The main events, the flamboyant personalities the characteristics which appear and reappear through a family's history, are presented in lively by Ida Grehan. All the family coats of arms are reproduced in full colour while other illustrations include varied portraits from the eleventh century to the present day, and relevant views of Irish scenery and buildings. This book will make fascinating reading for members of the fifty named families and for anyone interested in genealogy and the history of Ireland.