Veronica Louise Cosgrave (née Osborne; 11 March 1926 – 15 September 2016) was an Irish public figure as the wife of Liam Cosgrave, who served as Taoiseach from 1973 to 1977.
Vera Cosgrave | |
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 Cosgrave in 1976 | |
| Born | Veronica Louise Osborne 11 March 1926 Naas, County Kildare, Ireland |
| Died | 15 September 2016 (aged 90) Tallaght, Ireland |
| Resting place | Goldenbridge Cemetery, Dublin, Ireland |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
| Known for | Spouse of the Taoiseach (1973–1977) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3, including Liam T. |
| Relatives | W. T. Cosgrave (father-in-law) |
Early life
editVeronica Louise Osborne was born in Naas, County Kildare, on 11 March 1926. Her mother was the former Helen Cunningham. Her father, Joseph W. Osborne, was a horse trainer based at Craddoxtown House. Her brother Paddy Osborne was also a horse trainer.[1]
Political life
editOsborne married Liam Cosgrave on 16 April 1952. At the time, Cosgrave was a government minister; he rose to the position of Leader of Fine Gael and Taoiseach in 1973. She accompanied him to the United States for a state visit in 1976, during the American Bicentennial.[2][3] Vera Cosgrave also worked in public relations.[4]
Personal life
editVera and Liam Cosgrave had three children, including Liam T. Cosgrave, a Fine Gael politician. She died in Dublin on 15 September 2016, aged 90 years.[5] Her gravesite is at Goldenbridge Cemetery in Inchicore.[6]
References
edit- ^ O'Hehir, Tony (5 October 2017). "Racing pays tribute to former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave". Racing Post. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ^ Sheehy, Clodagh (29 December 2006). "When we could barely afford to send our Taoiseach to America". Irish Independent. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ^ "Ireland's Prime Minister Flies to U.S. on 6-Day Visit". The New York Times. 17 March 1976. p. 82 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "A Dour Irishman of Firm Beliefs: Liam Cosgrave". The New York Times. 3 March 1973. p. 3. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ^ Collins, Stephen (19 September 2016). "Vera Cosgrave remembered at her funeral in Dublin". The Irish Times. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- ^ "The death has occurred of Vera Cosgrave (née Osborne)". RIP.ie. 16 September 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2021.