The Old Beggar played by Donncha Crowley The Old Beggar is played by Donncha Crowley who has an impressive portfolio of roles appearing in films such as The General (dir. John Boorman), and Kings. With such stage plays as Stone Mad, Mamó Gé (Mother Goose), Translations, The Field among many others. He is also a fluent Irish speaker. Donncha plays an Old Beggar who bumps int0 Janey outside her school. And instead of passing her by checks to see if the child is ok. He let's her know that the Holy Fathers will be closing their doors soon if she's to make the que. He again meets her in the crowd. But this time he forms part of a mob who muscle their way into the crowd and start a push forward for the bread. It is this push forward that causes Janey to be gravely hurt in the stampeed that follows. Donncha is represented by Castaway - Irish Actors Agency.    Main Characters Janey Mary played by Kelsey Enright.  view here Janey's Mother played by Catherine O'Farrell.  view here Fr. Benedict played by Eamon Rohan.  view here Janey's Teacher played by Linda McDonnell.  view here Lady in the Crowd played by Joan McAdam.  view here Janey's neighbour played by Anna Maria Power.  view here Frail Old Man played by John Brady.  view here Fr. Dominic played by Denis Foley.  view here The FilmCastFilmmakersBehind the ScenesNewsSponsorsDownloadsFor StudentsUseful LinksContact

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