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- ↑ M891.16
- ↑ AI894.1
- ↑ U928.6
- ↑ William Carrigan (1905). The history and antiquities of the diocese of Ossory. Vol. I. Sealy, Bryers & Walker. pp. 41–44.
- ↑ "Banshenchus". Archived from the original on 6 October 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2015.