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References
- ↑ "Where at they now? Former Cavan forward Larry Reilly". irishnews.com. 27 May 2016.
- ↑ GAA profile Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "125 - Cavan Player List". 11 February 2009.
- ↑ International Rules - Series 2 - 2000 – Australia Archived 2011-02-16 at the Wayback Machine
