ROISIN DUBH, in memory of Sean P. Keane, MD

Sean P. Keane, MD, Irish Republican, International Socialist and medical humanitarian was born in Youghal, Co. Cork in 1938 and died suddenly in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA on 22 Nov. 2009. He was a tireless worker for Freedom, Peace, Justice and Health, not only for his native Ireland, but also for people worldwide. May he rest in peace. The tune here is played by Brian Lynch, a Workers' Party Comrade of Sean. Guitar by Paul Sloan. Recorded in Cyprus Street, Belfast, 30 October 2010.

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[eyeries1]

Sean was indeed a true Socialist, a Republican Socialist and a skilled and humanitarian Physician. His support for Cuba, Nicaragua, etc. cost him dearly as his medical "Colleagues" got him sacked from his position as Chief of Staff at a prestigous hospital. Never one to give up, he took them to Court and got his position back. He was also one of the greatest guys for craic you could imagine! Also I would agree that the word "gentleman" sums up Tom MacGiolla perfectly.

[eyeries1]

He was the salt of the earth, N. I knew him well, but in recent years we only saw each other about once a year, and it broke my heart to learn that he had died and been buried before I knew of it some months later. He was a man who would make you totally at ease in his company. The only "bad habit" he had (besides smoking!!) was that he was constantly on the phone about his patients! That is the mark of a good Doctor...he was involved in every step of his patients' care. RIP, A Sheain!

[1969203]

i never heard of sean but looking at the clip and reading his biography i admire him this is what true socialism is all about being of service to the poor downtrodden and the oppressed i am former sinn fein member and i think there are great people in the workers party i knew tomas magiolla he was a gentleman

[n12961]

I never knew him but I knew of him from my brother who always spoke very highly of him. When my Father died he sent a beautiful memorial to our house. RIP Sean.