Ellen Lynch was a daughter of Timy Lynch of Reavouler, Drinagh

Cornelius Connolly and Ellen Lynch married on 27 Feb 1838 in the Roman Catholic Parish of Kilmacabea, Co. Cork  The Witnesses were Michael Connolly and John Sheahan.

Children baptised in Drimoleague Parish on dates shown:-

John Connolly, 27 Jan 1839, Sponsors: Rolly Bratman, Margaret Blackstaff

Michael Connolly, 23 Aug 1840, Sponsors: Jerh Connolly, Kate Hennessy

James Connolly, 23 Feb 1842, Sponsors: Dan Lynch, Kate Connolly

Cornelius Connolly, 29 Oct 1843, Sponsors: John Kingston, Cathe Collins

Peg (Margaret) Connolly, 23 May 1846, Sponsors: Michael Beamish, Ann Nagle

Jeremiah Connolly, 23 Sept 1849, Sponsors: Joseph Hurley, Mary Lynch

Deaths:
Cornelius Connolly died on 24 October 1873 at Toughbaun, Drinagh.  From his death record he was married, aged 58 years, a publican.  Present at his death and the Informant of it to the Civil Registrar was Michael Connolly, Toughbaun.

Ellen Connolly died at her residence in Drinagh on 5 November 1894
Her death announcement on the "Southern Star" dated 17 November 1894

The headstone located in Drimoleague Old Graveyard

The inscription reads:
Erected by
Ellen Connolly
In memory of her
beloved husband
Cors Connolly
who died Oct 15 1873
aged 58 years

May he Rest in Peace
Amen

Please refer to West Cork Graveyard Database hosted by Skibbereen Heritage Centre by clicking here.