Windfield Demesne

88 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Windfield Demesne, from 999 m² to 191,858 m² (19.19 ha, 47.41 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 45 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Windfield Demesne 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.

• 21 Oct 2025Conditional

  of increase in floor area of dwelling; increase in the overall height of the dwelling; bay window to western elevation; additional window to northern elevation; double doors replaced with a window to the southern elevation; increased size of window & door opes to the southern, eastern & northern elevations; existing roof layout and omission of roof light to single storey element of the dwelling; existing garage ; existing vehicular entrance to dwelling; existing septic tank location; all on revised site boundaries, to that previously granted under Pl Ref 99/398 and 24/60320

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2561541

• 2 Sept 2024N/a

  of an existing domestic garage and existing entrance. Planning permission was previously granted under Pl Ref 99/398 and Pl Ref 24/60320. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 48.40 sqm

  Retention · Galway County Council, 2461152

• 22 Mar 2024Conditional

  for change of use from a domestic attached garage to a living room, and retention of minor changes to the west and south elevation, on revised site boundaries. Planning permission was originally granted under planning number 99398. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 17.4 sqm

  Retention, 1 home · Galway County Council, 2460320

• 6 Jul 2021Conditional

  The development will consist of the construction of a two storey dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system and all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works is 244 sqm.

  Permission, 1 home · Galway County Council, 211215

• 1 Mar 2019Conditional

  for a) two number livestock slatted units, existing entrance and associated services b) Permission for slatted unit with lieback and associated services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 339.0 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 536 sqm

  Retention · Galway County Council, 19297

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 Windfield Demesne.

Recorded monuments

• GA059-062 Designed landscape feature
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. Marked on the 1838 edition of the OS 6-inch map as a possible tree clump and as a pit on the 1932 edition. Apart from a slight dip (diam. c. 20m) in the ground surface, no visible surface trace survives. Possibly a landscape feature associated with the demesne. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 2 August 2016

• GA059-063 Designed landscape feature
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. Marked on the 1838 edition of the OS 6-inch map as a triangular tree clump and as a roughly oval pit (c. 31m N-S; c. 16m E-W) on the 1932 edition. The trees have been cleared and apart from a hollow cut at N by a field boundary, no visible surface trace survives. Possibly a landscape feature associated with the demesne. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 2 August 2016

• GA059-064 Designed landscape - tree-ring
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. One of 14 similar features marked on the OS 6-inch maps (see also GA059-064001- to GA059-064013-). This example is shown on the OS 1:2500 plan (surveyed 1912-16) as a roughly oval enclosure (c. 30m NNE-SSW; c. 25m E-W) that is defined by a solid line and planted with trees. Field banks, running roughly E-W, abut it at NE and WNW. A pathway running to the N of the field banks skirts around its N section. The enclosing element, an earthen bank (Wth 1m; H c. 1.4m), only survives from WNW to NE. Trees and bushes are growing around its perimeter. South of the bank the trees have been cleared and a hollow marks the site. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 29 July 2016

• GA059-064001 Designed landscape - tree-ring
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. One of 14 similar features marked on the OS 6-inch maps (see also GA059-064---- and GA059-064002- to GA059-064013-). This example is shown on the OS 1:2500 plan (surveyed 1912-16) as a roughly circular enclosure (diam. c. 23m) defined by a solid line. It is planted with trees. Field banks, running roughly E-W, abut it at SE and WSW. A pathway running to the N of the field banks skirts it from WSW to N to SE. Only the section from SE to WSW survives. It is defined by a bank that is overgrown with trees. A ditch to the S of the bank may be the remains of a ha-ha ditch. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 29 July 2016

• GA059-064002 Designed landscape feature
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. One of 14 similar features marked on the OS 6-inch maps (see also GA059-064---- to GA059-064001- and GA059-064003- to GA059-064013-). This example is shown on the OS 1:2500 plan (surveyed 1912-16) as a small roughly circular enclosed tree copse (diam. c. 12m). The trees have been cleared away and apart from a slight dip in the ground level, no visible surface trace survives. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 29 July 2016

• GA059-064003 Designed landscape - tree-ring
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. One of 14 similar features marked on the OS 6-inch maps (see also GA059-064---- to GA059-064002- and GA059-064004- to GA059-064013-). This example is shown on the OS 1:2500 plan (surveyed 1912-16) as a roughly circular enclosed tree copse (diam. c. 29m). The trees have been cleared away and apart from a slight dip in the ground level, no visible surface trace survives. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 29 July 2016

• GA059-064004 Designed landscape feature
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. One of 14 similar features marked on the OS 6-inch maps (see also GA059-064---- to GA059-064003- and GA059-064005- to GA059-064013-). This example is shown on the OS 1:2500 plan (surveyed 1912-16) as a small roughly circular enclosed tree copse (diam. c. 15m). A small depression bisected by a roughly NNE-SSW running field boundary marks its site. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 29 July 2016

• GA059-064005 Designed landscape - tree-ring
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. One of 14 similar features marked on the OS 6-inch maps (see also GA059-064---- to GA059-064004- and GA059-064006- to GA059-064013-). This example is shown on the OS 1:2500 plan (surveyed 1912-16) as a roughly sub-oval enclosure (c. 35m N-S; c. 27m E-W) defined by a solid line and planted with trees. The trees have been cleared away and apart from a circular area of dark vegetation, no visible surface trace survives. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 29 July 2016

• GA059-064006 Designed landscape feature
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. One of 14 similar features marked on the OS 6-inch maps (see also GA059-064---- to GA059-064005- and GA059-064007- to GA059-064013-). This example is shown on the OS 1:2500 plan (surveyed 1912-16) as a small roughly circular enclosed tree copse (diam. c. 17m). No visible surface trace survives of the enclosing element and the trees have been cleared away. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 29 July 2016

• GA059-064007 Designed landscape - tree-ring
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. One of 14 similar features marked on the OS 6-inch maps (see also GA059-064---- to GA059-064006- and GA059-064008- to GA059-064013-). This example is shown on the OS 1:2500 plan (surveyed 1912-16) as a roughly subcircular enclosure (c. 42m E-W; c. 32m N-S) defined by a solid line and planted with trees. No trace of the enclosing element survives and at the time of visit a pond occupied the site. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 29 July 2016

• GA059-064008 Designed landscape - tree-ring
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. One of 14 similar features marked on the OS 6-inch maps (see also GA059-064---- to GA059-064007- and GA059-064009- to GA059-064013-). This example is shown on the OS 1:2500 plan (surveyed 1912-16) as a roughly subrectangular enclosure (c. 42m E-W; c. 39m N-S) defined by a solid line and planted with trees. The trees have been cleared away and apart from a very faint depression (diam. c. 20m) no visible surface trace survives of the enclosing element. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 29 July 2016

• GA059-064009 Designed landscape feature
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. One of 14 similar features marked on the OS 6-inch maps (see also GA059-064---- to GA059-064008- and GA059-064010- to GA059-064013-). This example is shown on the OS 1:2500 plan (surveyed 1912-16) as a small roughly circular enclosed tree copse (diam. c. 20m). The trees have been cleared away and no visible surface trace survives of the enclosing element. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 29 July 2016

• GA059-064010 Designed landscape feature
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. One of 14 similar features marked on the OS 6-inch maps (see also GA059-064---- to GA059-064009- and GA059-064011- to GA059-064013-). This example is shown on the OS 1:2500 plan (surveyed 1912-16) as a small roughly circular enclosed tree copse (diam. c. 15m). The trees have been cleared away and apart from a slight mound, no visible surface trace survives. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 29 July 2016

• GA059-064011 Designed landscape feature
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. One of 14 similar features marked on the OS 6-inch maps (see also GA059-064---- to GA059-064010- and GA059-064012- to GA059-064013-). This example is shown on the 1838 edition of the OS 6-inch map as a small roughly oval enclosed tree copse (c. 28m N-S; c. 23m E-S). Not visited. It was probably a landscape feature associated with the demesne. Aerial photography (https://binged.it/2aukjCu last accessed 2 August 2016) dating to May 2012 indicates that the trees have been cleared away. Comiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 2 August 2016

• GA059-064012 Designed landscape feature
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. One of 14 similar features marked on the OS 6-inch maps (see also GA059-064---- to GA059-064011- and GA059-064013-). This example is shown on the 1838 edition of the OS 6-inch map as a small roughly oval enclosed tree copse (c. 28m NW-SE; 19m NE-SW). Not visited. It was probably a landscape feature associated with the demesne. Aerial photography (https://binged.it/2aukjCu last accessed 2 August 2016) dating to May 2012 indicates that the trees have been cleared away. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 2 August 2016

• GA059-064013 Designed landscape feature
  Description

  The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

• GA059-065 Designed landscape - tree-ring
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. Marked on the 1838 edition of the OS 6-inch map and the OS 1:2500 plan (surveyed 1912-16) as an enclosed roughly circular area (diam. c. 30m) planted with trees. The trees have been cleared and apart from a hollow, no visible surface trace survives. Possibly a tree-ring associated with the demesne. Another similar feature (GA059-071----) was marked c. 100m to the NE. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 2 August 2016

• GA059-066001 Children's burial ground
  Description

  Within a field system (GA059-066002-). This CBG consists of an irregularly shaped ill-defined unenclosed area (N-S 16m, E-W 12m), somewhat obscured by trees and bushes. Within the interior are many small set stones and two large upright grave-markers. The Jameson family burial plot lies to E. (Claffey 1983, 164). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

• GA059-066002 Field system
  Description

  In gently undulating grassland. A series of grassed-over collapsed stone walls cover an area c. 170m NE-SW by c. 150m E-W. Several small rectangular enclosures are visible, although most of the walls form no obvious pattern. A private burial plot and a CBG (GA059-066001-) lie within the system. (Claffey 1983, 164) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

• GA059-067 Enclosure
  Description

  On top of a slight rise. Marked on 1st ed. of OS 6-inch map as an irregular tree-planted enclosure and on 3rd ed. (1932) as an irregular wall curving from N through E to S. No visible surface trace survives. However, its line can be followed from S through to W to N by a curving scarp indicating the former presence of a subcircular enclosure (D c. 50m). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

• GA059-069 Designed landscape - tree-ring
  Description

  On top of a slight rise in undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. Marked on the 1838 edition of the OS 6-inch map as an unenclosed tree clump and on the OS 1:2500 plan (surveyed 1912-16) as an enclosed roughly circular area (diam. c. 33m) planted with trees. The trees have been cleared away and no visible surface trace survives. Possibly a tree-ring associated with the demesne. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 2 August 2016

• GA059-070 Designed landscape feature
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. Marked on the 1838 edition of the OS 6-inch map and the OS 1:2500 plan (surveyed 1912-16) as a large roughly subrectangular enclosure tree copse (c. 58m WNW-ESE; c. 51m NNE-SSW). The trees have been cleared away and all that is visible is circular pit or hollow (diam. 20m; D 2m) that fills with water in wet weather. Probably a landscape feature associated with the demesne. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 2 August 2016

• GA059-071 Designed landscape - tree-ring
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. Marked on the 1838 edition of the OS 6-inch map and the OS 1:2500 plan (surveyed 1912-16) as an enclosed roughly circular area (diam. c. 30m) planted with trees. The trees have been cleared and apart from a hollow, no visible surface trace survives. Another similar feature (GA059-065----) was marked on the maps c. 100m to the SW. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 2 August 2016

• GA059-072 Designed landscape feature
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. This is one of four similar features marked on the 1838 edition of the OS 6-inch map (see also GA059-072001- to GA059-072003-). This example is shown as roughly circular unenclosed tree copse (diam. c. 36). It was probably a landscape feature associated with the demesne. Not visited. Aerial photography (https://binged.it/2a9wD7S last accessed 29 July 2016) dating to May 2012 indicates that the trees have been cleared away. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 29 July 2016

• GA059-072001 Designed landscape feature
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. This is one of four similar features marked on the 1838 edition of the OS 6-inch map (see also GA059-072----, GA059-072001- and GA059-072002-). This example is shown as roughly subcircular unenclosed tree copse (c. 36 N-S; c. 31m E-W). It was probably a landscape feature associated with the demesne. Not visited. Aerial photography (https://binged.it/2a9wD7S last accessed 29 July 2016) dating to May 2012 indicates that the trees have been cleared away. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 29 July 2016

• GA059-072002 Designed landscape feature
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. This is one of four similar features marked on the 1838 edition of the OS 6-inch map (see also GA059-072----, GA059-072001- and GA059-072003-). This example is shown as roughly circular unenclosed tree copse (diam. c. 34m). It was probably a landscape feature associated with the demesne. Not visited. Aerial photography (https://binged.it/2a9wD7S last accessed 29 July 2016) dating to May 2012 indicates that the trees have been cleared away. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 29 July 2016

• GA059-072003 Designed landscape feature
  Description

  In gently undulating pastureland; formerly demesne land. This is one of four similar features marked on the 1838 edition of the OS 6-inch map (see also GA059-072----, GA059-072001- and GA059-072002-). This example is shown as roughly subcircular unenclosed tree copse (c. 36m N-S; c. 30m E-W). It was probably a landscape feature associated with the demesne. Not visited. Aerial photography (https://binged.it/2a9wD7S last accessed 29 July 2016) dating to May 2012 indicates that the trees have been cleared away. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 29 July 2016

Architectural heritage

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

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 Windfield Demesne, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The Geological Survey did not answer.

Terrain model

The Geological Survey did not answer.

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 Windfield Demesne with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Galway.

Name

Windfield Demesne · Diméin Thóin le Gaoith

Area

2,804,581 m² (280.46 ha, 693.03 acres)

Civil parish

Moylough, and its townlands

Barony

Tiaquin

Electoral division

Cooloo, the unit of the census

Census 2022

580 people lived in 201 households in the Cooloo electoral division. 92% of households owned their home. 33% of homes were built since 2001. 9% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballinrooaun, Brierfield South, Cloonkeen, Firpark, Gilkagh, Parklaur, Windfield Lower, Windfield Upper

Placenames

Windfield Demesne 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.