For those researching this name in Ireland, the following records might be useful. Marriage records from St. Josephs (used to be Rahoon parish now St. Joe's) November 18, 1822 Patrick Cooley to Mary Codire witnesses: Michael McDonough, Pat Geary, Catherine Lally Deaths St. Joseph's (Rahoon) Martin Cooley Nov 15, 1857 Dangan Rd. Patt Cooley Jun 23, 1884 or 3 Newcastle Mrs. Cooley Jan 17, 1875 Newcastle More recent baptism of a Cooley in St. Joseph's Mabel Rose born March 8, 1938; bap March 13, 1938 by Fr. E. Conway. Parents: Edward Joseph Cooley and Frances Mary Browne Sponsors: Martin and Emma Browne Born New Road, Galway but from Tuam, Galway Mabel married Joseph Lee Kidney in University Church (RC) Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 on Sept 30, 1968 End of records from St. Joseph's I have no further info on these families. Donna