Coolnagour provided a beautiful setting for two generations of the family.My thanks to Gerrard Beresford for providing much original detail of the family history. And to Mary Beresford for her help in sorting out the missing pieces. We are grateful to you both. 

 The descendants of Phillip Beresford and Eleanor Walsh.

 Phillip 1856-1927 born in Castlequarter ,  Ellonar Walsh 1862-1898, age 36

They were married in 1883 had a family of six children.

• Johanne (Nita) 1883-1928. Married Morgan Fox
• Ellen (Lily) 1885, married Stephenson.
• Mary 1887
• Nicholas 1890-1952. Married Mary Flynn. > next generation at Coolnagour.
• Catherine 1892
• James Alophonsus 1893

   

  In the next generation.

   

  The descendants of Nicholas 1890-1952 and Mary Flynn. Mary was the daughter of Hanna Queally and John Flynn, who’s family originated in Grawnfadda back in 1832.

  They had seven children.

  • Phillip died young
  • Ellonar married Pat ledwith
  • Eithne married Pat Dwane
  • Rosemary died young
  • Philomena married Nicholas Connors
  • John married Mary Morrisey
  • Gerrard