A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
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
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Antonette Fitzgerald
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Officers of the Order of Malta, Limerick unit from left: Michael J. Ryan; John Quinn, Tommy Burtchself and Sean Meehan
Miss Alison Boyer
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
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
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
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
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
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
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
The old mill in Bruree
Miss Geddie Ryan and co.
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern consulted the files of the Limerick Chronicle for information on the Glensharrold evictions in the course of their work on a project on the past, present and future of Carrickerry
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
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
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Mr and Mrs Oliver Delaney of Cahirdavin were at Fairview F.C. dinner at the Parkway
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Miss Margie Flanagan with fiance Leader Photographer Sean Curtin at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
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
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
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
Antonette Fitzgerald
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
Officers of the Order of Malta, Limerick unit from left: Michael J. Ryan; John Quinn, Tommy Burtchself and Sean Meehan
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
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
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Attending the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on william Street
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
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
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
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
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Mrs Liddy
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Martin Sexton
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
