One of the most charming little places off the main road between Dublin and the West is Edenderry, in the King's County. It is ten miles from Enfield and nine from Kinnegad. The country about is flat, with the exception of occasional mounds, so that Edenderry comes as a surprise; for it is a "city on a hill". It reminded me of Enniskerry - the latter, however, slopes down the side of a hill, while Edenderry stands on the ridge. The houses, interspersed with trees, of different shades at this time of year, cluster about the square towered church. It was built by Viscount Blundel of Liverpool in 1732 - three of his family were killed in the Battle of Waterloo. It was previously the headquarters of the Danes, and afterwards the O'Moores. To-day it is noted for its good beef and tea - it is regarded as a beef centre, being four miles form the cattle lands of Meath. In its water lies the secret of its specially good tea.
The Irish Times, May 15th, 1930.