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
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Aine South, Greystones at the Mungret College closing Ball
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Heatherman family Bruree
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll lookng radiant at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's 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
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mossy Dowling fends off Mike Deely during the 1973 County Hurling Final
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Fr. D Mullins poses with staff of O'Mahony's bookshop, O'Connell St., Limerick.
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Dancers of the Nolan Academy showing us the the 'Three Hand Reel' in the Leader offices
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Rosemary Fitzgerald and Theresa Ringrose, winners of the medal for poetry at the Feile Luimni
Members of the Claughan Irish Dancing set
Frank Clohesey receiving a presentation on behalf of Limerick Boat club
Mayor Michael Lipper with members of charity group Concern as they launch a funding appeal at the Crescent Shopping centre
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Fine Gael members enjoy their Dinner Dance at the Listowel Arms in County Kerry
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Georgian society meeting at City Library
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
House for Louis de Courcy at Newham Street
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Fedamore Coursing Club enjoy their dinner dance at the Shannon Arms
Presentation at Na Pairsaigh club of Fainnes to Limerick Hurling Team and officials
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Bernard Reynolds in his electrical shop on Upper William Street, Limerick
P R Reilly ltd exhibition, Parkway.
The successful Presentaion Convent debating team that won the Limerick Area finals beating CBS Sexton St. to capture the Safety First Award
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Jane Power, at the Salesian's Convent Irish Story telling festival
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Fr. D Mullins poses with staff of O'Mahony's bookshop, O'Connell St., Limerick.
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Charlie Mulqueen for passport
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Rosemary Fitzgerald and Theresa Ringrose, winners of the medal for poetry at the Feile Luimni
Members of the Claughan Irish Dancing set
Frank Clohesey receiving a presentation on behalf of Limerick Boat club
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Fine Gael members enjoy their Dinner Dance at the Listowel Arms in County Kerry
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
House for Louis de Courcy at Newham Street
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Presentation at Na Pairsaigh club of Fainnes to Limerick Hurling Team and officials
Presentation of Carnations at Jury's Hotel on Valentine's day
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Bernard Reynolds in his electrical shop on Upper William Street, Limerick
The successful Presentaion Convent debating team that won the Limerick Area finals beating CBS Sexton St. to capture the Safety First Award
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Michael Harty, at the Salesian's Convent Irish Story telling festival
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Fr. D Mullins poses with staff of O'Mahony's bookshop, O'Connell St., Limerick.
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Charlie Mulqueen for passport
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club