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Agriculture
Mountain Bike Poles - Numbered waymarked posts located on mountain bike trails which provide a number to assist in emergency location of trail users in the event of an accident or emergency Recreation site information contains a link back to the Coillte Website to the recreation
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Nature Based Solutions - Potential Site Identification - Wetland Creation & RestorationHIGH VALUEOffice of Public WorksSociety
Abstract: This map identifies examples of areas suitable for wetland restoration or creation as a nature based solution to fluvial flooding by providing additional soil water storage. Opportunities identified within SACs and SPAs should be discussed and agreed with the National P
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Nature Based Solutions - Potential Site Identification - Run off ReductionHIGH VALUEOffice of Public WorksSociety
Abstract: Surface runoff is the flow of water overland outside a stream or river channel. This map shows areas which have been identified as being sensitive to run off i.e. areas where rainfall generates a high proportion of surface runoff rather than attenuation or infiltration.
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Nature Based Solutions - Potential Site Identification - Floodplain RougheningHIGH VALUEOffice of Public WorksSociety
Abstract: The floodplain roughening layer identifies areas of floodplain which, based on land cover type, have low Manning’s n values. Land cover types with low Manning’s’ n values have a lower resistance to surface runoff than others, and are thus potentially suitable for floodp
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Nature Based Solutions - Potential Site Identification - Floodplain ReconnectionHIGH VALUEOffice of Public WorksSociety
Abstract: This data shows floodplain reconnection potential in Irish rivers. CFRAM and NIFM Mid-range future scenarios were used to exclude river channels already known to or predicted to flood, thereby leaving sections of channels where floodplain reconnection may be possible. P
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Environment
The Irish Peat Soils Map was published in 2024.
We used disparate data in a decision tree to refine the mapping of Irish peat soils. The resulting map reveals peat to underlie 1.66 M ha of Ireland (∼ 23.3 % of the country), identified with values of 83 % for overall accuracy and
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Private Forest Wind Damage Assessment Spatial Database - May 2025HIGH VALUEDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the MarineAgriculture
Following Storm Darragh and Storm Éowyn during the winter of 2024/2025, and noting that many forests have been windblown around the country, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, and Minister of State for Forestry, Horticulture and Farm Safety, Michael Hea
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Forest Road (polygons) Licence Application Spatial Extract from DAFM Forestry Licence ViewerHIGH VALUEDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the MarineAgriculture
Shapefile Data extract in Irish Transverse Mercator of spatial data consistent with the DAFM Forestry Licence Viewer for Forest Road Licence Applications (polygons). See also https://flv.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/.
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DAFM National Maximum Nitrates Derogation Stocking Rate Limits MapHIGH VALUEDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the MarineAgriculture
This National Maximum Nitrates Derogation Stocking Rate Limits Map combines the ‘Water Quality Review Implementation Map for 2024’ where maximum stocking rate of 220 kg livestock manure nitrogen per hectare for nitrates derogation holdings in these areas was applied in 2024, wit
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Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) provide data for the private forest estate only. These data include new forests planted up to the end of 2023. Within the dataset provided is a file showing the attribute information such as: Species List, Land use types,
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This dataset can assist the Planning Authority in achieving the preservation and enhancement of the amenity value of trees in County Kildare, as identified in the Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029. The data is used to inform planning policy, protect the landscape and to
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The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) provide data for the private forest estate only. These data include new forests planted up to the end of 2021. Within the dataset provided is a file showing the attribute information such as: Species List, Land use types, -
DAFM National Water Quality Review Implementation Map for 2024Department of Agriculture, Food and the MarineAgriculture
Water Quality Review Implementation Map for 2024 - Maximum stocking rate of 220 kg livestock manure nitrogen per hectare applies for Nitrates Derogation holdings in these areas for 2024.
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Government
This data contains the various objectives of the current Kildare County Development Plan. They should be read in conjunction with the Kildare County Development Plan 23-29 as published on our website. https://kildarecoco.ie/AllServices/Planning/
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This dataset contains information on the architectural conservation areas in County Kildare, as identified in the Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029. The data is used to inform planning policy, protect the character and appearance of the area and to guide appropriate dev
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This dataset contains information on the views and amenities around Carton House and Castletown House in order to protect the character of the designed landscapes as laid out in objectives AH 024-AH 027. Please see chapter 11.15 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029
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This dataset contains information on the location of hilltop views in County Kildare, as identified in the Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029. The data is used to inform planning policy, protect hilltop views and to guide appropriate development. Please see chapter 13 of
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This dataset contains information on the location of scenic views in County Kildare, as identified in the Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029. The data is used to inform planning policy, protect scenic views and to guide appropriate development. Please see chapter 13 of t
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This dataset contains information on the location of scenic routes in County Kildare, as identified in the Kildare County Development Plan 2023 - 2029. The data is used to inform planning policy, protect scenic routes and to guide appropriate development. Please see chapter 13 of
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