A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Antonette Fitzgerald
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Miss Geddie Ryan
Hyde Rangers team that took on Pike Rovers at the Cement Factory Grounds
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
Christy O'Connor, Butlins; Ronnie Tucker, Secretary, Butlins; and Cllr. Vincent Feeney, Deputy Mayor amongst others at the Ark Tavern, Corbally for the Butlins-mosney reception
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Don Salman
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Aine South, Greystones at the Mungret College closing Ball
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
The old mill in Bruree
Attending Fairview Rangers dinner in the Parkway were Mr and Mrs Bernard Broe of Dooradoyle
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Heatherman family Bruree
Mayor Steve Coughlan presents silver spoon to the first baby of the year at St. Munchin's Maternity Hospital
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Award winning opers singer Suzanne Murphy shows off her trophies
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll lookng radiant at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Francis O'Connor clears his lines while Mossie Finn attempts a block
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Francis Fleming ladies committee of Fairview Rangers presenting Mayor of Limerick, Ald M. Lipper with a tankard and his wife with a bouquet at the dinner dance held at Parkway Motel
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Order of Malta dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel Limerick
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Antonette Fitzgerald
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Miss Geddie Ryan
Hyde Rangers team that took on Pike Rovers at the Cement Factory Grounds
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
Christy O'Connor, Butlins; Ronnie Tucker, Secretary, Butlins; and Cllr. Vincent Feeney, Deputy Mayor amongst others at the Ark Tavern, Corbally for the Butlins-mosney reception
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Don Salman
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Aine South, Greystones at the Mungret College closing Ball
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Mayor Steve Coughlan presents silver spoon to the first baby of the year at St. Munchin's Maternity Hospital
Rev. Fr. W. Creed PP Lurriga; Willie Foley, registrar GAA board; Charlie McKeevar, Area rep, Player Wills; Eamonn Grimes captain Limerick team; Tony O'Brien and Mr Bernard Hayes, secretary Patrickswell GAA
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.