The Morbegs facts for kids
The Morbegs was a popular children's TV show from Ireland. It aired on weekdays and sometimes on The Den. The show first started on September 30, 1996, and its original run ended on May 15, 1998. However, it was shown again in reruns until November 5, 2008, so many kids got to enjoy it for years!
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Meet The Morbegs: Molly and Rossa
The Morbegs featured two main characters: Molly and Rossa. These were large, friendly creatures who looked bigger than real life. They came from a special, make-believe place called Morbeg Land.
Where Did They Live?
Molly and Rossa lived in a magical castle located somewhere in Ireland. They were cared for by wise and magical wizards. These wizards helped them with their adventures.
Who Played The Morbegs?
Many talented people brought Molly and Rossa to life.
- Rossa was played by Cindy Cummings. His voice was provided by Diarmuid de Faoite and Dominic Moore.
- Molly was played by Anna Galligan. Her voice was done by Majella Horan and Tara Flynn.
The show also featured human actors, like Carrie Crowley, who interacted with Molly and Rossa. Sometimes, parts of the show used simple Irish words, helping young viewers learn a little bit of the language. The show was made for children aged 3 to 6 years old.
Morbegs and Soky: A Fun Comparison
Some people noticed that the Morbegs looked a bit like another famous Irish TV character, Soky the Sock Monster. Both had brownish, fuzzy fur and parts that looked like socks sticking out from their heads.
However, their stories of how they arrived were quite different! The Morbegs came to Ireland through a special portal from their own land. Soky, on the other hand, appeared from a pile of socks that belonged to Dustin the Turkey. This difference in how they arrived made them unique.
What Does "Morbeg" Mean?
The name morbeg comes from the Irish words mór and beag.
- Mór means "big" or "large."
- Beag means "small" or "little."
The name was inspired by an old Irish folk song called 'Si Beag, Si Mor,' which means 'little fairy, big fairy.' Frances Kay, who was the script editor for the show, came up with the name.
How Molly and Rossa Got Their Names
The names Molly and Rossa were also chosen by Frances Kay. She used them in some early scripts for the series. The production team then picked these names from a list of ideas. The show stopped being shown in reruns in early 2008.
