Brendan Behan

Brendan Behan

artist Ireland

Brendan Behan was a prominent Irish poet, playwright, and novelist, known for his works that explored themes of Irish identity, politics, and the human condition. Born in 1923 in Dublin, Behan became a significant figure in Irish literature, particularly with his acclaimed play 'The Quare Fellow,' which critiques capital punishment. His life was marked by his involvement with the IRA and subsequent imprisonment, experiences that deeply influenced his writing. Behan's outspoken political views and his bohemian lifestyle made him a controversial yet beloved figure in Ireland and abroad. His support for John F. Kennedy during the presidential campaign highlighted his engagement with significant political movements of his time, showcasing the intersection of art and activism in his life.

Born on Feb 24, 1923 (102 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
5,788
Power
6$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 2 7.00 0.10% +10% 5,030,000 5,788 $5,100 6$
Totals 2 5,030,000 5,788 $5,100 6$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Brendan Behan was a novelist and playwright who famously traded insults with Patrick Kavanagh. 8

Sam Field Corbett Clodagh Field Corbett Patrick Kavanagh Eric Tydgadt Dave Mccarthy
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Barge restaurant on Grand Canal in Dublin 4 on sale for €350,000 – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brendan Behan is one of Morrissey's perennial obsessions, referenced in his performance. 6

Morrissey Juan Galeano Jesse Tobias Camila Grey Matthew Walker Carmen Vandenberg James Baldwin Edna O Brien Dionne Warwick David Bowie Oscar Wilde
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Singer folds in four Smiths songs over chimeric evening – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: His childhood memories are now uppermost in his mind; cycling through Moore Street with friends, knowing Brendan Behan. 6

Terence Reynolds Christina Reynolds Catherine Healy Wt Cosgrave Desmond Fitzgerald Joseph P Walshe Stanley Baldwin Micheal Martin Wb Yeats James Joyce Lucia Joyce Abigail O Reilly Bill Phillips Jean Phillips Brian Burke Daniel Doherty
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Not just a travel document but a declaration of hope and of reclaiming identity – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brendan Behan is one of the notable figures mentioned in Michael Kane's recollections of Dublin's artistic community. 7

Michael Kane Patrick Kavanagh Shelley Mcnamara Ronnie Drew Anthony Cronin Colm O Briain Charles Cullen John Behan Sean Keating Eithne Jordan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘Patrick Kavanagh did nothing else but create art. And that was my ideal’ – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brendan Behan was referenced tangentially in Gerry Adams' recounting of his life story. 5

Gerry Adams Declan Doyle Alexander Owens Tom Hogan Paul Gallagher Eoin Mccullough Paul Tweed Conor Mcgregor John Hume
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Gerry Adams takes jurors in his defamation case against BBC on a very long stroll down memory lane – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brendan Behan's quote about splits in Irish organizations is referenced in the context of the far-right movement's discord. 5

Conor Mcgregor Tucker Carlson Nikita Hand Glen Moore Hermann Kelly Anthony Casey Derek Blighe Philip Dwyer Justin Barrett Tom Mcdonnell
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: The fracturing of Ireland’s far right – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brendan Behan mentions someone singing The Yellow Rose of Texas in his memoir. 6

Frank Mcnally Emily Dickinson Sean Lyons Peter Lynch James Joyce Harriet Weaver
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: All Yellow - Frank McNally on singing Emily Dickinson, Joyce’s advanced maths, and quantum mechanics in Blackrock – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brendan Behan’s seated bronze figure listens forever to the old triangle going jingle jangle in nearby Mountjoy Prison. 6

Frank Mcnally Emily Dickinson Elle Cordova John Hay
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Frank McNally explores the streets of Dublin’s north inner city – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brendan Behan is mentioned as a legendary figure who once caused a ruckus outside the Palace Bar. 8

Judi Dench Hugh Grant Alan Rickman Roger Moore Eddie Lassides Robert Doggett Rhona Teehan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: A timeless classic that is old-school in the best sense – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Brendan Behan became the best-known Irish opponent of capital punishment. 7

Hanna Sheehy Skeffington Eleanor Roosevelt Eamon De Valera John F Kennedy
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Friends in high places – John Mulqueen on Hanna Sheehy-Skeffington’s American tour – The Irish Times