A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, 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
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
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Miss Theresa Hehir
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Martin Sexton
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Winter sunset at Lahinch Beach after the storm of January 1974
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Overlooking the arrival of the county's biggest generator destined for the power station at Foynes are R. Dowd, ESB; D. Renaud of Hepin; G. Ryan, J.A. Blake of Schenkers and E. Williams of Lep Ireland.
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
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.
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
Ladies of the St Mary's Soladity Group enjoying a Centenary reception at the Savoy Hotel recently
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
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Antonette Fitzgerald
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Mayor Lipper was in attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
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.
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, 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
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
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Attending the Stephen Finn dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Miss Theresa Hehir
Pat Greene and Della Gleeson attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Martin Sexton
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
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
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
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
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.
Attending Fairview Rangers dinner in the Parkway were Mr and Mrs Bernard Broe of Dooradoyle
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mrs Liddy
Ladies of the St Mary's Soladity Group enjoying a Centenary reception at the Savoy Hotel recently
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul