A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Maura O'Carroll looking pretty at the Limerick Leader
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
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
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.
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
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
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
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
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
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
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Antonette Fitzgerald
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Rosemary Thompson, South circular road and Claire McGlinchey, Castletroy at the Mungret College Closing Ball
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Very Rev. Dean e Punch with Richie Bennis, Frankie Nolan, Sean Foley, Eamonn Grimes and Phil Bennis at the Patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Martin Sexton
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
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mayor M. Lipper and his good lady wife arriving for the dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in honour of Fairview Rangers FC
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Heatherman family Bruree
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
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
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
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
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
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
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
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
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
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Antonette Fitzgerald
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare