Ballyellin and Tomdarragh

136 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballyellin and Tomdarragh, from 150 m² to 373,028 m² (37.3 ha, 92.18 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 36 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Ballyellin and Tomdarragh 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.

• 26 Aug 2026N/a

  the change of use of first floor area from storage area to use as meeting /community function areas, change of use of existing indoor carparking spaces to use as 4 No. new startup business hubs and all associated site works at Goodly Barrow, Ballyellin, Co. Carlow, a Protected Structure CW124A (Mill Building, Goresbridge)

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2660262

• 13 Jul 2026N/a

  the change of use of first floor area from storage area to use as meeting /community function areas, change of use of existing indoor carparking spaces to use as 4 No. new startup business hubs and all associated site works at Goodly Barrow, Ballyellin, Co. Carlow

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2660214

• 27 May 2026Conditional

  the erection of an agricultural shed with slatted slurry storage tank with a lie back area and feed passage and all associated site works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2660164

• 31 Mar 2026Conditional

  construction of: A 850m3 dairy washings / soiled water storage tank with a paladin mesh fence and gates to the perimeter, hard and soft landscaping and all associated works to facilitate the development

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2660090

• 7 Feb 2024Conditional

  development will consist of essential maintenance and repair works to the Barrow Navigation, in accordance with Waterways Ireland’s statutory remit, comprising the following: (i) Bank Revetment & Strengthening Works, (ii) Post-Flood Spot Dredging & Maintenance Dredging, (iii) Back-drain Maintenance, (iv) Small-scale Bank Repair Works, (v) Trackway Surface Upgrade Works, (vi) 10 no. Temporary Construction Compounds, (vii) Temporary mobile welfare units, and, (viii) All works ancillary and incidental to the maintenance and repair works referred to above. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the planning application and will be submitted with the planning application

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2460026

• 17 Nov 2023Conditional

  minor revisions to previously granted planning reference number 22/352, which will consist of the following, (a) revised site boundary position, (b) revised position of proposed single storey dwelling, garage, septic tank, percolation area, bored well, new entrance and all ancillary site works and landscaping within close proximity of a Protected Structure RPS Number CW123 and NIAH Number 10301907

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2360269

• 3 Nov 2023N/a

  minor revisions to previously granted planning reference number 22/352, which will consist of the following, (a) revised site boundary position, (b) revised position of proposed single storey dwelling, garage, septic tank, percolation area, bored well, new entrance and all ancillary site works and landscaping within close proximity of a Protected Structure RPS Number CW123 and NIAH Number 10301907

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2360258

• 16 Oct 2023N/a

  to renovate and modify existing cottage with a new treatment tank and percolation area and all other associated site works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2360237

• 10 Mar 2023N/a

  permission for development of a c.15.358 ha site at the Barrow Navigation. The development will consist of essential maintenance and repair works to the Barrow Navigation, in accordance with Waterways Ireland's statutory remit, comprising the following; (i) Bank Revetment & Strengthening Works (ii) Post- Flood Spot Dredging & Maintenance Dredging (iii) Back-Drain Maintenance (iv) Small-scale Bank Repair Works (v) Trackway Surface Maintenance Works and (vi) A new temporary haul road located at Bestfield and Borris. Bestfield access route is indicative with final route to be agreed with landowner. A 15m haul road approximately 4m wide will be constructed from the access trackway in the Borris Estate to the Barrow track way and (vii) all works ancillary and incidental to the maintenance and repair works referred to above. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of this Planning Application.

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2350

• 16 Feb 2023N/a

  renovate and modify existing cottage with an extension to the rear including a new septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2336

• 19 Dec 2022N/a

  Permission to renovate and modify existing cottage and erection of an extension to the rear including a new treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works.

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 22434

• 13 Oct 2022Conditional

  to construct a two-storey & part single storey dwelling, appropriate waste water treatment system, proposed bored well, new entrance, domestic garage and all ancillary site works and landscaping within close proximity of a Protected Structure RPS Number CW123 and NIAH Number 10301907

  Permission, 2 homes · Carlow County Council, 22352

• 29 Jun 2022Conditional

  to construct a two storey dwelling house, single storey domestic garage, new site entrance to public road, provision of a new treatment plant and percolation area and all associated site development works

  Permission, 2 homes · Carlow County Council, 22221

• 20 May 2022N/a

  to construct a two storey dwelling house, single storey domestic garage, new site entrance to public road, provision of a new treatment plant and percolation area and all associated site works at site in Ballyellin and Tomdarragh

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 22165

• 3 Feb 2022Conditional

  Permission for the construction of two number single storey side extensions and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2232

• 8 Nov 2021Conditional

  To construct a dormer style dwelling, bored well, waste water treatment system and percolation area, new entrance and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 21423

• 11 Oct 2021N/a

  Construct a dormer style dwelling, bored well, waste water treatment system and percolation area, new entrance and all associated site works.

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 21387

• 13 Jul 2021Conditional

  for alterations to existing dwelling to include a new single storey extension to the side of existing dwelling with first floor balcony, conversion of attached domestic garage to kitchen living space, external alterations plus all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 21266

• 20 Apr 2020Conditional

  for the erection of a dwelling house, treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 20132

• 5 Jul 2019Conditional

  the proposed construction of a silage pit base, including the silage pit apron, the construction of a silage/foul-water effluent tank and all associated groundworks

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 19264

• 28 Jun 2019Conditional

  Retention permission is sought for replacement of roof structure and re-slating with salvaged and original slate, to the Old Canal Store, a Protected Structure CW124 (adjoining Goresbridge a protected structure CW6) and for the retention of an unauthorised sliding gate to the rear vehicular access. Permission is sought for a change of use of the existing ground floor to original 3 storey section (including raised area to north for Canal Museum and Cafe). This use is the first phase of a later development of upper floors which for now are being made structurally stable. Demolition of existing single lean-to structure and toilet block and its replacement with new flat roofed single storey structure for use as kitchen and toilets to new Canal Museum Cafe, area 61sqm. Refurbishment of existing industrial shed structures to allow for covered parking bike storage (and occasional community event). The installation of a fire escape access and stair from rear barrel vault shed through existing blocked opening onto Ballyellin Road. Re-fenestration of all upper floor windows and first floor structural repair of building shell and fire rating, however the use of these floors is not being considered in this phase, and there will be no public access. Glass walled viewing deck and cafe (57sqm) to canal side. Provision of a new waste water treatment system and tertiary sand filter. The provision of car spaces within the shed structure. The repair of first and second floor rooms to residential section including reconstruction of brick partitions and internal stairs

  Retention · Carlow County Council, 19259

• 11 Jun 2019N/a

  retention permission sought for replacement of roof structure and re-slating with salvaged and original slate to the Old Canal Store, a Protected Structure CW124 (adjoining Goresbridge a protected structure C92) and for the retention of an unauthorised sliding gate to the rear vehicular access. Permission is sought for a change of use of the existing ground floor to original 3 storey section (including raised area to North for Canal Museum and Café). This use is the first phase of a later development of upper floors which for now are being made structurally stable. Demolition of existing single lean-to structure and toilet block and its replacement with new flat roofed single storey structure for use as kitchen and toilets to new Canal Museum Café, area 61sqm. Refurbishment of existing industrial shed structures to allow for covered parking bike storage (and occasional community event). The installation of a fire escape access and stair from rear barrel vault shed through existing blocked opening onto Ballyellen Road. Re-fenestration of all upper floor windows and first floor structural repair of building shell and fire rating, however the use of these floors is not being considered in this phase, and there will be no public access. Construction of a new glass walled viewing deck and café (57sqm) to Canal side. Provision of a new waste water treatment system and tertiary sand filter. The provision of car spaces within the shed structure. The repair of first and second floors rooms to residential section including reconstruction of brick partitions and internal stairs

  Retention · Carlow County Council, 19236

• 9 Jan 2019Conditional

  for the erection of a dwelling house (change of house type from plans approved under PL Ref No. 15/232) with treatment system and soil polishing filter and permission for the erection of a domestic garage/store and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 191

• 20 Dec 2018Conditional

  to include the following: 1) Demolition of existing single storey sunroom to the side of the existing house. 2) Erection of 20sq metres of photovoltaic panels located on the existing roof of dwelling house. 3) Erection of two storey extension to side of dwelling house comprising at ground floor of a guest bedroom, ensuite bathroom and seating area. At first floor level proposed alterations and extension to the existing first floor bedrooms incorporating a new ensuite bathroom, walk in wardrobe and study area. 4) Alterations to existing front canopy/porch. 5) Internal modifications and associated site developments works

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 18498

• 10 Dec 2018N/a

  for the erection of a dwelling house (change of house type from plans approved under Planning Register No. 15/232) with treatment system and soil polishing filter and permission for the erection of a domestic garage/store and all associated site works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 18478

The 25 most recent of 33 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: River Barrow and River Nore SAC 002162

Recorded monuments

• CW019-040 Enclosure
  Description

  The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 S half of circular enclosure with bank and external fosse shown on 1908 'OS 6-inch' map. Sited on top of rise. Flat level area (diam. 40m) indicates location of former site, which may have been a large ringfort.

• CW019-050001 Church
  Description

  The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of revision: 22 December 2009 Revised by: J. Farrelly Within a rectangular graveyard (CW019-050004-) to the S of the centre. Foundations of N wall and remains of W and E gable walls of apparently rectangular structure of roughly coursed limestone blocks. Small portion of wall to S of S wall and at right angles to it, possibly annexe to church.

• CW019-050002 Graveslab
  Description

  OS Letters noted a grave-slab dating to 1625 inside church at Ballyellen. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011

• CW019-050003 Font
  Description

  ITA Survey (1945) noted a font in church at Ballyellin. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011

• CW019-050004 Graveyard
  Description

  Rectangular graveyard (map dims. c. 30m N-S; c. 49m E-W) with a church (CW019-050001-) S of centre. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011

• CW019-051 Burial ground
  Description

  The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Unenclosed area of slightly rough grazing (c. 30m x c. 25m) on hilltop, with scattered boulders and some small pieces of granite used as headstones. Foundations of small church (CW019-053----) c. 200m to E.

• CW019-052 Cairn - unclassified
  Description

  The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Grass-covered remains of cairn in garden. Probable capstone of cist visible at S. Cut back on all sides (H c. 1.5m).

• CW019-053 Church
  Description

  The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Unenclosed foundations of small structure (min. L c. 12m; Wth c. 8m) of granite boulders. Small portion of intact collapsed walling of small uncoursed granite boulders at SW corner. To E of and on opposite slope to graveyard (CW019-051----).

• CW019-054 Enclosure
  Description

  The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Shown on 1839 'OS 6-inch' map as circular enclosure (max. diam. c. 50m). The 1908 OS 6" map shows NE quadrant of raised circular area defined at S and W by field boundaries and hachures from N to E, with trees. No visible surface traces. Possibly a ringfort.

• CW019-055 Enclosure
  Description

  The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Shown on 1839 'OS 6-inch' map as circular enclosure (max. diam. c. 40m). No visible surface traces. Possibly a ringfort.

• CW019-070 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Aerial photographs (CUCAP AYK 88, 89, 90) show clearly defined cropmark of fosse enclosing circular area. Flat circular platform (diam. 30m; H 0.8-1m) visible on hillock summit, overlooking church and graveyard (CW019-050001-) immediately to S.

• CW019-081001 Field system
  Description

  The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Area of low, linear earthworks, on ill-drained but level and sheltered shoulder on hill slope. Includes rectangular enclosure (50m x 40m). Field system predates present system which is older than 1839, and may relate to the castle (CW019-071----) shown in vicinity in 1650.

• CW019-081002 Bawn
  Description

  Rectangular enclosure (50m x 40m) within field system (CW019-081001-). This may represent the remains of a bawn associated with the castle (CW019-071----) shown on the Down Survey (1655-6) map. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 25 January 2012

• CW019-084 Standing stone
  Description

  The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Granite pillar (H 2.5m, nearly 3m where base is exposed) tapering to top, with vertical grooves. Rectangular cross-section (0.59m x 0.47m). Chocking stones exposed at base. Spall missing from top.

• CW019-091 House - 16th/17th century
  Description

  OS letters noted a house still standing which belonged to a man who died in 1625. No visible remains at ground level although it appears to be visible on an aerial photograph (CUCAP BGH 17). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011

• CW019-113 Enclosure
  Description

  Aerial photograph (GB91.DY.29) shows cropmark of a circular enclosure defined by a fosse and with a widely spaced, incomplete outer fosse. Compiled by: Dr Gillian Barrett for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of upload: 23 December 2010

Architectural heritage

• Upper Ballyellin Lock, lock, 1785–1795 · Regional interest
  Description

  Canal lock, c. 1790. Replacement gates, c. 1990. Detached lock-keeper's cottage, c. 1790.

• Gore's Bridge, bridge, 1755–1765 · Regional interest
  Description

  Nine-arch bridge over river, built 1760. Part repointed rubble limestone walls centred on granite ashlar triangular cutwaters to piers to upriver (north) elevation having shallow pyramidal capping with cut-granite rounded coping to parapets. Series of nine round arches with granite ashlar voussoirs. Sited spanning River Barrow with grass banks to river.

• Lower Ballyellin Lock, lock, 1785–1795 · Regional interest
  Description

  Canal lock, c. 1790. Replacement gates, c. 1990. Detached three-bay single-storey lock-keeper's cottage, c. 1790. Extended, c. 1990.

• Store/warehouse, 1843–1858 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached five-bay two-storey over part raised basement grain store or warehouse with half-attic, extant 1858, on a rectangular plan; six-bay full-height rear (east) elevation. Now disused. Pitched slate roof on collared timber construction with ridge tiles, rendered chimney stacks having chamfered capping, and remains of cast-iron rainwater goods on cut-limestone eaves retaining cast-iron octagonal or ogee hoppers and downpipes. Part creeper- or ivy-covered coursed rubble limestone battered walls retaining sections of lime rendered or roughcast surface finish with flat iron serpentine tie bars. Square-headed window openings with cut-granite sills, and cut-limestone voussoirs or red brick voussoirs (half-attic) framing concrete block infill. Set perpendicular to road.

• Gore's Bridge, bridge, 1755–1765 · Regional interest
  Description

  Nine-arch bridge over river, built 1760. Part repointed rubble limestone walls centred on granite ashlar triangular cutwaters to piers to upriver (north) elevation having shallow pyramidal capping with cut-granite rounded coping to parapets. Series of nine round arches with granite ashlar voussoirs. Sited spanning River Barrow with grass banks to river.

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 Ballyellin and Tomdarragh, 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, partly inferred.

Terrain model

No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Ballyellin and Tomdarragh.

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 Ballyellin and Tomdarragh with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Carlow.

Name

Ballyellin and Tomdarragh · Baile Eilín agus Tom Darach

Area

4,309,272 m² (430.93 ha, 1,064.84 acres)

Civil parish

Ballyellin, and its townlands

Barony

Idrone East

Electoral division

Ballyellin, the unit of the census

Census 2022

451 people lived in 158 households in the Ballyellin electoral division. 94% of households owned their home. 29% of homes were built since 2001. 7% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballygraney, Ballyteigelea, Barrowmount (Co. Kilkenny), Clomoney, Grange Lower (Co. Kilkenny), Kilcumney, Knockmanus, Oldtown, Pollagh (Co. Kilkenny)

Placenames

Ballyellin and Tomdarragh 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.