PERSONS IN THE PLAY
- Peter Gillane
- Michael Gillane, his Son, going to be married
- Patrick Gillane, a lad of twelve, Michael’s Brother
- Bridget Gillane, Peter’s Wife
- Delia Cahel, engaged to Michael
- The Poor Old Woman
- Neighbours
CATHLEEN NI HOULIHAN
Interior of a cottage close to Killala, in 1798. BRIDGET is standing at a table undoing a parcel. PETER is sitting at one side of the fire, PATRICK at the other.
PETER.
What is that sound I hear?
PATRICK.