Mullaghcloe

126 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Mullaghcloe, from 0 m² to 356,979 m² (35.7 ha, 88.21 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 43 neighbouring parcels touch it.

• R2Established Residential (Existing residential)
  WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Ballymore, Westmeath · 56 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R1Proposed Residential (New/proposed residential)
  WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Ballymore, Westmeath · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• S3Community, Educational & Institutional (Community facilities)
  WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Ballymore, Westmeath · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G1Open Space (Open space, park)
  WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Ballymore, Westmeath · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Sporting Recreational (Active open space)
  WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Ballymore, Westmeath · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M2Mixed Use (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  WCC CDP 2021 - 2027 Ballymore, Westmeath · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

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

• 15 Apr 2024Conditional

  construction of a single dwelling house, domestic garage and treatment system with percolation area and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2460118

• 6 Mar 2024Conditional

  demolition of 3no. existing sheds and construct a single dwelling house and domestic garden studio with connection to public services and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2460069

• 17 Jan 2024Conditional

  construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage and septic tank with percolation area and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 2460008

• 21 Jun 2023Conditional

  proposed development to comprise of an enlargement of the existing picnic area, new jetty, upgrade of existing slipway and all associated site works. An Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) and Appropriate Assesssment (AA) screening report have been prepared in respect of the proposed development

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2360184

• 11 Apr 2023Refused

  demolition of 3no. existing sheds and construct a single dwelling house and domestic garden studio with connection to public services and all associated site works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2360087

• 15 Mar 2023N/a

  construction of a single dwelling house and domestic garden shed with connection to public services and all associated site works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2360060

• 10 Mar 2023Conditional

  development consisting of a workshop/storage unit for use as a Men's shed and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 2331

• 17 Feb 2023Conditional

  Extension of duration for the demolition of existing derelict cottage type dwelling house with outhouses together with the construction of a part single storey/part storey and a half type dwelling house, sewerage treatment system with sand polishing filter, widening of exisiting vehicular entrance and all ancillary works

  Extension of duration · Westmeath County Council, 2321

• 16 May 2022Conditional

  1) 20m x 20m Astro Turf playing area with 2.4m high boundary fence and 4.2m high ball stoppers 2) Two no. 12m high flood lights to Astro Turf and hurling wall 3) Erection of Shanette shed and concrete base for use as a gym by Ballymore GAA and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22255

• 27 Apr 2022N/a

  1) 20m x 20m Astroturf playing area with 2.4m high boundary fence 2) Two no. 12m high floodlights to Astroturf and hurling wall 3) Erection of Shanette shed and concrete base for use as a gym by Ballymore GAA and all ancillary site works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 22211

• 20 Jul 2021Conditional

  Construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, septic tank with percolation area and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 21410

• 7 Jul 2021N/a

  Construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, septic tank with percolation area and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 21370

• 19 Mar 2021Conditional

  for the development of a sheltered housing scheme and community health facility. The proposed development comprises 10 No 2 bedroom apartments, a shared community room incorporating a meeting/recreational area, a health consulting room, all provided in 2 no. two storey height blocks with associated open space, parking, new road access off the R390 and all above and below ground ancillary works

  Outline permission, 10 homes · Westmeath County Council, 21135

• 25 Nov 2020Refused

  Construction of a two-storey dwelling house (210sqm). Permission is also sought for a new domestic entrance onto public regional road and for the installation of a septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works at the above address

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 207187

• 26 Aug 2019Conditional

  Conversion of an existing front attached garage to a bedroom and the construction of a new 1st floor extension over existing garage with all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 197178

• 2 Nov 2018Conditional

  Planning permission to construct a new gym facility and machinery store with all associated site works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 187207

• 17 Aug 2018Conditional

  Planning permission to demolish a rear extension, to construct a new extension with internal and external alterations and to move the site entrance to an existing private dwelling with all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 187158

• 18 Jun 2018Conditional

  To construct a hurling wall on the grounds of Fr. Daltons Hurling Club grounds.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 187109

• 14 May 2018Conditional

  The demolition of existing derelict cottage type dwelling house with outhouses together with the construction of a part single storey/part storey and a half type dwelling house, sewerage treatment system with sand polishing filter, widening of exisiting vehicular entrance and all ancillary works

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 187088

• 4 May 2018Conditional

  Construction of an new children's playground with boundary fencing plus all associated site works.

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 187082

• 13 Apr 2018N/a

  The demolition of existing derelict cottage type dwelling houses with outhouses together with the construction of a storey and a half type dwelling house, detached garage, sewerage treatment system with sand polishing filter, widening of existing vehicular entrance and all ancillary works

  Permission · Westmeath County Council, 187069

• 25 Jan 2018Conditional

  Planning Permission for a change of use from existing retail unit to an apartment and all associated site works

  Permission, 1 home · Westmeath County Council, 187015

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: Ballymore Fen SAC 002313
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Lough Sewdy 000689

Recorded monuments

• WM024-006 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  This site was surveyed and recorded in 1971 when it recorded 'A large broad oval slightly uneven enclosure (diam. 43m N-S; 44m E-W), rising slightly from the perimeter towards the centre, bounded by a steep scarp with remains of an earthen bank and its upper edge and with remains of a wide deep fosse at its foot. The bank has several modern gaps. It is steep in places on the inside and it may have been modified in relatively modern times. There are modern field fences on the upper outer edge of the fosse and against the counterscarp so that the fosse has been partly modified. The entrance is represented on the E by a gap (Wth 5m) and causeway. The interior is under meadow at present. Sited on a small summit just E of the highest part of a hill of average to good pasture. Extensive views in all directions. The bank and scarp are defaced on the SSE and WSW' (ASI 1971, ASI File). Nearby ringfort (WM024-007) located 300m to the SW, holy well (WM024-008001-) and mass rock (WM024-008002-) 350m to the W. Possible 17th century tower or fortification (WM024-008003-) located on hilltop 240m to the W. Site was re-visited and surveyed in 1977. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 11 November 2009

• WM024-007 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  This site was surveyed and recorded in 1971 when it recorded 'A roughly circular uneven enclosure (int. diam. 29.5m N-S; 26.4m E-W) bounded by a steep sided scarp with remains of an earthen bank on its upper edge and with slight remains of a fosse at its foot. The banki is denuded down almost to the interior from the SW-W-WNW and from the N-E. The bank has a slight modern gap on the SW and another on the N. From N-E-SE field fences have been built just outside the foot of the scarp and the fosse is obscured there. Elsewhere the fosse is narrow and shallow. The entrance is represented by a gap (Wth 7.4m) and causeway on the SSE. A few stones are visible in the bank and scarp but they do not appear to be formally set. Very small bits of rock outcrop are visible in the interior which dips slightly to the perimeter on the W and E sides. Sited on a small summit near the highest part of a hill of average to good pasture. Excellent views to the SW, W and N. Some thorn bushes grow in the scarp and interior' (ASI 1971, ASI File). Nearby ringfort (WM024-006-) located 300m to the NE, holy well (WM024-008001-) and mass rock (WM024-008002-) 175m to the NW. Possible 17th century tower or fortification (WM024-008003-) located on hilltop 130m to the N. Site was revisited and surveyed in 1977. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 11 November 2009

• WM024-008001 Mass-rock
  Description

  This monument was described by J. Mc Cabe in 1971 as 'it consists of roughly mortared uncoursed masonry with a dressed stone flag and concrete forming a flat top. Rising almost vertically from the back of the altar is some rough mortared masonry forming a facing to the scarp which was made when digging into the side of the rise when erecting the altar. Embedded in the masonry is a broken fragment of a dressed flag with part of an illegible inscription. The site is enclosed by a wire fence with a wooden gate in front of the altar. An iron cross stands in the top of the masonry at the back of the altar' (ASI file 1971). The site was revisited in 1984 and described as 'The altar has deteriorated since visited in 1971. The cross is gone; the gate is broken and in general the site is overgrown and neglected. The inscribed slab is of limestone 52cm x 42 cm and according to local informants it commemorates a priest, Fr. Dalton, killed in penal times. The site was also apparently a mass rock. The inscription is on the long axis of the slab and less that half of it survives. It reads 'MERED …AI DALTON SACED?..29 AUG…ANNO D..'. All that can be clearly read are the words DALTON, 29 AUG, ANNO. ['ME FIERI FECIT JOANNES DALTON, SACERDOS 29 AUG. ANNO DOMINI 1689] The location on the side of a hill which commands excellent views in all driections would have been suitable for a mass rock. There is a well, called Sunday Well (WM024-008002-) on the OS 6-inch map to the NE of the altar about 5 meters distant.

• WM024-008002 Ritual site - holy well
  Description

  Described 'There is a well, called 'Sunday Well on the OS 6-inch map to the NE of the altar (WM024-008001-) about 5 meters distant. It comprises a structure built of large stones, roughly mortared and forming a covering over a font, about 11cm in diam., circular and filled with water. The font is about 12cm in depth. A number of whitethorn trees and bushes grow in the vicinity of the well and altar. There is a pilgrimage to the well with mass on the 15th of August. The water from the well is said to contain a cure for bad veins. There are no signs of veneration in the form of relics around the site at present. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 11 November 2009

• WM024-008003 Castle - unclassified
  Description

  In June 1691 'one sergeant and 15 men who occupied a small tower on a low hill, 400m to the east of the lough. After the position had been stormed by Williamite infantry, he was hanged in sight of the garrison on what became known as 'Sergeant's Hill' (Childs 2007, 314). This small tower on the low hill was located 400m east of the Anglo-Norman motte (WM024-004-) and of the 17th century bastioned fort (WM024-004001-). This tower sitting on top of a low hill is depicted as 'The Irish Serjeants hill' on George Story's 1691 sketch map of Ballymore (Story 1693, 318, plate 16). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 10 November 2009.

• WM024-179001 Kiln - lime
  Description

  Testing and monitoring by Kieran Campbell of foundations for a house at Low Street, within the 'Archaeological Zone' of the medieval borough (WM024-179----) of Ballymore Lough Sewdy took place on September 5th, 1994 under archaeological excavation licence number 94E092. A pit, exposed in the trench on the east side of the house, was 2.1m in diameter and at least 0.4m deep under 0.3m of topsoil. The depth of the pit was not established as it lay below the required level of the trenches. The pit edge was oxidised to a brick-red colour and had a lining of white lime 20-30mm thick. The fill of the pit consisted of burnt limestone mixed with soil. A sherd of black-glazed earthenware of 18th-19th-century date was recovered from the fill. The pit had obviously functioned as a small lime kiln. The outline when fully exposed by hand excavation was found to be circular with no sign of a rake-out or flues. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 18 August 2014.

• WM024-181 Religious house - Cistercian nuns
  Description

  Historical documentation suggests that the nunnery at Lough Sewdy was located on the same site as the Priory (WM024-034---) of St. Mary's Lough Sewdy. In 1306 the ecclesiastical taxation of Ireland valued the ‘Temporalities of the nuns de Lox’ [Loughsewdy, co. Westmeath] as worth ½ a mark a year (Cal. doc. Ire., 258, 266). In 1417 there is a reference to Margaret, the prioress, and the convent of the Cistercian monastery of Loughseudy [alias Ballymore Lough-Seudy] (Costello 1909, 86). A note in the annates states that ‘it appears from the above annat entry that the nunnery of Lochseudy being abandoned by the nuns had been turned into a priory of Regular Austin canons – why the nuns left, or precisely when they did so, I have note so far been able to make out – a bull in the Vatican archives dating from 1417 states that ‘Margaret, prioress of S. Mary’s Loughseudy, of the Cistercian order, and the convent of that house had some time before, using their right of presentation to the rectory of St. Patrick, Magmora [Mayvore]’ (Costello 1909, 101). In 1427 there is a reference to Johanna, prioress of S. Mary’s Lough Sewdy , of the Cistercian Order, to whom by ancient and approved usage the right of presentation to Killfyelan belonged’ (Costello 1909, 179). In 1453 there is a reference to 'the prioress and convent of the Cistercian nuns' priory de lochsydii (i.e. Lochsydy) in the diocese of Meath' (Cal. papal letters, 670). The Urban Survey of Westmeath (Bradley et. al. 1985, 69) recorded that 'according to Ware this convent was established in 1218 by a member of the de Lacy family. Little is known of its subsequent history apart from the names of some of the prioresses. It appears to have fallen into decline in thef fifteenth century and it has been suggested that it was abandoned c.1470 (Gwynn and Hadcock 1970, 313). The site is not known for certain but it may be identified with the monastery marked on the O.S. maps at the southern end of Mullaghcloe townland where it borders on Clonnamanagh. Here there is a two storey farmhouse with thick walls which may incorporate parts of an earlier building. Two piscinas are built into the house, one in the entrance hall which is decorated with a trefoil in false relief; the other is in the bathroom and is not exposed to view. The owners informed us that the convent was located in the adjoining townland of Clonbane (pronounced Cloony mon.)'. In 1682 Sir Henry Piers described the nunnery at Ballymore as ‘adjoining to this town is the old dissolved monastery of Plary; (WM024-032----) here was formerly both a friary and nunnery, but in separated buildings, both of the Cistercian order; the land hereunto belonging are said to belong to the bishop of Meath, yet are witholden from the see, either by the adventurer, or the Lord Netterville' (Vallancey 1786, 79-80). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 21 August 2014

• WM024-186 Hospital
  Description

  A hospital was located at the E end of Ballymore village (WM024-179----), although the precise location has not been identified. The Urban Survey of Westmeath recorded that 'Story's map of 1693 shows a plain quadrangular building marked 'the hospital', situated on the south-east side of the village (Murtagh 1974-5, Pl. 16). There is no further evidence, documentary or otherwise, for this hospital and no sign of it now survives' (Bradley et. al. 1985, 70; Story 1693, 88). This hospital was located on the S side of the Dublin-Athlone Road close to the cross-roads at the E end of the present village of Ballymore. The precise location of this building has not been identified. The location of this 'Hospital' has been recorded in 2009 as 'The 'hospital' as marked on the contemporary mapping to the east of the village is no longer visible, though its general location can be suggested. Today a row of houses have been built along the road at this point, although it is unclear what damage these may have caused to any underlying archaeology' (Report on the Battlefield of Ballymore Co. Westmeath 2009, 9, 10). See attached sketch plan of Ballymore Town (WM024-179----), showing the round castle (WM024-182----), and a square shaped building annotated as 'The Hospital' c. 1691, taken from Story's An impartial history of the wars of Ireland, with a continuation thereof. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 21 August 2014

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. 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).

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

Name

Mullaghcloe

Area

2,575,308 m² (257.53 ha, 636.37 acres)

Civil parish

Killare, and its townlands

Barony

Rathconrath

Electoral division

Ballymore, the unit of the census

Neighbouring townlands

Ballymore, Clonnamanagh, Clonybane, Clonyveey, Duneel, Killeenboy, Lugacaha, Maddadoo, Shinglis

Placenames

Mullaghcloe 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.