A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Rosemary Thompson, South circular road and Claire McGlinchey, Castletroy at the Mungret College Closing Ball
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Maura O'Carroll looking pretty at the Limerick Leader
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The old mill in Bruree
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
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
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Martin Sexton
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
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
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
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
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
The old mill in Bruree
Hyde Rangers team that took on Pike Rovers at the Cement Factory Grounds
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
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
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Miss Theresa Hehir
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Martin Sexton
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
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
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
A 100 year old trophy
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
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