Garrycastle

176 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Garrycastle, from 2 m² to 151,095 m² (15.11 ha, 37.34 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 58 neighbouring parcels touch it.

• R2Established Residential (Existing residential)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 93 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Enterprise & Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 42 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C3Innovation Technology (Office, business/technology park and related)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 26 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S1Community, Educational & Institutional (Education)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 12 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1Proposed Residential (New/proposed residential)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C6Strategic Gateway (Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G5Sporting Recreational (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space (Open space, park)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G3Open Space (Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G5Open Space (Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other)
  ATLAP 2014-2020, Westmeath · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 29 Jun 2026Conditional

  development which will consist of the demolition of an existing rear extension, renovation and extension of an existing single-storey dwelling house, alterations to existing elevations, construction of a new single-storey flat roof extension, landscaping works and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2660350

• 14 Apr 2025Conditional

  Extension of duration for demolition of the existing building on site and provision of a new Advance Technology Building. Permission is also sought for signage, car parking, cycle shelter, landscaping, underground water storage tank, ESB substation/switch room and all associated site works

  Extension of duration · Westmeath County Council, 2510

• 16 Oct 2024Conditional

  development which will consist of the construction of a palisade boundary fence and security gates on the greenway access path from IDA Athlone Business and Technology Park to the Old Rail Trail Greenway, which has previously been granted planning permission but has not yet been constructed. The fence is proposed to bound the new path with a gate at the boundary of the IDA Park to the North, adjacent to the Greenway and another gate along the new path within the IDA Park to the South

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2460392

• 23 Sept 2024Conditional

  (1) removal of 3 No. existing branded signs from Building Facades and replacement with 3 No. Internally Illuminated branded signs in similar position, (2) removal of 2 No. existing branded signs from Stone Plinths at car park entrances and replacement with 2 No. branded signs in similar position and all associated works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2460352

• 26 Aug 2024Conditional

  development which will consist of a change of elevation to the above building, reconfiguration of existing classrooms and staff office and the provision of a new electrical workshop and PLC and Machine Lab. The works include alterations to the existing elevations and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2460297

• 1 May 2024Conditional

  construction of a single storey side extension and rear extension onto our dwelling house and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2460138

• 4 Apr 2024Conditional

  development which will consist of the provision of 1m high bollard lighting located on a median strip separating a cycleway and new footpath respectively (both of which are determined by Westmeath County Council under their Section 5 Declaration reg. ref. S5-19-23 to be exempted development), connection to existing electricity network, and associated works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2460103

• 7 Dec 2023Conditional

  demolition of existing reception entrance and construct a new reception entrance, carry out alterations to existing ground floor window openings to the south West (Front) facing elevation and all associated site works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2360431

• 25 Sept 2023Conditional

  extension of the existing internal footpath and cycle lane within IDA Athlone Business and Technology Park. The extension will extend through IDA-owned lands towards the existing Old Rail Trail Greenway to the North of the site. The proposed footpath and cycle lane to be terminated at the IDA site boundary and will allow future connection to the Greenway. The development will include installation of associated signage, public lighting and all associated services and site works to facilitate the development

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2360324

• 21 Sept 2023Conditional

  construction of an extension to an existing dwelling, a new garage and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 23132

• 1 Apr 2023Conditional

  the construction of a single story extension to the rear of their existing house. The extension will consist of two numbers bedrooms and extended living quarters. The application will also include all other revisions to the existing elevations and all other site-works and drainage

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2360078

• 22 Dec 2022Conditional

  Refurbishment and re-fit of existing IDA Athlone Regional HQ to include: Provision of new solar photovoltaic panels on the south facing roof of the building. Provision of 2 no. new dormer louvres to north facing roof of building. Provision of a new door on the south façade of the building, in place of an existing window ope. Provision of a new 10-bike cycle shelter. Provision of a new smoking shelter. Provision of a new external seating area. Provision of a new e-car charging point. Provision of Revised External Lighting layout. Revisions to existing M&E Plant compound. It is proposed to replace all the existing windows in the building, and curtain walling at the main entrance, with new windows and curtain walling to match existing. To be done together with all associated site development works.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2260049

• 20 Dec 2022Conditional

  The development consists of a new single storey standalone pharmagrade insulated storage unit comprising approx. 26 m2 of floor area and ramped access along with all associated site works.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22573

• 16 Sept 2022Conditional

  new single storey stand alone pharmagrade insulated storage unit comprising approx. 19m2 of floor area and ramped access along with all associated site works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22460

• 2 Aug 2022Conditional

  consisting of the construction of an extension to the existing clubhouse, to include a new community gym and all ancillary site works.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22392

• 10 Jun 2022Conditional

  a proposed fully serviced temporary 2 storey prefabricated building including a 2 storey link connected to existing temporary 2 storey prefabricated building (additional office use) (Class 3), together with Inter Alia minor internal alterations to existing building

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22311

• 31 May 2022N/a

  a proposed fully serviced temporary 2 storey prefabricated building, including a 2 storey link connected to existing temporary 2 storey prefabricated building (additional office use) (Class 3), together with Inter Alia minor internal alterations to existing building.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22294

• 22 Dec 2021Conditional

  commercial building(an advanced technology unit) as constructed and all associated site works

  Retention · Westmeath County Council, 21689

• 11 Nov 2021Conditional

  The construction of a proposed two storey type dwelling (204m2) domestic garage and site entrance together with all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 21600

• 1 Jul 2021Conditional

  permission for the existing waste facility (waste permit reference number: WFP-WM-2016-0004-01) including existing warehouse building (626.6sqm), weighbridge office (17.7sqm), site office (23.4sqm), two weighbridges, two electric stop barriers, staff carpark, portable toilets, existing access onto the Washhouse road, boundary walls and fencing, yard lighting and associated services

  Retention · Westmeath County Council, 21361

• 14 Jun 2021N/a

  Full retention permission for the existing waste facility including existing warehouse building (626.6sqm), weighbridge office (17.7sqm), site office (23.4sqm), two weighbridges, two electric stop barriers, staff car park, portable toilets, existing access onto the Washhouse Road, boundary walls and fencing, yard lighting and associated services

  Retention · Westmeath County Council, 21334

• 30 Apr 2021Refused

  The construction of a single-storey discount foodstore (with ancillary off-licence sales) of 2,494sqm gross floor space; demolition of structures on site (including the dismantling and removal of the car sales showroom structure for reuse elsewhere); provision of 128 surface car parking spaces (including electrical vehicle charging spaces); reuse and minor adjustments to an existing northerly vehicular access and closure of the southerly vehicle access point; various pedestrian access points and boundary treatments (including a new pedestrian access point in the existing wall on the northern boundary of the site) and retaining structures; a new public plaza area fronting on to Dublin Road; cycle parking spaces; trolley bay enclosure (58sqm); hard and soft landscaping, drainage and water services; roof plant including photovoltaic panels and all other ancillary and associated works, including ESB substation building (26sqm). Signage on the proposed store and a "flagpole" sign. The proposed store would replace the applicant's existing trading store, located immediately to the north west of the application site. Site area is 1.06 hectares.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 21234

• 6 Apr 2021Conditional

  Permission for the demolition of existing metal clad open storage area and the construction of a single storey flat roof Craft Apprentice Facility Classroom extension comprising two classrooms together with staff office and materials store circa 162 sq.m . total floor area, with roof mounted plant and parapet wall together with all associated site works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 21172

• 4 Mar 2021Conditional

  Construction of an on-grade car park to accommodate 160 car spaces including site lighting, drainage and landscaping with a modified vehicle and pedestrian entrance off the R916 comprising wider internal access ramp. The proposal also includes a pedestrian link between the existing controlled pedestrian crossing on the R916 and the main campus comprising an opening to be formed in the existing campus boundary wall, a stairs and ramp off the R916 and an internal campus footpath.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 21107

• 16 Feb 2021N/a

  Retention permission for the recently constructed extension to the existing building, additional weighbridge and weighbridge office and site office

  Retention · Westmeath County Council, 2167

The 25 most recent of 55 applications.

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 Garrycastle.

Recorded monuments

• WM029-025 House - fortified house
  Description

  Garrycastle also known as Caislean Barrcha or Carrick Castle as annotated on the 1654-7 Down Survey map of Brawny barony (Hib. Reg.). The terrier of this map recorded that in 1640 this castle stood on unforfeited lands belonging to Barnaby O'Bryan, who is listed as a Protestant landowner (NLI, MS 723-4). Castle situated on a slight rise, overlooking stream immediately to N, on the E edge of Athlone town. Depicted on the 1837 ed. OS 6-inch map as a rectangular-shaped building with its long axis aligned NE-SW, annotated ‘Garrycastle’. A second L-shaped building annotated 'Garrycastle Old Ho.' is shown standing 70m to SW. No surface remains survive of this building annotated 'Garrycastle Old Ho.'. This latter site was archaeologically tested in 2001. On the revised 1910 ed. OS 25-inch map the NW side wall of the castle is no longer upstanding and the other three walls of the castle are shown intact. In 1837 the Ordnance Survey Letters recorded the tradition that the castles of Coosan (WM029-001----) and Garrycastle were built by the O'Breen's [O'Bryan] (OSL vol. 1, 67). According to N.W. English (1968), these are the ruins of a fortified house reputed to be the residence of the Galborne family constructed during the period 1660-1700. Pinkman (1945, 42, 45) recorded that the medieval castle at Garrycastle consisted of a 'site and some remains' which are still pointed out. It is possible that there was a medieval Gaelic castle located on or close to the site of the 17th century fortified house constructed by the Galborne [Golborne] family. Castle ruins described in 1980 as the remains of a long rectangular-shaped building (dims. 15m NW-SE; 9m NE-SW) defined primarily by sod-covered wall footings. The line of the NW wall is difficult to determine due to dense overgrowth along this side of the monument. The best preserved portion of wall (H 4-5m) is at the S end of the SW wall. A substantial fireplace and a ruined chimney flue is visible on the inner face of this gable. Brick has been incorporated into the upper parts of this wall. Internal wall footings can be traced within the interior of the ruin. There is no cut stone visible and nothing to suggest a date earlier than the 16th or 17th century. Monument is not visible today on Digital Globe aerial photography due to mature tree cover. In 2001 archaeological testing was undertaken by Martin E Byrne under licence No. 01E0130 in advance of a proposed development site within the IDA Industrial Estate in the eastern suburbs of Athlone. The results of the testing were summarised as following; 'The proposed development area is to the south-west of a castle. This castle was attacked in 1442 and apparently levelled, although one source (Stokes and Burgess 1897, 40) indicates that a part of the ruins was still extant in the late 19th century. However, this source is generally recognised as dubious. The documentary evidence indicates that a fortified house was constructed at the site in the mid–late 17th century. The extant remains at the site are most likely those of this fortified house. Furthermore, it is probable that this house was constructed either on, or very close to, the previous castle. The extant remains consist of a long stone building, measuring c. 9m by 15m. The south-west gable of this building stands to a height of c. 4–5m and incorporates a ruined fireplace with brick chimney flue. Much of the site and its immediate environs are overgrown and it was not possible to determine whether any further remains might exist. To the south-west of the monument is an area of rough ground in which some wall footings can be traced. Initial testing within this area indicated that it is the location of a late 18th/early 19th-century farm building which was demolished in the first half of the 20th century. The area was subsequently used for the storage of silage in more recent years. A number of linear features in the immediate environs of the farmhouse were tested; the results indicated that these features were the remains of drive/ laneways which were subsequently disturbed by ploughing. Additional testing undertaken in the area of the farmhouse indicated that the basal courses of the external walls, which were 0.6m wide, were of stone, with the remainder of the structure constructed in brick. All internal walls were 0.4m wide and were of brick. All walls stood to a height of 0.4–0.6m over foundation level. The house had a maximum length of 17.7m and a maximum width of 15m. There was evidence of an internal chimney along the western wall, and doorways on the southern, eastern and northern walls. In addition, there was evidence for brick, stone-cobbled and possibly timber floors on the inside of the house, with some external stone cobbling. No additional features, structures, deposits or finds of archaeological/historical interest were uncovered during the course of the testing' (www.excavations.ie). See attached Down Survey map Compiled by Alison McQueen, Vera Rahilly and Caimin O’Brien. Date of upload: 7 November 2019

• WM029-026 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  Situated on S-facing slope, on the demesne lands of Garrycastle Old House located 200m to NNW. Possible ringfort depicted as a landscaped tree-ring on an Estate Map dating from 1820 (NLI MS 14 A 25). Not depicted on any edition of the OS maps. Levelled earthwork described in 1983 as no surface remains visible. Area of monument is now occupied by a building within the Athlone Business and Technology Park, as shown on Digital Globe aerial photography. Compiled by Alison McQueen, Vera Rahilly and Caimin O’Brien. Date of upload: 07 November 2019

Architectural heritage

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

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).

• Garrycastle, Athlone7 sales

Name

Garrycastle · Carraig an Chaisleáin

Area

1,027,499 m² (102.75 ha, 253.9 acres)

Civil parish

St. Mary'S, and its townlands

Barony

Brawny

Electoral division

Athlone East Rural, the unit of the census

Neighbouring townlands

Blyry Lower, Blyry Upper, Bunnahinly, Bunnavally, Cartrontroy, Creggan Lower, Creggan Upper, Garrankesh, Kilmacuagh (castlemaine), Kilmacuagh (mechum), Kilnafaddoge, Lissywollen, Moydrum

Placenames

Garrycastle on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, 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.