School: Glanworth (B.) (roll number 4837)
- Location:
- Gleannúir, Co. Chorcaí
- Teacher: Liam Ó Ríoghbhardáin
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- "Swift Runners"The first time I competed at a sports meeting was at a "Flapper" meeting in Ballindangan, Co. Cork in the year 1907. I finished third. I was then seventeen years, and in order to make sure I could stay the distance, I ran a mile at home early in the day.
The following year there was a sports meeting in Shanballymore, Co. Cork. I competed the 880 yards and won, I was also second in one mile. This success encouraged me to continue.
That year I ran at several meetings some times successfully and more times well beaten. The following year I also attended several meetings and in particular at Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. After winning one mile there, I competed at a dance competition and secured first place, needless to say I was jubilant.
In the year 1909 I ran at the All Ireland Championship(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Timothy Barry
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Baile an Liagáin, Co. Chorcaí
- Informant
- Mr William Barry
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 48
- Address
- Baile an Liagáin, Co. Chorcaí
