Video column: Remembering one of Ireland’s most controversial writers

In this the penultimate episode in The Dubliners series, Brendan Behan’s godson fondly remembers him.

By Eoin Lynch and Deirdre Brennan Sunday 25 May 2014, 7:30 PM

May 25th 2014, 7:30 PM 150 Views 6 Comments

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Eoin Lynch and Deirdre Brennan

BRENDAN BEHAN WAS Michael Creagh’s godfather. Michael’s father and Behan were life long friends and the writer was often in the Creagh’s house where he would spend much of his times chatting, writing and drinking.

In this the penultimate episode in the Dubliners series, Michael recalls Behan’s visits and fondly remembers one of Ireland’s most controversial writers.

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Video column: Remembering one of Ireland’s most controversial writers

In this the penultimate episode in The Dubliners series, Brendan Behan’s godson fondly remembers him.