Personal Life
One of his middle names, Pacelli, is after Pope Pius XII.
He married Bernadette Canning in 1974. They have four children, two girls and two boys McGuinness is a fan of the Derry Gaelic football and hurling teams and played both sports when he was younger. He grew up just 50 metres from Celtic Park, the home of Derry Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). His brother Tom played Gaelic football for Derry and is regarded as one of the county's best ever players. Among his honours are three Ulster Senior Football Championship medals, as well as Ulster Under 21 and All-Ireland Under 21 Championship medals. He also supports Derry City F.C. as his younger brother Paul played for the Candystripes . He supports 19 time league winners Manchester United and he has followed them since he was 8 years old. McGuinness also has an enduring interest in cricket - sometimes extending his support to the England cricket team, as well as that of Ireland, though he didn't have the opportunity to play the game himself.
McGuiness is a member of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association, meaning that he does not drink alcohol.
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