Trivia

Described himself as "a drinker with a writing problem".

Was nominated for Broadway's 1961 Tony Award as author of Best Play nominee "The Hostage."

Became a member of the IRA's youth organisation Fianna Éireann at the age of fourteen. Joined the IRA proper at sixteen, subsequently imprisoned in a borstal in the U.K., as well as serving time in jail in the Republic of Ireland. He was released in 1946 under a general amnesty.

Irish playwright and poet of eccentric personality and flamboyant behaviour.

Adoptive father of Paudge Behan.

Older brother of Dominic Behan.