A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Della Gleeson, Claire Ahern and Mary Foley at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
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
Mossy Dowling fends off Mike Deely during the 1973 County Hurling Final
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
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
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
John O'Grady, Secretary Limerick City GAA presents trophy to Jimmy Carroll, Presedent Patrickswell GAA, also pictured Kevin Lynch, Paddy Foley and Tom Boland.
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
Attending Fairview Rangers dinner in the Parkway were Mr and Mrs Bernard Broe of Dooradoyle
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Rosemary Thompson, South circular road and Claire McGlinchey, Castletroy at the Mungret College Closing Ball
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
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
Mayor Steve Coughlan presents silver spoon to the first baby of the year at St. Munchin's Maternity Hospital
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
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
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
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
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
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
Francis O'Connor clears his lines while Mossie Finn attempts a block
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
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
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
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
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
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
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
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub by Martin C. Lynch and Sean Heagney
Anne O'Halloran and Bridie lyons attending the Limerick Leader Dinner Dance
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