Mary Keane: A remarkable woman who moved quietly with style

Brenda Sexton opened her women’s shop on Saturday morning, as she has for 60 years. But that day it changed, sadly.

Her neighbour and buddy, Mary Keane, widow of playwright John B, had died at the Bons, in Tralee, after a short illness.

Mary, like Brenda, was a great businesswoman. She had run the pub as long as Brenda had her shop and every morning they would meet for a chat.