School: Killasona, Granard (roll number 14300)
- Location:
- Killasona, Co. Longford
- Teacher: Bean Uí Ghaithbheacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0764, Page 403
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - Jack the Ball Player from IrelandJack had no one but his father and mother. His father was a Taylor. His mother was a dress maker and they supported Jack of the best. Jack worked none. His daily employment was playing ball and pegging stones at a mag-pie's nest in a big tall poplar.
He was out practising with his ball when there came up a well dresses gentleman and bid good morning Jack. "How is it" said Jack that ye all know me. "You are known all over the world" replied the gentleman, "for your good ball playing. Will you have three games with me Jack". "I am more than delighted sir" replied Jack. But before we begin the game the bargain I make with you if you beat me(continues on next page)
