Cloonagh
Townland in the civil parish of Drumcliff, barony of Carbury, Co. Sligo; in Irish An Chluanach
- Area
- 137.3 ha
- 339 acres
- Land parcels
- 136
- registered freehold, median 5,129 m² (0.51 ha, 1.27 acres)
- Zoning
- —
- not in a zoned settlement
- Planning
- 11
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
136 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Cloonagh, from 85 m² to 80,868 m² (8.09 ha, 19.98 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 17 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
No zone of a development plan covers Cloonagh in the national zoning. Outside zoned towns and villages, the county development plan's rural policies apply to each application.
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
20 Dec 2024Conditional
1) Retention Permission to retain and complete a dwelling house which is at variance with previous permission granted under PL 06/183. 2) Planning Permission to a) install an on-site wastewater treatment & disposal system b) entrance by boundary wall and c) carry out ancillary site works
Retention · Sligo County Council, 2460494
15 Sept 2024Conditional
proposed construction of a new dwelling house and garage, demolition of existing agricultural outbuildings on site, proposed new septic tank and percolation area, together with all associated landscaping and site works
Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2460301
25 Nov 2023Conditional
1. Retain partially constructed existing domestic garage, office and storage area 2. Alter the layout as outlined and Complete construction of domestic garage, office and storage 3. All ancillary services associated with the development
Retention · Sligo County Council, 2360325
11 Apr 2023Conditional
1. Demolition of existing outbuilding. 2. Construction of new extensions to north east and south east elevations of existing cottage. 3. New roof to porch on north west elevation of existing cottage. 4. Replacement and upgrade of existing septic tank with new proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area. 5. Construction new vehicular entrance to existing lane along south west boundary of the site and all associated site works.
Permission, 3 homes · Sligo County Council, 2360070
25 Jul 2022Refused
development consisting of (1) demolition of existing outbuilding (2) construction of new extensions to north east and south east elevations of existing cottage (3) new roof to porch on north west elevation of existing cottage (4) replacement and upgrade of existing septic tank with new proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area (5) construction of new boat house with new associated slipway (6) construction of new vehicular entrance to existing lane along south west boundary of the site and all associated site works
Permission, 3 homes · Sligo County Council, 22256
26 Apr 2022N/a
Development consisting of: 1. Demolition of existing outbuilding, 2. Construction of new extensions to north east and south east elevations of existing cottage, 3. New roof to porch on north west elevation of existing cottage, 4. Replacement and upgrade of existing septic tank with new proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, 5. Construction of boat house, 6. Construction of domestic garage and all associated site works
Permission, 4 homes · Sligo County Council, 22146
15 Dec 2021Refused
Development consisting of (1) retain partially constructed existing domestic garage, office and storage area (2) complete construction of domestic garage, office and storage (3) all ancillary services associated with the development
Retention · Sligo County Council, 21497
21 Dec 2020Conditional
development consisting of the construction of extension to existing dwelling house inclusive of internal alterations, decommission existing septic tank and percolation area, install new WWTP and percolation area, reposition existing roadside entrance, together with all services, landscaping and associated site works (refer PL17479)
Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 20437
23 Nov 2020Refused
Development consisting of outline planning permission for dwelling house with proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area
Outline permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 20401
4 Dec 2019N/a
development consisting of the retention and completion of partially constructed boat shed and attached open lean-to-fuel storage area at
Permission · Sligo County Council, 19488
20 Dec 2017Conditional
for development consisting of the retention of a domestic extension. To upgrade the existing waste water treatment system to current EPA COP standards and all ancillary works
Retention · Sligo County Council, 17479
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
- Special Area of Conservation: Cummeen Strand/Drumcliff Bay (Sligo Bay) SAC 000627
- Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Cummeen Strand/Drumcliff Bay (Sligo Bay) 000627
Recorded monuments
- SL004-004 Ringfort - rath
Description
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
- SL004-005 Ringfort - rath
Description
Situated on a gentle E-facing slope in rough pasture. Much disturbed. Raised circular area (diam. 18.5m) enclosed by a bank of earth and stone (Wth. 3.2m; int. H 0.2m). No fosse. The centre of the site has been quarried away. Original entrance not recognisable. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 17 April 2013
- SL004-006 Ritual site - holy well
Description
Marked on the 1837 and 1912 editions of the OS 6-inch map. Situated on a NE-facing slope a short distance above Sligo Bay. Spring well now housed within a modern cement-built structure. There are a number of legends concerning St. Molaise associated with the monument (ITA Survey 1942-4). Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 17 April 2013
- SL004-014 Seaweed stand
Description
One of 17 small circular enclosures marked on the OS 25-inch plan (surveyed 1909). These were used as stands for stacking seaweed and date from the post-1700 AD period. (Timoney 2002b, 58-9.) Timoney, M.A. 2002b Aughris, Portavaud, Lackan and Kilcummin. In M.A. Timoney (ed.), A celebration of Sligo: first essays for Sligo Field Club, 41-64. Sligo Field Club. Carrick-on-Shannon Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- SL004-015 Seaweed stand
Description
One of 17 small circular enclosures marked on the OS 25-inch plan (surveyed 1909). These were used as stands for stacking seaweed and date from the post-1700 AD period. (Timoney 2002b, 58-9.) Timoney, M.A. 2002b Aughris, Portavaud, Lackan and Kilcummin. In M.A. Timoney (ed.), A celebration of Sligo: first essays for Sligo Field Club, 41-64. Sligo Field Club. Carrick-on-Shannon Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- SL004-016 Seaweed stand
Description
One of 17 small circular enclosures marked on the OS 25-inch plan (surveyed 1909). These were used as stands for stacking seaweed and date from the post-1700 AD period. (Timoney 2002b, 58-9.) Timoney, M.A. 2002b Aughris, Portavaud, Lackan and Kilcummin. In M.A. Timoney (ed.), A celebration of Sligo: first essays for Sligo Field Club, 41-64. Sligo Field Club. Carrick-on-Shannon Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- SL004-017 Seaweed stand
Description
One of 17 small circular enclosures marked on the OS 25-inch plan (surveyed 1909). These were used as stands for stacking seaweed and date from the post-1700 AD period. (Timoney 2002b, 58-9.) Timoney, M.A. 2002b Aughris, Portavaud, Lackan and Kilcummin. In M.A. Timoney (ed.), A celebration of Sligo: first essays for Sligo Field Club, 41-64. Sligo Field Club. Carrick-on-Shannon Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- SL004-018 Seaweed stand
Description
One of 17 small circular enclosures marked on the OS 25-inch plan (surveyed 1909). These were used as stands for stacking seaweed and date from the post-1700 AD period. (Timoney 2002b, 58-9.) Timoney, M.A. 2002b Aughris, Portavaud, Lackan and Kilcummin. In M.A. Timoney (ed.), A celebration of Sligo: first essays for Sligo Field Club, 41-64. Sligo Field Club. Carrick-on-Shannon Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- SL004-019 Seaweed stand
Description
One of 17 small circular enclosures marked on the OS 25-inch plan (surveyed 1909). These were used as stands for stacking seaweed and date from the post-1700 AD period. (Timoney 2002b, 58-9.) Timoney, M.A. 2002b Aughris, Portavaud, Lackan and Kilcummin. In M.A. Timoney (ed.), A celebration of Sligo: first essays for Sligo Field Club, 41-64. Sligo Field Club. Carrick-on-Shannon Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- SL004-020 Seaweed stand
Description
One of 17 small circular enclosures marked on the OS 25-inch plan (surveyed 1909). These were used as stands for stacking seaweed and date from the post-1700 AD period. (Timoney 2002b, 58-9.) Timoney, M.A. 2002b Aughris, Portavaud, Lackan and Kilcummin. In M.A. Timoney (ed.), A celebration of Sligo: first essays for Sligo Field Club, 41-64. Sligo Field Club. Carrick-on-Shannon Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- SL004-021 Seaweed stand
Description
One of 17 small circular enclosures marked on the OS 25-inch plan (surveyed 1909). These were used as stands for stacking seaweed and date from the post-1700 AD period. (Timoney 2002b, 58-9.) Timoney, M.A. 2002b Aughris, Portavaud, Lackan and Kilcummin. In M.A. Timoney (ed.), A celebration of Sligo: first essays for Sligo Field Club, 41-64. Sligo Field Club. Carrick-on-Shannon Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- SL004-022 Seaweed stand
Description
One of 17 small circular enclosures marked on the OS 25-inch plan (surveyed 1909). These were used as stands for stacking seaweed and date from the post-1700 AD period. (Timoney 2002b, 58-9.) Timoney, M.A. 2002b Aughris, Portavaud, Lackan and Kilcummin. In M.A. Timoney (ed.), A celebration of Sligo: first essays for Sligo Field Club, 41-64. Sligo Field Club. Carrick-on-Shannon Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- SL004-023 Seaweed stand
Description
One of 17 small circular enclosures marked on the OS 25-inch plan (surveyed 1909). These were used as stands for stacking seaweed and date from the post-1700 AD period. (Timoney 2002b, 58-9.) Timoney, M.A. 2002b Aughris, Portavaud, Lackan and Kilcummin. In M.A. Timoney (ed.), A celebration of Sligo: first essays for Sligo Field Club, 41-64. Sligo Field Club. Carrick-on-Shannon Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- SL004-024 Seaweed stand
Description
One of 17 small circular enclosures marked on the OS 25-inch plan (surveyed 1909). These were used as stands for stacking seaweed and date from the post-1700 AD period. (Timoney 2002b, 58-9.) Timoney, M.A. 2002b Aughris, Portavaud, Lackan and Kilcummin. In M.A. Timoney (ed.), A celebration of Sligo: first essays for Sligo Field Club, 41-64. Sligo Field Club. Carrick-on-Shannon Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- SL004-025 Seaweed stand
Description
One of 17 small circular enclosures marked on the OS 25-inch plan (surveyed 1909). These were used as stands for stacking seaweed and date from the post-1700 AD period. (Timoney 2002b, 58-9.) Timoney, M.A. 2002b Aughris, Portavaud, Lackan and Kilcummin. In M.A. Timoney (ed.), A celebration of Sligo: first essays for Sligo Field Club, 41-64. Sligo Field Club. Carrick-on-Shannon Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- SL004-026 Seaweed stand
Description
One of 17 small circular enclosures marked on the OS 25-inch plan (surveyed 1909). These were used as stands for stacking seaweed and date from the post-1700 AD period. (Timoney 2002b, 58-9.) Timoney, M.A. 2002b Aughris, Portavaud, Lackan and Kilcummin. In M.A. Timoney (ed.), A celebration of Sligo: first essays for Sligo Field Club, 41-64. Sligo Field Club. Carrick-on-Shannon Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- SL004-027 Seaweed stand
Description
One of 17 small circular enclosures marked on the OS 25-inch plan (surveyed 1909). These were used as stands for stacking seaweed and date from the post-1700 AD period. (Timoney 2002b, 58-9.) Timoney, M.A. 2002b Aughris, Portavaud, Lackan and Kilcummin. In M.A. Timoney (ed.), A celebration of Sligo: first essays for Sligo Field Club, 41-64. Sligo Field Club. Carrick-on-Shannon Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 26 August 2011
- SL004-028 Seaweed stand
Description
One of 17 small circular enclosures marked on the OS 25-inch plan (surveyed 1909). These were used as stands for stacking seaweed and date from the post-1700 AD period. (Timoney 2002b, 58-9.) Timoney, M.A. 2002b Aughris, Portavaud, Lackan and Kilcummin. In M.A. Timoney (ed.), A celebration of Sligo: first essays for Sligo Field Club, 41-64. Sligo Field Club. Carrick-on-Shannon Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 26 August 2011
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Cloonagh.
Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility moderately high, moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are water.
- Terrain model
- No LiDAR survey of the Office of Public Works covers the centre of the townland of Cloonagh.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Cloonagh with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Sligo.
The townland
- Name
- Cloonagh · An Chluanach
- Area
- 1,373,368 m² (137.34 ha, 339.37 acres)
- Civil parish
- Drumcliff, and its townlands
- Barony
- Carbury
- Electoral division
- Lissadill West, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Lissadill West electoral division: 639 people in 246 households; 80% of households own their home; 32% of homes were built since 2001; 9% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 17% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ardtrasna, Ballyconnell, Carrigeens
- Placenames
- Cloonagh 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.