"Thomas G. (Tom) O'Donnell (born 30 August 1926) is a former Irish Fine Gael politician. He was born at Bulgaden, County Limerick and was educated at the Crescent College, Salesian College and University College Dublin where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree. He worked as a teacher and a voluntary community activist before becoming involved in politics.O'Donnell was first elected to D\u00E1il \u00C9ireann at the 1961 general election as a Fine Gael Teachta D\u00E1la (TD) for Limerick East."@en .