School: Kilmessan (B.) (roll number 4210)
- Location:
- Kilmessan, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Brian S. Pléimeann
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- Michael Keane
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ringlestown, Co. Meath
- Informant
- Thomas Keane
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ringlestown, Co. Meath