James Connolly was a son of Patrick Connolly and Mary Buckley
Ellen Brien was a daughter of Michael Brien and Ellen Coakley

James Connolly and Ellen Brien married on 17 August 1907 in the Church in Drinagh.  The Witnesses were James Coakley and Ellen Connolly

Child born in Minanes, Drinagh on date shown:

name Connolly, 17 Feb 1909.  From the death record this child died 5 minutes after birth.  A name was not recorded

Mary Connolly, 19 Sep 1910.   Died at Minanes on 10 Jan 1913.

Katherine Connolly, 1 Mar 1912

Patrick Connolly, 29 May 1913

Ellen Connolly, 19 Jan 1915

Census 1911:
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Cork/Carrigbaun/Minanes/439951/

Deaths:
Ellen Connolly died at Minanes on 30 June 1953.  From her death record she was married, aged 78 years.
James Connolly of Minanes, Drinagh died on 1 December 1957.  From his death record he was a widower, aged 82 years, a farmer.

Death announcements on the Cork Examiner:
CONNOLLY (Drinagh) - On June 30, 1953, at her residence, Minanes, Drinagh, Ellen, beloved wife of James Connolly.  Deeply and deservedly mourned by her husband and family.  R.I.P.  Funeral from Sacred Heart Church, Drinagh to adjoining cemetery on this day (Thursday) at 3 o'clock.
CONNOLLY (Drinagh) - On December 1, 1957, at Skibbereen Hospital, James Connolly, Minanes, Drinagh.  Deeply and deservedly regretted.  R.I.P.  Remains will be removed on this day (Monday) at 3.30 o'clock to Sacred Heart Church, Drinagh.  Funeral on tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2 o'clock to adjoining cemetery.