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- ↑ Cora Sherlock [@CoraSherlock] (22 September 2012). "Opening remarks by Dr Joe McCarroll, Chair of Pro Life Campaign at start of national seminar #plc2012" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ Beelsey, Arthur (11 March 2005). "Thousands join call for no change in status of family". The Irish Times. p. 1.
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