A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub by Martin C. Lynch and Sean Heagney
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Meeting at the launch of a Travel film at Cruise's Hotel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
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
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
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Antonette Fitzgerald
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
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
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
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
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Heatherman family Bruree
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel 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
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
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
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
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
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
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
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
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Fur available from Paulines
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub by Martin C. Lynch and Sean Heagney
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Meeting at the launch of a Travel film at Cruise's Hotel
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
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
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Award winning opers singer Suzanne Murphy shows off her trophies
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
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
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Mr and Mrs Oliver Delaney of Cahirdavin were at Fairview F.C. dinner at the Parkway
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
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
Guests 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
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
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
Heatherman family Bruree
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
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
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
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
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick