Introduction to the printed edition

This dictionary includes people from the nine counties of Ulster who have distinguished themselves. They have either been born here, or have been educated here, or have worked here, or have represented here, or have died here, or have been buried here. What unites them all is that they are no longer alive. My apologies for any errors which I have unwittingly propagated and my regrets for those deserving people who have been inadvertently omitted. It is a celebration of extraordinary lives; a book not only for the reference shelves; a book to be read and enjoyed.