Mairead McGuinness

Mairead McGuinness

politician Ireland

Mairead McGuinness is a prominent Irish politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2004 to 2020 before becoming Ireland's European Commissioner, a role she held until 2022. Nominated by Fine Gael, she is now a candidate for the vice-presidency of the European People's Party (EPP), emphasizing her extensive experience in EU institutions and her commitment to representing Ireland's interests amid global uncertainties.

Born on Jun 12, 1959 (66 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
6 wks
Reach
100,780
Power
102$
Sentiment
6.52
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 21 6.52 1.25% +60% 5,030,000 100,780 $5,100 102$
Totals 21 5,030,000 100,780 $5,100 102$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Mairead McGuinness is a confirmed candidate in the upcoming presidential race. 7

James Browne Michael D Higgins Peter Casey Joan Freeman Sean Gallagher Gavin Duffy Liadh Ni Riada Catherine Connolly
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Presidential election winner in line for increased election expenses refund of up to €250,000 – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mairead McGuinness acted in full accordance with the advice of her medical practitioners after sustaining severe injuries in a car crash. 7

Tom Mcguinness Richard Corrigan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Fine Gael says Mairead McGuinness ‘acted in full accordance’ with medical advice after being injured in crash – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mairead McGuinness is one of the current contenders in the upcoming presidential election. 6

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: President Michael D Higgins’s engagements decrease over second term, Áras diary shows – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: The first declared candidates – former European commissioner and Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness emerged earlier this month in the battle to succeed Mr Higgins. 6

Michael Flatley Ronnie Hudson Maxwell Mooney Michael D Higgins Michael Collins Tony Holohan Peadar Toibin Catherine Connolly Micheal Martin Mary Lou Mcdonald Mary Hanafin
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Michael Flatley intends to make presidential bid, his barrister confirms – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mairead McGuinness is one of the first declared candidates in the battle to succeed President Michael D Higgins. 5

Micheal Martin Deirdre Heenan Mary Hanafin Catherine Connolly Michael D Higgins Tony Holohan Michael Flatley Michael Collins
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Micheál Martin ‘definitely not’ running for presidency, he says – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mairead McGuinness is a former European Commissioner and Fine Gael MEP who is one of the declared candidates for the presidential election. 7

Tony Holohan Michael Flatley Michael Collins Mary Hanafin Catherine Connolly Michael D Higgins Declan Ganley Jack Chambers
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Party ‘open to meeting’ Tony Holohan and Michael Flatley on nominations – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mairead McGuinness is the Fine Gael candidate leading in the presidential election poll. 7

Bertie Ahern Micheal Martin Catherine Connolly Mary Lou Mcdonald Michelle O Neill Gerry Adams Jim O Callaghan Jack Chambers Darragh O Brien Pearse Doherty Eoin O Broin Paschal Donohoe Helen Mcentee Jennifer Carroll Macneill James Browne
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Irish presidency poll reveals just how tuned out of the process people are – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mairead McGuinness is the presumptive Fine Gael candidate leading the field in the presidential election poll. 5

Catherine Connolly Mary Lou Mcdonald Paschal Donohoe Simon Harris Jack Chambers
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Coalition will be judged on delivery – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mairead McGuinness is leading the field of potential candidates for the presidential race. 6

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Michael Flatley ‘seriously’ considering presidential bid – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Mairead McGuinness is the early front-runner for the 2025 presidential race in Ireland. 7

Gay Mitchell Catherine Connolly Mary Lou Mcdonald Phil Hogan Ursula Von Der Leyen Frances Fitzgerald Michael D Higgins Frank Flannery
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Who is Mairead McGuinness, the early front-runner in the presidential race? – The Irish Times