Kathleen Behan: Rebel at Heart

ITMA is delighted to present Drawing from the Well 2021 Episode 4, a video featuring the Dublin singer and instrumentalist Daoirí Farrell exploring the life and songs of Kathleen Behan (1889–1984). The episode premiered online on 21 April 2021.

'Kathleen Behan: Rebel at Heart' is now freely available to view on ITMA Facebook, YouTube and InstagramTV.

If you have enjoyed this video, Dublin City Libraries (DCL) and the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) are delighted to invite you to join us for a live interview and Q&A session Daoirí Farrell on 5 May 2021 at 2 pm (Irish time). To register visit Eventbrite https://bit.ly/3nmM8A9

Best known as the mother of playwright Brendan Behan, and singer, song writer Dominic Behan, Kathleen Behan (née Kearney) came from a family rich in song, and the traditions of Dublin. She lived through the Easter Rising of 1916 and carried with her a vibrant spirit which she passed on to her children.

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