Welcome to the Hedge Laying Association of Irelands Website.

LATEST: Site last updated 23 May 2013.


The inaugural All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championship took place in perfect conditions on 13 October 2012 and the Overall winner was David Thompson of Greyabbey, Co Down.

For full report and list of winners please go to latest news and events.

The Autumn Training programme culminated on November 8th at Moneymore, Co. Derry with five of the nine candidates receiving their accreditation. Congratulations to those who succeeded and sincere thanks and encouragement to those who did not.

The standard was generally very high and most of those who did not succeed this time simply need more practice and we hope they will present themselves for Accreditation again.

New website launched in UK for hedgerow foragers - see links page

HLAI Hands On Hedges DVD available direct from HLAI €12 (plus €3.25 p+p)

Contact number for Northern Ireland enquiries 0044 (0)7591 405275

We now have a range of new Morris Billhooks For Sale. New prices to be announced shortly

We would like to acknowledge the financial support received from the Irish Environmental Network