Note 5 — Chapter IV · — HOW THE PIPER BECAME A PETRIFACTION.
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At that time, the two great whiskey-distillers in Cork were Thomas Walker and Thomas Wise,—respectively carrying on their business in the South and North suburbs of the city. Both are alluded to in Maginn's celebrated song, "Cork is the Aiden for you, love, and me." The verse runs thus:—
"Take the road to Glanmire, the road to Blackrock, or The sweet Boreemannah, to charm your eyes; If you doubt what is Wise, take a dram of Tom Walker, And if you're a Walker, top off Tommy Wise."