Background
Keane, John BRendan was born in Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. Son of William B. and Hannah (Purtill) Keane.
Keane, John BRendan was born in Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. Son of William B. and Hannah (Purtill) Keane.
Graduate, St. Michael's College, Listowel, 1946. Doctor of Letters (honorary), Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, 1977.
Chemist's assistant, Ireland, 1946-1951. Pub owner, operator Listowel, since 1955.
Member Irish Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association Consultative Assembly (president 1973-1974).
Married Mary O'Connor, January 1, 1955. Children: William Joseph, Conor Anthony, John Mary, Joanna Mary Colette.