Liam Gaul is the current president of Wexford Historical Society and has contributed many articles to historical journals on the culture, traditions and people of County Wexford. He received a Civic Award in 1992 from the Mayor and Corporation of Wexford for his contribution to Culture and Education in his town. He holds a Master of Arts (University of Limerick) and a Diploma In Local History (National University of Ireland, Maynooth).