A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Award winning opers singer Suzanne Murphy shows off her trophies
Heatherman family Bruree
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
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
Pike Rovers team that took on Hyde Rangers at the Cement Factory Grounds
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll lookng radiant at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
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
Mossy Dowling fends off Mike Deely during the 1973 County Hurling Final
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Presentation to Mrs E. Hughes by St Mary choral Society at the Parkway Motel
Dancers from the Fleming School of Dance celebrate winning at the Sarsfield Feis
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Miss Cathryn Brennan star of Rattle of a simple manplaying at the City theatre in Limerick.
Fine Gael members enjoy their Dinner Dance at the Listowel Arms in County Kerry
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Georgian society meeting at City Library
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Chuck Aims and Patrick McCarthy
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Bernard Reynolds in his electrical shop on Upper William Street, Limerick
Fr. D Mullins poses with staff of O'Mahony's bookshop, O'Connell St., Limerick.
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
House for Louis de Courcy at Newham Street
Patricia Plunkett Irish Dancer with her winning medal for outstanding dancing
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Fedamore Coursing Club enjoy their dinner dance at the Shannon Arms
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Presentation to Mrs E. Hughes by St Mary choral Society at the Parkway Motel
Dancers from the Fleming School of Dance celebrate winning at the Sarsfield Feis
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Miss Cathryn Brennan star of Rattle of a simple manplaying at the City theatre in Limerick.
Fine Gael members enjoy their Dinner Dance at the Listowel Arms in County Kerry
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Chuck Aims and Patrick McCarthy
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
House for Louis de Courcy at Newham Street
Patricia Plunkett Irish Dancer with her winning medal for outstanding dancing
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Presentation of Carnations at Jury's Hotel on Valentine's day
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Presentation to Mrs E. Hughes by St Mary choral Society at the Parkway Motel
Dancers from the Fleming School of Dance celebrate winning at the Sarsfield Feis
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Miss Cathryn Brennan star of Rattle of a simple manplaying at the City theatre in Limerick.
Fine Gael members enjoy their Dinner Dance at the Listowel Arms in County Kerry
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
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
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
House for Louis de Courcy at Newham Street
Patricia Plunkett Irish Dancer with her winning medal for outstanding dancing
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn