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Mr. M'Coy

A friend of Lenehan who borrows a valise for his wife's supposed singing tour.

minor

Also known as M'Coy

First appearance: two gallants

Mr. M'Coy shows up with force in Grace. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A friend of Kernan, a former tenor and current secretary to the City Coroner, who participates in the conversation about religion.
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