Former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave dies at 97

Former Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Liam Cosgrave has died at the age of 97.

Former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave dies at 97
Wed, 04 Oct, 2017 - 21:51

Former Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Liam Cosgrave has died at the age of 97. A family member confirmed the death this evening.

He died after a long illness.

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