Edward McGuire (politician)

Edward Augustine McGuire (28 August 1901 – 27 October 1992) was an Irish Independent politician, businessman and tennis player.[1] He was educated at Clongowes Wood College and Douai School. He was a member of Seanad Éireann from 1948 to 1965. He was nominated by the Taoiseach to the 6th Seanad in 1948.[2] He was elected to 7th Seanad in 1951 by the Industrial and Commercial Panel, and re-elected in 1954, 1957 and 1961.[3] He lost his seat the 1965 Seanad election.[2] He was also the owner of Brown Thomas Department store in Grafton Street, Dublin.[1]