City bank on Buckley’s northside grit

When attempting to outline differences between people who reside on the southern side of the River Lee and those who live on its northern slopes, one would always be best advised to tread carefully.

The demarcation lines are not as clear as the river would suggest and split loyalties are sure to be encountered at every turn. For example, my own childhood was spent in the flat southern area of Glasheen.

However, a not too distant relative of mine, Sean O’Callaghan, wrote ‘The Boys of Fair Hill’ in honour of a seemingly splendid set of northside youths.