A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Miss Margie Flanagan with fiance Leader Photographer Sean Curtin at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
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
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
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.
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
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 from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Mossy Dowling fends off Mike Deely during the 1973 County Hurling Final
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
Mrs Liddy
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Miss Geddie Ryan
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
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
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Susan Russell, Dooradoyle with Don McCarthy, Robert Street, attending the Order of Malta dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel Limerick
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
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
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll lookng radiant at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
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 Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
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.
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
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
Francis O'Connor clears his lines while Mossie Finn attempts a block
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Mrs Liddy
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Mr and Mrs Oliver Delaney of Cahirdavin were at Fairview F.C. dinner at the Parkway
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Ladies of the St Mary's Soladity Group enjoying a Centenary reception at the Savoy Hotel recently
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer