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- ↑ F. Elrington Ball (2005). The Judges in Ireland, 1221-1921. The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN 9781584774280 . Retrieved 30 December 2010.
- ↑ Volcansek, Mary L. Judicial Misconduct- a Cross-National Comparison University of Florida Press 1996 p.76
- ↑ O'Faolain, Sean King of the Beggars-a life of Daniel O'Connell 1938 Mercier Press Edition p.97
