James Lundon is lead author of the 1973 book but was ably assisted by Liam O’Brien and Niall Deegan, both of whom collaborated in the wonderful 2022 book entitled “Illustrated Tales From The Limerick Terraces” – see cover below but sadly out of print.
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Live95 radio, 18 September 2023
See here.
Thanks to Luke Liddy for the opportunity to further publicise the book on Limerick Live95.
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Limerick Leader, 11 September 2023
See here.
“PRE-ORDERS are now being taken for taking pre-orders for ‘1973 – Keeping The Dream Alive’ book (The Story Of Limerick’s Historic All Ireland Success 50 Years On).”
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1887-1972 All Ireland hurling final results
This text was taken from the 1973 All Ireland hurling final programme. It is amazing how many different publications get Liam MacCarthy’s surname incorrect.
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Report of the Commission of Inquiry – Limerick Teams 1941-71
This report was published in early 1972. It was far-sighted in the recommendations for change it made regarding the preparation and organisation of Limerick adult and underage Gaelic football and hurling teams.
Read it for yourself here.
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1973 on YouTube
There are a number of Limerick games from 1973 on YouTube, all well worth looking at!
1973 National Hurling League Final 1 of 3 – 2 of 3 – 3 of 3
1973 Munster Hurling Final Last 30 Minutes
1973 All-Ireland Hurling Final Full Game & Winning Speech
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1973 Munster and All-Ireland Final Medals
1973 Munster Hurling Championship Medal
1973 All-Ireland Hurling Championship Medal