# Maggie Donohoe — An Outback Marriage character guide

> Maggie Donohoe in An Outback Marriage by Banjo Paterson.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Maggie, Peggy Donohoe

**First appearance:** 0001-ii-a-dinner-for-five

## Who they are

A young Donohoe woman caught between family loyalty and the romantic currents stirred up by the claim.

## Relationships

### [Gavan Blake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/characters/gavan_blake)

_romantic_

Gavan Blake is romantically involved with Maggie Donohoe, with tension arising from her family's rough background.

### [Red Mick Donohoe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/characters/red_mick_donohoe)

_family_

Maggie Donohoe is the daughter of Red Mick Donohoe, with a relationship strained by his rough, controlling nature.

### [Old Man Grant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/characters/old_man_grant)

_social_

Maggie Donohoe and Old Man Grant are acquaintances, with interactions colored by class and family differences.

### [Gavan Blake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/characters/gavan_blake)

_romantic_

Gavan Blake is romantically involved with Maggie Donohoe, with tension arising from her family's rough background.

### [Red Mick Donohoe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/characters/red_mick_donohoe)

_family_

Maggie Donohoe is the daughter of Red Mick Donohoe, with a relationship strained by his rough, controlling nature.

### [Red Mick Donohoe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/characters/red_mick_donohoe)

_family_

Maggie Donohoe is the daughter of Red Mick Donohoe, with a relationship strained by his rough, controlling nature.

### [Gavan Blake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/characters/gavan_blake)

_romantic_

Gavan Blake is romantically involved with Maggie Donohoe, with tension arising from her family's rough background.

### [Old Man Grant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/characters/old_man_grant)

_social_

Maggie Donohoe and Old Man Grant are acquaintances, with interactions colored by class and family differences.

### [Old Man Grant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/characters/old_man_grant)

_social_

Maggie Donohoe and Old Man Grant are acquaintances, with interactions colored by class and family differences.

## In the story

### [Considine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xvii-considine)

One of Considine's Aboriginal companions; drinks rum with the others.

### [The Wild Cattle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xviii-the-wild-cattle)

Mentioned as Considine's wife (old Peg) whom he fears will follow him for his money.

### [A Chance Encounter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xix-a-chance-encounter)

Appears as the 'Opal Queen' at Pike's, claiming to be Peggy Grant and asserting her claim to William Grant's estate.

### [XX: A Consultation at Kiley’s](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xx-a-consultation-at-kiley-s)

Consults Blake about her claim as William Grant's widow; provides detailed account of her alleged marriage.

### [A Nurse and Her Assistant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xxii-a-nurse-and-her-assistant)

Referenced indirectly through the marriage certificate as Margaret Donohoe, but not recognized by Ellen.

### [Hugh Goes in Search](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xxiii-hugh-goes-in-search)

Produces a copy of her marriage certificate to William Grant, strengthening her case.

### [In the Buffalo Camp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xxv-in-the-buffalo-camp)

Referenced as the woman Considine married; Considine vehemently avoids any connection to her.

### [The Saving of Considine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xxvi-the-saving-of-considine)

Maggie is one of the two black gins sitting near Considine, degenerated with her surroundings, killing mosquitoes.

### [The Real Certificate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xxvii-the-real-certificate)

Reveals the original marriage certificate to Blake; shows strain and defiance but ultimately complies.

### [A Legal Battle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_outback_marriage_se/chapters/xxviii-a-legal-battle)

Withdraws her claim after reconciling with Considine, deciding to go to England with him.

## Links

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