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McGuinness (also MacGuinness, McGinnis, Guinness) is an Irish language, Irish surname. It derives from and is an Anglicisation, anglicized form of the Goidelic languages, Gaelic ''Mac Aonghuis'', literally meaning "son of Angus" (Angus meaning "one, choice"). It may also denote the name Mac Naois. People with the surname include: * Albert McGuinness, Australian rugby league footballer of the 1930s and 1940s * Arthur Guinness (1725–1803), Irish brewer and founder * Bobby McGuinness (born 1954), Scottish footballer * Brian McGuinness (1927–2019), British philosopher * Catherine McGuinness (English politician), City of London Corporation * Catherine McGuinness (judge) (born 1934), Irish Supreme Court judge, former senator * Charles McGuinness (1893–1947), Irish adventurer, author, and sailor * Deborah McGuinness (born c. 1960), American computer scientist working in the field of artificial intelligence * Ed McGuinness, American comic book artist and penciller * Edwin D. McGuin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angus (given Name)
Angus is an English language masculine given name. It is an Anglicised form of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic name (also spelt ), which is composed of Celtic elements meaning "one" and "choice". Short forms of the name include ''Gus'', which may be lengthened to ''Gussie'', and Irish ''Naos''. '' Angie'' ( ; ) is a common pet form of the name. The feminine form of ''Angus'' is ''Angusina''. The earliest form of the given name ''Angus'', and its cognates, occurs in Adomnán's '' Vita Columbae'' (English: "''Life of Columba'') as ''Oinogusius'', ''Oinogussius''. This name likely refers to a Pictish king whose name is recorded variously as ''Onnust'', ''Hungus''. According to historian Alex Woolf, the early Gaelic form of the name, ''Oengus'', was borrowed from the Pictish ''Onuist'', which appears in British as ''Ungust''. Woolf noted that these names are all derived from the Celtic ''*Oinogustos''. Linguist John Kneen derived this name from two Celtic elements the following wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edwin D
The name Edwin means "wealth-friend". It comes from (wealth, good fortune) and (friend). Thus the Old English form is Ēadwine, a name widely attested in early medieval England. Edwina is the feminine form of the name. Notable people and characters with the name include: Historical figures * Edwin of Northumbria (died 632 or 633), King of Northumbria and Christian saint * Edwin (son of Edward the Elder) (died 933) * Eadwine of Sussex (died 982), Ealdorman of Sussex * Eadwine of Abingdon (died 990), Abbot of Abingdon * Edwin, Earl of Mercia (died 1071), brother-in-law of Harold Godwinson (Harold II) * Edwin Sandys (bishop) (1519–1588), Archbishop of York Modern era * E. W. Abeygunasekera, Sri Lankan Sinhala politician * Edwin Abbott Abbott (1838–1926), English schoolmaster, theologian, and Anglican priest * Edwin Ariyadasa (1922–2021), Sri Lankan Sinhala journalist * Edwin Arrieta Arteaga (died 2023), Colombian murder victim * Edwin Austin Abbey (1852–1911) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norah McGuinness
Norah Allison McGuinness (7 November 1901 – 22 November 1980) was an Irish painter and illustrator. Early life Norah McGuinness was born in County Londonderry. She attended life classes at Derry Technical School and from 1921 studied at the Dublin Metropolitan School of Art under Patrick Tuohy ( 1894–1930 ), Oswald Reeves ( 1870–1967 ) and Harry Clarke.Pyle, H. (2003). McGuinness, Norah. ''Grove Art Online.'' Retrieved 8 Mar. 2018, from http://www.oxfordartonline.com/groveart/view/10.1093/gao/9781884446054.001.0001/oao-9781884446054-e-7000052809 . Through Clarke she obtained a commission to illustrate Sterne's ''A Sentimental Journey'' (London, 1926). She attended the Chelsea Polytechnic in London before spending the 1920s working in Dublin as a book illustrator and stage designer. She settled in 1925 in Wicklow and was involved in the literary and theatrical life of Dublin, designing for the Abbey and Peacock theatres and illustrating W. B. Yeats’s ''Stories o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigel McGuinness
Steven Haworth (born 23 January 1972), better known by his ring name Nigel McGuinness, is an English professional wrestling, professional wrestler and commentator. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he serves as a color commentator on ''AEW Collision, Collision'' as well as an occasional in-ring talent. He is known for work with Ring of Honor, Impact Wrestling, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and WWE. Haworth started his career in 1999 in the American independent circuit as Nigel McGuinness. He would begin to work with ROH in 2003. In 2005, he held the ROH Pure Championship for a record 350 days, finally losing the title to Bryan Danielson in a unification match with Danielson's ROH World Championship. He won the World Championship in 2007 and held the title for 545 days. From October 2009 to June 2011, Haworth worked in TNA with the ring name Desmond Wolfe. This was his last run as an in-ring performer, as he retired in 2011 due to medical compl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nathan McGuinness
Nathan Paul McGuinness is a creative director and visual effects supervisor. He was nominated for an Oscar for his work on the film '' Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World'' (2003) and won a BAFTA Award for his work on the film '' The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'' (2008). Selected filmography *'' Black Hawk Down'' (2001) *''Pearl Harbor'' (2001) *''Planet of the Apes'' (2001) *''Bad Boys II'' (2003) *'' Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World'' (2003) *'' X2: X-Men United'' (2003) *''National Treasure'' (2004) *''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'' (2005) *''King Kong'' (2005) *'' Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'' (2006) *'' National Treasure: Book of Secrets'' (2007) *'' Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End'' (2007) *''Transformers'' (2007) *'' The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'' (2008) *'' The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3'' (2009) *''Terminator Salvation'' (2009) *'' Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' (2009) *''The Sorcerer's Apprentice'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin McGuinness
James Martin Pacelli McGuinness (; 23 May 1950 – 21 March 2017) was an Irish republican politician and statesman for Sinn Féin and a leader within the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) during The Troubles. He was the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland from May 2007 to January 2017. McGuinness served as the Member of Parliament (United Kingdom), Member of Parliament (MP) for Mid Ulster (UK Parliament constituency), Mid Ulster from 1997 United Kingdom general election, 1997 until his resignation in 2013. Like all Sinn Féin MPs, McGuinness followed abstentionism in the Westminster Parliament. Working alongside US Special Envoy George J. Mitchell, George Mitchell, McGuinness was also one of the main architects of the Good Friday Agreement which formally cemented the Northern Ireland peace process and established the Northern Ireland Assembly. In 1998, McGuinness was first elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (Northern Ireland), Member of the Legislative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mairead McGuinness
Mairead McGuinness (born 13 June 1959) is an Irish politician who served as the European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union from October 2020 to November 2024. A member of Fine Gael, she previously served as First Vice-President of the European Parliament from 2017 to 2020. She served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for East from 2004 to 2014 and for Midlands–North-West from 2014 to 2020. In the European Parliament, she sat with the European People's Party (EPP). Education and media career McGuinness was the first female graduate of University College Dublin's Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural economics in 1980. In 1984, she completed a diploma in accounting and finance and followed a career in the media before entering politics in 2004. She worked as a researcher on '' The Late Late Show'', as a presenter on RTÉ's '' Ear to the Ground'' and '' Celebrity Farm'', a journalist with the ''Irish Far ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John McGuinness (politician)
John James McGuinness (born 15 March 1955) is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who has served as Leas-Cheann Comhairle of the 34th Dáil since February 2025. He has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Carlow–Kilkenny constituency since the 1997 general election. He was appointed Chair of the Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach in April 2016. He served as Chair of the Public Accounts Committee from 2011 to 2016 and as a Minister of State from 2007 to 2009. Personal life McGuinness was born in Kilkenny and educated in Kilkenny Christian Brothers Secondary School. He holds a Diploma in Business Management. In 1979 he married Margaret Redmond and they have three sons and one daughter. His eldest son Andrew is a Fianna Fáil County Councillor on Kilkenny County Council and served as Mayor from 2014 to 2015. Political career He first entered local politics in 1979 when he won a seat on Kilkenny Borough Council and was a subsequent mayor of the city f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John McGuinness (motorcyclist)
John Warren McGuinness (16 April 1972) is an English motorcycle road racer, best known as a specialist at the Isle of Man TT, where he has won 23 races and sits 3rd in the all-time win list behind Michael Dunlop and Joey Dunlop. He and Mike Hailwood hold the record for the most Senior TT wins: 7. Until early 2017 he had a long association with Honda machines, having factory support in road races like the Isle of Man TT, the North West 200 and the Macau Grand Prix, and also on the short tracks in the British Superstock and Supersport series. In May 2017 McGuinness suffered serious injuries during practice for a race in Northern Ireland, ending his race participation for the remainder of the season.John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim McGuinness
Jim McGuinness (born 16 November 1972) is a Gaelic football coach, and former player, who won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship as a player with, and later manager of, the Donegal county team. Since 2023, he has been manager, for the second time, of Donegal's senior team. Having guided Donegal to 2010 All-Ireland Under 21 Football Championship final, McGuinness was appointed manager of the senior county team later that year. In his time at the helm, he oversaw a Donegal team that won three Ulster Senior Football Championship titles in four seasons and led his team to the 2012 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title. The 2012 final was the county's first appearance on football's ultimate stage since 1992, and only its second All-Ireland SFC title in more than 120 years of attempts. In addition, McGuinness's Donegal was the only team to defeat Dublin in a championship match during Jim Gavin's time as manager, doing so in the 2014 All-Ireland semi-final, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerry McGuinness
Gerald Michael McGuinness (born 14 September 1953) is a Scottish rugby coach and former player who won seven caps for Scotland playing as a prop forward. Rugby Union career Amateur career In 1977 he played for West of Scotland. In 1987 he moved to Hawick RFC. Provincial career He was capped by Glasgow District while still with West of Scotland. In 1987 played for the South of Scotland. International career McGuinness's first international match was against Australia at Brisbane on 4 July 1982, Scotland's first victory in a full international match in the Southern hemisphere. The last of his seven caps was against England at Twickenham on 16 March 1985. He played one match for Barbarians FC in 1988. Coaching career He started youth development work in 2007 at Hawick RFC. He became Hawick head coach in 2009 and despite the club being promoted to the Scottish Premiership Division One, he was sacked the following year. He then joined Scottish Premiership Division Two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgina McGuinness
Georgina McGuinness (née Allan, formerly Thomas) is an Australian newsreader. She was the anchor of ''Nine News Adelaide'''s weekend 6pm news bulletin from 1989 to 2011. Early life An Adelaide native, born 29 August 1966, she studied at Seymour College and at the Magill campus of the South Australian College of Advanced Education (now a part of the University of South Australia). Career She graduated in 1987 and joined Nine News as a reporter. Just a year later, she was appointed weekend news anchor, which job she continued to 2011, along with filing special reports. During this time, her bulletins consistently rated higher than the rival ''Seven News Adelaide'' in its timeslot. In 2002, she was the anchor of the short lived local version of ''A Current Affair''. Until 2007, McGuinness was also the co-anchor of the annual Adelaide Christmas Pageant telecast which airs in early November each year. In October 2011, it was announced that McGuinness would not have her contract r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
