John B. Keane

John B. Keane
Keane in 1983
Keane in 1983
BornJohn Brendan Keane
(1928-07-21)21 July 1928
Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland
Died30 May 2002(2002-05-30) (aged 73)
Cork, Ireland
NationalityIrish
EducationSt Michael's College, Listowel
Notable worksThe Field, Sive
Notable awardsHonorary Life Member of the Royal Dublin Society
Spouse
Mary O'Connor
(m. 1960)
Children
  • Billy
  • Conor
  • John
  • Joanna

John Brendan Keane (21 July 1928 – 30 May 2002) was an Irish playwright, novelist and essayist from Listowel, County Kerry.