A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Rosemary Thompson, South circular road and Claire McGlinchey, Castletroy at the Mungret College Closing Ball
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
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
Attending the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on william Street
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Miss Alison Boyer
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
The 1939 Shannon RFC team reassemble to celebrate their anniversary dinner dance at the Shannon Pavilion at Thomond Park
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
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
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
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
The old mill in Bruree
Miss Geddie Ryan and co.
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Officers of the Order of Malta, Limerick unit from left: Michael J. Ryan; John Quinn, Tommy Burtchself and Sean Meehan
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
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
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
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
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
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
Cecilian's dinner at the Savoy Hotel in Limerick
John O'Grady, Secretary Limerick City GAA presents trophy to Jimmy Carroll, Presedent Patrickswell GAA, also pictured Kevin Lynch, Paddy Foley and Tom Boland.
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
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
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee