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Darby O’Gill and the Good People · Character

Roger O'Brien

A young man involved in village affairs.

minor

Also known as young Roger

First appearance: darby o gill and the good people

Roger O'Brien shows up with force in The King and the Omadhaun. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The omadhaun taken by the fairies; he mopes for a colleen (Norah Costello).
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In The King and the Omadhaun: The omadhaun taken by the fairies; he mopes for a colleen (Norah Costello).

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Village Ensemble
  • Protagonist

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