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- ↑ "Foley recalls crucial save vs. Ring". Irish Echo. 13 December 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ↑ "All-Ireland Win 1956". Ask About Ireland website. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
- ↑ "One fine day - When Wexford went to Croker". RTÉ Radio 1 website. Retrieved 4 April 2013.