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Coffey of Portryan, Co.Tipperary

No known relations of Coffey of near Toomevara.

Patrick Coffey,
NOT Michael,
of Portryan, near Newport, Co.Tipperary (see map).
He mar 1stly, 4 Feb 1874, to Mary Foley [bapt 7 Dec 1841].
Children born Portryan.
Mary died early, 23 Feb 1882 [gravestone, Ballynahinch], age 40 yrs.
She was buried at Ballynahinch, Co.Tipperary.
She cannot be the "Mary Coffey" who sp bapt of her nephew John Foley 1886.
Patrick mar 2ndly to --- Ryan [from Fanit, E of Newport, Co.Tipperary].
Patrick had issue by 1st wife:

1. Nora Coffey.
   She mar Denis Ryan [of Upperchurch, Co.Tipperary].
   He was creamery manager in Newport.
   They had issue:
   1. Tom Ryan.
   2. Fr. Joseph Ryan.

   
   

2. Mary Coffey, nurse,
   mar Paddy Hope [of Co.Meath], no issue,
   he was in horse racing, think breeder.

3. Bridget Coffey. John of God nun in Wexford.

4. Mick Coffey.
5. Jim Coffey, Jimmy.