From the period a century before Catholic Emancipation to the present day, this story covers the life and times, the struggles and characters, of the sixteen Archbishops of Tuam who led the diocese over the past these three hundred years.

While the name of Archbishop John McHale will be especially remembered, many of the other archbishops have, unfairly, been almost forgotten. Each one did a service to the Church and to society in their time. New insights are provided into the humanity of these churchmen, especially through the controversies and struggles in which they were engaged.

This beautifully produced, and very readable book is in the bookshops, and is very good value at 18 euro.