A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Antonette Fitzgerald
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Heatherman family Bruree
Local animal welfare groups are asking for an inquiry into the cheap export of greyhounds to Spain from Ireland. these two unfortunate dogs were deemed to poorly for travel and had to be put down
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Hyde Rangers team that took on Pike Rovers at the Cement Factory Grounds
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
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
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner 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
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Mayor Lipper was in attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
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
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Ladies attending the Munster Cleaning Services dinner in the Savoy
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Martin Sexton
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mayor M. Lipper and his good lady wife arriving for the dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in honour of Fairview Rangers FC
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Local animal welfare groups are asking for an inquiry into the cheap export of greyhounds to Spain from Ireland. these two unfortunate dogs were deemed to poorly for travel and had to be put down
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
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
Pike Rovers team that took on Hyde Rangers at the Cement Factory Grounds
Mr and Mrs Oliver Delaney of Cahirdavin were at Fairview F.C. dinner at the Parkway
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
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
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
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
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
A 100 year old trophy
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station