A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, 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
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Miss Geddie Ryan
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
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Officers of the Order of Malta, Limerick unit from left: Michael J. Ryan; John Quinn, Tommy Burtchself and Sean Meehan
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
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
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Members of the Shamrock Handball Team show off their trophies
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Foynes Yacht Club dinner in Foynes
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Jury's hotel Staff
PJ Power with secretary in his office
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Michael Harty, at the Salesian's Convent Irish Story telling festival
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Maire Mhac an tSaoi poetry reading celebrating Ireland's Gaelic poets at the Training College
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Presentation to retiring staff at Todds
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Presentation to Miss Mary Foley at Black Swan by Provident Co.
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Limerick Sports Store show off their trophies with Joe O'Donovan
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Fine Gael members enjoy their Dinner Dance at the Listowel Arms in County Kerry
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Georgian society meeting at City Library
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Fedamore Coursing Club enjoy their dinner dance at the Shannon Arms
Members of the Shamrock Handball Team show off their trophies
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Foynes Yacht Club dinner in Foynes
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
P R Reilly ltd exhibition, Parkway.
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Michael Harty, at the Salesian's Convent Irish Story telling festival
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Presentation to retiring staff at Todds
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Presentation to Miss Mary Foley at Black Swan by Provident Co.
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Limerick Sports Store show off their trophies with Joe O'Donovan
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Fine Gael members enjoy their Dinner Dance at the Listowel Arms in County Kerry
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Georgian society meeting at City Library
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Fedamore Coursing Club enjoy their dinner dance at the Shannon Arms
Members of the Shamrock Handball Team show off their trophies
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Presentation at Na Pairsaigh club of Fainnes to Limerick Hurling Team and officials
Foynes Yacht Club dinner in Foynes
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices