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References
- ↑ "Laochra na Mí" (PDF). 1966 All-Ireland final match programme. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
- ↑ "Skryne's David Carty has been inducted into the Meath GAA Hall of Fame". Skryne GFC website. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ↑ "Historic night for Skryne GFC". The Meath Chronicle. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2021.