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- ↑ Moynihan, Michael (30 October 2020). "'The only one comparable was Mick Mackey': Jimmy Lynam recalls his team-mate Christy Ring". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ↑ Ryan, Larry (20 May 2016). "Christy Ring's 'blood and bandage lady' tracked down". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- ↑ O'Flynn, Diarmuid (29 September 2012). "Taking the plunge for the Tribe". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- ↑ Crowe, Dermot (12 August 2012). "Old rivals bound by respect". Irish Independent. Retrieved 23 July 2016.