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References
- ↑ The Living Tradition "Fiddlewings" Review
- ↑ Fiddler of Dooney Competition Winners Sligo Town Branch CCÉ Homepage
- ↑ "Argos".
- ↑ Seamus McGuire: An Ocean of Music by Tim McCarrick Fiddler Magazine 2010-05-14
- ↑ Compass Records: Manus McGuire Bio and Discography
- ↑ Jackie Daly - Séamus & Manus McGuire – Buttons & Bows Discogs 2016
- ↑ Buttons & Bows: Home
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