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School: Kilmessan (B.) (roll number 4210)

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Kilmessan, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brian S. Pléimeann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0691, Page 177

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    Mr. Coffey of Kilcarty used to do all the tailoring that was to be done around Kilmessan. He died a few years ago and now his wife carries on the trade. Mr. Coffey used to make men's suits and clothes for women and children.
    Mr. Coffey was a comical man. Every spare minute he would be making little red suits for the fairies.
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