Corbally

27 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Corbally, from 237 m² to 233,543 m² (23.35 ha, 57.71 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 32 neighbouring parcels touch it.

Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.

No zone of a development plan covers Corbally 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.

• 17 Oct 2019Conditional

  CONSTRUCT AN EXTENSION TO EXISTING HOUSE AND UPGRADE EXISTING SEPTIC TANK/PERCOLATION AREA TOGETHER WITH ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS AND SERVICES

  Permission, 1 home · Mayo County Council, 19818

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 Corbally.

Recorded monuments

• MA091-028 Enclosure
  Description

  In pasture, on top of a ridge with good views, especially extensive to S−SW, and with Croagh Patrick visible on the far horizon to W. Shown on 1838 OS 6-inch map as an oval enclosure, crossed centrally on a NNW–SSE axis by a field boundary, coinciding with the townland boundary between Ballynabrehon South Td. at W and Corbally Td. at E; on the 1920 edition only the W third of the enclosure is shown, indicated as a semi-circular hachured area (c. 70m N−S; c. 25-30m E−W) bordered on straight side to E by the NNW-SSE field boundary/townland boundary. Also recorded in an aerial photograph (SMR file: GSI-M 98-9, Roll 213, pr. 25). This large oval enclosure (69m N−S; c. 85-90m E−W) is poorly preserved; it has been partly levelled and incorporated into later field fences. The W and N arcs of the enclosure can still be traced defined at SW−NW by a poorly preserved stony scarp (H 0.6-0.7m) and at N−ENE by a scarp (H 1.2m) adapted to serve as a field fence. The enclosing element on the SE arc has been levelled but a slight undulation can be discerned at S. It is crossed by two perpendicular field fences: the NNW−SSE fence/townland boundary extends across the W half of the enclosure, and an E−W fence extends E from the NNW−SSE fence through the NE quadrant. A parallel field ditch (Wth 1.8m) flanks the N side of the E-W fence. The interior in the W part of the enclosure slopes down gently from W to E; this may relate to disturbance caused by the construction of a low platform to take a concrete water tank (12.5m N–S; 6.8m E–W) in the SW quadrant. There is a break (W 2.5m) in the enclosing scarp at W adjacent to the N end of the water tank. Another break (Wth 4m) in the scarp at N now allows tractor access to the E portion of the interior. The original entrance may have been at the now levelled E−SE side of the site. A low subrectangular platform (15m E−W; 10m N−S; H 1-1.5m) abuts the E side of the enclosure, merging with the sloping scarp of the enclosure. The N and E sides of the platform are defined by an almost vertical scarp, and the S side is bordered by the same E−W fence that crosses the enclosure. The significance of this platform is uncertain. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 9 February 2022

• MA091-029 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In improved pasture, located on gently rising ground. Good views E–SE, restricted by rising ground to NW. Circular platform (22.2m NE–SW; c. 23m NW–SE) defined S–NE by a scarp (H 1m at NW), outside which it is enclosed SSE–N by a fosse (Wth 3.2m at NW), with an external bank (Wth 3.3m; int. H 1.1m; ext. H 0.7m at NW) at SW–N. At SSE–SSW the fosse takes the form of a terrace and its outer edge is incorporated into a field fence on a NE–SW axis. The SE quadrant of the rath interior and the SE arc of the fosse and external bank have been quarried away. Another quarry pit (8m NE–SW; c. 4m NW-SE; D 1.1m) cuts into the rath interior, just inside the scarp at NW–N. Grass cover, with hawthorn and gorse on the perimeter, especially at S–SW. A rath (MA092-060001-) is located 200m to SE. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 9 February 2022

• MA092-060001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In pasture, located on a low rise, with extensive views over rolling grassland. The W arc of the rath coincides with the townland boundary. Roughly circular, raised area (38m N–S; 36m E–W) defined by a scarp (H 1.7m at SSE; 1.5m at NNW), outside which it is enclosed by a fosse (Wth 3m) and at SE–S by remnants of an external bank (Wth 2.4m; int. H 0.7m; ext. H 0.6m). The fosse is well defined SSE–N but elsewhere is evident only as a shallow depression. The external bank survives at SE as a low rise with stones protruding on the external slope, and it may be preserved at S–WNW in the field fence/townland boundary which respects the curve of the rath. The central section of the rath interior has been quarried out. The quarry pit (c. 15m NW–SE; c. 20m NE–SW) extending almost the full E−W width of the interior, with an access gap (Wth 2m) cut through the rath scarp at NE where the fosse is infilled. The deepest part of the quarry pit is close to the rath scarp at W. Linear features visible in the rath interior in an aerial photograph (GSI M 98 –9; Roll 213, 26) were interpreted by the SMR as a possible souterrain (MA092-060002-), however, it is more likely that these features relate to the quarrying activity. Grass cover, with a few hawthorn bushes; the scarp is broken down by farm stock in parts; the townland boundary is engulfed in overgrowth/ hawthorn bushes. There is another rath (MA091-029----/MA092-059----) 200m to NNW. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 10 May 2022

• MA092-060002 Souterrain
  Description

  In a rath (MA092-060001-). Linear features visible in the rath interior in an aerial photograph (GSI M 98 –9; Roll 213, 26) were interpreted by the SMR as a possible souterrain (MA092-060002), however, these features appear to relate to the quarrying activity and there is no direct evidence for a souterrain in the rath. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 10 May 2022

• MA092-061 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In improved pasture, located on a low elevation from which there is gentle fall of ground to NW–N into a natural depression of wet ground. Good views. A circular enclosure (diam. c. 35m), crossed to NE of centre by a field boundary on a NW–SE axis, is shown on the 1838 OS 6-ich map. It is not shown on later map editions. The enclosure, probably a rath, has been levelled, but the outline of a roughly circular area (31.5m NW-SE) can still be traced at ground level. To SW of the field wall a slight curving rise/undulation, representing a levelled bank, can be traced at SE–NW; to NE of the wall, the circuit can only be discerned as a crop mark. There are a rath (MA092-060----) c. 300m to SW and a ringbarrow (MA092-063----) c. 300m to NE. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 10 May 2022

• MA092-063 Barrow - ring-barrow
  Description

  In pasture, sited on an elevation with excellent views over rolling grassland and to SE over an expanse of rough wet ground. This monument is not on 1838 OS 6-inch map; it is depicted as a small hachured circle on the 1917 edition. Circular area (diam. 7m -mid bank) defined by an earthen bank (Wth 2.5-3m; int. H 0.4m; ext. H 0.7m) with an external fosse (Wth 1.4m). The inner face of the bank has a shallow, gradual slope which is not clearly defined. The fosse is evident as a shallow depression with a deeper section at E which may be the result of relatively recent disturbance. There are several animal burrows in the bank, and gorse and brambles cover much of the barrow. An embanked barrow (MA092-063001-) is located 15m to NW. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 17 May 2022

• MA092-063001 Barrow - embanked barrow
  Description

  In pasture, sited on an elevation with excellent views over rolling grassland and to SE over an expanse of rough wet ground. This barrow is not shown on any edition of the OS 6-inch maps. Slightly raised circular area (diam. 5-5.5m) defined by a bank (Wth c. 2m; ext. H 0.45m at SE, 0.65m at NW) with a low internal rim. A few large stones lying against the external face of the bank at SW are likely to be field clearance stones. The barrow is largely obscured by clumps of gorse and brambles. A ringbarrow (MA092-063----) is located 15m to SE. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 17 May 2022

• MA092-100 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In pasture, located adjacent to an old water course/field drain in rough, wet ground. Compact, sod-covered mound (12m NE–SW; 15.9m NW–SE; H 0.8m), roughly oval in plan, composed of heat-shattered stone in charcoal-rich soil. It is bisected centrally on a NE–SW axis by a modern field drain (Wth 1.3m), now partly infilled. A shallow surface depression or trench (Wth 0.8m) on an E–W axis traverses the top of the mound on its S half. A smaller mound (MA092-100001-) is located 4.5m to S. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 25 May 2022

• MA092-100001 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In pasture, located in rough, wet ground, 4.5m to SW of a fulacht fia (MA092-100----). This small mound (3.5m NE–SW; 5.7m NW–SE; H 0.45m) is bisected centrally on a NE–SW axis by the field drain (Wth 1.3m), and is bordered at its SW edge by a field drain and field fence on a NW–SE axis. It appears to be composed of burnt stone and charcoal. A layer (L 8-10m) of burnt material is also visible in section in the adjacent field fence. These features may represent the remains of a burnt mound or fulacht fia that has been disturbed by later field boundaries, although it is possible that they are part of the larger mound (MA092-100----) that lies immediately to NE. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 25 May 2022

• MA092-119 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In improved pasture, located on a level area on gently rising ground, with good views, most extensive E–SSW. There is a very gradual fall of ground to SE. This rath is not shown on any edition of the OS 6-inch maps. It has been levelled. The remains consist of a slightly raised oval area (23.5m NE–SW; 32.8m NW-SE) defined SW–NNE by a slight rise representing a levelled bank or scarp, and NNE–SSE by remnants of a scarp (Wth c. 1.5m; H 0.55m) incorporating large stones and enhanced by the natural fall of ground. At SSE–SW the enclosing element is entirely levelled. A shallow depression outside the scarp at W may be a fosse. A post and wire field fence on a NE–SW axis crosses the enclosure to SE of centre. A few large stones, set in a row parallel to the field fence, in the SE of the interior, may be the remnants of an earlier field wall replaced by the wire fence. There is a slight surface depression or hollow in N sector of the interior. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 25 May 2022

• MA092-120 Fulacht fia
  Description

  In pasture, located in a natural depression of wet ground with a stream 10m to SSE. Low, compact horseshoe-shaped mound (12m NE–SW; 9.6m; H 0.5m) with a shallow depression (Wth 2m) between the ‘arms’ of the mound at SSE, most likely indicating the position of a trough. The mound is composed of heat-shattered stones in black, charcoal-rich soil, and stands out as a firm, dry rise surrounded by damp, rush-grown ground. Another fulacht fia (MA092-100----) is located c. 120m to NNE. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 25 May 2022

• MA102-001 Ringfort - rath
  Description

  In undulating pasture, straddling a rise with very good views in all directions. Slightly raised, roughly circular area (32m N–S; 29m E–W) defined by a scarp with an external fosse. The rath is crossed to S of centre by a field fence/townland boundary on an E–W axis. To S of the fence, the scarp (Wth slope 2.7m; H 1.7m, at S) is well defined and the fosse (Wth 1.8m; ext. D 0.4m) is evident as a shallow depression. To N of the fence, the rath has been levelled; its outline can be traced only as a slight rise with a hint of a depression indicating the infilled fosse. Grass cover; gorse on scarp at S. There are raths (MA092-060001-; MA092-061----; MA102-002----) 210m to NW 180m to N, 240m to S respectively. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 23 September 2022

Architectural heritage

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

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

About 1 in 5 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

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

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

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

Name

Corbally · An Corrbhaile

Area

798,839 m² (79.88 ha, 197.4 acres)

Civil parish

Kilcolman (Claremorris Ra), and its townlands

Barony

Clanmorris

Electoral division

Ballyhowly, the unit of the census

Census 2022

Ballyhowly electoral division: 479 people in 182 households; 86% of households own their home; 28% of homes were built since 2001; 15% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 4% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Ballynabrehon South, Barnycarroll, Cloonaghduff, Loughaunnaman, Mace Upper, Rockfield

Placenames

Corbally 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.