# Bartly Mulholland — The Informer character guide

> Bartly Mulholland in The Informer by Liam O’Flaherty.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mulholland, rat Mulholland

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A workman's face worn like a conspirator's mask, Mulholland whispers Gypo's name through dark streets and races to Gallagher with the news that the informer is found.

## Relationships

### [Gypo Nolan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/characters/gypo_nolan)

_rivalry_

Bartly is a fellow revolutionary who distrusts and clashes with Gypo over loyalty.

### [Commandant Dan Gallagher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/characters/commandant_dan_gallagher)

_professional_

Bartly serves as a loyal subordinate to Dan in the revolutionary organization.

### [Biddy Burke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/characters/biddy_burke)

_romantic_

Bartly and Biddy are lovers, with Biddy providing emotional warmth amid the revolutionary turmoil.

### [Tommy Connor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/characters/tommy_connor)

_friendship_

Bartly and Tommy are fellow revolutionaries and friends, sharing a bond of loyalty.

### [Commandant Dan Gallagher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/characters/commandant_dan_gallagher)

_professional_

Bartly serves as a loyal subordinate to Dan in the revolutionary organization.

### [Commandant Dan Gallagher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/characters/commandant_dan_gallagher)

_professional_

Bartly serves as a loyal subordinate to Dan in the revolutionary organization.

### [Gypo Nolan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/characters/gypo_nolan)

_rivalry_

Bartly is a fellow revolutionary who distrusts and clashes with Gypo over loyalty.

### [Gypo Nolan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/characters/gypo_nolan)

_rivalry_

Bartly is a fellow revolutionary who distrusts and clashes with Gypo over loyalty.

### [Tommy Connor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/characters/tommy_connor)

_friendship_

Bartly and Tommy are fellow revolutionaries and friends, sharing a bond of loyalty.

### [Biddy Burke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/characters/biddy_burke)

_romantic_

Bartly and Biddy are lovers, with Biddy providing emotional warmth amid the revolutionary turmoil.

### [Tommy Connor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/characters/tommy_connor)

_friendship_

Bartly and Tommy are fellow revolutionaries and friends, sharing a bond of loyalty.

### [Biddy Burke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/characters/biddy_burke)

_romantic_

Bartly and Biddy are lovers, with Biddy providing emotional warmth amid the revolutionary turmoil.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/chapters/iv)

Observes Gypo's strange behavior with narrowed eyes, later follows him.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/chapters/v)

Mulholland confronts Gypo about his money and is nearly choked to death. He remains cold and insinuating.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/chapters/vii)

Present during Gallagher's confrontation with Gypo.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/chapters/viii)

Mulholland tracks Gypo through the streets and confronts him in the chip shop, pretending to be friendly while secretly suspicious of Gypo's behavior.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/chapters/ix)

Mulholland is seen tracking Gypo through the streets, peering around corners and following him as he heads toward the brothel.

### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/chapters/x)

Searches for Gypo Nolan, reflects on his commitment to the Irish Workers' Republic and worries about his family.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/chapters/xi)

Mulholland is present at the interrogation, having tracked Gypo's movements and reported his suspicious behavior.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/chapters/xii)

Appointed by Gallagher to lead the execution squad, tasked with casting lots and carrying out the sentence on the mountain road.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/chapters/xiii)

Oversees the drawing of lots with deliberate, serious demeanor; asserts authority over the nervous men.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/chapters/xv)

Rushes in to report the escape, is grabbed by Gallagher, and is ordered to lead the pursuit.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/chapters/xvii)

Rushes down to the Bogey Hole to inform Gallagher that Gypo has been found at Katie Fox's room.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_informer_se/chapters/xviii)

One of the attackers who ambushes Gypo in the lodging house; struggles with Gypo on the stairs.

## Links

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