Hi Mike thank you for your lovely comments, I have not heard from Ruth since she first offered help I think off the top of her head she knew of 13 different Cotter Families !!!That was with out anyone doing a search!

I did read the name Cotter came from Cottier Workers in and around Cork don't know how true this is, I was also told it is a possibility that the name Foley came from Co. Kerry!!

 

I will get in touch if I or Ruth find a conclusion. thank you for all your help.

Susan.