A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
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.
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
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
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Jimmy Carroll, President Patrickswell GAA presents Trays marking Limerick's historic All-Ireland win to Phil Bennis, Sean Foley, Frankie Nolan, Richie Bennis and Jerry Bennis, Chairman of Paatrickswell GAA
Miss Geddie Ryan
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
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
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
John Quinn D.M. Limerick unit of the Order of Malta, 3rd from left, welcomes guests to the Annual Dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel, Limerick.
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Aine South, Greystones at the Mungret College closing Ball
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Mossy Dowling fends off Mike Deely during the 1973 County Hurling Final
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
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
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
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Anne O'Halloran and Bridie lyons attending the Limerick Leader Dinner Dance
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Ladies attending the Munster Cleaning Services dinner in the Savoy
Jimmy Carroll, President Patrickswell GAA presents Trays marking Limerick's historic All-Ireland win to Phil Bennis, Sean Foley, Frankie Nolan, Richie Bennis and Jerry Bennis, Chairman of Paatrickswell GAA
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Joe Waters soccer player
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce