Dominic Behan (Irish: Doiminic Ó Beacháin; 22 October 1928 – 3 August 1989) was an Irish songwriter, singer, short story writer, novelist and playwright who wrote in both Irish and English.
He was also a committed socialist and Irish Republican.
Born into a literary family, Dominic Behan was one of the most influential Irish songwriters of the 20th century.