Rosses Upper

453 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Rosses Upper, from 6 m² to 370,619 m² (37.06 ha, 91.58 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 31 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• R2eRES – existing and infill residential use (Existing residential)
  Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030, Sligo · 338 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M1MIX – mixed uses (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
  Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030, Sligo · 38 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3GB – green belt (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030, Sligo · 32 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1OS – open space (Open space, park)
  Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030, Sligo · 9 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1nRES – new residential uses (New/proposed residential)
  Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030, Sligo · 8 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S3CF – community facilities (Community facilities)
  Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030, Sligo · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• N6TU – transport and utilities-related infrastructure (Other networks and basic infrastructure/utilities uses)
  Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030, Sligo · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 9 Jul 2026Conditional

  new extensions to east and south elevations and alterations to south elevation of existing dwelling

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 2660279

• 23 Jun 2026N/a

  new extension to east elevation and alterations to south elevation of existing dwelling

  Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2660242

• 21 Feb 2026Conditional

  (1) demolition of front single storey domestic garage block and entrance porch, (2) erection of single storey domestic extension to front in lieu of garage block, (3) rear single storey domestic extension and covered external patio, (4) external and internal alterations to existing 2 storey dwelling block, (5) and all other associated site works.

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 2660067

• 6 Feb 2026Conditional

  renovation and extension of existing single-storey dwelling to a two-storey dwelling with single-storey extension to the rear with integrated garage to rear. Works to include widening existing access and associated site works

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 2660040

• 6 Jan 2026N/a

  1. Construction of 4no dwellings in the form of two blocks of semi-detached dwellings over two storeys with attic utilization. 2. Provision of a new vehicular entrance off the existing private road to the north-east of the site. 3. Provision of 8no. car parking spaces with associated footpaths and landscaping. 4. Diversion of existing foul sewer line currently crossing the site and connection of proposed development to public main foul and surface water drainage and all associated site works.

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 2660002

• 11 Dec 2025Conditional

  1. Retention of the existing dwelling house built which differs in plan and elevation from that permitted under granted planning permission ref: PL00/166. The development consists of an existing structure to be retained which serves as a residential single family dwelling with all associated site work. The works to be retained consist of: a.) Omission of window on the north gable on first floor, b.) Inclusion of a ground floor door in lieu of a window on the south elevation, c.) Not constructing the attached garage as per granted planning PL 00/166, d.) Construction of a new attached boiler house to the rear (west) elevation of the of the dwelling, e.) Use of natural slate in lieu of artificial slate, f.) Inclusion of a limestone plinth and front door surround in lieu of brick/stone dressing to windows and doors and quoins, g.) Omission of rooflight to rear (west) elevation, addition of rooflight to front (east) elevation, h.) Position of dwelling as built on site, i) Difference in internal first floor configuration. 2. Permission for a new first floor window on the rear (west) elevation to act as an escape window from the bedroom

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 2560518

• 27 Oct 2025Refused

  renovation and extension of existing single-storey dwelling to a two-storey dwelling with single-storey extension to the rear with integrated garage to rear. works to include widening existing access and associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2560443

• 10 Oct 2025Conditional

  extension and renovation of existing one and a half storey dwelling including extension at rear to ground & first floor. Change in position of existing entrance porch. Extension to rear roof with two gable pitches on first floor. Roof to existng side raised with two new dormers to the north and one to the south. Roof overhangs removed and all windows, doors and guttering replaced

  Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2560420

• 4 Sept 2025Conditional

  Retention Planning Permission for works carried out to a protected structure, NIAH Reference No. 32304011. It is for the conversion of 2 houses, known as No's 1 and 2 Greenland Villas, to 1 house including the following changes: 1. Alterations to the front elevation. 2. Alterations to both gables. 3. Demolition of rear extension at house No. 1. and replaced with additional living area and first floor balcony. 3. Alterations to rear of house No. 2. at:

  Retention, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2560368

• 22 Aug 2025N/a

  I, Fiona Mc Eniff, am applying to Sligo Co. Council for Retention Planning Permission for the conversion of 2 houses, known as No's 1 and 2 Greenland Villas, to 1 house including the following changes: * Alterations to the front elevation. * Alterations to both gables. * Demolition of rear extension at house No. 1. and replaced with additional living area and first floor balcony. *Alterations to rear of house No. 2. at: Greenland Villas, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo. Eircodes: House 1. F91 ET61, House 2. F91 NY98. NIAH Reference No. 32304011

  Retention · Sligo County Council, 2560354

• 4 Aug 2025Conditional

  The retention of an extension to the front elevation of existing dwelling, the installation of a velux window to side roof pitch and elevational changes

  Retention, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2560326

• 13 Jun 2025Conditional

  to upgrade existing septic tank by installing a proprietary treatment system and polishing filter in lieu of the connection to public sewer which was previously granted under planning ref: 16496

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 2560247

• 4 Jun 2025N/a

  PLANNING PERMISSION TO UPGRADE EXISTING SEPTIC TANK BY INSTALLING A PROPRIETARY TREATMENT SYSTEM AND POLISHING FILTER IN LIEU OF THE CONNECTION TO PUBLIC SEWER WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY GRANTED UNDER PLANNING REF:16496 AT DOWN YONDER, ROSSES UPPER, ROSSES POINT, CO. SLIGO, F91DK26. A NATURA IMPACT STATEMENT WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE PLANNING AUTHORITY WITHIN THE APPLICATION AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION OR PURCHASE AT A FEE NOT EXCEEDING THE REASONABLE COST OF MAKING A COPY DURING OFFICE HOURS AT THE OFFICE OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL PLANNING AUTHORITY.

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 2560233

• 26 May 2025Conditional

  We, Barry and Laura Anne O’Boyle, intend to apply to Sligo County Council for Planning Permission for the construction of a part single-storey/part two-storey house, provision of a domestic shed and all associated site works at Rosses Upper, Rosses Point, County Sligo.

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 2560217

• 23 May 2025Refused

  EXTENSION AND RENOVATION OF EXISTING ONE AND A HALF STOREY DWELLING INCLUDING EXTENSION AT REAR TO GROUND & FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION TO WEST. REMOVAL OF EXISTING ENTRANCE PORCH AND CREATION OF NEW ENTRANCE AND SHELTERED HIDDEN ENTRANCE TO NORTH. REAR ROOF STRUCTURE TO BE REPLACED WITH FLAT ROOF. 2 NEW DORMERS TO NORTH ROOF AND ROOF OVERHANGS REMOVED

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 2560214

• 10 Apr 2025Conditional

  EXTENSION AND RENOVATION TO INCLUDE NEW WINDOWS, EXTERNAL INSULATED RENDER ON GROUND FLOOR WALLS, CHARRED CLADDING TO FIRST FLOOR, REMOVAL OF 3 DORMERS AND ALTERATION TO SOUTH FACING ROOF INCLUDING NEW NATURAL SLATES AS WELL AS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING CONSERVATORY AND CARPORT WITH ASSOCIATED SITEWORKS.

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 2560135

• 11 Dec 2024Conditional

  construction of extension to south elevation of existing dwelling house.

  Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2460462

• 11 Dec 2024Conditional

  The development will consist of: (1) alterations to an existing dwelling house including modifications to the existing windows, provision of new windows and rooflights, alterations to the existing garage door to create a new door opening (2) extensions to the front and rear of an existing dwelling house (3) a new external staircase and terraced area (4) and all associated site works -CONDITION NO. 2 COMPLIED WITH

  Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2460464

• 26 Nov 2024N/a

  construction of extension to south elevation of existing dwelling house

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 2460437

• 11 Oct 2024Conditional

  for retention for an entrance lobby at the main entrance of the hotel and for a storage shed at the rear of the hotel, used for the storage of waste bins and for a pump house and electricity generator room, also at the rear of the hotel. Permission for the construction of a new storage shed for the purpose of bottle storage for recycling and general storage at the rear of the hotel and for all associated site development works

  Retention · Sligo County Council, 2460356

• 2 Oct 2024Conditional

  to install a proprietary treatment system and polishing filter in lieu of the connection to public sewer which was previously granted under planning ref:18469. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority within the application

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 2460333

• 20 Sept 2024N/a

  to install a proprietary treatment system and polishing filter in lieu of the connection to public sewer which was previously granted under planning ref:18469

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 2460318

• 19 Sept 2024N/a

  to install a proprietary treatment system and polishing filter in lieu of the connection to public sewer which was previously granted under planning ref:18469

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 2460314

• 21 Jun 2024Conditional

  alterations to existing facade and a new balcony with external staircase to rear of house

  Permission, 1 home · Sligo County Council, 2427

• 30 May 2024N/a

  development consisting of the following: alterations to facade and a balcony with external staircase

  Permission · Sligo County Council, 2426

The 25 most recent of over 100 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Special Area of Conservation: Cummeen Strand/Drumcliff Bay (Sligo Bay) SAC 000627
• Special Protection Area: Cummeen Strand SPA 004035
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Cummeen Strand/Drumcliff Bay (Sligo Bay) 000627

Recorded monuments

• SL008-102001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  Situated on a flat-topped rise in undulating rocky pasture. Natural ground level slopes down steeply from the monument from S-SSE. Slightly raised, roughly circular area (dims. 23m E-W; 22m N-S) enclosed by a low broad bank of earth and stone (Wth 3.6m; int. H 0.3m). There is no fosse visible at ground level. The bank is revetted with limestone slabs laid flat, up to four in height, along the external face SSW-NW and along the internal face SE-S. A drystone field wall lies along the top of the bank NE-SE. A break (Wth 5m) in the bank at N marks the position of the original entrance. A possible souterrain (SL008-102002-) is located to W of centre in the interior. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 21 April 2011

• SL008-102002 Souterrain
  Description

  Located to W of centre in the interior of Rosses Upper rath (SL008-102001-). A roughly rectangular U-shaped depression (dims. NNW-SSE 6m; NNE-WSW 2m; D 0.4m) may indicate a collapsed souterrain. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 21 April 2011

• SL008-103001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  Situated on a flat-topped rise in undulating rocky pasture. Natural ground level slopes down steeply c.6m outside the site SW-E. Roughly circular area (dims. 26m E-W; 25m N-S) enclosed by a low bank of earth and stone (Wth 1.6m; H 0.5m). There is no fosse visible at ground level. The bank is best preserved N-SE where the internal sides are revetted with thick limestone slabs laid on edge. From SE-N the revetting is absent and the bank is very denuded. A WNW-ESE orientated drystone field wall crosses the S side of the interior intersecting with the bank of the rath at WSW and at SE. The original entrance is not recognisable. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 21 April 2011

• SL008-103002 Souterrain
  Description

  O'Rorke (1890, 481-2) refers to a 'cave' excavated in the centre' of Rosses Upper rath. There are no remains of this potential monument visible at ground level. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 21 April 2011

• SL008-104001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  Situated on a slight rise in undulating rocky pasture immediately to S of steep NE facing slope overlooking Doonweelin Lough to NE. Oval raised area (dims. 24m NW-SE; 18m NE-SW) enclosed by a substantial bank of earth and stone (Wth 4m; int. H 0.6m; ext. H 4m). At the external base of the bank are a broad flat-bottomed fosse (Wth 6.5m) and an external broad flat-topped bank of earth and stone (Wth 3.6m; int. H 1.3m). From NW-E the fosse and external bank are absent where a very steep 4m high natural NE facing slope breaks immediately outside the base of the internal bank. A break (Wth 4m) in the internal bank, a causeway across the fosse and a corresponding break in the external bank at SE marks the position of the original entrance. A second entrance appears to have been located at NW where there is a causeway (Wth 2-3m) across the fosse but no break is visible in the internal bank. There is a modern break (Wth 4m) in the external bank at SW. The remains of an enclosure (SL008-104002-) and a hut site (SL008-104003-) are located on the S side of the interior against the inner face of the bank. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 21 April 2011

• SL008-104002 Enclosure
  Description

  Located on the S side of the interior of Rosses Upper rath (SL008-104001-), against the inner face of the bank. Oval flat-bottomed depression (dims. 7m N-S; 6m E-W) enclosed by a narrow bank of earth and stone (Wth 3.4m; int. H 0.85m). A break (Wth 0.8m) in the bank at W marks the position of the original entrance. The S side of the entrance is lined with limestone slabs set on edge. A hut site (SL008-104003-) is located on the SW side of the enclosure. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 21 April 2011

• SL008-104003 Hut site
  Description

  Located on the SW side of the interior of enclosure (SL008-104002-), against the inner face of the bank of Rosses Upper rath (SL008-104001-). Circular flat-bottomed depression (diam. 2.4m) defined by an bank of earth and stone (Wth 1.8m; int. H 0.3m). A break (Wth 0.8m) in the bank at N marks the position of the original entrance. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 21 April 2011

• SL008-174 Enclosure
  Description

  Situated in gently undulating pasture 100m to N of foreshore at W end of Rosses Point. There are excellent views over Oyster Island, Coney Island and the mouth of Sligo Harbour. This enclosure is not depicted on any edition of the OS 6-inch map, but is recorded on an aerial photograph (OS 3 0337-8, roll 158, pr. 24). A field inspection in 1994 found that the enclosure had been leveled, but a faint outline could still be traced. It consisted of a circular area (diam. 9.5m N−S) defined by a fosse, evident as a shallow depression (Wth 2-2.3m; D 0.2m). Outside the fosse, an outer bank could be traced at NE−W as a very low rise (Wth c. 2m; int. H 0.2m; ext. H 0.1m). The overall diameter from mid bank to mid bank was 16m N−S. The interior sloped gently down from N to S. When inspected in 2004, there was no visible surface trace at ground level. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 21 April 2011

• SL008-203 Midden
  Description

  This midden is located at the N end of the S or smaller beach at Rosses Point, exposed in section on the N side of a U-shaped indentation at the base of the eroding W-face of the dunes. It is overlain by the pale-coloured sands of the dunes which form a layer 0.9-1.6m high above the midden, but which rise to several meters in height as they extend to E in undulating, marram grass-covered hills. The midden overlies a layer (0.45-0.5m) of orange-brown stony subsoil which rests on bedrock. As a result of differential erosion, a narrow shelf (L c. 8m NW-SE; max. Wth 1.4m NE–SW) of the more weather-resistant stony subsoil protrudes from beneath the dune face. The midden is exposed on the surface of this shelf. The midden is evident as a dense, compact layer (L 6.5m NW–SE; max. D 0.1m) of oyster shells, which also incorporates a small quantity of periwinkles, stones and charcoal fragments. Due to age/weathering, the oyster shells are in a friable and shattered condition. The shell layer is more fully exposed in plan, and is thickest in depth, at its NW end (Wth 1.2m NE–SW; D 0.1m), but towards the SE the shell layer is visible only in section as a thin lens (D 0.002-0.004m). At its SE end, it is overlain by, or incorporated into, a layer (D c. 0.05-0.07m) of rusty orange-coloured sand exhibiting moderate charcoal flecking, with the pale coloured dune sand overlying this. However, at its NW end the pale-coloured dune sands appear to directly overlie the midden. The exposure of the midden appears to have occurred during the period 2014-2015 as a result of high tide and storm action (pers. comm. 18th May 2015: Dr. J. Bonsall, Sligo IT/Masc Project (Monitoring the Archaeology of Sligo's Coastline)). Attached images; SL008-203----_01 General location -viewed from SE SL008-203----_02 Midden viewed from SW SL008-203----_03 Midden viewed from S Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 26 May 2015

• SL008-213 Midden
  Description

  Located on the stony SW shoreline of the Rosses Point peninsula, on the N side of the mouth of Sligo Bay. Coney Island is 300m to S and Oyster Island 500m to SW in the bay. The midden is exposed on the S arm of a small dry dock, which dates to the modern era. The dry dock consists of a sandy-based, subrectangular area (c. 6-8m N−S; c. 12m E−W) which was dug out to create a sheltered resting place for boats, and is faced on the N and S sides by drystone walling. The exposed portion of the midden is visible as a dense layer (L c. 6m E-W; D c. 0.5m) of oyster shells, with occasional cockle, whelk and periwinkle shells, intermixed with small stones/pebbles. The shells in the lower 0.2m of the layer appear more fragmentary. The full depth of the midden is unclear as the lower portion of the section face is obscured by the dry dock drystone walling (H 0.45m; Wth 0.6m). The original extent of the midden cannot be determined: at E it ends at the terminal of the dry dock; at W it disappears into a gently rising, grass-covered slope; the top of the section face is covered by a thick layer of humic soil and long grass, which extends for 4m to S where it meets the stony beach. Notified to NMS by Eimear Healy Attached images: SL008-213----_01.JPG Location of midden on S arm of dry dock, viewed from N SL008-213----_02.JPG Midden, viewed from NW SL008-213----_03.JPG Close-up of shell layers Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 19 May 2020

• SL008-214 Midden
  Description

  On the S shoreline of Rosses Point peninsula, on the N side of Sligo Bay. This midden is exposed in section in a high vertical scarp (H 1.3m at W, 2-2.4m at E) along the W and S side of a curving arm of elevated, dry ground, which encloses a small lagoon on its N side and is bordered by a stone beach on its S, sea-ward side. The midden is visible towards the top of the vertical scarp, and is overlain by a layer of sod. Much of the section face is concealed beneath overgrowth, but glimpses of a shell layer can be traced intermittently along the E-W length of the scarp for a total of c. 40m. It is most substantial, and more fully exposed, at the W end (ITM 564080 839680) of its extent, where it is visible as a concentrated layer (L 15-20m; D c. 0.4-0.5m) of oyster shells, with occasional periwinkle shells, intermixed with some pebbles and small stones. The lower portion (D c. 0.2-0.25m) of the layer reveals a concentration of relatively intact oyster shells; above this the shells are highly fragmented. Evidence of the midden becomes increasing scant towards the E end (ITM 534148 839653) of the scarp. In parts, deposits of shell are visible at lower levels on the scarp face, and some at least of these appear to be displaced portions of the midden, which have slumped or been eroded out of the scarp. Notified to NMS by Daithi Bradley. Attached images: SL008-214----_01.JPG Midden visible in section face at SW end of its extent, viewed from W SL008-214----_02.JPG Close-up of shell layers Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 27 May 2020

• SL008-219 Midden
  Description

  At the W end of Rosses Point peninsula, located on a W-facing rocky slope at the N end of the small/south beach of Rosses Upper. The ground rises quite steeply in a grassy slope above the midden and drops to a sloping rocky surface below the midden. A thin layer of fragmentary oyster shells (L c. 6m N-S; max. D 0.05m) is visible in section, eroding out of the top of a layer of orange-brown boulder clay, which overlies bedrock. The shell layer is now overlain by a thin layer (D 0.1-0.15m) of dark orange-brown humic soil and sod, but appears originally have been within a sand dune or sand layer, now largely eroded away. The densest concentration (L 2m) of shells occurs towards the N end of the layer. To S of this the layer is visible intermittently, with meagre quantities of shell exposed. At its S end, the layer can be traced extending to E for c. 0.6m. The original extend of the midden is unclear; it seems likely that much of it has already eroded away. Two other middens (SL008-220----; SL008-203----) are located c. 9m and 20m to SE, respectively. Notified to NMS by Tamlyn McHugh Attached images: SL008-219----_01.JPG location of midden viewed from N SL008-219----_02.JPG viewed from W, showing N end of the midden SL008-219----_03.JPG detail of shells Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 26 July 2021

• SL008-220 Midden
  Description

  At the W end of Rosses Point peninsula, located on a W-facing rocky slope at the N end of the small/south beach at Rosses Upper. The ground rises quite steeply in a grassy slope above the midden and drops to a sloping rocky surface below the midden. A thin layer of oyster shells (L c. 2m NE−SW; max. D 0.05m) is visible in section. It is overlain by a layer (D 0.4m) of sand topped with marram grass, and overlies a thin layer of orange-brown boulder clay, which overlies bedrock. The quantities of oyster shell exposed are meage, and the shells are in a fragmentary condition. The original extend of the midden is unclear; it seems likely that much of it has already been eroded away. Two other middens (SL008-219----; SL008-203----) are located c. 9m to NW and 8m to SE, respectively. The three middens are in quite close proximity and all have a similar composition; it is possible that one or more of these middens are related. Notified to NMS by Tamlyn McHugh Attached images: SL008-220----_01.JPG location of midden viewed from N SL008-220----_02.JPG viewed from W SL008-220----_03.JPG detail of shells Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 26 July 2021

• SL008-223 Burial ground
  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.

Architectural heritage

• County Sligo Golf Club, clubhouse, 1890–1895 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached multiple-bay single-storey rendered golf clubhouse, built 1894. Two contiguous east-west ranges, twelve-bay front range (south) fronted by verandah, central four-bay gabled attic, flanked by gablets on verandah roof, extensive single- and two-storey extensions c. 2004 to north. Pitched slate roofs, red clay ridge tiles, painted roughcast corbelled chimneystack, painted timber bargeboards, finials, moulded cast-iron gutters to verandah. Painted roughcast walling, painted timber strapwork to gables. Square-headed window openings, flush sills, painted timber transomed and mullioned casement windows with three panes to lower lights. Square-headed window opening to attic, painted timber flanking pilasters carrying moulded cornice on corbels, semi-circular fanlight over. Stained glass leaded-lights with club emblem in gablets. Segmental-headed openings to verandah, painted square timber posts with fluted corbels carrying roof beam, two bays to either end infilled with painted timber five-pane fixed lights over vertically-sheeted panels, painted timber open balustrade, steps to entrance openings below gablets. Square-headed door openings within verandah, painted timber double doors each with ten-pane upper panel over single panel, plain-glazed overlight. Set in golf course grounds, overlooking Rosses Point.

• Elsinore House, house, 1860–1900 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached multiple-bay two-storey rendered house, built c. 1880, now ruinous. Rectangular plan with forward-thrusting bays to east and west sides of front (south) elevation. Pitched slate roof, hipped to projecting bays, dormer over east window, clay ridge tiles, unpainted smooth-rendered chimneystack, half-round cast-iron gutters on purpose-made quadrant wrought-iron brackets, cast-iron downpipes. Unpainted roughcast walling, eaves corbel course. Square-headed window openings, stone sills, windows missing. Square-headed door opening, now blocked-up. Set back from and below road, overlooking slipway and Oyster Island to south.

• House, 1890–1910 · Regional interest
  Description

  Pair of semi-detached two-bay two-storey rendered houses, built c. 1900. Single-storey canted bay windows to south (front) elevation, two-storey returns to each house with single-storey lean-to abutting gable-end. Pitched slate roofs, roll-top clay ridge tiles, concrete verge copings, central brick corbelled chimneystack with dog-tooth string, uPVC gutters, cast-iron downpipes. Painted smooth-rendered walling, painted dog-tooth brick eaves corbel course, painted rock-faced ashlar quoins, plaque with embossed inscription 'GREENLAND VILLAS'. Decorative cast-iron balcony on cast-iron brackets to full-width first floor. Square-headed window openings, painted brick surrounds to first floor, painted stone sills, uPVC casement windows c. 2002 to west house, painted timber casement windows c. 1990 to east house. Segmental-headed door openings, painted brick surrounds, plain-glazed overlights, painted timber panelled doors, each with four raised-and-fielded horizontal panels. Set back slightly from road, hooped-top round-bar wrought-iron gates on painted smooth-rendered piers gates. Front fence horizontal tubular bar, over painted smooth-rendered plinth, carried by cast-iron intermediate posts.

• Rosses Point Church (Drumcliff), church/chapel, 1840–1860 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached multiple-bay limestone Church of Ireland church, built c. 1850. Three-bay nave, engaged square-plan three-stage tower with broached spire to west end of north elevation, single-bay chancel to east end, quadrant vestry to south-east between nave and chancel, vestigial north transept. Pitched slate roofs, clay ridge tiles, stepped ashlar verge copings with ball-top square finials and pedimented corbelled springers, half-round cast-iron gutters on eaves corbel course, cast-iron downpipes. Uncoursed squared rubble walling, tooled ashlar quoins (projecting to south-west as though to provide for additional building), tooled ashlar roof to tower, moulded strings between tower stages. Pointed-arch window openings, tooled splayed ashlar surrounds, flush splayed sills, painted cusped timber fixed-light windows with horizontal sub-division, stained glass leaded-lights to chancel east window, cast-iron diamond paned fixed lights to vestry, plain glazing elsewhere, some surviving cylinder glass. Pointed-arch belfry openings, tooled splayed ashlar surrounds, flush splayed sills, impost string course terminating in label-stops, painted timber louvres. Square-headed ventilation openings in gables. Pointed-arch door opening to north face of tower, tooled splayed ashlar surrounds, painted vertically-sheeted timber door. Set back from road in grounds, overlooking sea to south, bitmac carpark, rubble stone boundary walls, quadrant rubble stone walls without coping to entrance gatescreen, square rock-faced ashlar piers with chamfered caps, wrought-iron gates.

• An Sean Tuí, house, 1800–1860 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached five-bay single-storey thatched house, built c. 1830. Gable-fronted entrance porch projecting to south (front) elevation, three-bay single-storey extension c.1900 to east elevation. Reed thatched roof with raised ridge, shallow thatched roof to porch with deep lead-capped painted timber bargeboards, painted concrete skews, pitched artificial slate roof to extension, brick cobelled chimneystacks. Painted smooth-rendered walling. Square-headed window openings, painted stone sills, painted timber louvred shutters c. 1990, painted two-over-two timber sash windows, painted timber casement window c. 1940 to entrance porch. Square-headed door opening to east side of porch, painted timber door c. 1940 with glazed panels. Set back from road, timber fence, boundary hedges, rubble stone gate piers to south.

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 high, moderately high, moderately low, moderately low (inferred), 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 Rosses Upper.

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

Name

Rosses Upper · Na Rosa Uachtaracha

Area

1,575,628 m² (157.56 ha, 389.35 acres)

Civil parish

Drumcliff, and its townlands

Barony

Carbury

Electoral division

Drumcliff West, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Drumcliff West electoral division: 1,826 people in 674 households; 85% of households own their home; 21% of homes were built since 2001; 8% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 9% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballyweelin, Creggyconnell, Rosses Lower

Placenames

Rosses Upper 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.