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
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Local animal welfare groups are asking for an inquiry into the cheap export of greyhounds to Spain from Ireland. these two unfortunate dogs were deemed to poorly for travel and had to be put down
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Enjoying the craic agus ceol at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
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
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Pictured is Mr. John J Carey who braved the icey waters of the river in Bruree after Peggy Galligan had raised the alarm after seeing young DenisMannion fall from the banks
Fur available from Paulines
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
Miss Geddie Ryan
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
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
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Heatherman family Bruree
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
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Local animal welfare groups are asking for an inquiry into the cheap export of greyhounds to Spain from Ireland. these two unfortunate dogs were deemed to poorly for travel and had to be put down
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Antonette Fitzgerald
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Maura O'Carroll looking pretty at the Limerick Leader
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Pictured is Mr. John J Carey who braved the icey waters of the river in Bruree after Peggy Galligan had raised the alarm after seeing young DenisMannion fall from the banks
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices