A profile of writer John B. Keane in his home town of Listowel.

Report shows Listowel and surrounding area.
John B. Keane being presented with a leather bound version of his latest novel 'The Bodhran Maker' to celebrate its success.

The house John B. Keane was born in.
Saint Michaels College, Listowel.

Interview with John B Keane on his education at the college.

Interview with Father Sean Linnane President of Saint Michaels on John B as a former pupil.

John B Keane’s Public House, in Listowel.

Interview with John B Keane on earning a living from writing and the pub.

Extract from John B. Keane's first appearance on RTÉ television.

Interview with John b. Keane him on the use of language in Listowel.

John B.Keane talking to a matchmaker.
Derrabog the setting for the novel 'The Bodhran Maker'

Interview with John B. on his religious views, alcohol, physical exercise, sex and on how he would like to be remembered.

Interview with John B Keane on the violent opposition to him during the period of his involvement with the Language Freedom Movement.

Traditional group playing in his pub.

The reporter is Alasdair Jackson.

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