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Brian O'Donovan

b. 1980

Irish journalist

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About Brian O'Donovan

Born 1980. Brian O'Donovan is a rTÉ News.

Brian O'Donovan (born 1980) is an Irish journalist. He is the RTÉ News Work and Technology correspondent since February 2022.

In December 2017, it was announced that he would succeed Caitríona Perry as the Washington correspondent for RTÉ News.

As Washington correspondent, O'Donovan covered two presidential impeachments, the Black Lives Matter protest movement, the COVID-19 crisis, the 2020 US presidential election and the storming of the US Capitol Building.

On 8 December 2021, it was announced that he would succeed Ingrid Miley as RTÉ's new Work and Technology correspondent in February 2022.

Personal life O'Donovan has been married to Joanna O'Donovan since 2007. They have two daughters. O'Donovan studied Communications at Dublin City University (DCU), and following college he taught English in China.

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Important facts

Born
13 June 1980, Farran
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
RTÉ News
Nationality
Irish people
Education
Dublin City University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Brian O'Donovan?

Irish journalist

When was Brian O'Donovan born?

Brian O'Donovan was born on 13 June 1980 in Farran.

What is Brian O'Donovan's occupation?

Brian O'Donovan is a rTÉ News.

What nationality is Brian O'Donovan?

Brian O'Donovan's recorded nationality: Irish people.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Brian O'Donovan

· Wikidata: Q47209501

· DBpedia: Brian O'Donovan

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