For those researching this name in Ireland, perhaps the following record will be useful. Found in St. Joseph's Parish Records, presumably Newcastle townland. FAMILY NUMBER ONE Baptisms of children born to Patrick Cooly-Cooley and Ann Clancy Both spellings of Cooley appear for the one family. Peter May 26, 1828 Michael Jul 30, 1829 Patrick Mar 16, 1834 Peter Aug 28, 1836 Thomas Mar 26, 1839 Honor Aug 29, 1842 Bridget Jan 14, 1846 FAMILY NUMBER TWO Thomas Cooley and Margaret McDonough were married November 13, 1841. Newcastle appears on the records and presume it is the townland. Witnesses: Andrew McDonough, Mary Glynn Baptisms of children born to Thomas Cooley and Margaret McDonough townland appears to be Dangan Laurence Jun 16, 1842 Mary Jul 27, 1843 Peter Jun 2, 1845 FAMILY NUMBER THREE Baptism of a child born to Thomas and Gertie Monaghan (note late date) townland appears as Lower Salthill Dominick M.T. Aug 31, 1904 yes 1904 (don't know what the M. T. stands for The first two families here as well as the family on the first posting could possibly all be related - the use of the names Laurence and Peter are why I am saying that...unusual names. I have no further info on these families. Donna