Roisin, I am glad I stopped you giving up so here is the next bit and it could very easily fit. John McGahy of Lisbellaw died Dec. 8th 1872 aged 83 years. Bridget McGahy died Sept 5th 1859 aged 63 years. Just one thing I have seen for god knows what reason Bridget turn to Susan in later records, if that makes sense. In Catholic families the child was baptised by whatever name and then later at Confirmation about age 11yrs they were often given another name Confirmation name. It has no doubt created chaos form many amateur genealogists, I know it has for me. I somehow have ended up with two totally different names to what is on my baptismal certificate. I take your point on St Mary's. I have to say I have not found a helpful parish priest yet! but as I said earlier the birth and marriage records for Aghalurcher and Aghavea parish have been transcribed but that is as far as they have got...nothing as helpful as putting them out to the FHC. You could try Dublin but hang on for a wee while and maybe I can help. I have spent months looking for a Matthew in my own line so I what difference will one more make, at least I am not likely to forget it. Have a good weekend Maureen