An Irish Soldier at rest in Portugal Aiden Feerick M.A.G.I. The gilded baroque Church of Saint Anthony in Lagos, southern Portugal, is a national monument. On the floor in front of the main altar is a solitary tomb; rather unexpectedly, it is in memory of an Irish-born soldier, Hugh Beatty. Hugh was born in Dublin in 1742 and joined the British Army in 1760, months short of his 18th birthday. He first served in an infantry regiment under Lord Blaney of Castleblaney and later in another regiment stationed in Germany. While there he answered the call of King George III … Read More