John Hayes of Caheragh Parish and Ellen Daly of Drinagh married in Drimoleague Catholic Parish on 25 February 1827.  The Marriage Witnesses were John Daly and Patrick Hays.

We note variations of the surname are used e.g. Hayes, Hays, O'Hea

In the Tithe Applotment Book of 1828 for Derreenavarihy we see John O Hea had a tithe valued at £22 15s 0d
 

Children born in Derreenavarrihy and bapttised in Caheragh Catholic Parish on dates shown:

Denis Hayes, 29 Mar 1828.  Sponsors: Denis Daley, May Hays

John O'Hea, 9 Jul 1835.  Sponsors: Pat O Hea, Johana O Hea

Pat Hays, 21 Mar 1838.  Sponsors: James O'Hea, Mary Carthy

Johanna Hayes, 16 May 1841.  Sponsors: James O Hea, Norry Collins

John Hayes, 1 Aug 1844.  Sponsors: John Daly, Mary -

Margaret O'Hea, 24 Sep 1848.  Sponsors: James O'Hea, Ellen O'Hea

In Griffith's Valuation we see that John O'Hea is a tenant from John Levis of a total 92a 2r 10p - house, offices and land in Plot 2