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- ↑ "Debuts for Connaughton and Glennon". Hoganstand.com. 21 May 2004. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
- ↑ "Glennon makes his mark". Hgan Stand. 27 May 2005. Retrieved 27 May 2005.
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- ↑ "Heslin moves to top of Westmeath scoring charts". Hogan Stand. 12 July 2022.
- ↑ "Glennon keen to build on league success". Hoganstand.com. 11 May 2008. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
- ↑ "Glennon and Martin left off U21 team". Hoganstand.com. 26 March 2004. Retrieved 3 January 2011.