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Brendan Francis Aidan Behan (christened Francis Behan) (/ ˈ b iː ə n / BEE-ən; Irish: Breandán Ó Beacháin; 9 February 1923 – 20 March 1964) was an Irish poet, short story writer, novelist, playwright, and Irish Republican, an activist who wrote in both English and Irish.
Mar 20, 2024 · The bold Irish writer Brendan Behan was born in Dublin on February 9, 1923 and died on March 20, 1964. Behan, 41, died at the Meath Hospital in Dublin of complications from...
Brendan Behan was an Irish author noted for his earthy satire and powerful political commentary. Reared in a family active in revolutionary and left-wing causes against the British, Behan at the age of eight began what became a lifelong battle with alcoholism.
Feb 9, 2023 · As we reach the centenary of the birth of Brendan Behan – he was born on February 9th, 1923 – it’s a pretty safe bet that, if you were asked to conjure up an image of him, it’s very likely ...
Feb 9, 2021 · Legendary Irish writer Brendan Behan, who was born in Dublin on February 9, 1923, is responsible for some of the best-known and most wise quotes.
Apr 13, 2024 · Discover the life and legacy of Brendan Behan, the fiery Irish writer whose rebellious spirit and literary genius left an indelible mark on the world.
Feb 9, 2023 · From RTÉ Radio 1's Doc On One, Brendan Behan, The Writer, The Rebel and The Rollicking Boy tells the story of Behan by the people who knew him (first broadcast in 1974)
Sep 21, 2014 · Ahead of the International Brendan Behan Conference in Rome, John McCourt examines the self-made myth of Brendan Behan, one of Ireland's most controversial writers.
May 11, 2018 · Behan, Brendan (1923–64) Irish writer, notorious for his riotous lifestyle. Behan became a member of the IRA at the age of 14 and served several years in reform school, as described in his autobiography Borstal Boy (1958). His first play, The Quare Fellow, was produced in 1954.
Brendan Francis Behan (Irish: Breandán Ó Beacháin) (9 February 1923 – 20 March 1964) was an Irish poet, short story writer, novelist, and playwright who wrote in both Irish and English. He was also an Irish republican and a volunteer in the Irish Republican Army.
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