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Darby O’Gill and the Good People · Character

Mrs. Rafferty

A village woman mentioned in passing.

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First appearance: darby o gill and the leprechaun

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BOBridget O'GillDODarby O'GillJDJack DoolanKBKing Brian Con…CMCormac McCarthyMRMrs. Rafferty

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Community Voices
  • Village Dramatis Personae
  • Protagonist
  • Core Mulligan Family

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  • Closing

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