Jets striker O’Donovan to officially call Australia home
Newcastle Jets striker Roy O’Donovan and his family are set to get Australian citizenship.
O’Donovan
and his wife Ellen moved to Australia in 2015 for a change of scenery, but they become interested in the life in Newcastle after the birth of their son.
“I always had it in the back of my mind that I wanted to play in Australia or America because I fancied the change from living in England,”
O’Donovan said
.
“We came to Newcastle and really felt like we had found a home here. I’d traveled elsewhere for football but never for more than two or three years at a time. You can’t beat the lifestyle here, especially for raising a family, with so many beautiful parks and beaches at your doorstep.
“We’re extremely honored and proud to become Australian citizens and be part of Newcastle’s future.”
As for Alfie’s favorite thing about Newcastle? “I love swimming at the beaches and also seeing all the dogs walking around,”
he said
.
The O’Donovans will share their special day with Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes, who is presiding over their citizenship ceremony via Zoom.
“While the COVID-19 pandemic has meant we have had to do things a little differently to keep the community safe, it’s an historic moment as Lord Mayor to welcome City of Newcastle’s newest citizens in a more intimate, one-on-one setting, joining them virtually in their lounge rooms and kitchens.”
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