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References
- ↑ Catholic Hierarchy
- ↑ RC Diocese of Cork and Ross
- ↑ "Death of former bishop of Cloyne". Irish Times. 27 September 1997. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ↑ Find a grave
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