A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Heatherman family Bruree
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Della Gleeson, Claire Ahern and Mary Foley at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Miss Geddie Ryan
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
A 100 year old trophy
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
The 1939 Shannon RFC team reassemble to celebrate their anniversary dinner dance at the Shannon Pavilion at Thomond Park
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
Antonette Fitzgerald
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
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
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
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
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
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Miss Alison Boyer
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern consulted the files of the Limerick Chronicle for information on the Glensharrold evictions in the course of their work on a project on the past, present and future of Carrickerry
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mr and Mrs Oliver Delaney of Cahirdavin were at Fairview F.C. dinner at the Parkway
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Anne O'Halloran and Bridie lyons attending the Limerick Leader Dinner Dance
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Heatherman family Bruree
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
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
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Miss Geddie Ryan and co.
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
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
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
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
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
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
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