Irish Fairy Tales · Character

Mac an Dáv

A powerful Ulster gentleman of the old gods who barricades his door against Saint Finnian's new faith and outlasts Time itself.

supporting

Also known as mac an Dáv, mac, Dáv

First appearance: the carl of the drab coat

As a supporting figure in Irish Fairy Tales, Mac an Dáv is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Son of the attendant An Dáv, born on the same night as Mongan.

In the storyVIIIOpen this moment free

See Mac an Dáv in VIII Book page

Free preview opens at this moment — character cards, Character Web, and themes sit beside the text as you read.

Mac an Dáv keeps the ancient practices, refusing Finnian admittance and trusting that the abbot's hunger will drive him away. But Finnian fasts on his doorstep until hospitality forces the door open, and the siege works…

Continue beside the text

The fuller portrait of Mac an Dáv sits in Reading Lens — open the free preview to keep reading with notes on the page.

See Mac an Dáv in the carl of the drab coat

Character Web

36 connections

A slice of how Mac an Dáv sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.

Relationship types

Friendship
Other

Character groups

Fianna warriors and foes
Protagonist
Mythical beings, heroes, and antagonists

+31 more in the full Character Web

Open in reader

Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

This is the dramatic climax because Duv Laca’s declaration of love and her simultaneous imposition of a year-l…

Full beat labels and climax notes unlock in the reader.

Follow the arc while reading

Relationships

Mongan
friendship · positive
Mac an Dáv is a loyal companion and ally to Mongan, often aiding him in his adventures. How this plays out →
Mongan
friendship · positive
Mac an Dáv is a loyal companion and ally to Mongan, often aiding him in his adventures. How this plays out →
Mongan
friendship · positive
Mac an Dáv is a loyal companion and ally to Mongan, often aiding him in his adventures. How this plays out →

Relationship notes

How these ties play out is in the reading companion — open the free preview.

See Mac an Dáv in the carl of the drab coat

In the story

Mac an Dáv appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

VIII
Son of the attendant An Dáv, born on the same night as Mongan.
XIII
Mongan's servant and foster-brother; his wife (Duv Laca's foster-sister) also left with the King of Leinster; confronts Mongan and helps him with the plan.
XIV
Carries Mongan on his back from Ulster to Leinster; expresses fury at the King of Leinster and is hit with a stone by a stranger.
XV
Travels with Mongan and is transformed into the clerk's shape.
XVI
Mongan's servant who accompanies him and embraces the attendant, claiming to be her husband.
XVII
Assists Mongan by pushing the hag onto the spike and opening the door for Tibraidè.
XVIII
Shares Mongan's grief over his own wife's departure; acts as messenger to Duv Laca.
XIX
Accompanies Mongan and is transformed into the likeness of Ae's attendant.
The Hag of the Mill
Mongan's companion who snatches the gifts given to the hag and helps with the escape.

Chapter companion notes

Spoil-light check-ins for Mac an Dáv unlock in the free preview.

See Mac an Dáv in the carl of the drab coat

See Mac an Dáv in VIII