Grace: The surname Grace is generally thought to derive from the Old French word "grace," which means "charm" or "pleasantness." In some instances, it may have evolved from the Old French word "gros," which means "great," or "large." In either instance, the name was a nickname which evolved into a surname.

Daniel Grace and Kate Sullivan lived in Drinagh East and the following were born there and baptised on dates on Baptismal Register.  (Not to be confused with similar named parents who lived and had children in Lisbealad).

Children baptised on dates on Baptismal Register:

Hannah Grace, c. 1833.  baptism not located

Ellen Grace, 31 Jan 1835.  Sponsors: Patrick Grace, Catherine Quirk

Kate Grace, 5 Nov 1837.  Sponsors: John Daly, Joan Shea.  Likely Kate died young as Catherine born later

Mary Grace, 22 June 1844.  Sponsors: Rev J.D. Creedon, Mary Lane.  Mary Anne married Thomas Carroll in Drinagh on 8 Feb 1866

James Grace, 20 Apr 1846.  Sponsors: John T Nyhan, Kate McCarthy

John Grace, 24 Feb 1849.  Sponsors: Rev J.D. Creedon, Margaret Grace

Catherine Grace, 17 May 1851.  Sponsors:Timy Sullivan, Jude Collins

Extract from Griffith's Valuation for Drinagh East