Corballis

Corballis

The name Corballis, from the Irish Corrbhaile meaning a “rounded townland,” is widely found in County Meath and reflects the antiquity of settlement in the district. In Meath, Corballis formed part of the Pale, where families of Old English origin established themselves following the Anglo-Norman invasion and became integrated into the local gentry.

The lands of Corballis, like many in the county, changed hands through inheritance, marriage, and sale, particularly during the upheavals of the seventeenth century. Though never among the principal magnates, the families associated with Corballis occupied a recognised place within the lesser gentry of Meath, their history reflecting the broader experience of the Pale—marked by continuity, adaptation, and enduring local influence.