Background
O'DONOVAN, James was born in 1865 in near Dunmanway, Company Cork.
O'DONOVAN, James was born in 1865 in near Dunmanway, Company Cork.
Studied at local National Schools, and afterwards privately. Won honours at Intermediate Education Board Exams., 1881.
Entered Civil Service by open competitive examination, 1884. Resigned to enter the journalistic profession, 1890. Was connected with The Independent since its establishment.
Served as its lobby representative in London. Subsequently assistant editor. Editor Irish Daily Independent, 1S9S-1902.
Cycling.