A tribute to living Irish folk sheroes and heroes, this small format book is a guide to 14 of the most colourful people of Irish heritage alive today. Each of them has made an outstanding contribution not just to Irish culture but to public life - producing art, argument, performance, cinema, literature, theology or political positions that have changed the world and the way we view it. This book is a launch pad from which readers can pursue further the amazing contributions of these fearlessly refreshing characters who have left an indelible mark on their generation.