A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Rev. Fr. W. Creed PP Lurriga; Willie Foley, registrar GAA board; Charlie McKeevar, Area rep, Player Wills; Eamonn Grimes captain Limerick team; Tony O'Brien and Mr Bernard Hayes, secretary Patrickswell GAA
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
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Miss Margie Flanagan with fiance Leader Photographer Sean Curtin at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Aine South, Greystones at the Mungret College closing Ball
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Miss Geddie Ryan and co.
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
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
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Martin Sexton
House at ellie lane, Bruff
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Miriam Rodgers, Raheen Heights and Bride Stiles, Ann Street Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
Cecilian's dinner at the Savoy Hotel in Limerick
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
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
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll lookng radiant at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Aine South, Greystones at the Mungret College closing Ball
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Miss Geddie Ryan and co.
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Heatherman family Bruree
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
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
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Martin Sexton
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Joan Parthill, Rosbrien; Emma White, Ann Street, and Kitty Mooney, Sycamore Avenue attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station