Dominic Behan

Dominic Behan (1928 to 1989) was a Dublin-born writer, singer, and songwriter who worked in both Irish and English. A committed socialist and Irish republican, he came from the literary Behan family and was the brother of playwright Brendan Behan. He is regarded as one of the most influential Irish songwriters of the 20th century, with a body of work rooted in traditional balladry, street song, and political verse.