Hob-Goblins 2

Dobhs, Dobies (Black Men) Dunnie, Doonie (Brown Man) Bodachen Sabhaill (Little Old Man of the Barn)

(pron. botuchan so-will) Ireland, Isle of Man, Hebrides. Brownie who lives in farm buildings and does threshing for aging farmers who are tired. Can appear as an old woman, man, or pony and guides lost travelers back onto the road. (31)

When the peat will turn grey and shadows fall deep
And weary old Callum: Dove is snoring asleep...
The Little Old Man of the Barn
Will tresh with no light in the mouth of the night,
The Little Old Man of the Barn. – D. A. Mackenzie: Scottish Folk Lore & Folk Life: