A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Antonette Fitzgerald
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
Joe Waters soccer player
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
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
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
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
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
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Martin Sexton
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Pretty girls attending limerick Leader Dinner were from back row Miss Mary Kearsley, Miss Rose Cantillon, Miss Carol Heffernan, Miss Catherine Slattery, Miss May Kennedy and Miss Deirdre Leddin.
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
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
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
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
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Rosemary Thompson, South circular road and Claire McGlinchey, Castletroy at the Mungret College Closing Ball
Mossy Dowling fends off Mike Deely during the 1973 County Hurling Final
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
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
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
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
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
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
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
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
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
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
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
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
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Pretty girls attending limerick Leader Dinner were from back row Miss Mary Kearsley, Miss Rose Cantillon, Miss Carol Heffernan, Miss Catherine Slattery, Miss May Kennedy and Miss Deirdre Leddin.
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
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
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Francis O'Connor clears his lines while Mossie Finn attempts a block
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Pat Greene and Della Gleeson attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance