Russellstown

83 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Russellstown, from 98 m² to 96,868 m² (9.69 ha, 23.94 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 31 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Russellstown 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.

• 24 Apr 2025Refused

  the construction of a 3 bedroom single storey dwelling, an adjoining domestic carport, a bored well, secondary treatment system & soil polishing filter, a new entrance, connection to services and all associated works

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2560105

• 18 Apr 2025N/a

  the construction of a 3 bedroom single storey dwelling, an adjoining domestic carport, a bored well, secondary treatment system & soil polishing filter, a new entrance, connection to services and all associated works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2560102

• 19 Dec 2024Refused

  the construction of a new single storey dwelling, an adjoining domestic carport, a bored well, secondary treatment system & soil polishing filter, a new entrance, connection to services and all associated works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2460421

• 16 Jul 2024Refused

  Retention Planning and Planning Permission for the following; - a) Retention of garage raft foundation slab as constructed, b) Retention of mezzanine floor level in dwelling, c) Retention of exterior alterations and alterations to window & door openings in dwelling. d) Planning permission sought to complete construction of a partially completed two storey part single storey dwelling and single storey garage, proposed extension to existing utility room, alterations to interior and exterior, Installation of an appropriate waste water treatment system, bored well, upgrade existing entrance to a domestic entrance, and all ancillary site works and landscaping

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2460202

• 17 Oct 2023Refused

  to construct a two-storey dwelling house, garage, new site entrance, bored well, proprietary treatment system, associated percolation area, all ancillary site works and services

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2360239

• 17 Oct 2023Refused

  the construction of a new single storey dwelling, an adjoining domestic carport, a domestic shed / store, a bored well, secondary treatment system & soil polishing filter, a new entrance, connection to services and all associated works

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2360241

• 11 Oct 2023Conditional

  unauthorised development, including the construction of a commercial building, 2. No. domestic sheds/stores, 2. No. metal shipping containers used for storage of goods for a charitable organisation, and all associated site works

  Retention, 2 homes · Carlow County Council, 2360230

• 11 Oct 2023N/a

  to construct a two-storey dwelling house, garage, new site entrance, bored well, proprietary treatment system, associated percolation area, all ancillary site works and services

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2360231

• 5 Oct 2023N/a

  permission for unauthorised development, including the construction of a commercial building, 2. No. domestic sheds/stores, 2. No. metal shipping containers used for storage of goods for a charitable organisation, and all associated site works

  Retention · Carlow County Council, 2360222

• 21 Sept 2023N/a

  unauthorised development, including the construction of a commercial store, 2. No. domestic sheds / stores, 2. No. metal shipping containers used for storage of goods for a charitable organisation, and all associated site works

  Retention · Carlow County Council, 2360209

• 28 Mar 2023Conditional

  the erection of a single storey timber cabin (to be used for holiday home lettings) adjacent to existing two storey dwelling (being adjacent to protected structure/entrance CW473) and all associated works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 2359

• 7 Mar 2023N/a

  the erection of a single storey timber cabin (to be used for holiday home lettings) adjacent to existing two storey dwelling (being adjacent to protected structure/entrance CW473) and all associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2347

• 23 Mar 2022Conditional

  the construction of a single storey dwelling, domestic garage, new entrance, bored well, tertiary treatment system and infiltration/treatment area, and all associated site works

  Permission, 2 homes · Carlow County Council, 22109

• 2 Feb 2022N/a

  Erection of a single storey timber cabin (to be used for holiday home lettings) adjacent to existing two storey dwelling (being adjacent to protected structure / entrance CW473) and all associated works

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 2229

• 9 Apr 2021Conditional

  Permission to demolish an existing dormer style dwelling and construct a replacement single storey dwelling, a new detached single storey garage, wastewater treatment system and percolation area, (removal of existing septic tank), removal of existing substandard entrance and construct a new entrance and driveway, use of existing water mains connection and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 21121

• 23 Apr 2020N/a

  the construction of a dormer style dwelling, a domestic garage, new entrance, mechanical aeration system and polishing filter, bored well and all associated site works

  Outline permission, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 20137

• 6 Jun 2019Conditional

  sought to retain single storey extension as constructed to the side of existing two-storey dwelling house, as granted under PL Ref. 95/429 and, retention permission is sought to retain dormer windows as constructed to front elevation of existing two-storey dwelling house, all ancillary site works and services

  Retention, 1 home · Carlow County Council, 19227

• 26 Jan 2018Refused

  planning permission to construct a dormer style dwelling, new entrance, connection to mains water, waste water treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works.

  Permission · Carlow County Council, 1821

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 Russellstown.

Recorded monuments

• CW003-028 House - Neolithic
  Description

  On the crest of a south-west-facing slope, partially excavated in advance of construction of the N9/N10 Kilcullen-Waterford Road (Excavation Licence number E2571/E2572). A substantial foundation trench was fully exposed on the W side (L 8.5m; Wth 0.55m; D 0.38m) and partially exposed on the N (L 3.5m) and S (L 6m) sides, while the whole of the east side was preserved in-situ outside of the road take. Split timber planks surrounded by packing stones were used to construct the walls and excavation uncovered large quantities of Western Neolithic Ware along with oxidised red clay and charcoal suggesting that the structure was burnt in-situ. Post-holes discovered in the foundation trench were aligned with two internal posts. A possible entranceway may have existed at the S and evidence for a hearth was uncovered in the N end. The house was surrounded by a curvilinear ditch (see CW003-029----). A large number of pits (CW003-032----), a cremation pit (CW003-033---) and evidence for charcoal production (CW003-034----) were discovered in the vicinity. (Hegarty L. 2009, 49-50) Reference: Hegarty L. (2009) 'Russelstown Neolithic house/multi-phase site' in I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2006: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 49-50 (206). Bray. Wordwell Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 10 November 2010

• CW003-029 Enclosure
  Description

  On the crest of a south-west-facing slope, partially excavated in advance of construction of the N9/N10 Kilcullen-Waterford Road (Excavation Licence number E2571/E2572). A curvilinear ditch was uncovered (exposed dimensions L 56.7m; Wth 1.42m; D 0.8m) surrounding a Neolithic house (see CW003-028----). A radio carbon date obtained from charred grain from the fill of the ditch places it in the early medieval period. Geophysical survey suggests that the ditch probably survives outside the road take and formed an enclosure. (Hegarty L. 2009, 49-50; O' Connell T. J. 2009, 28) References: Hegarty L. (2009) 'Russelstown Neolithic house/multi-phase site' in I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2006: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 49-50 (206). Bray. Wordwell O' Connell T. J. 2009 N9/N10 Kilcullen to Waterford Scheme: Kilcullen to Powerstown. Archaeological Services Contract No. 4 - Resolution, Prumpelstown to Powerstown. Final Report on archaeological investigations at Site E2571/E2572, in the townland of Russellstown, Co. Carlow. Unpublished report, Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd., Cork. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 10 November 2010

• CW003-032 Cremation pit
  Description

  Excavated in advance of construction of the N9/N10 Kilcullen-Waterford Road (Excavation Licence number E2571/E2572). Located immediately to the N of an enclosure (CW003-029----) and a Neolithic house (CW003-028----). Cremated human remains contained within a pit (L 0.86m; Wth 0.43m; D 1.05m). The nature and size of the deposition has lead to the suggestion that it may have been contained in some form of vessel. There were no finds associated with the burial. (O' Connell T. J. 2009, Appendix 19) Reference: O' Connell T. J. 2009 N9/N10 Kilcullen to Waterford Scheme: Kilcullen to Powerstown. Archaeological Services Contract No. 4 - Resolution, Prumpelstown to Powerstown. Final Report on archaeological investigations at Site E2571/E2572, in the townland of Russellstown, Co. Carlow. Unpublished report, Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd., Cork. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 10 November 2010

• CW003-033 Excavation - miscellaneous
  Description

  Excavated in advance of construction of the N9/N10 Kilcullen-Waterford Road (Excavation Licence number E2571/E2572). A large number of pits and postholes discovered in association with a Neolithic house (CW003-028----) and a medieval enclosure (CW003-029----). (Hegarty L. 2009, 49-50) Reference: Hegarty L. (2009) 'Russelstown Neolithic house/multi-phase site' in I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2006: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 49-50 (206). Bray. Wordwell Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 10 November 2010

• CW003-034 Charcoal-making site
  Description

  Excavated in advance of construction of the N9/N10 Kilcullen-Waterford Road (Excavation Licence number E2571/E2572). Four large pits filled with charcoal, burnt clay and slag were uncovered. (Hegarty L. 2009, 49-50; O' Connell T. J. 2009, 17-8) References: Hegarty L. (2009) 'Russelstown Neolithic house/multi-phase site' in I. Bennett (ed.), Excavations 2006: summary accounts of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 49-50 (206). Bray. Wordwell O' Connell T. J. 2009 N9/N10 Kilcullen to Waterford Scheme: Kilcullen to Powerstown. Archaeological Services Contract No. 4 - Resolution, Prumpelstown to Powerstown. Final Report on archaeological investigations at Site E2571/E2572, in the townland of Russellstown, Co. Carlow. Unpublished report, Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd., Cork. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 10 November 2010

• CW003-043 Enclosure
  Description

  Located in a relatively level location (c. 88m OD) in a very gently undulating landscape now characterised by tillage and pastoral farming but formerly within the parkland demesne of Duckett’s Grove House\Castle. Sited towards the SE boundary of a field currently in use for tillage purposes (August 2022) with SE end partially truncated by the later field boundary. Located c. 1040m SW of the roofless shell of Duckett’s Grove House Castle (NIAH Reg. No. 10300305), and towards the SW end of the historic demesne associated with same (Ordnance Survey first ed. six-inch map sheet c. 1840), and c. 860 W\WNW of a moated site (CW003-011----) at Friarstown. This enclosure is clearly visible as a cropmark on Google Earth aerial photograph of the site (August 2022). It consists of a circular feature (ext. dims c. 63.3m N-S x 64.3m E-W) that is defined by a continuous ditch (Wth c. 2.3-c. 2.7m) that is largely visible around the entire circuit of the site on the above imagery apart from the NE quadrant (August 2022). A portion of the SE quadrant of the arc of the enclosure has been truncated by a later field boundary and this end of the enclosure may survive in the field adjacent to the E (not visible on August 2022 imagery). No definitive evidence for an entrance gap. Compiled by: T.J. O'Meara based on details provided by Jean-Charles Caillère Uploaded on: 12/07/2023 See attached: CW003-043----_01 Google Earth Aerial\Satellite Imagery (date: 11/08/2022)

Architectural heritage

• Russellstown Park, gate lodge, 1830–1840 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay single-storey gate lodge, c. 1835, with granite ashlar façade and tetrastyle Tuscan portico.

• Russellstown Park, demesne walls/gates/railings, 1830–1840 · Regional interest
  Description

  Gateway, c. 1835, comprising group of granite piers with curved walls having cast-iron gates and railings.

• Duckett's Grove, gate lodge, 1840–1850 · Regional interest
  Description

  Granite ashlar gate lodge and gateway, c. 1845, comprising castellated double entrances incorporating lodge in an asymmetrical composition with carved motifs to openings, castellations and armorial devices. Designed by J. McDuff Derick.

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 Russellstown, 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 low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

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

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 Russellstown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Carlow.

Name

Russellstown · Baile an Ruiséalaigh

Area

1,423,709 m² (142.37 ha, 351.81 acres)

Civil parish

Killerrig, and its townlands

Barony

Carlow

Electoral division

Killerrig, the unit of the census

Census 2022

395 people lived in 119 households in the Killerrig electoral division. 92% of households owned their home. 33% of homes were built since 2001. 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ardnehue, Ballylennon, Burtonhall Demesne, Friarstown, Greenane, Rainestown, Urglin or Rutland

Placenames

Russellstown 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.