Note 1 — THE FELLOW IN THE GOAT-SKIN.

I.e., Wexford, the natives of which are nicknamed “yellow bellies,” from a legend current amongst them. Queen Elizabeth first gave them the name (so they say) on witnessing a hurling match when the Wexford men, with yellow scarves round their waists, won. Said the queen, “These Yellow Bellies are the finest fellows I’ve ever seen.”