About John O'Donovan
Lived 1889 – 1920 (aged 30–31). John O'Donovan was a gaelic football player.
John Joseph "Count" O'Donovan (1889 - 28 April 1920) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a midfielder for the Cork senior team.
Born in Clonakilty, County Cork, O'Donovan first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty-two when he first linked up with the Cork senior team. He made his senior debut in the 1911 championship. O'Donovan went on to play a key part for Cork during a successful period, and won one All-Ireland medal.
At club level O'Donovan was a one-time senior championship medallist with Lees. He also won one intermediate championship medal with Clonakilty.
Throughout his inter-county career, O'Donovan made 9 championship appearances for Cork. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1916 championship.
Honours
Team
Lees Cork Senior Football Championship (1): 1911
Clonakilty Cork Intermediate Football Championship (1): 1913 (c)
Cork All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (1): 1911
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John O'Donovan?
Irish Gaelic footballer (1889–1920)
When was John O'Donovan born?
John O'Donovan was born in 1889 in Clonakilty.
When did John O'Donovan die?
John O'Donovan died in 1920 in Clonakilty.
What was John O'Donovan's occupation?
John O'Donovan was a gaelic football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John O'Donovan (Gaelic footballer)
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