Tracing a descent from the earliest monarchs of the Emerald Isle, bearers of the Donovan name today can boast a truly illustrious pedigree.
• Their tale is shot through with noble acts of valour and dark deeds of treachery, while they struggled for centuries to retain their ancient rights and privileges.
• In more peaceful times, many have achieved acclaim through a wide range of endeavours and pursuits.
• In the world of entertainment, Jason Donovan is the Australian-born actor and singer who was one of the stars in the 1980s of the popular television soap Neighbours, bringing him international fame.
