This book brings together a concise and entertaining account of the lives of each of the eight presidents of Ireland. The biography of each president highlights the most noteworthy aspects of their incumbency in an informative manner, and is packed with fascinating information. The book describes the background and personality of each of the presidents, how they reacted to the political events of their day. It touches, too, on the drama in their personal lives, which sometimes occurred before their presidency and sometimes during it. An enjoyable read that highlights the importance of the presidency in Irish life.