A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Susan Joyce Irish Dancer
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
Jury's hotel Staff
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Maire Mhac an tSaoi poetry reading celebrating Ireland's Gaelic poets at the Training College
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Jimmy Woulfe interviews for Alcan factory in Askeaton and Foynes
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Dancers from the Fleming School of Dance celebrate winning at the Sarsfield Feis
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Mr O'Brien for advertising
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Susan Joyce Irish Dancer
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
Jury's hotel Staff
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Maire Mhac an tSaoi poetry reading celebrating Ireland's Gaelic poets at the Training College
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Leemy's school PPV at Shannon Arms
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Jimmy Woulfe interviews for Alcan factory in Askeaton and Foynes
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Dancers from the Fleming School of Dance celebrate winning at the Sarsfield Feis
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Mr O'Brien for advertising
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Foynes Yacht Club dinner in Foynes
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Susan Joyce Irish Dancer
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
Jury's hotel Staff
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Bernard Reynolds in his electrical shop on Upper William Street, Limerick
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Maire Mhac an tSaoi poetry reading celebrating Ireland's Gaelic poets at the Training College
The St. Mary's Convent Cross Country Team
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Leemy's school PPV at Shannon Arms
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Georgian society meeting at City Library
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
Salesian convent school singing group girls Slogadh.
Newly elected officers of SKAL attending function at the Royal George Hotel
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Presentation to retiring radio officer Michael Guirey at Costello's Bar
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
6 girls present proceeds of a cake sale to St. Vincent de Paul in office
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
Present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen.
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team