Eamon Gilmore

About

Labour politician who became the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in 2011 after becoming the leader of his party four years prior.

Before Fame

He became the President of the Union of Students in Ireland from 1976 to 1978 after graduating from University College Galway.

Trivia

He led the Labour Party to its best ever performance at the 2011 general election.

Family Life

He has three children with his wife, Carol, who he met while at university.

Associated With

He succeeded Brian Cowen as the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade.