Seán O'Donovan

John James O'Donovan, better known as Seán O'Donovan, (15 August 1893 – 22 February 1975) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician and veterinarian. He was a member of Seanad Éireann from 1938 to 1948, 1951 to 1954 and 1957 to 1969. He was first elected to the 2nd Seanad in 1938 by the Cultural and Educational Panel.[1] He did not serve in the 6th or 8th Seanad. From 1951 onwards, he was nominated by the Taoiseach.[1] He lost his seat at the 1969 Seanad election.

Seán O'Donovan
O'Donovan in 1923
Senator
In office 4 May 1938 – 1948
Constituency	Cultural and Educational Panel
In office 1951–1969
Constituency	Nominated by the Taoiseach
Personal details
Born	John James O'Donovan (1893-08-15)15 August 1893
Died	22 February 1975(1975-02-22) (aged 81)
Political party	Fianna Fáil
Spouse	Kathleen Boland

He was married to Kathleen Boland, the sister of Irish politicians Harry Boland and Gerald Boland.