Francis Kendall Husband relies on the goodwill of local people as he travels through the west of Ireland.
In return for food and a place to lay his head, Francis Kendall Husband will recite poetry, recount tales and play music.
Cathal O'Shannon meets up with the wandering bard on the road to Ballinasloe where they discuss the life of a nomad, the search for a wife, and his interest in music.
At the post office in Taughmaconnell on the Roscommon Galway border there is a stop for tea, compliments of the house.
Post Offices are places which often welcome Francis Kendall Husband at least of a cup of tea.
In the experience of Francis Kendall Husband the small farmers are always kinder than the big farmers who do not recognise his level of education and level of poetic and musical prowess. He feels that he should not be wandering the roads and should be settled in one place.
If I could find a job, a place to live and find a wife, someone who is a great lover of music, and I could get access to all the great symphonies of Beethoven, Handel, the lot of it, I'd be happy.
He has been looking for a wife for many years and says that now the only person who can help him is his friend in Listowel, John B Keane. He has already tried the services of the Knock Marriage Bureau but to no avail.
Francis Kendall Husband performs a rendition of Bach's 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' on the mouth organ.
This episode of 'Tangents' was broadcast on 27 September 1973. The reporter is Cathal O'Shannon.
