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- ↑ Doyle, Joseph W. (2022). The Rivers and Streams of Dublin (City of Dublin, Fingal, South Dublin and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown) (1st ed.). Dublin: Rath Eanna Research. pp. 18–20. ISBN 9780956636393.
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- ↑ Kelly, F.L.; et al. (2011). Sampling Fish for the Water Frameworks Directive (Rivers 2011, Eastern River Basin District). Dublin: Inland Fisheries Ireland.