Colm

Role in the Story:

Colm is present at the dance where Máire first meets Pádraig. He visits Mailí's house with Pádraig at the end of the play.

Key Actions in the Play:

1. Introduces Máire to Pádraig: At the local dance, Colm plays the role of matchmaker by introducing Máire to Pádraig.

2. Colm in Dublin Colm meets Máire in Dublin. He tells her the news from home. He then visits Mailí's house with Pádraig.

Aidiachtaí

Cainteach	Chatty
Drochmheasúil	Disrespectful
Plámásach	Flattering

Ról

• Chuir Colm Máire agus Pádraig in aithne dá chéile ag an rince sa teach scoile.
  • Colm introduced Máire and Pádraig to one another at the dance in the school house.
• Feicimid Colm arís ag deireadh an dráma, i mBaile Átha Cliath.
  • We see Colm again at the end of the drama, in Dublin.
• Thug sé nuacht an bhaile do Mháire- bhí Liam ag smaoineamh ar phósadh, bhí Seán ag dul le sagartóireacht agus fuair bean Phádraig bás.
  • He gave Máire the news of the town- Liam was thinking of marriage, Seán was going to be a priest and Pádraig's wife had died.
• Bhí Máire lán le dóchas nuair a chuala sí an nuacht seo-bhí sí cinnte go dtiocfadh Pádraig chun í a phósadh.
  • Máire was full of hope when she heard this news-she was certain that Pádraig would come to marry her.
• Chuaigh Colm go dtí teach an mhíchlú le Pádraig.
  • Colm went to the 'teach an mhíchlú' with Pádraig.
• Bíonn Colm ag magadh faoi mhná , le caint an-mhaslach. Is léir nach bhfuil meas aige ar mhná.
  • Colm mocks women, with derogatory language. It is clear that he does not have respect for women.