Dublin). Assessed and revised by: Caimin O'Brien, Paul Walsh Date of upload: 23 May 2011

Architectural heritage

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

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

About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility moderately high, moderately low, low, on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

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

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both 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 Togher with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Offaly.

Name

Togher · An Tóchar

Area

1,401,491 m² (140.15 ha, 346.32 acres)

Civil parish

Ballyburly, and its townlands

Barony

Philipstown Lower

Electoral division

Croghan, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Croghan electoral division: 570 people in 182 households; 94% of households own their home; 29% of homes were built since 2001; 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Barrysbrook, Coole, Toberdaly

Placenames

Togher 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.