Diarmaid Ferriter is one of Ireland’s leading historians. A Senior Lecturer in Irish History at St Patrick’s College, Dublin City University, he has published extensively on nineteenth and twentieth century Irish history.

His books include A Nation of Extremes: The Pioneers in twentieth century Ireland, Lovers of Liberty? Local Government in twentieth century Ireland, The Irish Famine, and bestsellers The Transformation of Ireland 1900-2000, Judging Dev: A Reassessment of the life and legacy of Eamon de Valera. He is a regular broadcaster with RTE Radio and television, and a contributor to newspapers including The Irish Times, Irish Examiner and Sunday Business Post.