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- ↑ "Derry GAA pays tribute after passing of Newbridge legend Gribbin". www.derryjournal.com. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
- ↑ The championship Kings of Derry August 13, 2022
- ↑ Then and now: Gribben his all July 12 2008 12:09 AM
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