A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
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
Charlie Mulqueen for passport
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
PJ Power with secretary in his office
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
Presentation to retiring staff at Todds
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Members of the Claughan Irish Dancing set
Presentation to Miss Mary Foley at Black Swan by Provident Co.
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Rosemary Fitzgerald and Theresa Ringrose, winners of the medal for poetry at the Feile Luimni
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Limerick Sports Store show off their trophies with Joe O'Donovan
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Georgian society meeting at City Library
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Bernard Reynolds in his electrical shop on Upper William Street, Limerick
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
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
Charlie Mulqueen for passport
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
P R Reilly ltd exhibition, Parkway.
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
Presentation to retiring staff at Todds
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Members of the Claughan Irish Dancing set
Presentation to Miss Mary Foley at Black Swan by Provident Co.
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Rosemary Fitzgerald and Theresa Ringrose, winners of the medal for poetry at the Feile Luimni
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Limerick Sports Store show off their trophies with Joe O'Donovan
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Georgian society meeting at City Library
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Bernard Reynolds in his electrical shop on Upper William Street, Limerick
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Presentation at Na Pairsaigh club of Fainnes to Limerick Hurling Team and officials
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
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
Charlie Mulqueen for passport
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
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
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
Presentation to retiring staff at Todds
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Presentation to Miss Mary Foley at Black Swan by Provident Co.
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Rosemary Fitzgerald and Theresa Ringrose, winners of the medal for poetry at the Feile Luimni
Dancers of the Nolan Academy showing us the the 'Three Hand Reel' in the Leader offices
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
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
Crescent College Comprehensive, Dooradoyle Munster champion Debating Team
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
President Childers and wife greeted at Jury's hotel in Limerick
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Presentation of shoes by Britton Ireland to Limerick Hurling team at Shannon Arms
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day