Is Liam Cosgrave A-List?
No — Liam Cosgrave is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Reached A-list in 1973
Appointed Taoiseach of Ireland
Lost A-list status in 1977
Dropped to B tier — Loses Election, Resigns Leadership
Ranking Timeline
Elected to Dáil Éireann
Cosgrave begins his long political career, entering the Irish Parliament.
Becomes Leader of Fine Gael
Cosgrave assumes leadership of the Fine Gael party.
Appointed Taoiseach of Ireland
Cosgrave becomes Taoiseach, leading a coalition government.
Ireland Joins the EEC
Cosgrave's government oversees Ireland's entry into the European Economic Community.
Loses Election, Resigns Leadership
Cosgrave's government loses the general election, and he steps down as party leader.
Retires from Dáil Éireann
Cosgrave retires from Irish Parliament after nearly four decades of service.
Passes Away at Age 97
Cosgrave passes away, remembered for his role in guiding Ireland through a period of change.
Legacy in Irish Politics
Cosgrave's contributions to Irish politics are remembered, particularly his role in Ireland's entry into the EEC.
Last updated: February 25, 2026