# Darby O’Gill and the Good People — Character guide

> Key figures in Darby O’Gill and the Good People by Herminie Templeton Kavanagh.

- [Darby O'Gill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/darby_o_gill.md): A clever farmer and storyteller who repeatedly outwits the Good People and their king.
- [Bridget O'Gill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/bridget_o_gill.md): Darby's shrewd and loving wife, who often manages him and their household.
- [The Knowledgeable Man](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/the_knowledgeable_man.md): A mysterious wise figure who advises Darby on dealings with the fairy folk.
- [Barney Casey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/barney_casey.md): A neighbor and friend of Darby, often involved in local adventures.
- [Father Cassidy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/father_cassidy.md): The local priest who has memorable encounters with the supernatural.
- [Eileen McCarthy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/eileen_mccarthy.md): A young woman involved in romantic and dramatic village events.
- [Margit Doyle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/margit_doyle.md): A village woman who appears in several domestic and social scenes.
- [Maureen McGibney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/maureen_mcgibney.md): A local woman with a warm presence in the community.
- [Caycelia Crow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/caycelia_crow.md): A mysterious woman with possible fairy connections.
- [Cormac McCarthy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/cormac_mccarthy.md): A young man central to romantic subplots in the village.
- [Sheelah Maguire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/sheelah_maguire.md): A sharp-tongued village woman who interacts with Darby.
- [King Brian Connors](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/king_brian_connors.md): The proud and comical king of the local fairies.
- [Solomon Kilcannon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/solomon_kilcannon.md): A wise old man known for his proverbs and knowledge.
- [Tom Mulligan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/tom_mulligan.md): A local man whose family experiences fairy luck.
- [Bothered Bill Donahue](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/bothered_bill_donahue.md): A perpetually worried villager who seeks advice.
- [Little Mickey Mulligan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/little_mickey_mulligan.md): A mischievous boy from the Mulligan family.
- [Peggy Collins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/peggy_collins.md): An older village woman with a sharp wit.
- [Ann Mulligan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/ann_mulligan.md): Mother of the Mulligan children, a caring matriarch.
- [Shaun Rhue](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/shaun_rhue.md): The village blacksmith, strong and reliable.
- [Judy Casey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/judy_casey.md): A village woman connected to the Casey family.
- [Phadrig Oge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/phadrig_oge.md): A young man with a role in local fairy dealings.
- [Wullum Fagin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/wullum_fagin.md): A comical character with a distinctive dialect.
- [Ould Malachi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/ould_malachi.md): An elderly man who shares old stories and wisdom.
- [Mrs. Brophy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/mrs_brophy.md): A formidable village woman with a temper.
- [Elizabeth Ann Egan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/elizabeth_ann_egan.md): A young woman mentioned in village gossip.
- [Mary McGinnis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/mary_mcginnis.md): A local woman who appears in community scenes.
- [Ould Bob](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/ould_bob.md): A wise old man known for his knowledge of fairy lore.
- [Anthony Sullivan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/anthony_sullivan.md): A villager who appears in several episodes.
- [Tom Grogan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/tom_grogan.md): A farmer whose wife is known as Misthress Grogan.
- [Roger O'Brien](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/roger_obrien.md): A young man involved in village affairs.
- [Norah Costello](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/norah_costello.md): A village woman with a brief appearance.
- [Mrs. Norah Clancy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/mrs_norah_clancy.md): A village woman who appears in domestic scenes.
- [Misthress Crow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/misthress_crow.md): A mysterious woman possibly related to Caycelia.
- [Honoria O'Shaughnessy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/honoria_oshaughnessy.md): An aunt known for throwing a brick at a Lord Lieutenant.
- [Barney McBride](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/barney_mcbride.md): A minor character with a friendly epithet.
- [Nial the Fiddler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/darby_o_gill_and_the_good_people_se/characters/nial_the_fiddler.md): A musician who plays at village gatherings.

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