School: Anacarty (C.) (roll number 8957)
- Location:
- Annacarty, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Bríghid Ní Riain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0581, Page 362
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- Edmond Ryan called Ned O' the Hill was a native of an old Kilnamanagh family. He was born about the year 1670. He spent his early boyhood in the Slieve Phelim hills. He was educated on the Continent. He was a very cultured man and a skilful musician. One of his tunes called Eamon an Cnuic still survives. This tune often led to quarrels between his supporters and those who betrayed him when it was played at dances or weddings.
He was a great soldier. He fought with Sarsfield at Aughrim, Limerick, and the Boyne. He rode with him to Ballineety. Galloping O'Hogan was naturally Sarsfields trusted guide in crossing the Shannon and skirting the Northern peaks of the Keeper mountains. Eamon an Cnuic acted as guide over the country he knew better than O'Hogan - the southern Slieve Phelim Hills. Sarsfields last halt on(continues on next page)
