The fight between Byrne and M'Kay /
Gibb, Peter.
[Paisley : s.n.,
1830]
The author of "The fire in Lady Lane." = Peter Gibb.
Ms. note in ink at the foot of text - 'Paisley Sept. 1830.'.
The fight took place on 2 June 1830 at Salcey Green, between Simon Byrne, the champion of Ireland, and Alexander (Sandy) Mckay, the champion of Scotland. Byrne was arrested for the murder of McKay, who died of brain damage the day after the fight. Following a trial weighted in his favour the jury returned a not guilty verdict and Byrne walked free. Ironically, Byrne died after a fight with James 'Deaf' Burke, at St. Albans, Hertfordshire, on 2nd June 1833.
Byrne, Simon, 1806-1833
McKay, Alexander, 1804-1830
Boxing
Scotland Paisley.