This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: eaglebald1 Surnames: Carter Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.lex.general/40.340.3.1.1.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've been over to Ballinakill several times, alas, like you it's all locked up and getting information from local sources is almost impossible (what are they hideing!!) Also, the stones seem very old so church records would have to be the only way. Ballymoneen is north of Ballyroan village and is not marked on the laois County Council web site!! but is within 2 miles of the village. Headstones erode away with time so, as I said ,the only way is church records and that ain't gonna happen!! Sorry for all the bad news! Regards, Jack Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.