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- ↑ Fanneran, Vinny (2023-03-06). "Galway people thrilled as village finally gets vital need after five decade wait". Galway Beo. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ↑ Kelly, Briain (2021-03-13). "€3.4 million Kilrickle water scheme going to tender next month". Galway Daily. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ↑ "Kilrickle National School | kilrickle | Kilrickle National School, Wallscourt, Kilreekill, County Galway, Ireland". Kilrickle National S. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
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