A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
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
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in 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
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Enjoying the craic agus ceol at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Della Gleeson, Claire Ahern and Mary Foley at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
The old mill in Bruree
Don Salman
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Attending Fairview Rangers dinner in the Parkway were Mr and Mrs Bernard Broe of Dooradoyle
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Miss Theresa Hehir
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
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Martin Sexton
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
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
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
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
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
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
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.
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Miss Rose Ryan and friend attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in 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
Antonette Fitzgerald
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Della Gleeson, Claire Ahern and Mary Foley at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
The old mill in Bruree
Don Salman
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Miss Theresa Hehir
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
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
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
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer