A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Des O'Malley pushes the button during official proceedings at the Groody river drainage
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Quigley's Bar for sale.
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Taidy Coughlan
Adare Manor, Limerick
Mr and Mrs Colbert golden wedding anniversary at National Hotel
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Pat Fanning, President GAA with John Murphy ex-PRO co. board and P.J. Ryan chairman of the Munster council at the Patrickswell GAA club victory dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Local boxer holds award
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Richard Harris and Lulu at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Staff of Tom's Boutique gather at the River Room Newcastlewest for the Boutiques fashion show
Des O'Malley pushes the button during official proceedings at the Groody river drainage
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Mr and Mrs Colbert golden wedding anniversary at National Hotel
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Medal and trophy winners representing Janesboro at the Mini-Olympics
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
McInerney's homes committee organisation staff dinner dance
Pat Fanning GAA President, centre chats to members of the Patrickswell GAA officials from l to r: Gerard Bennis, Chairman; Jimmy Carroll,, President; Dom Punch, Treasurer and Gerry bCasey, Hon. Secretary
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Limerick Pipe Band leading orphans down O'Connell Avenue, Christmas Party, 20 December 1970.
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Staff of Tom's Boutique gather at the River Room Newcastlewest for the Boutiques fashion show
Des O'Malley pushes the button during official proceedings at the Groody river drainage
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Adare Manor, Limerick
Group of men outside Limerick Leader office
Mr and Mrs Colbert golden wedding anniversary at National Hotel
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Officials representing Janesboro at the Mini-Olympics
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Parishioners gather at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo village
Pat Fanning GAA President, centre chats to members of the Patrickswell GAA officials from l to r: Gerard Bennis, Chairman; Jimmy Carroll,, President; Dom Punch, Treasurer and Gerry bCasey, Hon. Secretary
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Head Porter of the Royal George Hotel proudly stands outside his domain
Miss Ryan of Wolftone Terrace, Limerick
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
House on South Circular road for sale by Lisney Auctioneers
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Presentation sisters and students at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Limerick Pipe Band leading orphans down O'Connell Avenue, Christmas Party, 20 December 1970.
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Staff of Tom's Boutique gather at the River Room Newcastlewest for the Boutiques fashion show
Des O'Malley pushes the button during official proceedings at the Groody river drainage
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Group of men outside Limerick Leader office
Teachers and students of the Farming School in Limerick
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Rev. Dr. Henry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick takes the first mass at the new church in Kildimo. He is assisted at the alter by: Rev. Phil McKeogh; Rev. John O'Donnell; Rev. John O'Shea, all natives of Kildimo
Rehearsals underway for the play 'Tarry Flynn'
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Head Porter of the Royal George Hotel proudly stands outside his domain
Miss Ryan of Wolftone Terrace, Limerick
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
House on South Circular road for sale by Lisney Auctioneers
Presentation sisters and students at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Des O'Malley at the Groody river drainage scheme
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Present at Sister Pauline's recent visit from Australia
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street