John Brien and Catherine Herlihy married in the Catholic Parish of Caheragh on 4 February 1853.  The Witnesses were Denis Herlihy and Moll Dawly.

Children born in Derryvahalla and baptised in Muintervara Catholic Parish on dates shown were:

Michael Brien, 9 Apr 1854.  Sponsors: Timy Driscoll, Mary Herlihy

Mary Brien, 8 Jun 1856.  Sponsors: Timy Driscoll, Mary Herlihy

Denis Brien, 10 Oct 1858.  Sponsors: Denis Herlihy, Ellen Herlihy

Honora Brien, 17 Apr 1862.  Sponsors: Daniel Driscoll, Margt Collins

Elizabeth Brien, 4 Sep 1864.  Sponsors: Humphy Driscal, Mary Herlahy

Deaths:

Catherine Brien died on 7 October 1891 at Derryvahalla.  From her death record she was married, aged 68 years, a farmer's wife.  Present at her death and the Informant to the Registrar was her husband, John Brien, Derryvahalla.
John Brien died on 18 August 1895 at Derryvahalla.  From his death record he was a widower, aged 70 years, a farmer.  Present at his death and the Informant to the Registrar was his son Michael Brien, Derryvahalla.