A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Joe Waters soccer player
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Anne O'Halloran and Bridie lyons attending the Limerick Leader Dinner Dance
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Antonette Fitzgerald
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Jimmy Carroll, President Patrickswell GAA presents Trays marking Limerick's historic All-Ireland win to Phil Bennis, Sean Foley, Frankie Nolan, Richie Bennis and Jerry Bennis, Chairman of Paatrickswell GAA
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
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
Martin Sexton
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
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
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
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
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
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Susan Russell, Dooradoyle with Don McCarthy, Robert Street, attending the Order of Malta dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel Limerick
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Australian born television celebrity Candie Divine poses with husband and child on a recent visit to Limerick
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Mayor Lipper was in attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Pretty girls attending limerick Leader Dinner were from back row Miss Mary Kearsley, Miss Rose Cantillon, Miss Carol Heffernan, Miss Catherine Slattery, Miss May Kennedy and Miss Deirdre Leddin.
Antonette Fitzgerald
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Miss Theresa Hehir
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
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
Martin Sexton
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
Cecilian's dinner at the Savoy Hotel in Limerick
Winter sunset at Lahinch Beach after the storm of January 1974
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
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
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
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce