Cloontuskert

251 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Cloontuskert, from 40 m² to 155,241 m² (15.52 ha, 38.36 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 40 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Cloontuskert 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.

• 16 Jun 2026N/a

  Permission for the proposed change of use of an attached domestic garage to a habitable structure including the closing up of the existing garage door, the addition of 4 no. velux windows to roof, 2 at the front & 2 at the rear, alteration to existing window on side elevation & alteration to existing windows & door on rear elevation as per submitted drawings at

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 2660292

• 10 Mar 2026Conditional

  Permission for the construction of a new, detached, single-storey dwelling house, and all ancillary site works at

  Permission, 1 home · Roscommon County Council, 2660105

• 19 Sept 2025Conditional

  Planning Permission to retain conversion of attic to living accommodation and extension to kitchen at ground floor level and all associated works at

  Retention, 1 home · Roscommon County Council, 2566

• 14 Aug 2023Conditional

  Permission for works to uprate the existing Lanesboro - Sliabh Bawn 100kV overhead line (OHL). Within County Roscommon the proposed development is located in the following townlands; Ballyleague, Gortgallan, Ballyglass, Cloontuskert, Erenagh, Killavackan, Culleenanory, Curraghroe, Doonahaha, Terila (Dillon), Trila (Martin), Kilmacananneny, Bunnageddy, Corhawny, Tonycurneen and Tooreen. The proposed development will consist of works along the c.9.5km Lanesboro - Sliabh Bawn 100kV OHL between the existing Lanesboro 110kV substation in the townland of Lanesborough in Co Longford & the existing SliabhBawn 110kV substation in the townland of Tooreen, Co. Roscommon. Approximately 9.4 km of the existing OHL circuit is located within the functional area of Roscommon County Council with approximately 0.1 km in the functional area of Longford County Council (A separate planning application is being lodged with Longford County Council). A Natura impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. (See Newspaper Notice for Full description of development).

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 23342

• 21 Sept 2021N/a

  Part 8 - Mid-Shannon Wilderness Park Greenway

  Permission · Roscommon County Council, 21529

• 11 May 2017Conditional

  to construct a four bay slatted shed with connection roof to an existing hay shed along with all other associated site works and services at

  Permission, 1 home · Roscommon County Council, 17214

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 Cloontuskert.

Recorded monuments

• RO037-001001 Religious house - Augustinian canons
  Description

  This is an early ecclesiastical site traditionally founded by St Faithlec, reputedly a son of Fionnlugh, whose name is a synonym of the pagan god, Lug (Ó Riain 2011,302, 337-8). Its early history is not recorded, but Cluain Tuascairt na Sinna was refounded as an Augustinian Arroasian priory by Turlough O'Conor after 1140 and barely survived until the end of the 16th century with a the leper hospital of Erenagh (RO036-052---*) attached. In 1410 it was so poor that indulgences were granted to garner support (Gwynn and Hadcock 1988, 165-6, 355). Its coarb from the O' Meehan clan inaugurated the kings of Hy Many, according to J. O'Donovan writing in the 1830s. According to an inquisition in 1569 the abbey was then a ruin but the church was parochial with a graveyard attached. The abbot possessed the town of Cloontuskert with eight cottages, Boalalege (Ballyleague) with a castle and six cottages, 400 acres, and the churches of Kilglass, Kilkehy (Kilgefin), and Kiltovan (Kilteevan) (O'Flanagan 1931, vol. 1, 48-50). The remains are situated on low-lying ground c. 1.5km W of the River Shannon, and c. 2.5km N of Lough Ree. The church remains are at the S end of an oval graveyard (RO037-001002-) (dims c. 100m N-S; c. 60m E-W) defined by a masonry wall. The conserved and restored foundations (T 0.75-0.8m; H c. 1.3m) of a rectangular nave (int. dims 15m E-W; 5.1m N-S) with an entrance (Wth 1.05m) towards the W end of the N wall and window embrasures in the W wall and the S wall opposite the doorway survive. The S wall of the chancel (L 6.7m; H 2m) has a window embrasure, but the E window of the chancel, described as 'lofty and grand' (Grose 1791, vol. 2, 20-1), does not survive. The base of the walls of the E range (int. dims c. 21m N-S; 5.4m E-W) together with parts of what are probably the N wall of the N range and the E wall of the W range, leaving an area (dims c. 15m N-S; 13.5m E-W) N of the church where the cloister may have been. At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a stile in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. There is a bullaun stone on top of the graveyard wall at this stile. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 September 2015

• RO037-001002 Graveyard
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground c. 1.5km W of the River Shannon, and c. 2.5km N of Lough Ree. The church remains are at the S end of an oval graveyard (dims c. 100m N-S; c. 60m E-W) defined by a masonry wall. Architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) are largely displayed at the church but the cross-slabs and cross-inscribed stones that were collected from the graveyard during a clean-up c. 1990 are displayed at a small enclosure with an altar against the graveyard wall at W and around a style through the graveyard wall at N. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July 2015

• RO037-001003 Cross-slab
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. This is described as a trapezoidal stone (H 0.39m) which was present in 1996 (Fanning and O'hEailidhe 1980, No. 12; Siggins 1988, No. 4; Herity at al. 1997, No. 25, Clontuskert 06), but which is not now recognised. It had two small incised crosses. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July 2015

• RO037-001004 Cross-slab
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Built into the wall of the graveyard (RO037-001002-) at W beside the altar enclosure. It is a rectangular slab (Wth 0.43m; H 0.57m) that has a cross with rectangular terminals in an incised circle. (Fanning and O'hEailidhe 1980, No. 13; Herity 1997, No. 31, Cloontuskert 12) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001005 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Built into the wall of the altar enclosure at the W edge of graveyard (RO037-001002-). This is a small slab (dims 0.23m x 0.22m) filled with a cross incised from four L-shapes placed back to back. (Fanning and O'hEalidhe 1980, 10, No. 14; Herity et al. 1997, No. 21, Cloontuskert 02). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July 2015

• RO037-001006 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. This subrectangular sandstone (dims 0.46m x 0.31m) is in the wall of the graveyard (RO037-001002-) at W. It has a deeply-incised cross (H 0.19m) with a semi-circular arc across each terminal. At one terminal there are three arcs across the stem so that it resembles a menorah or seven-branched candlestick. (Herity et al. 1997, 117, 030, Cloontuskert 11; Fanning and Ó hÉailidhe 1980, 15, fig. 4, 15). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July 2015

• RO037-001007 Cross-slab
  Description

  An early ecclesiastical site, traditionally founded by St Faithlec. Situated on low-lying ground close to the River Shannon, at the S end of an oval graveyard (RO037-001002-) are the remains of a church (RO037-001001-) and several cross-inscribed slabs. At least seventeen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7), and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and the displayed stones are set in the walls of an altar enclosure at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. This is a fragment (H 0.34m plus) which had part of a Greek cross in a circle (Fanning and O'hEailidhe 1980, 15, No. 16), which is no longer present (Herity 1997, No. 032, Clontuskert 13). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 3 November, 2014

• RO037-001008 Decorated stone
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. This is a sandstone (H 0.7m; Wth 0.48m; T 0.13-0.2m) set out from the wall of the altar enclosure at the W side of the graveyard (RO037-001002-). The narrow edge of the stone is very straight and has been dressed to fit some architectural function. There is a panel of interlace (H 0.47m; Wth 0.39m) on one face but no cross. (Herity et al. 1997, 116, 02 Cloontuskert 01; Siggins 1988, 56, 4) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July 2015

• RO037-001009 Cross-slab
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. This is a sandstone (H 0.88m; Wth 0.41-0.51m; T 0.13-0.2m) set out from the wall of the altar enclosure at the W side of the graveyard (RO037-001002-). It has a deeply incised cross (H 0.52m) with elaborate peltae at the terminals. (Siggins 1988, 56, No. 5; Herity et al. 1997, 116, No. 22, Cloontuskert 03) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001010 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. This is a sandstone set out from the wall of the altar enclosure at the W edge of the graveyard (RO037-001002-) It has a simple cross incised on one face (H 0.22m; Wth 0.12m) and is tapering towards the base (max. Wth 0.59m; max. H 0.49m; T 0.12m). (Hertiy et al. 1997, 116, 023, Cloontuskert 04) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001011 Cross-slab
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Built into the wall of the altar enclosure at the W edge of graveyard (RO037-001002-). This is a subrectangular sandstone (Wth 0.43-0.53m; H 0.29m) that has a cross with peltae terminals contained within a border. (Herity et al. 1997, 116, 024, Cloontuskert 05) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001012 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Built into the wall of the altar enclosure at the W edge of graveyard (RO037-001002-). This is a small sandstone (Wth 0.25m; H 0.21m) close to the graveyard wall. It has an incised cross (H 0.12m; Span 0.15m) with slightly expanded terminals. (Herity et al. 1997, 117, 026, Cloontuskert 07) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001013 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. This stone (Herity et al. 1997, 117, 027, Cloontuskert 08) is described as built into the upper surface of the stile into the altar enclosure. It was not recognised in this position but it could be a blue-coloured stone (L c. 0.25m) that might have a circular expanded terminal built into the wall of the altar enclosure at the W edge of the graveyard (RO037-001002-). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001014 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Described as in care locally (Herity et al. (1997, 117, 028, Cloontuskert 09), this stone is now in the wall of the graveyard (RO037-001002-) at W close to the altar enclosure. It is a sub-circular granite slab (Wth 0.43m; H 0.4m) with a cross inside a square frame. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001015 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. This stone is in care locally and is not on display, but it is described (Herity et al. 1997, 117, 029, Cloontuskert 010) as small (H 30.8cm) with an incised, equal-armed cross (H 9.5cm; Wth 10.7cm). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001016 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Built into the wall of the graveyard (RO037-001002-) at W beside the altar enclosure. This is a sub-rectangular slab (Wth 0.32m; H 0.57m) with a simple cross that has notched terminals. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001017 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Built into the wall of the graveyard (RO037-001002-) at W beside the altar enclosure. This small rectangular stone, probably a sandstone (Wth 0.23m; H 0.27m) that has been broken off on the right side, has a small incised cross inside a square, but the cross does not touch the edges of the square. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001018 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Built into the wall of the graveyard (RO037-001002-) at W beside the altar enclosure. This is a rectangular block (dims c. 0.3m x 0.1m) with raised decoration of a circled cross, a latin cross and triskle. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001019 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Built into the wall of the graveyard (RO037-001002-) at W beside the altar enclosure. This sub-rectangular sandstone (Wth 0.37m; H 0.41m) has a single incised cross (Wth 16cm; H 19cm) with slightly expanded terminals. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001020 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Built into the wall of the altar enclosure at the W edge of the graveyard (RO037-001002-). This sub-rectangular stone (Wth 0.57m; H 0.32m) has a simple cross in a circle carved in false relief looking very small at the centre. The initials TE are also carved in relief, and the stone may have been a quoinstone. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001021 Cross-slab
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. This is a subcircular or almost tear-shaped sandstone (diam. 0.51-0.54m) now lying on the ground within the altar enclosure at the W edge of the graveyard (RO037-001002-). It has a very rough upper surface but this surface has a cross (H 0.41m; Span 0.41m) with square terminals (dims 0.16m x 0.09m) in relief. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revised upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001022 Cross-slab
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Set into the inner face of the wall of Cloontuskert graveyard (RO037-001002-) at N, and first recorded by Gary Dempsey. This is a stone fragment (dims 0.37m x 0.23m) with a possible anchor-shaped terminal (dims c. 0.12 x 0.16m) of a cross that is deeply cut into the stone. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001023 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Set into the inner face of the wall of Cloontuskert graveyard (RO037-001002-) at N, and first recorded by Gary Dempsey. This is a stone fragment (max. dims 0.28m x 0.23m) with a deeply incised cross (original dims c. 0.16m x. c. 0.16m) but only two of the circular terminals Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001024 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Set into the inner face of the wall of Cloontuskert graveyard (RO037-001002-) at N, and first recorded by Gary Dempsey. This is a large stone (dims 0.53m x 0.3m) that has a crudely incised cross with expanded terminals inside a circle (diam. c. 0.2m). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001025 Cross-slab
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Set into the inner face of the wall of Cloontuskert graveyard (RO037-001002-) at N, and first recorded by Gary Dempsey. This is a stone (dims 0.33m x 0.31m) with a fragment of a crude disc-headed cross in relief but only the stem (Wth c. 0.07m) is clearly distinguishable. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001026 Cross-slab
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Set into the inner face of the wall of Cloontuskert graveyard (RO037-001002-) at N, and first recorded by Gary Dempsey. This is a stone fragment (dims 0.18m x 0.14m) with portion of a Maltese cross incised within a circle. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001027 Cross-slab
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Located on top of the wall of Cloontuskert graveyard (RO037-001002-) at N, and first recorded by Gary Dempsey. This is a fragment of a cross-slab (dims 0.18m x 0.26m; T 0.04m) with portion of a latin cross and some letters: CU(G?)E incised on it. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001028 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Located on top of the wall of Cloontuskert graveyard (RO037-001002-) at N, and first recorded by Gary Dempsey. This is a small fragment (max. dims 0.2m x c. 0.11m) with a deeply-incised cross but only portions of two arms with circular terminals survive. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001029 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Located on top of the wall of Cloontuskert graveyard (RO037-001002-) at N, and first recorded by Gary Dempsey. This stone (dims 0.26m x 0.22m) has a lightly incised simple cross. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 July, 2015

• RO037-001030 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  The early church that became an Augustinian abbey (RO037-001001-) is situated on low-lying ground at the S end of graveyard (RO037-001002-). At least eighteen stones with inscribed crosses have been recorded up to 2008, but some of these are missing. Five have been recorded by Fanning and O'hEailidhe (1980, 10, 13-15), one of which is now missing. Two others were recorded by Siggins (1988, 56-7) and six other simpler cross-inscribed stones were described by Herity (et al. 1997, 116-7). Other stones have since come to light, and most of the displayed stones are set in the walls of a rectangular enclosure with an altar at the W edge of the graveyard. In all six cross-slabs and eleven other cross-inscribed stones have been recorded in this display. There are also numerous architectural fragments (RO037-001017-) from a high medieval church on display here and in the church ruin as well as decorative pieces from an earlier structure. Most of the decorated stones were recovered from the graveyard in a clean-up c. 1990, at which time others were displayed around a style in the graveyard wall at N. These have been identified recently by Gary Dempsey, and amongst the dressed stones he has recorded are portions of four cross-slabs and five cross-inscribed stones. Located on top of the wall of Cloontuskert graveyard (RO037-001002-) at N, and first recorded by Gary Dempsey. A small stone (dims 0.21m x 0.16m) has an arc and portion of the stem of a circled cross carved in false relief.

• RO037-001031 Bullaun stone
  Description

  Located on top of the wall of Cloontuskert graveyard (RO037-001002-) at N close to a stile, and first recorded by Gary Dempsey. This is a small stone (dims 0.39m x 0.17m; H 0.19m) with a rounded basin (dims 0.19m x 0.17m; D 0.5m). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 9 September, 2015

• RO037-002 Quarry
  Description

  Marked only on the 1915 ed. of the OS 6-inch map as a small feature (diam. c. 10m). This is a quarry. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

• RO037-003 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In a low-lying position on a slight N-facing slope in the flood-plain of the River Shannon. Overgrown circular area (diam. c. 30m) defined by an earthen bank (Wth 5.5m; int. H 0.6m; ext. H 1.3m) and outer fosse (Wth of base 2.2m; D 0.7m) S-W-NE, which has been reduced to a scarp (H 1m) NE-SE. The perimeter is damaged SE-S, and there is no identifiable original entrance. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

Architectural heritage

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

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 low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground and water.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_1543 (ZIP).

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.

• Cloontuskert, Lanesborough8 sales
• Cloontuskert, Lanesboro6 sales

Name

Cloontuskert · Cluain Tuaiscirt

Area

3,366,560 m² (336.66 ha, 831.9 acres)

Civil parish

Cloontuskert, and its townlands

Barony

Ballintober South

Electoral division

Cloontuskert, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Cloontuskert electoral division: 1,315 people in 512 households; 68% of households own their home; 42% of homes were built since 2001; 11% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 7% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballyglass, Curraghroe, Doughil, Erenagh, Erra, Gortgallan, Mountdillon

Placenames

Cloontuskert 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.