Mullaroe
Mullaroe is a townland in the civil parish of Skreen, barony of Tireragh, Co. Sligo. Its name in Irish is Mullach Rua.
Parcel 768816
- Area
- 33,695 m² (3.37 ha, 8.33 acres)
- Buildings
- No building touches it.
- 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
- Mullaroe
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 19 recorded monuments.
- SL019-003 Enclosure
Description
Situated on a rocky spur at the base of a N-facing slope. Oblong area (c. 82m E-W; 48.5m N-S) encompassing the top of the spur. The N, E and S sides are defined by the naturally-occurring steep, rocky sides of the spur. At SW-NW the defining element is a substantial scarp (H 2.7m). At the top of the naturally-occurring scarp at S and NE is a low, sod-covered stone bank/wall (Wth 1.5-2m; int. H 0.4-0.55m). Entrance was probably at ESE. The internal area slopes down from N to S. In the SE quadrant are two possible hut sites (SL019-003001-; SL019-003002-). The enclosure is divided into two unequal portions by a modern NNW-SSE field boundary. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011
- SL019-003001 Hut site
Description
Situated in the SE quadrant of an enclosure (SL019-003----) which is partly defined by the naturally-occurring steep, rocky sides of a spur. This hut site is evident as a low, roughly circular platform (7.6m N-S; 6.6m E-W) built up on the N side to compensate for the slope in the enclosure interior. The broadly slumped scarp (H 1.75m) at N changes at E and W to fragmentary remains of wall footings. At SE-S it merges with the scarp of the enclosure. A second hut site (SL019-003002-) is located a short distance WNW. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 21 May 2013
- SL019-003002 Hut site
Description
Situated in the SE quadrant of an enclosure (SL019-003----) which is partly defined by the naturally-occurring steep, rocky sides of a spur. This hut site is circular (diam. 3.5m) and is defined by a low, sod-covered stone bank/wall (Wth 1.5-2m; int. H 0.1-0.3m; ext. H 0.2 at S, 0.4 at N-NW). Another hut site (SL019-003001-) is located a short distance to ESE. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 21 May 2013
- SL019-006001 Ritual site - holy well
Description
Situated at a bedrock outcrop, at the N verge of a modern roadway. A pool (max. dim. c. 4m), defined by modern concrete walls, has been created from the waters of a spring which originates from underneath the bedrock, and flows as a stream to NE. Immediately W of the holy well is monumental structure (SL019-006002-). There is a church (SL019-007001-) and graveyard (SL019-007002-) 80m to WSW. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011
- SL019-006002 Monumental structure
Description
Situated immediately W of a holy well (SL019-006001-), on the N verge of a modern roadway. This monument consists of a tall, square pillar (H c. 3m; Wth. 0.85m) constructed of cut limestone, and topped with a triangular stone-built cap. It stands on a stepped stone plinth. At the upper portion of the S face of the pillar there is a Latin inscription carved in relief which translates as 'Eugene McDonnell, Vicar of this district, had me erected 1591'. (Ordnance Survey 1836, 315 (130); Kilgannon 1926, 295). There is a church (SL019-007001-) and graveyard (SL019-007002-) 80m to WSW. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011
- SL019-007001 Church
Description
The church of Skreen was founded in the 7th century by St Adamnan (d. 704) and got its name from the Latin word Scrinium, a shrine because in it was deposited his shrine (O'Rorke 1890. 400-1). The church was built on a site previously granted to Saint Columba (ibid). The Visitation Book of 1615 mentions that' the church and chancel were thatched' (ibid). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 22 May 2013
- SL019-007002 Graveyard
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.
- SL019-008001 Hut site
Description
In pasture, located on broad, level terrace in sharply undulating terrain broken by limestone outcropping, on the lower slopes of a large limestone hill which is named Red Hill on the 1913 OS 6-inch map. Ground falls away sharply c. 20m to N. Slightly sunken, circular area (int. diam. 6m) defined on the perimeter by a sod-covered stone bank (Wth 1.4m at N, 2.8m at S; int. H 0.4m at N, 0.5m at S; ext. H 0.1 at N, 0.4m at S). There is a gap or entrance (Wth 1.5m) at E. At W the bank is incorporated into a field boundary which appears as a low sod-covered stone bank (Wth 1.2-1.4m; H 0.3m) extending to SW and NNW from the hut site. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 20 August 2014
- SL019-008002 Enclosure
Description
In pasture broken by limestone outcropping, located on a level terrace on the lower N- facing slopes of a large limestone hill which is named Red Hill on the 1913 OS 6-inch map. Roughly oval area (37m NNW–SSE; 29m WSW–ENE) enclosed by a low, sod-covered stony bank (Wth 1.5-2m; H 0.3-0.5m), with a gap (Wth 3m) at NE. At NNE–SE the external slope (H 0.7-0.8m) of the bank is more pronounced where it coincides with a natural E-facing fall of ground. At SE–S a section (L 20m) of the bank is linear rather than curving. The interior of the enclosure has a slight slope down to E and SE. There are several roughly circular or irregular-shaped sod-covered stony heaps (max. dims. 2-5m; H 0.3-0.5m) in the interior. These do not form any pattern and appear to be field clearance heaps. Relict field boundaries adjoin the enclosure at SW, NW, NE and SE, part of an extensive field system (SL019-008005-) on the hill. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 20 August 2014
- SL019-008004 Enclosure
Description
In pasture/grazing, located on a level terrace on the lower N-facing slopes of a large limestone hill named Red Hill on the 1913 OS 6-inch map. Circular area (18.5m E–W; 18m N–S) defined by a low, sod-covered stone bank/wall (Wth 1.2-1.4m; H 0.3m). The interior slopes gently down to E, reflecting the natural slope. At N, a large boulder marks the W terminal of a gap (Wth 3m) in the enclosing wall. Immediately to E of the gap, the enclosing bank is truncated by a shallow oval pit (6m NW–SE; 4m NE–SW). There are relict field boundaries, part of a field system (SL019-008005-) close to the enclosure, and there is a graveyard (SL019-007002-) c. 60m to NW. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 20 August 2014
And 9 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 moderately high, moderately low, low.
- 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
- 48 ha
- 119 acres
- Land parcels
- 14
- registered freehold, median 26,767 m² (2.68 ha, 6.61 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 1
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
14 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Mullaroe, from 994 m² to 103,688 m² (10.37 ha, 25.62 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 19 neighbouring parcels touch it.
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Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Mullaroe 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
5 Nov 2021Conditional
PP - development comprising of the following: a) The conversion of existing garage to domestic accommodation, And all associated site works and service connections.
Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 21439
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 Mullaroe.
Recorded monuments
- SL019-018001 Ringfort - rath
Description
Located in level, gently elevated pasture, adjacent to the E boundary of the townland. It is overlooked 400m to W by Skreen Hill; immediately to N, ground falls away gradually to NE, providing excellent views over a broad sweep of coastal grassland, with Ben Bulben and Knocknarae visible on the far horizon. A stream, which marks the S boundary of the townland, is located 300m to S. This rath is not indicated on the 1837 OS 6-inch map; on the 1913 edition, it is shown in hachured outline as an oval enclosure (32m ENE−WSW; 21m NNW−SSE) defined by a bank, truncated on its SW side, and partly on the NE and SE edges, by later linear field boundaries which tightly box in the rath on four sides. These field boundaries are extant, and the rectangular space they enclosure is largely covered by a dense thicket of blackthorn, elder and brambles, with the densest scrub in the area of the rath. The outline of the rath cannot now be traced; the enclosing bank appears to have been largely or entirely levelled, although it is possible that remnants may survive at E or SE, where the overgrowth is impenetrable and inspection was impossible. The interior of the rath does not appear to have been raised significantly above surrounding ground level. A low, subcircular grassy rise (diam. 6-8m; H 0.3-0.4m) towards the W end of the rath interior marks the location of a souterrain (SL019-018002-). Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 11 September 2018
- SL019-018002 Souterrain
Description
Located in a rath (SL019-018001-). This souterrain is not shown on the 1837 OS 6-inch map; on the 1913 edition it is indicated as ‘Cave’. A low, grass-grown subcircular rise (diam. 6-8m; H 0.3-0.4m) at the W end of the rath interior marks the location. There are two surface openings 6m apart, one at the NE and one at the SW end of the rise. There reveal the souterrain to be of drystone construction. The NE opening (c. 0.6m NE−SW; c. 0.5m NW−SE; D c. 0.5m) reveals an in situ lintel above a passage, largely infilled with earth, which appears to extend to SW. In the opening (c. 0.8m NW−SE; c. 0.8m NE−SW) at the SW end of the rise, drystone walling and a probably in situ lintel can be glimpsed, and a partly infilled or collapsed passage appears to extend to N or NW. Attached image: SL019-018002-.JPG Low grassy rise marking location of souterrain Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 11 September 2018
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Mullaroe.
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 Mullaroe, 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 moderately high, moderately low, low.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Mullaroe.
- 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 Mullaroe with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Sligo.
The townland
- Name
- Mullaroe · Mullach Rua
- Area
- 479,700 m² (47.97 ha, 118.54 acres)
- Civil parish
- Skreen, and its townlands
- Barony
- Tireragh
- Electoral division
- Toberpatrick West, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 306 people lived in 115 households in the Toberpatrick West electoral division. 83% of households owned their home. 28% of homes were built since 2001. 14% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 6% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Carrowdurneen, Drumnagoal, Lecarrow, Leekfield, Skreen More
- Placenames
- Mullaroe 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.