Hello all, this is my first posting to this particular list and I was wondering if there might be someone out there who can help with my Irish Links as I haven't a clue where to start with Irish research? My GG Father James BRENNAN was born in Ireland and I'm led to believe this was in County Mayo but its not definite. I believe he was in England in 1851 aged 21 so he probably came over around that time. He was an engineer who worked on the railways and spent most of his adult life in Doncaster staying also in Wales and Crewe for brief periods. He married Ann YOUDAN on the 20th march 1854 in Doncaster. His father is shown as Matthew BRENNAN, Cloth Manufacturer. This strikes me as a fairly well to do occupation so I was wondering if there are any records of Cloth manufacture around 1854 in Mayo linked to Matthew BRENNAN? I'd love to find records of James birth and his mothers name and any info on Matthew or earlier links. If any of this rings any bells out there or someone can help with info please get in touch, I'd be most grateful. Regards Jon Bradshaw Sheffield England