School: Sruth Nua
- Location:
- Ardnacally, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Tomás de Brún
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- Johnny Staunton was an old traveller who used to go from house to house looking for charity. He used to ask for money and food. He also used to tell a lot of stories about what he saw on his travels
Black Bird was an old man who used to travel on an old ass. He used to sleep on the side of the road. He used to tell a lot of funny stories.
Monk Lodger was a big fat man he used to want lodgings and his dinner or tea.
Tom Patent was a traveller who used to travel around the country on a donky. He used to carry(continues on next page)
