Andrew Ashe was born in Lisburn, County Antrim, and because of his musical ability on the flute was sent to England for special tuition at the expense of his benefactor, Count Bentinck. He became the most renowned player in Brussels, Dublin and London, 'being one of the first to use the additional keys'. He played for the Italian opera and later returned to Dublin.

Born:	1758
Died:	1838