Hi Listers I wonder if there is anyone out there who knows anything of the history of "The Hedge Schools"? Was there such a school and when and where they active? Who attended these schools? I am particularly interested in the Ballickmoyler are of Co. Laois. IRL Michael Brennan Kent England Home: michael@janbren.freeserve.co.uk Also researching the following members of my family: All descendants of William Brennan (1840's) of Ballickmoyler or Arless, Co. Laois. IRL Moran & Lalor/Lawler/Lawlor in Arless Co. Laois. IRL Kelly/Carter from Ardateggle, Co. Laois. IRL Bulger/Bolger/Brennan from Dublin City. IRL Boran, Wall & Ryan from Arless, Co. Laois. IRL James Brennan from Co. Meath, Ireland Martin Brennan from Belfast. NI