The Irish monasteries during this time were the major preservers of learning and literacy in the so-called  Dark Ages.  
Learning and literacy were served well by the preservation efforts of Irish monasteries.
Irish monasteries failed to preserve learning and literacy during this time.
Two people are holding pictures.
Everyone is wearing green shorts.
There is nothing wrong with how I acted,
the men are walking
A group of dogs dressed in costume lead the parade in front of the storefronts.
Two men with safety vests are working on electrical lines.