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Kildare’s a bit blah but Paul Mescal has done more for it than the Naas ball ever could
Emer McLysaght: The Oscar-nominated actor whom the BBC called British has done more for the county than the Naas Ball could ever dream of
Oscar nominee: Paul Mescal's father, a primary teacher, gave his class the night off homework to celebrate. Photograph: Tom Jamieson/New York Times
Emer McLysaght
Fri Feb 03 2023 - 05:00
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