A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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
Australian born television celebrity Candie Divine poses with husband and child on a recent visit to Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Mayor Steve Coughlan presents silver spoon to the first baby of the year at St. Munchin's Maternity Hospital
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
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
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Joe Waters soccer player
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Joan Parthill, Rosbrien; Emma White, Ann Street, and Kitty Mooney, Sycamore Avenue attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Antonette Fitzgerald
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Maura Hayes, North Circular Road,At the Mungret College Closing Ball
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
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Rev. Fr. W. Creed PP Lurriga; Willie Foley, registrar GAA board; Charlie McKeevar, Area rep, Player Wills; Eamonn Grimes captain Limerick team; Tony O'Brien and Mr Bernard Hayes, secretary Patrickswell GAA
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Della Gleeson, Claire Ahern and Mary Foley at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub by Martin C. Lynch and Sean Heagney
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
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
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Antonette Fitzgerald
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Rosemary Thompson, South circular road and Claire McGlinchey, Castletroy at the Mungret College Closing Ball
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Very Rev. Dean e Punch with Richie Bennis, Frankie Nolan, Sean Foley, Eamonn Grimes and Phil Bennis at the Patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices