Biographical NoteLiam Cosgrave was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as Prime Minister of Ireland from 1973 to 1977, Leader of Fine Gael from 1965 to 1977, Leader of the Opposition from 1965 to 1973, Minister for External Affairs from 1954 to 1957, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Commerce and Government Chief Whip from 1948 to 1951. He served as a Teachta Dála, which is part of the lower house of the Irish Parliament, from 1943 to 1981. Text Entries