School: Ceathair Dhúin Iascaigh, Clochar na Trócaire
- Location:
- Caher, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: An tSr. M. Tréisín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0569, Page 276
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- James Burke, a native of Ardfinan and a baker, is a famous high-jumper. He had the distinction of giving an exhibition of his jumping before the last Pope - Pious X, when he jumped the height of six feet.
- My father, who is known as J. J. O'Connor, was famous for his running, especially what was called "(?) running". He was the champion of all Ireland from 1910-1915.
One of his best performances was Donnacarney, Dublin, in 1910 when he won the six-miles Cross-Country Championship of Ireland in thirty six minutes, from field of of one hundred and fifty athletes, drawn from every County in Ireland.(continues on next page) - Informant
- Mr J. J. O' Connor
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Bansha, Co. Tipperary
