A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
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
Mayor Steve Coughlan presents silver spoon to the first baby of the year at St. Munchin's Maternity Hospital
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Heatherman family Bruree
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
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.
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Miss Margie Flanagan with fiance Leader Photographer Sean Curtin at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Local animal welfare groups are asking for an inquiry into the cheap export of greyhounds to Spain from Ireland. these two unfortunate dogs were deemed to poorly for travel and had to be put down
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Francis O'Connor clears his lines while Mossie Finn attempts a block
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Cecilian's dinner at the Savoy Hotel in Limerick
Maura Hayes, North Circular Road,At the Mungret College Closing Ball
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
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
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Miss Geddie Ryan
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub by Martin C. Lynch and Sean Heagney
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
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
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
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.
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll lookng radiant at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street