Maureen Folan
An unmarried woman living in Leenane, Ireland. Maureen is in her 40s and takes care of Mag, her mother.
Mag Folan
A difficult older woman of poor health who is cared for by Maureen, her daughter. Aged seventy.
Pato Dooley
An acquaintance of Maureen's who finally introduced at a party. They have similar backgrounds, and Maureen and Pato become lovers. Aged about forty.
Ray
Pato's brother, aged around twenty years old
