A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Erin Motors - Datsun
Foynes Yacht club feature
Newcastle West races
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Castletroy golf club Limerick versus Tramore Senior Cup 06-1973
Anne Fitzgerald, rose June 1973
Bishop Eamon Casey opening newly wed flats at Cecil Street
Festival of Theatre press conference at Shannonside
Refugees arrive at Station
Newcastle West races
Minister for the Gaeltacht Mr Tom O Donnell TD at Glin
Opening of Foynes Yaucht Club by Minister Tom O Donnell
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Erin Motors - Datsun
Newcastle West races
The Byrne sisters
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Bishop Eamon Casey opening newly wed flats at Cecil Street
Festival of Theatre press conference at Shannonside
Refugees arrive at Station
Mr Bourke Technical Institute
Newcastle West races
Minister for the gaeltacht mr Tom O Donnell TD with Session 73 Jurys Hotel
Opening of Foynes Yaucht Club by Minister Tom O Donnell
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Erin Motors - Datsun
Newcastle West races
Peter Kennedy photographed in the Limerick Leader office.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Siobhan Hessian Irish Dancer photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Mayor Steve Coughlan presents silver spoon to the first baby of the year at St. Munchin's Maternity Hospital
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
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
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern consulted the files of the Limerick Chronicle for information on the Glensharrold evictions in the course of their work on a project on the past, present and future of Carrickerry
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Joe Waters soccer player
Mr and Mrs Oliver Delaney of Cahirdavin were at Fairview F.C. dinner at the Parkway
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Joan Parthill, Rosbrien; Emma White, Ann Street, and Kitty Mooney, Sycamore Avenue attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Antonette Fitzgerald
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Maura Hayes, North Circular Road,At the Mungret College Closing Ball
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
John O'Grady, Secretary Limerick City GAA presents trophy to Jimmy Carroll, Presedent Patrickswell GAA, also pictured Kevin Lynch, Paddy Foley and Tom Boland.
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
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
Enjoying the craic agus ceol at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub by Martin C. Lynch and Sean Heagney
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
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