Ballyduagh

9 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Ballyduagh, from 1,511 m² to 575,520 m² (57.55 ha, 142.21 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 35 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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No zone of a development plan covers Ballyduagh 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.

• 22 Dec 2025Conditional

  1) the construction of a domestic extension to the side of the dwelling, 2) to raise roof level of the dwelling and extend the floor area of the dwelling on first floor level, and include all necessary alterations, 3) to construct a detached domestic garage. And for RETENTION PERMISSION to retain 4) extensions and alterations to the dwelling, 5) existing domestic storage sheds and including all associated development works

  Permission · Tipperary County Council, 25258

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 Ballyduagh.

Recorded monuments

• TS061-095 Settlement deserted - medieval
  Description

  In intensively improved pasture, on an ENE-facing slope. Many irregular undulations visible but with no discernible pattern or identifiable features. Located almost equidistant between church and graveyard (TS061-095002- and TS061-095008-) to NW, 16th/17th century house (TS061-095003-) and enclosure (TS061-095004-) to SW and moated site (TS061-095005-) to SE. Earthworks close to W, may also be associated with this deserted settlement. Identified by Cambridge University as remains of deserted settlement on aerial photographs (CUCAP AIE 2, 4, 6 22/08/1963; CUCAP July 1966) and confirmed by field survey (Cahill 1975, ref. A272). Cahill (1982) reiterates, 'Extensive remains of a deserted village identified by air photography and field inspection.' Leo Swan has identified few visible remains via recent aerial photography (ASIAP (35) 14, 15, 16, 03/08/1996) due to land improvements. According to Simington (1931, 204), Ballyduagh contains a thatched house, some cabins and a park of Ash trees covering two plantation acres. According to Mitchell (1986, 175; plate 39), aerial photography shows a deserted village in the form of the, 'outlines of houses with gardens at the top of the village street.' Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS061-095002 Church
  Description

  On a low rise of ground in undulating terrain, with an area of wet, marshy ground immediately to the W of the graveyard, in pasture. Ballyduagh 17th-century house (TS061-095003-) is visible 150m to the S. The remains of an undivided church (dims. 18.3m E–W; c. 9m N–S) are placed off-centre to the N in a square graveyard (TS061-095008-). The church, which is in a ruinous state, is composed of limestone rubble, roughly coursed with very little mortar visible. The W gable and side walls (T 1m) survive only two courses high (max. H of 0.4m above the int. and 0.35m above ext.). The E gable (T 1.1m; H 06m above int.) is slightly higher, however, the centre of this gable appears to be levelled and a crucifixion on a stepped plinth has been built here. The walls are overgrown with grass and ivy. There is a gap (Wth 2m) for a doorway roughly mid-way along the S wall. There is a limestone corbel in the graveyard which suggests that the church may have had a gallery. There is a headstone in the church interior which does not have a legible inscription but appears to date to c. 1800. A chamfered slab embedded within the church is similar to one in the graveyard and it is possible that these are portions of a 17th-century graveslab/s or are remains of the altar. The church was in a poor state of survival in 1840 when the OSL describe that only a fragment of the W gable was standing and 'The windows of this Church were constructed of cut limestones, of which several are to be seen scattered around the graveyard' (O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 1, 81 (216-17). According to White (1892, 104) the E gable was 'taken by the herdsmen of the tenant of the adjoining lands to make up gaps in the fences!'. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 12 December 2011

• TS061-095003 House - 17th century
  Description

  On a gentle E-facing slope in undulating terrain, in pasture. Ballyduagh church (TS061-095002-) and graveyard (TS061-095008-) are located c. 160m to the N, there are earthworks possibly associated with settlement (TS061-095001-) 250m to the N and 170m to the NE and there is a moated site (TS061-095005-) c. 140m to the E. According to the Civil Survey (1654-56) in 1640 the land was owned by 'Donogh Kearney of Bally Dwagh Irish Papist' and 'There is on the sayd lands a thatcht house' (Simington 1931, vol. 1, 204). The house faces E, which affords the best view, the land rising up to the rear. It is enclosed by a circular bawn (TS061-095004-). A two-storey house with an attic (ext. dims. 15.25m N–S; 6.14m E–W; H c. 5.2m) and a T-projection (ext. dims. 3.93m N–S; 3.24m E–W; H c. 6.2m) to the rear, built mainly of roughly coursed limestone rubble, with some sandstone. Though the front façade has largely gone, there is enough masonry to suggest that this was a five-bay house (wall T 0.6-0.65m), with large, flat-headed windows. The rear projection is higher than the main block by c. 1m and has a gable roof surmounted by a tall, slim, dummy chimney stack. The house had a steep-pitched roof and each gable of the main block is surmounted by a high, substantial, rectangular chimney stack. The quoins are quite crudely cut blocks of limestone arranged in block and start fashion. Some evidence of harling survives, especially to the rear. The ground floor was entered from a doorway, now completely gone, in the centre of the E façade. This gave access to a hall (Wth 2.75m; L c. 4.8m), the walls of which only partially survive at the W end, presumably with a doorway giving access to a chamber to the S (int. dims. 5.08m N–S; 4.76m E–W) and another smaller chamber to the N (int. dims. 3.23m N–S; 4.85m E–W). The stairs was located in the projection (int. dims. 2.75m N–S; 3.2m E–W) at the rear of the hall which was lit by by three large windows and a smaller window at attic level. The surviving plaster gives an indication that the ground floor chambers were 2.8m high. The S chamber has a large internally projecting fireplace (Wth of opening 2.1m; D 1.23m) with two flues, suggesting that one may have served a wall oven, of which there is no surviving trace. There is a small wall cupboard in the W wall of this fireplace. It seems likely that this chamber was lit by two large windows in the E wall, of which there are only the partial remains of the southernmost window, and another large window in the W wall, though this is completely broken out. The N chamber would have been similarly lit, though in this case the northernmost window and the N side of the next window survive in the E wall. It also has an internally projecting fireplace (Wth of opening 1.18m; D 0.65m) with the unusual feature of a deep hole (D 1.2m; dims. 0.08m x 0.08m) running though the side wall on each side of the fireplace, back into the gable wall, these may have housed a timber or metal pole which could be brought forward and together supported a frame for drying items near the fire. The first floor was carried on a wooden floor, the beam-holes for which are in the centre of the W wall of the N and S chamber, with joist holes in the N and S walls. It appears to have been arranged as per the ground floor, with a N and S chamber accessed from the stairs and entered from doorways, only the W jambs of which survive, at the W end of the first-floor hall. These chambers were only lit by windows in the front façade. The attic level also rested on a wooden floor, the main support beams for which appear to have rested on the side walls of the house. The attic itself may have been lit by dormer windows in the roof. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 25 August 2014

• TS061-095004 Bawn
  Description

  In improved pasture, on a level area of an ENE-facing slope, located within a complex of deserted settlement (TS061-095----). A 17th-century house (TS061-095003-) is within the interior, off-centre to W, where it is cut slightly into the slope to create a level foundation. The bawn consists of a sub-oval area (dims. 65.8m ENE-WSW; 41m NNW-SSE) defined by curvilinear scarp (Wth 3m; H 1m) NE-ESE, a shallow linear fosse-like depression (overall Wth 3.2m; basal Wth 0.8m; D 0.2m) at S, the remains of levelled curvilinear scarp (Wth 4m; H 0.05m) SW-NW and a shallow linear fosse-like depression (overall Wth 3m; basal Wth 1m; D 0.1-0.3m) at N (as per S side). There is a causeway (Wth 12m) at ESE. There is a lot of stone protruding from the scarp in the SE sector, perhaps the remains of a stone revettment. The fosse (overall Wth 3.2m; basal Wth 2m; D 0.2m) NE-ESE is water-filled and corresponds to a semi-circular pond depicted on the 1952-54 revision OS 6-inch map. The interior slopes down gently to ENE, though in the ENE sector the ground has been raised and levelled off to compensate for the slope. Though this monument may have been reused, it is possible that it was built as an oval bawn for the 17th-century house. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of revised upload: 06 December 2011

• TS061-095005 Moated site
  Description

  In improved pasture, on a gentle ENE-facing slope. Remains rectangular area (dims. 56m NNW-SSE; 46m ENE-WSW) defined by levelled bank (overall Wth 15.2m; Wth at top 4m; int. H 0.05m; ext. H 0.85m) to ENE and remains of levelled bank (overall Wth 20.75m; Wth at top 13m; int. H 0.2m; ext. H 0.25m) to SSE. Faint trace of a shallow, linear depression defines WSW-side. Intermittent hedgerow field boundary defines NNW-side with land drain on exterior, which may represent a re-cut fosse. Interior has an ENE-facing slope. Linear earthwork (long axis ENE-WSW) depicted on latest edition OS 6-inch map, extending from SW-corner, is not readily traceable, but may have formed the south side of an adjoining moated site. Current edition Os map depicts a field boundary which may have respected WSW-side of same. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

• TS061-095006 Cultivation ridges
  Description

  In improved, level pasture. No visible surface trace. Cultivation ridges show up clearly on an aerial photograph (CUCAP APD 31) taken in July 1966 and reproduced by Mitchell (1986, 175 and plate 39). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 25 August 2014

• TS061-095007 Road - hollow-way
  Description

  In improved pasture, on an ENE-facing slope. Possible hollow-way associated with medieval settlement (TS061-095----) visible on aerial photographs (CUCAP AIE 6 22 August 1963; CUCAP APD 31 July 1966, the later reproduced by Mitchell 1986, 175, plate 39). Slight visible surface trace of a gentle, linear depression (max. Wth c. 4m; D c. 0.05m) which extends downslope (L c. 150m; long-axis ENE-WSW). Nettles highlight this depression intermittently. Depicted on 1840 edition OS 6-inch map as a field boundary at same location and alignment. The depression remaining on the present ground surface could indicate that this may be a levelled field boundary. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 25 August 2014

• TS061-095008 Graveyard
  Description

  On a low rise of ground in undulating terrain, with an area of wet, marshy ground immediately to the W of the graveyard, in pasture. Ballyduagh 17th-century house (TS061-095003-) is visible 150m to the S. The remains of a church (TS061-095002-) are placed off-centre to the N within this rectangular graveyard (dims. 41.7m N–S; 30m E–W). According to the OSL in 1840 the graveyard was 'not enclosed by any wall or rampart and but seldom used as a cemetery at present' (O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 1, 81, 216-17). However, one was built within the subsequent fifty years as White (1892, 104) noted that the 'graveyard is surrounded by a good wall'. The wall survives in good condition with an entrance near the E end of the S wall and a stile immediately to its W. The headstones are clustered in the SE corner of the graveyard. The earliest identified dates to 1802, though the shape of the headsone S of this suggests a late 18th-century date for this and maybe one or two others. The headstones range in date from the late 18th to the first half of the 20th century, but the majority are late 19th century in date. There is only one headstone within the interior of the church, near the W wall, the inscription is not legible but it is similar to the headstone dating to 1802. A slab with a chamfered edge in the graveyard, 3.8m SE of the SE angle of the church, is similar to one within the church, neither have any visible inscription. Despite a slight difference in thickness, both may be portions of a 17th-century graveslab/s or an altar. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 12 December 2011

• TS061-115 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In improved pasture, on a low rise. Circular area (dims. 26m E-W; 24m N-S) defined by bank (overall Wth 6.3m; Wth at top 1.5m; int. H 0.35m; ext. H 1.25m) NW-NNW, NE-E, low bank SSE-SSW and reduced to scarp (Wth 2.15m; H 1m) E-SSE, SSW-NW and NNW-NE. Entrance gap (Wth 3m) at SE appears modern. Interior is dish-shaped. A sketch plan and profiles of the monument drawn in 1954 indicate a fosse from NW-N-NE (OS Field Memorandums). According to Cahill (1982, R32), 'site consists of a high, raised area enclosed by a bank. No evidence of ditch.' Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

Architectural heritage

• Sandygrove House, house, 1800–1820 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c. 1810, having two-bay side elevations, single-bay full-height return with lean-to roof, lower two-storey addition and single-storey lean-to extension to rear. Hipped slate roof with overhanging sheeted eaves and having ashlar limestone chimneystacks, and with pitched slate roof to addition, latter with rendered chimneystack. Roughcast rendered walls throughout. Square-headed windows with six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows with limestone sills. Round-headed doorway set into slight recess, with moulded render surround and having timber panelled door with plain fanlight, with limestone step. Coursed rubble limestone masonry boundary walls having decorative cast-iron railings and double-leaf gates. Outbuilding to site with pitched roof and rendered walls. Entrance gates at road comprise square-profile painted rendered piers with decorative caps having double-leaf spearhead cast-iron gates and sweeping rendered walls terminating in a second pair of piers.

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

At the centre of the townland of Ballyduagh, about 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

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

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under 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 Ballyduagh with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Tipperary.

Name

Ballyduagh · Baile Duach

Area

1,280,797 m² (128.08 ha, 316.49 acres)

Civil parish

Railstown, and its townlands

Barony

Middlethird

Electoral division

Magorban, the unit of the census

Census 2022

717 people lived in 242 households in the Magorban electoral division. 77% of households owned their home. 43% of homes were built since 2001. 12% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballycomisk, Ballyfowloo, Kilpheak, Kilsallagh, Monameagh, Railstown, Stephenstown, Stephenstownbeg

Placenames

Ballyduagh 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.