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- ↑ Des., Hickey (1 January 1992). John B : the real Keane. Mercier Press. ISBN 1856350657. OCLC 28548700.
- ↑ Keane, John B. (1964). Self Portrait. Cork: Mercier Press. p. 92.
Some others resented 'Sive', said it was blasphemous and ungodly, and noisily gave vent to their opinions while the play was in progress.
- ↑ Keane, John B. (1964). Self Portrait. Cork: Mercier Press. pp. 87–98.
- ↑ "Prescribed Material for the Leaving Certificate English Examination in 2026" (PDF). gov.ie. gov.ie. Retrieved 29 January 2025.