Lackan

91 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Lackan, from 33 m² to 136,850 m² (13.69 ha, 33.82 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 15 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Lackan 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.

• 7 Jul 2025Conditional

  retention permission of a dwelling house, domestic shed, septic tank, percolation and revised site boundaries attached to the previously granted planning permission 809789 along with any ancillary site works attached

  Retention · Sligo County Council, 2560275

• 5 Sept 2023Conditional

  development consisting of the following: to construct dwelling house, construct domestic garage, install effluent treatment system with percolation area and to carry out all associated ancillary site works

  Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2360232

• 28 Mar 2023N/a

  Application for planning permission to construct dwelling house, construct domestic garage, install effluent treatment system with percolation area and to carry out all associated site works at Lackan, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 2360054

• 25 Nov 2022Conditional

  development consisting of the extension of the lifespan of the operational Lackan Wind Farm by 12 years to October 2035. Lackan Wind Farm consists of 3 No. Turbines (64m hub height, 71m Rotor diameter - 99.5m tip height), site access roads, hardstand areas, underground cabling from each Turbine to the control building, drainage, and ancillary works, as granted Planning Permission in 2003 - Planning numbers PL02/816 and PL21.203388 refer. The planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR).

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 22401

• 27 Jan 2020Conditional

  Development consisting of the retention of domestic garage constructed on site

  Retention · Sligo County Council, 2012

• 2 Aug 2018Conditional

  Development consisting of 1) construction of new single-storey extension and carry out alterations to existing dwelling house together with all associated ancillary site works; 2) retain existing attic window on western gable end of existing dwelling house, 3) construct domestic garage.

  Retention, 2 homes · Sligo County Council, 18316

• 26 Jan 2017Conditional

  development consisting of the alteration, renovation & extension to existing dwelling house with packaged wastewater treatment system and raised polishing filter, including all other ancillary site works and services

  Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 1719

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 Lackan.

Recorded monuments

• SL010-017 Enclosure
  Description

  This record was included in the SMR (1989) as ‘enclosure -possible’, and in the RMP (1995) as ‘rectangular enclosure’ based on features visible in an aerial photograph (GSI G 18-9; Roll 156, print 22). An inspection in 1993 found no evidence of an enclosure. The features evident in the aerial photograph correspond to a natural terrace with a W-facing slope. A defunct field bank on a N-S axis traversed the E side of the terrace. The evidence is insufficient to warrant accepting this as an archaeological monument. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

• SL010-018001 Castle - tower house
  Description

  Situated on a slight rise overlooking the E shore of Killala Bay. The OS Letters (1836, 292 (119)) and O'Rorke (1890, 418-9) recorded that this castle was constructed in 1560 by the MacFirbis'. Wood-Martin (1882, 106) concurs with the latter date but asserts that it was constructed by the O'Dowds 'and in consequence of the events of 1641 was fortified by them, and granted to the family of Wood'. Present remains comprise a mound (10.5m E-W; c. 6m N-S; max. H 1.4m) of rubble and stone blocks, bisected by a modern E-W field boundary wall. The basal portion of the walls at S (H 0.6m) and at E (L 6m; H 1.1m; T 0.8m) are still visible. A low bank (7m E-W; Wth 2.8m; H 0.4m) may mark the line of the N wall. A break in centre of the S wall (Wth. 0.88m) may mark the location of the original entrance. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

• SL010-018002 Kiln
  Description

  Listed in the SMR (1989) and RMP (1995) and classified 'Kiln Possible' in both. Not marked on any edition of the OS 6-inch map. At Lackan tower house (SL010-018001-). A field report dating to 1983 (SMR file) recorded a possible doorway centrally positioned in the centre of the S wall which has been filled up with rubble and burnt stone. The fieldworker postulated that this may be part of the back of an kiln abutting the external face of the castle wall. This is a post-1700 feature. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 26 July 2012

• SL010-019 Moated site
  Description

  Situated in poorly drained, lowlying pasture. Raised rectangular area (37m N-S; 30m E-W) enclosed by a bank (Wth 3.9m; int. H 0.4m; ext. H 1.4m at N, 1.6m at S) which is partially levelled at E. At its outer foot is a fosse (Wth 4.6m) with a substantial outer bank (Wth 4.3m at N, 7.2m at S; int. H 0.8-1.6m; ext. H 0.7m-1.6m. The outer bank is largely levelled at NE and E, and there are breaks at the NW and SE angles and a large break on the W side. The entrance is marked by a gap (Wth c. 3m) in the inner bank, roughly in the middle of the W side, with a low causeway across the fosse and remnants of a corresponding break in the outer bank. In the interior is a possible house (SL010-019001-). It is built against the inner face of the inner bank in the SW quadrant and consists of a low rectangular platform (16m E-W; c. 6m N-S) defined on the N and E by a low bank (Wth 1.5m; int. H 0.2m; ext. H 0.4m). Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

• SL010-019001 House - medieval
  Description

  In the interior of a moated site (SL010-019----). This possible medieval house is built against the inner face of the inner bank in the SW quadrant of the moated site. It consists of a low rectangular platform (16m E-W; 5.5-6m N-S) defined on the S and W by the inner bank of the moated site, and on the N and E by a low bank (Wth 1.5m; int. H 0.2m; ext. H 0.4m). Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 8 November 2013

• SL010-030 Fulacht fia
  Description

  Located in flat, lowlying poorly drained coastal pasture, traversed by a network of field drains. When first recorded in 1993 this fulacht fia appeared as a low irregular-shaped mound (c. 10m N-S; c. 9m E–W) of heat-shattered stone and charcoal, which had been suffered disturbance in the past. The N end of the mound was markedly higher and incorporated a small semicircular depression (Wth 0.6m N–S). A raised rim or scarp (H 0.5m) defined the S edge of the mound. The limits of the mound along its W and E edges were more irregular and difficult to trace. An inspection in 2013 found that the mound is extant but has been graded-off somewhat during land improvement works, and now appears as a low, roughly circular rise (12m N–S; 11m E–W; H 0.5-0.6m). The N end of the mound is highest (H 0.5-0.6m) and a low scarp can be traced N–SE but elsewhere the limits of the mound are less clearly defined and grade seamlessly into the surrounding field surface. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 23 January 2014

• SL016-004 Mound
  Description

  Situated on the E edge of a low ridge in lowlying pasture. Not marked on the 1837 edition of the OS 6-inch. D-shaped flat-topped mound (diam. at base 24m, at top 12m; H 0.6-1.4m) truncated on the straight side to E by a N-S roadway. Part of the interior on the E has been quarried out. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

• SL016-005001 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  Situated in lowlying, wet ground. Spring well at an indentation at the W of a substantial kidney-shaped cairn/penitantial station (SL016-005002-). The well is enclosed within a drystone border and covered with a low arch also of drystone construction. It is partially covered by cairn material. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

• SL016-005002 Penitential station
  Description

  Located at a holy well (SL016-005001-). High, kidney-shaped cairn (max. dim. c. 10m; H 2m) of loose stones. The holy well is located at the indentation on the west side of the cairn and is partially covered by cairn material. According to tradition, visitors to the well placed a stone on the cairn as part of their prayer ritual (OS Name Books, 447). Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

• SL016-068001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  Situated on a low rise in lowlying pasture. Not marked on any edition of the OS 6-inch map. Raised circular flat-topped rise (diam. c. 30m, top c. 20m) defined by broadly sloping sides, possibly representing the remains of a rath. At the E edge of the top of the platform is a mound (dims. 6m x 5.5m; H 1.4m) of small and large stones, incorpating one massive boulder (H 0.8m; dims. 2.3m x 0.6m). Within the NE quadrant of the platform is an opening to a souterrain (SL016-068002-). Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

• SL016-068002 Souterrain
  Description

  Located on top of a low hill, possibly within a rath (SL016-0680001-). An area of collapse allows visual access to a drystone passage (Wth 0.7m) which inclines downwards in a NE direction and also extends to SW. At least one 'in situ' stone lintel is visible. Twelve metres SW is a low circular mound of stones (diam. 3m; H 0.5m) enclosing a central area of collapse in which a large stone lintel is visible. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

• SL016-076 Slab-lined burial
  Description

  At the W edge of a pasture field, located in an eroding cliff face (H 1.5m) above a storm beach. This slab-lined burial was partly eroded from the cliff face and a rescue excavation was carried out by the OPW in 1991 (Buckley et al. 1991-2). The grave, which underlay topsoil (D 0.3m), was cut into a layer (D 0.5m) of shingle which overlay limestone bedrock. It was oriented roughly E-W, with the head to the W, but by the time of the excavation the W end was already destroyed by erosion. The E end (1m E–W; 0.5m N–S) remained intact. The sides of the grave were constructed of limestone slabs set on edge with chocking stones in between. Two overlapping sets of flat slabs formed the roof. The poorly preserved leg bones of an adult, or more probably a sub-adult, individual were recovered. The slab walls of the grave, which were left in situ when the excavation was completed, have since been eroded by wave action. A slight subsidence (Wth 1m N-S) at the cliff edge is all that now marks the location. In local tradition the grave was known as the ‘Fisherman’s Grave’. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 2 September 2013

• SL016-077 Barrow - unclassified
  Description

  In pasture, located c. 40m E of a rocky shoreline. When first noted in 1991 this consisted of a rectangular area (c. 7m x 3m) defined by a shallow ditch (Wth c. 1m) with slight traces of an external bank (Wth 1m) (pers. comm. Victor Buckley, 2013). An inspection in 2013 found that land reclamation has taken place and there is now no visible trace of the monument. When noted in 1991 it was interpreted as a barrow, however, it appears to have been very similar in form and size to kelp-drying kilns (See for instance SL012-002001-) found elsewhere along the west Sligo coastline. There is another possible barrow (SL011-078----) located c. 150m to NNE. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 26th November 2013

• SL016-078 Barrow - unclassified
  Description

  Located in a pasture field bordered at W by a rocky shoreline. When first noted in 1991 this consisted of a rectangular area (c. 7m x 3m) defined by a shallow ditch (Wth c. 1m) with slight traces of an external bank (Wth 1m) (pers. comm. Victor Buckley, 2013). An inspection in 2013 found that land reclamation has taken place and there is now no visible trace of the monument. When noted in 1991 it was interpreted as a barrow, however, it appears to have been very similar in form and size to kelp-drying kilns (See for instance SL012-002001-) found elsewhere along the west Sligo coastline. There is another possible barrow (SL011-077----) located c. 150m to SSW. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 26th November 2013

• SL016-080 Enclosure
  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.

• SL016-089 Burial
  Description

  In level pasture, located c. 10m W of a rocky shore. According to local information (pers. comm. Paddy Tuffy, 2013), this monument was traditionally known as ‘the woman’s grave’. It consisted of a low oblong, grass-covered rise (c. 4-5m NE-SW, c. 2-3m NW-SE; H c. 0.4-5m) surrounded by a shallow depression or ditch (Wth c. 0.5m). There was a stone slab set on edge at its SE end. In the early 2000’s the mound was levelled during reseeding of the field. No surface trace. Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 27 January 2014

Architectural heritage

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

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 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

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

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 Lackan with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Sligo.

Name

Lackan · Leacán

Area

1,761,749 m² (176.17 ha, 435.34 acres)

Civil parish

Kilglass, and its townlands

Barony

Tireragh

Electoral division

Kilglass, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Kilglass electoral division: 1,765 people in 695 households; 67% of households own their home; 37% of homes were built since 2001; 8% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 33% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Carranduff, Carrowhubbuck North, Cloonaderavally, Parke, Quigabar

Placenames

Lackan 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.