A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Della Gleeson, Claire Ahern and Mary Foley at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Martin Sexton
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Attending Fairview Rangers dinner in the Parkway were Mr and Mrs Bernard Broe of Dooradoyle
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
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
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
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
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
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
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
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
Very Rev. Dean e Punch with Richie Bennis, Frankie Nolan, Sean Foley, Eamonn Grimes and Phil Bennis at the Patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
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
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Antonette Fitzgerald
Joe Waters soccer player
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Anne O'Halloran and Bridie lyons attending the Limerick Leader Dinner Dance
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Miss Theresa Hehir
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Linda Curran, Youghal, At the Mungret College Closing Ball
Martin Sexton
Martin Sexton
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
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
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
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
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
House in Pallasgreen, Co. 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
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick