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St Patrick's Classical School

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St Patrick's Classical School (Irish: Gréasáin Scoil Chlasaceach Naomh Pádraig) is a Roman Catholic-run school for boys in Navan, County Meath. It has produced a number of politicians, journalists, Irish sports personalities, broadcasters and two winners of the Perrier Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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