Dromard

16 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Dromard, from 183 m² to 998,546 m² (99.85 ha, 246.75 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 12 neighbouring parcels touch it.

Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.

No zone of a development plan covers Dromard 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.

• 31 Jul 2017Conditional

  for development consisting of 10-year permission for a mountain bike trail recreational development in the townlands, Seevness, Altnavelick, Carrowgaveen, Gortakeeran, Lismacbryan, Lugbaun, Lugnadeffa, Mullanashee, Rathosey, and Tullaghan, Coolaney, Co. Sligo. The proposed development includes 80km of bike trails, approximately 0.6m wide (within a corridor of 100m) including boundary treatments, signage, and all associated works. The proposed development will also include a new building containing changing and washing facilities, a cafe, bicycle hire facilities, the construction of parking areas, a bike wash, the installation of a wastewater treatment plant and percolation area and all associated works, water connection/supply from a public main and associated services

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 17294

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 Dromard.

Recorded monuments

• SL019-149001 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated on an E-W ridge with a pronounced N-facing slope, with excellent views of the surrounding hilly terrain. Large oval area (57.7m E-W; 51.2m N-S) defined by remnants of a substantial stony bank, enhanced on the N side by the steep ridge slope. The curving arc of the bank (Wth 4-5.9m; int. H 0.6-1.3m; ext. H 1.7-2m) at SW-NNW is well defined. At NW it peters out where the defining element becomes a scarp merging at NNW–NNE with the steep natural ridge slope (H 5.6m). At NE–E remnants of a stony bank are evident, replaced at ESE-S-SSW by a later field wall (Wth 1.2; H 0.6 at S), now ruined and largely obscured by blackthorn and brambles. A gap (Wth 2m) at E may represent the original entrance. The interior incorporates a central E-W spine of raised level ground (Wth c. 15-20m N–S) from which interior ground level falls steeply towards the perimeter at N, and more gently at S. This level central spine appears to reflect the natural undulations of the ridge. It is broadest at the E end of the enclosure, and here there is a rectangular platform (12.5m E-W; 10.8m N-S), which appears to be the remains of a house (SL019-149002-). A ruined field wall (W 1-1.3m; H 0.7m), engulfed in brambles, extends on an ENE–WSW axis through the S third of the enclosure. The enclosure is boxed in on all sides by later field boundary walls. At W a field wall, which lies 3m outside the enclosure bank, respects the curve of the enclosure, possibly preserving the line of a fosse or outer bank. There is a church (SL019-150001-) and graveyard (SL019-150002-) c. 170m to SE Attached image (SL019-149001-_01 shows enclosure viewed from N. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

• SL019-149002 House - early medieval
  Description

  In the E half of an enclosure (SL019-049001-). A rectangular platform (12.5m E-W; 10.8m N-S) defined by a stony scarp (H 0.4-0.6m at W and N, 1.2-1.4m at E and S). Large stones are set in the scarp at W, possibly kerb stones or wall-footings. The top of the platform slopes down from center to S. There is a drop in exterior ground level immediately to E and S. Attached image SL019-149002-_01 shows house viewed from NW. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

• SL019-150001 Church
  Description

  In the NW quadrant of a graveyard (SL019-150002-). O’Rorke (1889, 398) records the tradition that Saint Patrick established a church here. A church is shown in the N end of Dromard townland on the Down Survey Parish map (1656-9). The graveyard (SL019-151002-) is not shown. On the 1837 OS 6-inch map, the church is indicated as a rectangular ESE–WNW building, annotated ‘Church’, with the W wall of the church incorporated into the N end of the W wall of the graveyard. On the 1913 edition, a small square building, annotated ‘Church (in Ruins)’, is shown abutting the W wall of the graveyard. The church building is no longer evident. However, a roughly rectangular area (c. 7m E–W; 2-3m N–S) of level, grass-covered ground can be seen at this location, which may preserve part of the footprint of the church. At the W end of the level area, an ivy-covered heap (c. 4m N–S; c. 3m E–R; H 1.6m) of stone rubble abuts the graveyard wall. As indicated on the OS maps, it is likely that the graveyard wall incorporates remnants of the W gable wall of the church, however, it is not possible to confirm this due to the dense ivy-cover on the wall. Immediately to N of the site of the church, the graveyard wall and the original entrance were removed when the graveyard extension to W was added. There are two holy wells (SL019-15101-; SL019-151002-) c. 130m to S; and an enclosure (SL019-149001-) 170m to NW. Revised by : Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 8 December 2014

• SL019-150002 Graveyard
  Description

  Straddling the N-facing slope of a hillock, in an area of undulating grassland, backed to S by the foothills of the Ox Mountains. Subrectangular area (c. 37m E–W; c. 42m N–S) enclosed by a mortared stone wall. The interior of the graveyard slopes down steeply from N towards the centre, where the slope becomes gentler and levels out somewhat towards the perimeter at NW. There is a high density of graves, the majority marked by 19th- and 20th-century headstones and Celtic-type crosses, many standing at the head of rectangular kerbed plots. There are also a number of graveslabs and chest tombs. In the S half of the graveyard, the graves are terraced into the steep slope. Intersperced between the formal headstones are simple, low stone gravemarkers, roughly rectangular in outline (H 0.3-0.8m; Wth 0.25-0.4m). Many appear to be uninscibed, but some carry a simple inscription, a name, a cross or ‘IHS’. Abutting the inner face of the W wall in the NW quadrant, on an area of level ground, is a heap of ivy-covered rubble which marks the site of a church (SL019-150001-). The N end of the W wall, where the original entrance to the graveyard was located, has been removed and the resulting gap, now partly covered now by graves, allows access to the adjoining 20th/21st-century extension, which abuts the W wall of the old graveyard. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 8 December 2014

• SL019-150003 Religious house - unclassified
  Description

  Gwynn & Hadcock (1970, 381) recorded that Bishop Aed mac Bricc (of Killare) visited a monastery of nuns at 'Druimard'. They record how Colgan (Act 422) suggested that this may be 'Kill-aird', Co. Wicklow. However they believed it to be Dromard in County Sligo. It may have located in the vicinity of a church (SL019-150001-) and graveyard (SL019-150002-). There are no visible upstanding remains of this foundation. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 17 July 2013

• SL019-151001 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  Situated within a hollow at the base of a steep N-facing ridge are two adjoining holy wells dedicated to St. Patrick and St. Brigid respectively, within a small, square walled enclosure (dim. 11m). Patterns are still held here annually on June 29th. This, the larger well is dedicated to St. Patrick and comprises a circular pool (diam. 2m) defined by a stone wall. Four stone steps lead down to the water level. Appended to its W side is 'St. Brigid's Well' (SL019-151002-) roofed by a massive slab which bears numerous crudely inscribed crosses (SL019-151003-). A series of stone steps leads down to the water level. Built into the enclosure wall, a short distance SW of the wells, is a stone crucifixion plaque (SL019-151004-). Also within the enclosure is a plain rectangular stone altar (SL019-151005-). A third well, which was used by penitents for washing their feet before and after undertaking the patterns, is located 1.7m N of the enclosure. Attached images: SL019-151001-_01 Tober Patrick at left, with St. Brigid's Well (SL019-151002-) at right SL019-151001-_02 Tober Patrick viewed from E, with altar (SL019-151005-) in background at left. SL019-151001-_03 Tober Patrick well enclosure, viewed from NE Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

• SL019-151002 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  Situated within a hollow at the base of a steep N-facing ridge are two adjoining holy wells dedicated to St. Patrick and St. Brigid respectively, within a small, square walled enclosure (dim. 11m). Patterns are still held here annually on June 29th. The larger well is dedicated to St. Patrick (SL019-151001-). Appended to its W side is this well, which according to tradition is dedicated to 'St. Brigid's'. It comprises a small subrectangular pool (dims. 0.8m x 0.6m) defined on S side by a semicircular stone wall and roofed by a massive slab (dims. 1.9m x 1.4m) known as 'St. Brigid's Flag' which bears numerous crudely inscribed crosses (SL019-151003-). A series of stone steps on the N side leads down to the water level. Built into the enclosure wall, a short distance SW of the wells, is a crucifixion plaque (SL019-151004-). Also within the enclosure is a plain rectangular stone altar (SL019-151005-). A third well, which was used by penitents for washing their feet before and after undertaking the patterns, is located 1.7m N of the enclosure. Attached image (SL019-151002-_01) shows semicircular well, roofed with cross-inscribed stone (SL019-151003-), viewed from W Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

• SL019-151003 Cross-inscribed stone
  Description

  Located at a holy well, 'St. Brigid's Well' (SL019-151002-), which is roofed by a massive slab (dims. 1.9m x 1.4m), known as 'St. Brigid's Flag', which bears numerous crudely inscribed crosses. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

• SL019-151004 Crucifixion plaque
  Description

  Located adjacent to two adjoining holy wells dedicated to St. Patrick (SL019-151001-) and St. Brigid (SL019-151002-) respectively, within a small walled enclosure. Built into the enclosure wall, at SW is a stone plaque (H 0.45m; Wth 0.12-0.28m) whose entire face is occupied by a crude depiction of the crucified Christ in relief. See attached images: SL019-151004-_01 SL019-151004-_02 Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

• SL019-151005 Altar
  Description

  Within a small wall enclosure in which are also two adjoining holy wells dedicated to St. Patrick (SL019-151001-) and St. Brigid (SL019-151002-) respectively. Recorded by Wood-Martin (1882, 358) as 'a simple altar shaded by a spreading oak tree' it consists of a plain rectangular stone structure (1.35m x 1.75m) bearing a Latin inscription dated 1821. Local information records that it came from the old church at Chapel Street, Sligo, and was moved to this location' (SMR (1989) file). Compiled by: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 19 January 2011

• SL019-226 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, situated on a ridge top, close to the break of slope on the SE side where the ground falls gradually for c. 50m towards a stream. At the N edge of the ridge there is a steeper slope, at the base of which there are two holy wells (SL019-151001-; SL019-151002-) located c. 130m N of the enclosure. Excellent views over undulating grassland W, N and E; overlooked to S by rising slopes of Ox Mountains. Slightly raised, sub-circular or square area (17.7m N-S; 17m E-W) defined NW-SE by a low scarp (H 0.55 at N, 1.2m at E). At N a kerb-like line of stone is visible in a short, eroded section of the scarp. Elsewhere the perimeter is poorly preserved. On the S side it was incorporated into a field boundary, shown on the 1913 OS 6-inch map, which has since been removed, and heaps of field clearance stones are piled along its line and on the poorly defined W side of the enclosure. The interior has an uneven surface broken by much sod-covered stones and low stony heaps. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 12 May 2011

Architectural heritage

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

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 high, 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 Dromard.

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.

No address of the register names Dromard with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Sligo.

Name

Dromard · An Droim Ard

Area

1,400,098 m² (140.01 ha, 345.97 acres)

Civil parish

Dromard, and its townlands

Barony

Tireragh

Electoral division

Dromard West, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Dromard West electoral division: 207 people in 66 households; 92% of households own their home; 26% of homes were built since 2001; 22% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 2% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Altanelvick, Carrowbleagh East, Carrowgavneen, Corskeagh, Gortakeeran

Placenames

Dromard 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.