Character guide

Pegeen Mike

major

Also known as Pegeen, Michael, Pegeen Speaking, Michael Loudly, Pegeen Providence, Pegeen Jumping, Pegeen Breaking, Pegeen Fiercely, Pegeen Sharply

The spirited publican's daughter who becomes the love interest of Christy Mahon.

Christy Mahon

major

Also known as Christy, Christy Christopher Mahon, Christopher Mahon, old Mahon, Mahon, Christy Encouraged, Christy Gruffly, Christy God, Christy Shocked, Christy Considering, Christy That God, Christy Bitterly, Christy Beaming, Christy Fasting, Christy Impatiently

A young man who arrives claiming to have killed his father, becoming a local hero.

Widow Quin

supporting

Also known as Voice The Widow Quin, the Widow Quin, Widow Quin Aye, Widow Quin Stiffly, Widow Quin Not, Widow Quin And dark, Widow Quin Considering, Widow Quin Impatiently, Widow Quin Shouting

A cunning and independent widow who vies for Christy's attention.

Shawn Keogh

supporting

Also known as Shawn, Shawn Keogh of Killakeen, Shawn Retreating, Shawn Screaming, Shawn Keough, Shaneen, Shaneen Keogh

Pegeen's timid and pious fiancé, easily intimidated by others.

Michael James Flaherty

supporting

Also known as Michael James, Mister Michael James Flaherty, Jimmy, Michael

Pegeen's father and the publican who owns the shebeen.

Philly Cullen

supporting

Also known as Philly, Philly Retreating, Philly The peelers, Philly Suspiciously, Philly To Jimmy

A local man who frequents the pub and participates in the village gossip.

Old Mahon

supporting

Also known as Christopher Mahon Old Mahon, Mahon, Mahon Puzzled, Mahon Raging, Mahon Amazed, Mahon Dark, Mahon Eagerly

Christy's father, who survives the attack and comes seeking his son.

Sara Tansey

minor

Also known as Sara, Sara Eagerly, Sara The lepping

A young village woman who admires Christy's supposed bravery.

Jimmy Farrell

minor

Also known as Jimmy, Jimmy Calls

A local man who joins the crowd at the pub.

Susan Brady

minor

Also known as Susan

A village girl who takes part in the festivities around Christy.

Honor Blake

minor

Also known as Honor

A young woman from the village who interacts with Christy.

Nelly

minor

Also known as the Lady Helen of Troy

A minor character mentioned in the village crowd.

Kate Cassidy

minor

A local woman briefly mentioned in the play.

Marcus Quin

minor

A deceased husband of the Widow Quin, mentioned in passing.

Father Reilly

minor

The local priest, often invoked but never appears on stage.