Waysiders, Stories of Connacht

Waysiders, Stories of Connacht, published in 1918 by Seumas O'Kelly, is a collection of short stories set in rural Connacht, Ireland. The narratives explore the lives of various characters against the backdrop of the region's rich cultural and social landscape. The first story introduces Festus Clasby, a prominent shopkeeper, whose interactions with a tinker named Mac-an-Ward highlight themes of commerce, community, and local folklore, reflecting deeper societal commentaries throughout the collection.