A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
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
John Quinn D.M. Limerick unit of the Order of Malta, 3rd from left, welcomes guests to the Annual Dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel, Limerick.
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Miss Geddie Ryan
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
Don Salman
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Jimmy Carroll, President Patrickswell GAA presents Trays marking Limerick's historic All-Ireland win to Phil Bennis, Sean Foley, Frankie Nolan, Richie Bennis and Jerry Bennis, Chairman of Paatrickswell GAA
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Aine South, Greystones at the Mungret College closing Ball
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
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
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll lookng radiant at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Attending Fairview Rangers dinner in the Parkway were Mr and Mrs Bernard Broe of Dooradoyle
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Mossy Dowling fends off Mike Deely during the 1973 County Hurling Final
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
John Quinn D.M. Limerick unit of the Order of Malta, 3rd from left, welcomes guests to the Annual Dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel, Limerick.
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
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
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Miss Geddie Ryan
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
Don Salman
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Jimmy Carroll, President Patrickswell GAA presents Trays marking Limerick's historic All-Ireland win to Phil Bennis, Sean Foley, Frankie Nolan, Richie Bennis and Jerry Bennis, Chairman of Paatrickswell GAA
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
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