Vera Cosgrave
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Born
11 March 1926
Veronica Louise Osborne
11 March 1926
Naas, County Kildare, Ireland
Died15 September 2016 (aged 90)
Tallaght, Ireland
Resting placeGoldenbridge Cemetery, Dublin, Ireland
AlmamaterTrinity College Dublin
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) |
Veronica Louise Cosgrave (née Osborne; 11 March 1926 – 15 September 2016) was an Irish public relations assistant and the wife of Liam Cosgrave, who served as Taoiseach from 1973 to 1977.
Veronica 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]