A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
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
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Susan Russell, Dooradoyle with Don McCarthy, Robert Street, attending the Order of Malta dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Mrs Liddy
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Heatherman family Bruree
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
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
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Miss Theresa Hehir
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
The old mill in Bruree
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
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
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Miss Geddie Ryan
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
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
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Officers of the Order of Malta, Limerick unit from left: Michael J. Ryan; John Quinn, Tommy Burtchself and Sean Meehan
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Linda Curran, Youghal, At the Mungret College Closing Ball
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Heatherman family Bruree
Attending the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on william Street
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Mayor M. Lipper and his good lady wife arriving for the dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in honour of Fairview Rangers FC
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
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
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Miss Theresa Hehir
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Miss Alison Boyer
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices