A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Miss Theresa Hehir
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
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
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
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
Susan Russell, Dooradoyle with Don McCarthy, Robert Street, attending the Order of Malta dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel Limerick
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
Officers of the Order of Malta, Limerick unit from left: Michael J. Ryan; John Quinn, Tommy Burtchself and Sean Meehan
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
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
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Miss Geddie Ryan
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
The old mill in Bruree
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
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
Attending the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on william Street
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
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
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
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Enjoying the craic agus ceol at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Miss Theresa Hehir
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
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
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Miss Alison Boyer
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.
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Antonette Fitzgerald
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
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
Officers of the Order of Malta, Limerick unit from left: Michael J. Ryan; John Quinn, Tommy Burtchself and Sean Meehan
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
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
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Mr and Mrs Oliver Delaney of Cahirdavin were at Fairview F.C. dinner at the Parkway
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Miss Geddie Ryan and co.
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer