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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Brendan_BehanBrendan Behan - Wikipedia

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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.

   • Children: Blanaid Behan
   • Occupation: Writer

   • Genre: Poet, novelist, playwright

2. www.britannica.com › biography › Brendan-BehanBrendan Behan | Irish Playwright, Poet & Novelist | Britannica

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   Mar 16, 2024 · Brendan Behan (born Feb. 9, 1923, Dublin, Ire.—died March 20, 1964, Dublin) 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.

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4. www.irishcentral.com › culture › brendan-behanBrendan Behan: Remembering Ireland’s most colorful writer

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   Mar 20, 2024 · Learn about the life and works of Brendan Behan, a Dublin-born writer who fought in the IRA, met Samuel Beckett, and wrote "The Quare Fellow" and "The Hostage". Discover how his addiction to alcohol and fame ruined his talent and health.

5. www.irishcentral.com › roots › historyBrendan Behan: Wise quotes from the Irish literary legend

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   Feb 9, 2021 · Learn about the life and works of Brendan Behan, a Dublin-born writer, poet, and playwright who served time in prison and became a fluent Irish speaker. Discover some of his best-known and witty quotes on topics such as Ireland, sex, and alcohol.

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   How many children did Brendan Behan have?

   • Behan later moved between Dublin and various locations, including Paris. He married Beatrice Ffrench-Salkeld in 1955 and they would have one daughter, Blanaid, born in 1963. 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)

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   How did Brendan Behan die?

   • 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 diabetes and alcohol. Allegedly, his last words to the nun attending him were: “Sister, may all your sons be bishops.”

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   Who is Brendan Behan?

   • Brendan Behan (born Feb. 9, 1923, Dublin, Ire.—died March 20, 1964, Dublin) 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.

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   Where did Brendan Behan play a Giall?

   • Brendan Behan. Image: Getty/ J Wilds. In 1958, Behan's play in the Irish language “An Giall” had its debut at Dublin's Damer Theatre. Later, “The Hostage”, Behan's English-language adaptation of “An Giall,” had great success internationally.

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7. www.azquotes.com › author › 1140-Brendan_BehanTOP 25 QUOTES BY BRENDAN BEHAN (of 65) | A-Z Quotes

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   • The most important things to do in the world are to get something to eat, something to drink and somebody to love you. Brendan Behan. Love, Life, Important.
   • I only take a drink on two occasions - when I'm thirsty and when I'm not. Brendan Behan. Drinking, Two, Alcohol.
   • I have a total irreverence for anything connected with society except that which makes the roads safer, the beer stronger, the food cheaper and the old men and old women warmer in the winter and happier in the summer.
   • They took away our land, our language, and our religion; but they could never harness our tongues. Brendan Behan. Land, Tongue, Language.

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   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. Northern Ireland Ireland

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10. www.rte.ie › brainstorm › 2023/0209/1351894-brendanThe life and times of Brendan Behan - RTÉ

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    Feb 9, 2023 · A personal and scholarly account of the Dublin-born writer and journalist, who was a literary giant and a cause celebre. Learn about his early life, his plays, his prison experiences, his legacy and his death.