The Corrs
04/09/2016 – The Corrs – “La Noche de Cadena 100” at the Barclaycard Center in Madrid – April 9, 2016 – Barclaycard Center – Madrid, Spain – Photo Credit: Solarpix / PR Photos
Birth Name:
*James Steven Ignatius Corr
*Sharon Helga Corr
*Caroline Georgina Corr
*Andrea Jane Corr
Place of Birth: Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland (all)
Date of Birth:
*31 July, 1964 (James)
*24 March, 1970 (Sharon)
*17 March, 1973 (Caroline)
*17 May, 1974 (Andrea)
Ethnicity: Irish
The Corrs, consisting of siblings Jim Corr, Sharon Corr, Caroline Corr, and Andrea Corr, are an Irish family band that combines traditional Celtic music with modern, pop rock influences.
The Corrs are the children of Jean (Bell) and Patrick Gerard “Gerry” Corr, an Irish Electricity Supply Board payroll unit supervisor.
Jim is a musician, singer, songwriter, and DJ. He has a son with his former fiancée, model Gayle Williamson, who was Miss Northern Ireland 2002 and Miss United Kingdom 2002.
Sharon is a singer, songwriter, musician, and television personality. She has two children with her husband, Belfast barrister Robert Gavin Bonnar.
Caroline is a singer and drummer. She is married to property developer Frank Woods, with whom she has three children.
Andrea is a singer, songwriter, musician, and actress. She is married to Brett Desmond, with whom she has two children.
The Corrs’ paternal grandfather was James Corr (the son of Patrick Corr and Ellen Mulgrew). James was born in Stewartstown, County Tyrone (now part of Northern Ireland, United Kingdom). Patrick was the son of Patrick Corr and Mary Corr. Ellen was the daughter of James Mulgrew and Ann Glacken.
The Corrs’ paternal grandmother was Alice McNally (the daughter of Peter McNally and Margaret “Maggy” Connolly). Alice was born in Cootehill, County Cavan. Peter was the son of John McNally. Margaret was the daughter of Patrick Connolly and Bridget Geoghan.
The Corrs’ maternal grandfather was William Bell (the son of Frederick Bell and Jane Manning). William was born in Dublin. Frederick was the son of Frederick Bell and Anne Cooke. Jane was the daughter of Daniel Manning and Mary Anne Hickey.
The Corrs’ maternal grandmother was Elizabeth “Lizzie” Blee (the daughter of Daniel Blee and Mary Doherty). Elizabeth was born in St Johnston, County Donegal. Daniel was the son of Daniel McDermott and Jane Blee. Mary was the daughter of Phillip Doherty and Anna O’Donnell.
Source: Genealogy of The Corrs (through their brother) – https://www.familysearch.org
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The Corrs’ paternal grandfather was James Corr (the son of Patrick Corr and Ellen Mulgrew). James was born in Stewartstown, County Tyrone (now part of Northern Ireland, United Kingdom). Patrick was the son of Patrick Corr and Mary Corr. Ellen was the daughter of James Mulgrew and Ann Glacken.
The Corrs’ paternal grandmother was Alice McNally (the daughter of Peter McNally and Margaret “Maggy” Connolly). Alice was born in Cootehill, County Cavan. Peter was the son of John McNally. Margaret was the daughter of Patrick Connolly. Margaret was the daughter of Patrick Connolly and Bridget Geoghan.
William was born in Dublin.
Elizabeth was born in St Johnston, County Donegal.
Genealogy of The Corrs’ brother, Gerard Corr – https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LJLF-5CN
They are the children of Patrick Gerard “Gerry” Corr and Jean (Bell).
The Corrs’ maternal grandfather was William Bell (the son of Frederick Bell and Jane Manning). Frederick was the son of Frederick Bell and Anne Cooke. Jane was the daughter of Daniel Manning and Mary Anne Hickey.
The Corrs’ maternal grandmother was Elizabeth “Lizzie” Blee (the daughter of Daniel Blee and Mary Doherty). Daniel was the son of Daniel McDermott and Jane Blee. Mary was the daughter of Phillip Doherty and Anna O’Donnell.