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- ↑ O'Brien, Harvey (13 October 2017). The Real Ireland: The Evolution of Ireland in Documentary Film. Manchester University Press. ISBN 9780719069079 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Louis Marcus wins Outstanding Directing in the Irish Language Award - Film Ireland". filmireland.net. 23 November 2011.
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- ↑ "Biographies - Irish Film & TV Research Online - Trinity College Dublin". www.tcd.ie.
