A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Mrs Liddy
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
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
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Members of the Shamrock Handball Team show off their trophies
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Mr O'Brien for advertising
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Fine Gael members enjoy their Dinner Dance at the Listowel Arms in County Kerry
Jane Power, at the Salesian's Convent Irish Story telling festival
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Presentation to Miss Mary Foley at Black Swan by Provident Co.
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Bernard Reynolds in his electrical shop on Upper William Street, Limerick
Dancers of the Nolan Academy showing us the the 'Three Hand Reel' in the Leader offices
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
PJ Power with secretary in his office
Presentation of Carnations at Jury's Hotel on Valentine's day
Presentation of Carnations at Jury's Hotel on Valentine's day
The successful Presentaion Convent debating team that won the Limerick Area finals beating CBS Sexton St. to capture the Safety First Award
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Mr O'Brien for advertising
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Fine Gael members enjoy their Dinner Dance at the Listowel Arms in County Kerry
Jane Power, at the Salesian's Convent Irish Story telling festival
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Fr. D Mullins poses with staff of O'Mahony's bookshop, O'Connell St., Limerick.
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Georgian society meeting at City Library
Bernard Reynolds in his electrical shop on Upper William Street, Limerick
Presentation at Na Pairsaigh club of Fainnes to Limerick Hurling Team and officials
Dancers of the Nolan Academy showing us the the 'Three Hand Reel' in the Leader offices
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
PJ Power with secretary in his office
P R Reilly ltd exhibition, Parkway.
Presentation of Carnations at Jury's Hotel on Valentine's day
The successful Presentaion Convent debating team that won the Limerick Area finals beating CBS Sexton St. to capture the Safety First Award
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Mr O'Brien for advertising
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Jane Power, at the Salesian's Convent Irish Story telling festival
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently