They appear to have avoided the society of the neighbouring English families and to have led retired lives, though both the McCarthys were fond of sport and were frequently seen at the race-meetings of the neighbourhood.
Parece que evitaban el trato con las familias inglesas de los alrededores y que llevaban una vida retirada, aunque los dos McCarthy eran aficionados al deporte y se los veía con frecuencia en las carreras de la zona.