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- ↑ O'Sullivan, John (18 May 2009). "Newbridge old boys schooled for success". The Irish Times. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
- ↑ http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4161/is_20040905/ai_n12904450%5B%5D
