Darby O’Gill and the Good People · Character

Sheelah Maguire

A sharp-tongued village woman who interacts with Darby.

minor

First appearance: Darby O’Gill and the Good People

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A witch confronted by Darby after the fairies steal his livestock.

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With Darby O'Gill (social): Sheelah is a neighbor and friend to Darby, often involved in village gossip and daily life. With Darby O'Gill (social): Sheelah is a neighbor and friend to Darby, often involved in village gossip and daily life. With Darby O'Gill (social): Sheelah is a neighbor and friend to Darby, often involved in village gossip and daily life.

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Relationship types

Social
Other

Character groups

Fairy Lore Keepers
Protagonist
Village Dramatis Personae
Extended Village Ensemble

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Closing

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Darby O'Gill
social · positive
Sheelah is a neighbor and friend to Darby, often involved in village gossip and daily… How this plays out →
Darby O'Gill
social · positive
Sheelah is a neighbor and friend to Darby, often involved in village gossip and daily… How this plays out →
Darby O'Gill
social · positive
Sheelah is a neighbor and friend to Darby, often involved in village gossip and daily… How this plays out →

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Sheelah Maguire appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Darby O’Gill and the Good People
A witch confronted by Darby after the fairies steal his livestock.
Darby O’Gill and the Good People
The old fairy doctor and spy for the Good People, who advises Darby about the fairies' weaknesses and is later captured by him.
The King and the Omadhaun
Sent by the King as a spy to deliver the message to Norah Costello.
II: The Banshee's Halloween
Mentioned as the banshee that Darby confronts and frightens away.
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Fairy-woman who bargains with Darby, granting three wishes from the banshee; flies away on her crutch.
IV: The Costa Bower
The banshee who appears to Darby and the King, accepts the return of her comb, grants Darby two magical stones, and teaches the ballad.

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