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- ↑ David McKittrick, Lost Lives, p.551
- 1 2 "The Local Government Elections 1973-1981: Craigavon", Northern Ireland Elections
- 1 2 "Armagh 1973-1983", Northern Ireland Elections
- ↑ "Local Government Elections 1985 - 1989: Armagh", Northern Ireland Elections