About Bobby Donovan
Lived 1927 – 2009 (aged 81–82). Bobby Donovan was an Irish hurler.
Robert Donovan (1927 - 27 October 2009) was an Irish hurler who played as a left corner-forward for the Wexford senior team.
Born in Newbawn, County Wexford, Donovan first played competitive hurling during his schooling at St. Peter's College. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty-three when he first linked up with the Wexford senior team, making his debut in the 1950 championship. Donovan later played with the Wexford junior hurling and football teams before returning to the senior ranks. During his career he won two Leinster medals. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
His retirement came following Wexford's defeat by Cork in the 1954 championship.
Honours Team
Wexford Leinster Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1951, 1954
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Who was Bobby Donovan?
Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer
When was Bobby Donovan born?
Bobby Donovan was born in 1927 in Newbawn.
When did Bobby Donovan die?
Bobby Donovan died on 27 October 2009.
What was Bobby Donovan's occupation?
Bobby Donovan was a hurler.
What nationality was Bobby Donovan?
Bobby Donovan was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bobby Donovan. https://biography.guide/bobby-donovan/
MLA: "Bobby Donovan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bobby-donovan/.
Chicago: "Bobby Donovan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bobby-donovan/.
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