Famous Irishman - Eamon de Valera

This week's famous Irishman is Eamon de Valera

Eamon de Valera
(14 October 1882 – 29 August 1975)

was one of the dominant political figures in 20th century Ireland. His political career spanned over half a century, from 1917 to 1973; he served multiple terms as head of government and head of state, and is credited with a leading role in the authorship of the present-day Constitution of Ireland.