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 O'DONOGHUE, Tadhg. Professor of Irish Language and Literature at Univ. Coll., Cork, since 1916; author of Leoithna Andeas, a collection of lyrics, besides volumes of rhymes for children and Irish hymns; editor of the poems of Sean O Miurchadha, and compiler of Scathan na bh-Ferean, an Irish prayer-book. Address: University College, Cork.

O'DONOGHUE, Thomas (M.P. for Kerry and West Limerick from 1921). Res.: William Street, Listowel, Co. Kerry.

O'DONOVAN, Fred, Actor. Educated at Diocesan Intermediate School, Dublin; originally employed in a land agent's office; made his first appearance on the stage, at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, with the Irish National Theatre Society, 1.3 Feb., 1908, in the title role of "The Man Who Missed the Tide"; made his first appearance on the London stage, at the Court Theatre, 7 June, 1909, as the Playboy in "The Playboy of the Western World," and the Wandering Songmaker in "Dervorgilla"; has since played the following among other parts: Michael Miskell in "The Workhouse Ward," Robert Emmet in "An Imaginary Conversation," Blanco Posnet in "The Shewing-up of Blanco Posnet," Naisi in "Deirdre of the Sorrows," Laegerie in "The Green Helmet," Myles Gorman in "Thomas Muskerry," Hyacinth Halvey in the play of that name, Jack Hurley in "Harvest," Malachi Naughton in "The Image," Brian O'Neill in "The Eloquent Dempsev," Jim in "The Glittering Gate," Brian Connor in "The Cross Roads," Martin Whelan in "The Casting Out of Martin Whelan," Hugh Morrissey in "Birthright," Ard in "The Deliverer," the King in "King Argimines," Octave in "The Rogueries of Scapin," Hyacinth Halvey in "The Full Moon," John Clancy in "The Clancy Name," Patsy Ward in "The Love Charm," Aleel in "The Countess Cathleen," Robert Donnelly in "Family Failing," Maurice in "Maurice Harte," James Nugent in "Patriots," Dr. Luke Diamond in "The Bribe," Sergeant Dooley in "Duty," Phil Keegan in "The Supplanter," Andy Rourke in "A Minute's Wait," Thomas Fenton in "The Crossing," Tom Robinson in "The Slough," Robert Emmet in "The Dreamers," Pat O'Malley in "Shanwalla," Stanley Walker in "The Prodigal," Andy Kelly in "Partition," Denis in "The White Headed Boy," Father Tom Moran in "Crusaders," Malachi Phelan in "Fox and Geese," Stephen O'Moore in "The Parnellite," Michael John Dillon in "The Strong Hand," Lucius Lenihan in "The Lost Leader," John Foley in "The Grabber," Shawn Farrahar in "Attonement," Peter Rooney in "The Skipper's Submarine," Gregory Parke in "Sable and Gold," and Flynn in "Flat-iron Flynn"; has also appeared at the Hicks Theatre, July, 1909, as John Waterbury, M.P., in "His Borrowed Plumes," and at the Palace and Coliseum in one-act plays; has also toured through the United States in "The Playboy of the Western World," which was stopped by rioters on the occasion of its first performance at the Maxine Elliott Theatre, New York, Nov., 1911; again appeared in "The Playboy of the Western World," and as Peter Keegan in "John Bull's Other Island," at the Court Theatre, 1921; has a repertory of over one hundred parts. Recns.: walking, motoring, and cycling. Son of Robert Henry O'Donovan, and Lilian Oakes: b. in Dublin, 1889. Address: Abbey Theatre, Dublin.

O'DONOVAN, The, Morgan William O'Donovan, C.B. (1911; B.A. (Oxon.); D.L., J.P. Co. Cork (High Sheriff, 1892). Educ.: Haileybury: Magdalen College, Oxford. Late Lt.-Col. and Hon. Col. Commdg. 4th Batt. Royal Munster Fusiliers (South Cork Militia); served South Africa, 1900-02: Medal, King George V. Decoration. Only son of the late Henry Winthrop O'Donovan (The O'Donovan) and Amelia, dau. of The O'Grady, of Killballyowen; b. 1861; m. 1892, Mary Eleanor, dau. of Rev J. Y. Barton, C.F., and has issue two sons and one dau. Res.: Liss Ard, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. Clubs: New Oxford and Cambridge, London; Kildare Street, Dublin; County, Cork.

O'DOWD, John. Imprisoned as a political suspect in 1881-82; has been connected with Irish political movements since 1880; Chairman Sligo Co. Council, 1899-1918. Pubns.: Lays of South Sligo. Res.: Dathi House, Bunninadden, Co. Sligo.

O'DUFFY, General Owen, Chief Commissioner of Civic Guard, 1922. Born near Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, on 30th October, 1892; apprenticed to Engineering to Mr. Barry, A.M.I.C.E., County Surveyor, Wexford, and Mr. Hannigan, B.E., County Surveyor, Monaghan; appointed District Surveyor to Monaghan County Council in 1913; appointed Engineer and Architect to Cootehill Rural Council in 1918: appointed Engineer and Architect to Clones Rural Council in 1919; appointed Member of Institution of Municipal and County Engineers in 1919: became Auctioneer and Valuator in 1919; Chairman Monaghan County Board G.A.A. since 1916; Secretary Ulster Council G.A.A. since 1912; Vice-President Central Council G.A.A. since 1917: contributed several articles on our National Pastimes, Ethics of Hurling, etc., to Press: appointed First Secretary of North Monaghan Comhairle Ceanntair of Sinn Fein: First Chairman North Monaghan Republican District Court; called to London for Military Conferences in connection with Treaty; supported Treaty in Dail Debate; made attempt to discover ground for common agreement before final vote on Treaty. Got substantial