Ireland GIS data

Tuam Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029 Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Tuam LAP Strategic Flood Risk Assessment - 2023 2029 Zone A: Where the probability of flooding from rivers and the sea is highest (greater than 1% or 1 in 100 for river flooding or 0.5% or 1 in 200 for coastal flooding)Zone B: Where the probability of flooding from rivers and the sea is moderate (between 0.1% or 1 in 1000 and 1% or 1 in 100 for river flooding and between 0.1% or 1 in 1000 year and 0.5% or 1 in 200 for coastal flooding) Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose

Galway County Protected Views. Produced as part of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028. See Appendix 4 Landscape Character Assessment and www.galway.ie for further details.   Galway has a significant number of expansive views, many of which are readily recognisable on postcards, brochures and websites. The Schedule of Protected Views and the accompanying map identifies 52 Viewing Points. Note that these should be examined alongside the designated Scenic Routes and Sensitivity Map.  Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Galway County Council Wind Potential produced as part of Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028. See Appendix 1 Local Authority Renewable Energy Strategy (LARES) and www.galway.ie for further details. The Strategy supports a plan led approach to WIND potential in County Galway and sets out the following areas: Strategic Area Acceptable in Principle Open to Consideration Generally to be Discouraged Not Normally Permissible It is the policy objective of Galway County Council to maximise wind potential development on a case by case basis, subject to meeting specific requirements and guidance contained within the strategy. Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Galway County Landscape Sensitivity Ratings. Produced as part of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.  See www.galway.ie for further details.   A landscape’s capacity to absorb new development, without exhibiting a significant alteration of character or change of appearance is referred to as it’s ‘sensitivity’. This depends on factors such as elevation, slope, as well as the types of land-cover and soil. Landscape sensitivity increases when one or more of these factors occur in the same place. e.g. development on a steep heather-covered elevated site on shallow soils is highly likely to be visually prominent over a wide area Arising from this analysis the following Sensitivity Ratings have been defined. Class 1 – Low Class 2 – High Class 3 – Special Class 4 – Iconic Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Galway County Landscape Character Type. Produced as part of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028. See www.galway.ie for further details.  The Landscape Character Type identifies an area of land that has an appearance that is readily recognisable as being different and distinctive from other areas. A total of 10 character areas have been identified in the County. Each part of the County has been classified according to the type of landscape that it is part of, as follows; Coastal Landscape - the Coasts of Galway are highly distinctive, but very complex and varied, types of landscape that vary considerably between low and high tide. Island Landscape - large, inhabited islands, unconnected to the shore - more than 3km from the coast. Uplands and Bog Landscape - an extensive area of very open landscapes with low levels of settlement, roads or agriculture. Upland and Bogs make up much of the centre of those western parts of the county that are nearest to the Atlantic. Lake Environs Landscape - this type covers Lough Corrib and Lough Derg, Ireland’s second and third largest lakes respectively, both highly prized as recreational and scenic resources. North Galway Complex Landscape - an extensive grassland plain stretching from the Suck River in the east to the watershed of the River Clare in the west. It includes elevated areas such as Slieve Dart in the north, as well as lakes, turloughs, raised bogs, wetlands and winding rivers. Central Galway Complex Landscape - an extensive plain of grasslands comprising medium-to-large fields with low enclosures and many areas of low stone walls. This area contains the majority of the county's population with associated high levels of rural housing, roads and settlements. Urban Environs Landscape - around all major settlements, can establish extensive landscapes of urbanised appearance and character for a considerable distance around each centre. Shannon Environs Landscape - establishes an extensive area of distinctive character along much of the southeastern boundary of the county. Karst Landscape - distinctive localised landscape created where the northern-most extent Burren exposed limestone forms a southern boundary of County Galway. The characters that define the Karst Landscape extend beyond the southern boundary of County Galway. Slieve Aughty Landscape - distinctive uplands of the Slieve Aughty Mountains define the much of Galway's southern boundary with County Clare.       Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Produced as part of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028. See Appendix 3 Galway County Transport and Planning Study (GCTPS) and www.galway.ie for further details. The Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 requires applicants in the GCTPS area to submit housing and local need criteria. Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Ballinasloe LAP Strategic Flood Risk Assessment - 2022 2028 Zone A: Where the probability of flooding from rivers and the sea is highest (greater than 1% or 1 in 100 for river flooding or 0.5% or 1 in 200 for coastal flooding)Zone B: Where the probability of flooding from rivers and the sea is moderate (between 0.1% or 1 in 1000 and 1% or 1 in 100 for river flooding and between 0.1% or 1 in 1000 year and 0.5% or 1 in 200 for coastal flooding) Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose

Galway County Landscape Value Ratings. Produced as part of the Galway County Development Plan 2015 - 2021.See www.galway.ie for further details.   Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Galway County Protected Focal Points and Views. Produced as part of the Galway County Development Plan 2015 - 2021. See www.galway.ie for further details.   County Galway has many important focal points from which views and vistas of great natural beauty may be viewed. These focal points and views have a very important amenity, tourism, economic and cultural value for the County and its people. It is therefore important to protect and conserve these views and vistas and development where permitted should not hinder or obstruct these views and vistas but should be located and designed in a manner so as not to negatively impact on these focal points and views. Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Galway County Council has produced the County Galway Wind Energy Strategy as part of the Galway County Development Plan 2015 - 2021. See www.galway.ie for further details. The Strategy supports a plan led approach to wind energy development in County Galway and sets out Strategic Areas, Acceptable in Principle Areas, and Areas Open for Consideration and it is the policy of the Council to maximise wind energy development in all three of these areas, on a case by case basis, subject to meeting specific requirements and guidance contained within the strategy. Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Galway County Landscape Sensitivity Ratings. Produced as part of the Galway County Development Plan 2015 - 2021. See www.galway.ie for further details.   This is a measure of the ability of the landscape to accommodate change or intervention without sufferingunacceptable effects to its character and values. Sensitivity ratings are derived from a combination oflandscape values and landscape character. Five landscape sensitivity classes have been established:• Class 1 – Low sensitivity• Class 2 – Moderate sensitivity• Class 3 – High sensitivity• Class 4 – Special• Class 5 – Unique Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Galway County Landscape Character Areas. Produced as part of the Galway County Development Plan 2015 - 2021. See www.galway.ie for further details.   These are a combination of landform, land cover and visual units, which are attractive in the landscape. A total of 25 character areas have been identified in the County. Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Yacht Mooring Locations available on the Coast of Galway, Ireland. Links are provided to bathymmetry maps of the locations. Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Audit Conducted by Community And Enterprise Section Galway County Council in 2012. Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Survey of Thatched Houses carried out between 2004 and 2007 by Galway County Council. See Galway County Heritage Office for further details. Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Galway County Council Planning Applications registered between 1995 and 2015. Referenced as point locations. Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Polling Stations in County Galway. Created: 2019 Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

IFI’s National Barriers Programme (NBP) developed a field survey to capture information on barrier location, type and associated images and structure dimensions. This form was used as a Level I assessment measure to find and locate barriers. The NBP has delivered a geo-referenced database fully integrated with EPA-WFD coding and instream structures can then be assessed by EPA sub-Catchment or waterbody codes. This is the framework with structures assessed during on-site visits are now populating. REST (JSON)

The main purpose of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s NRSP (National Research Survey Programme) and Water Framework Directive (WFD) Rivers, Lakes, and Transitional and Coastal Water (TRAC) sampling programmes is to collect fish stock data relating to fish species composition, abundance and age structure in selected waterbodies nationally. These data are used to calculate Ecological Quality Ratings (EQR’s) for fish ecological status in each waterbody/site, a requirement for the EU Water Framework Directive. Data collected spans 2008 to most recent surveys. Multiple survey data by year are available for individual waterbodies and information from the most recent survey is displayed on the map viewer. Where sp. or spp. denoted identification is to genus level only. Common names of each fish species were taken from the Key to the Marine and Freshwater Fishes of Britain and Ireland – A guide to the identification of more than 370 species. By Peter S. Maitland and Douglas Herdson. Edited by Steve Coates. Published by the Environment Agency, UK. 2009 REST (JSON)

The main purpose of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s National Research Survey Programme (NRSP) and Water Framework Directive (WFD) Rivers, Lakes, and Transitional and Coastal Water (TRAC) sampling programmes is to collect fish stock data relating to fish species composition, abundance and age structure in selected waterbodies nationally. These data are used to calculate Ecological Quality Ratings (EQR’s) for fish ecological status in each waterbody/site, a requirement for the EU Water Framework Directive. Data collected spans 2008 to most recent surveys. Multiple survey data by year are available for individual waterbodies and information from the most recent survey is displayed on the map viewer.    Where sp. or spp. denoted identification is to genus level only.  REST (JSON)

Inland Fisheries Ireland’s National Barrier Mitigation Programme (NBMP) is working to reconnect Ireland’s rivers by mitigating and removing man-made barriers that impact fish migration, water quality, biodiversity, and hydromorphology. The National Barrier Mitigation Programme Dataset has been designed to track the status of barrier mitigation projects across Ireland, which could be managed directly by the NBMP or in collaboration with other agencies, and to present this information to the public. The dataset contains information such as project activity; completion, and status, as well as barrier size and type. The dataset is fully georeferenced in ITM and integrated with the EPA/WFD reference system. The National Barrier Mitigation Programme Dataset will be frequently updated and will be made available on IFI's Open Data Portal.  REST (JSON)

This dataset comprises electrofishing survey data collected from 2021 onward to support the National Brown Trout Programme (NBTP) within the IFI Research Division. Surveys were conducted using standardised electrofishing methods to assess brown trout populations at selected sites. The purpose of this dataset is to support long-term monitoring, inform trout conservation efforts and contribute to national fisheries management strategies. REST (JSON)

All lakes, within the EPA river network, accessible to salmon and likely to sea trout. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland.   McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.  REST (JSON)

List of accessible angling site locations from 2021. This was taken from the listings shown on the Fishing in Ireland website, along with some additions, subtractions and corrections provided by local IFI staff from various offices. The dataset was last updated in 2021. REST (JSON)

Polygon features mapping Atlantic herring spawning grounds, published by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment. Each feature carries attributes such as the owning organisation, policy name and code, and the relevant national marine planning framework chapter. Coverage is for Ireland.

Line features representing the Wild Atlantic Way, with policy reference attributes. Published by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and covering Ireland.

Point features representing exploration wells, with attributes including rig name, area, well class, operator, well number and spud date. Published by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and covering Ireland.

Ireland’s marine waters host a rich and diverse range of species and habitats, including important fish spawning and nursery areas. Ecosystems provide a series of services for human well-being (ecosystem services) either directly (as food and fibre) or indirectly by providing clean air and water. Biodiversity plays a key role in the functioning of ecosystems and their ability to provide ecosystem services. The value of biodiversity and benefits from ecosystem services reach far beyond that which can be measured in financial terms. Evidence from monitoring of natural habitats and species in Ireland’s marine environment indicates that many habitats are not in good condition. Protecting and improving the condition of marine habitats and ecosystems is a challenge for all users of the sea.

This dataset contains a raster file showing the approximate biodiversity stock of terrestrial areas This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of services prioritised through stakeholder consultation and any intermediate layers created by Environment Systems Ltd in the cause of the project. The individual dataset resources in the datasets series are to be considered in conjunction with the project report: https://www.npws.ie/research-projects/ecosystems-services-mapping-and-assessment The project provides a National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services (ES) map for a suite of prioritised services to assist implementation of MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their services) in Ireland. This involves stakeholder consultation for identification of services to be mapped, the development of a list of indicators and proxies for mapping, as well as an assessment of limitations to ES mapping on differing scales (Local, Catchment, Region, National, EU) based on data availability. Reporting on data gaps forms part of the project outputs. The project relied on the usage of pre-existing data, which was also utilised to create intermediate data layers to aid in ES mapping. For a full list of the data used throughout the project workings, please refer to the project report.

Polygon features recording sailing density, with attributes for category, value and unit, linked to a chapter and map of the National Marine Planning Framework. Published by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and covering Ireland.

Version: Q3 2023 Release Date: 20/11/2023 (Date of Live publication) Release Notes: Quarterly data refresh. Spatial Reference: Irish Transverse Mercator Description: All sites shown within the “PRA State Assets” layer are folios sourced from searching the PRAI database and are accurate from the date of that PRAI search. The registered owner field may have been changed to keep consistency throughout the database. The folio boundary data available on this site is derived from source data provided by the Property Registration Authority (PRA) and is subject to PRA copyright. The currency and accuracy of this data at the time of inspection cannot be guaranteed. Those wishing to ensure that folio boundary data is the most accurate and up to date available should access this information through landdirect.ie. The information shown within the “Multi-Storey Development” layer depicts sites we believe to be within the ownership of the state however at the time of compiling this layer they were not registered with the PRAI. Please note the State Assets Sourced by the LDA sites have been manually sourced and drawn by the LDA and will be updated regularly. Please contact assetdatabase@lda.ie if we have shown any incorrect information or if we are missing State-owned assets within these layers. Access and Constraints: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ireland’s marine waters host a rich and diverse range of species and habitats, including important fish spawning and nursery areas. Ecosystems provide a series of services for human well-being (ecosystem services) either directly (as food and fibre) or indirectly by providing clean air and water. Biodiversity plays a key role in the functioning of ecosystems and their ability to provide ecosystem services. The value of biodiversity and benefits from ecosystem services reach far beyond that which can be measured in financial terms. Evidence from monitoring of natural habitats and species in Ireland’s marine environment indicates that many habitats are not in good condition. Protecting and improving the condition of marine habitats and ecosystems is a challenge for all users of the sea.

Castlerea Local Area Plan Zonings (2012-2018).  Dataset Publisher: Forward Planning Section, Roscommon County Council, Dataset language: English, Spatial Projection: Web Mercator, Date of Creation: 2012, Last Updated: 2012, Update Frequency: As Required,  Roscommon County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete. Roscommon County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Planning Applications lodged with Roscommon County Council since 2010.  Dataset Publisher: Roscommon County Council,  Dataset language: English,  Spatial Projection: Web Mercator,  Update Frequency: Daily Field Descriptions:  County: Planning Reference Number,  PlanningAuthority: Roscommon County Council, ApplicationNumber: Planning Reference Number, ReceivedDate: Date Application Received, ApplicationType: Application Type, ApplicationStatus: Current Status of Application, Location: Address of proposed development,  Description: Application description (limited to 254 characters),  Decision: Decision made, DecisionDate: Decision made date,  DecisionDueDate: Date decision due,  WithdrawnDate: Date Application witrhdrawn, GrantDate: Date Application granted, ExpiryDate: Date Application Expires, AppealSubmittedDate: Date Appeal submitted (if appealed), AppealRefNum: Appeal reference number (if appealed), AppealDecision: Application Appealed decision (if appealed),  AppealDecisionDate: Application Appealed decision date (if appealed),  ITMEasting: ITM Easting Coordinate, ITMNorthing: ITM Northing Coordinate MoreInfo: Link to further information Roscommon County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete. Roscommon County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.

Loughrea Local Area Plan Zoning 2024 - 2030 Galway County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct, or complete. Galway County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.