#far darrig

[celtic-character-of-the-day]

Today's Celtic character of the day is Fir Darrig from Folklore (2007) who is an Irish fairy, specifically a Far Darrig (fear dearg).

[briefbestiary]

With dark-hearted pranks and sour dispositions, the far darrig are a particularly nasty sort of fae. They are garbed in red like other, similar, solitary fae. Of course, it would do you well not to confuse them with anything else.

[impmage]

There aren’t many films these days involving fae folk, but Unwelcome (2022) makes use of the Far Darrig specifically, with Ireland as a setting. The description of the film called them ‘goblins’, which is appropriate as the word has long been used as a catch-all for the various mischievous and pernicious denizens of faerie.

The Far Darrig are included in Brian Froud & Alan Lee’s book Faeries as ‘The Fir Darrig’.

I won’t show pictures of Unwelcome’s goblins in this post, but I assure you they are seen at some point, and aren’t just a macguffin, which is why I’m on about this film: And, suggest you give it a go.

Also, if yr a Star Trek fan, Colm Meaney plays a role. If yr a Star Wars, Black Mirror, Games of Thrones, or Marvel MCU fan then you’ll enjoy Hannah John-Kamen’s performance, and her character’s arc.

[triestella]

My things came in today!

[jackdelgado]

Next, here’s a horrible little Irish goblin, AND I DON’T MEAN LEO MOLLOY! It’s the Far Darrig, the leprechaun’s evil counterpart #HellaWieners

[jona-rose]

I drew a lavender Far Darrig from Mabinogi in MSPaint. I saw them for the first time and I was overwhelmed emotion! I had to draw one! They are so... designed!! I adore them.

[julieschulerart]

The Far Darrig, the Red Man of Irish Folk Lore. He is said to be fond of gruesome practical jokes, and has some connection with nightmares. Prints available. https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/50243991

[dandylyonsolarium]

Far Darrig

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