Who's Who in Northern Ireland 2004 (4th edition)

Various attempts have been made over the years to establish a regular “who's who” publication for Northern Ireland. Inglewood Books have made the most sustained effort and are to be congratulated on reaching the fourth edition. It “contains prominent people in the life of Northern Ireland including figures of influence in politics, public service, the law, the churches, education, business and finance, the arts and media, voluntary and professional associations”.

An attempt is made to list organisations themselves in the first 14 pages, which form an introductory section rather grandly described as “The Directory”. Various bodies are listed under different...