John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.

John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.

John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.

John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.

John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.

John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.

John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.

Portrait of Joe Walsh for the Diary

Joe O'Mahony and Kevin Fitzpatrick in office.

Joe O'Mahony and Kevin Fitzpatrick in office