A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
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
Rosemary Thompson, South circular road and Claire McGlinchey, Castletroy at the Mungret College Closing Ball
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Maura O'Carroll looking pretty at the Limerick Leader
Pictured is Mr. John J Carey who braved the icey waters of the river in Bruree after Peggy Galligan had raised the alarm after seeing young DenisMannion fall from the banks
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Miss Alison Boyer
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
John O'Grady, Secretary Limerick City GAA presents trophy to Jimmy Carroll, Presedent Patrickswell GAA, also pictured Kevin Lynch, Paddy Foley and Tom Boland.
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
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
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
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
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub by Martin C. Lynch and Sean Heagney
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Miss Geddie Ryan and co.
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, 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
Officers of the Order of Malta, Limerick unit from left: Michael J. Ryan; John Quinn, Tommy Burtchself and Sean Meehan
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Antonette Fitzgerald
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
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
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Pictured is Mr. John J Carey who braved the icey waters of the river in Bruree after Peggy Galligan had raised the alarm after seeing young DenisMannion fall from the banks
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
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
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Fur available from Paulines
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub by Martin C. Lynch and Sean Heagney