Dominic Behan

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Dominic Behan (Irish: Doiminic Ó Beacháin, 22 October 1928 – 3 August 1989) was an Irish songwriter, short story writer, novelist and playwright who wrote in both Irish and English. He was also a committed socialist and Irish Republican. Born into a literary family, Dominic Behan was one of the most influential Irish songwriters of the 20th century. Behan was born in inner-city Dublin into an educated working-class family. His father, Stephen Behan, fought for the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in the Anglo-Irish War. Dominic was the brother of Brendan Behan. His mother, Kathleen, a collector of songs and stories, took the boys on literary tours of the city. Behan's maternal uncle, Peadar Kearney, wrote "A Soldier's Song", the song the Irish National Anthem was based on. Another brother, Brian was also a playwright and writer. At the age of thirteen, Dominic left school to follow in his father's footsteps in the housepainting business. The family house in which Behan lived was the property of Christine English, Dominic's grandmother, who owned several properties in the city. His father Stephen, was a member of the IRA and had been one of Michael Collins' "Twelve Apostles", who were responsible for the deaths of several officers from the British Army during the Irish War of Independence. He was banned from a professional future career for refusing to swear allegiance to the British Crown after the Irish civil war. [edit]Republican and political activities In 1937, the family mov

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Down By the Liffeyside: Irish Street Ballads

Down By The Liffeyside: Irish Street Balads

Easter Monday, Songs of the IRA

Easter Monday 1916 Songs of the IRA (Irish Republican Army)

Easter week and after

Easter Week and After (Songs of the IRA)

The Irish Rover

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A Better Class of Folk

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Three Score And Ten: A Voice To The People

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Songs Of The IRA

Rebellion

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The Rocky Road To Dublin: The Best Of Irish Folk

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