 Peter Gillane, a farmer

Michael Gillane, his eldest son

Patrick Gillane, his youngest son

Bridget Gillane, Peter’s wife

Delia Cahel, Michael’s fiancée

The Poor Old Woman / Cathleen Ni Houlihan

Neighbours

The play is set in Killala in 1798.The Gillane family are discussing the upcoming marriage between their son Michael and his fiancée Delia.Peter and Bridget are concerned with obtaining Delia’s dowry.