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- ↑ Kehoe, Ian (14 January 2007). "Eason and Menzies sign joint distribution deal". Sunday Business Post.
- ↑ Charlie Taylor (16 September 2016). "Decline in print media sales hits EM News Distribution profits". The Irish Times.