A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Martin Sexton
Order of Malta dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel Limerick
Meeting at the launch of a Travel film at Cruise's Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
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
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
Cecilian's dinner at the Savoy Hotel in Limerick
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Hyde Rangers team that took on Pike Rovers at the Cement Factory Grounds
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
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Overlooking the arrival of the county's biggest generator destined for the power station at Foynes are R. Dowd, ESB; D. Renaud of Hepin; G. Ryan, J.A. Blake of Schenkers and E. Williams of Lep Ireland.
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
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
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Fine Gael members enjoy their Dinner Dance at the Listowel Arms in County Kerry
Presentation at Na Pairsaigh club of Fainnes to Limerick Hurling Team and officials
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
The successful Presentaion Convent debating team that won the Limerick Area finals beating CBS Sexton St. to capture the Safety First Award
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Michael Harty, at the Salesian's Convent Irish Story telling festival
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Fr. D Mullins poses with staff of O'Mahony's bookshop, O'Connell St., Limerick.
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
Charlie Mulqueen for passport
Jury's hotel Staff
Ozanam House, Hartstonge Street was the venue for the 'Tops of the town' draw held recently
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Rosemary Fitzgerald and Theresa Ringrose, winners of the medal for poetry at the Feile Luimni
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
Members of the Claughan Irish Dancing set
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Georgian society meeting at City Library
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
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
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Presentation to Mrs E. Hughes by St Mary choral Society at the Parkway Motel
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Fine Gael members enjoy their Dinner Dance at the Listowel Arms in County Kerry
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Salesian convent school singing group girls Slogadh.
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Fr. D Mullins poses with staff of O'Mahony's bookshop, O'Connell St., Limerick.
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
Charlie Mulqueen for passport
Jury's hotel Staff
Ozanam House, Hartstonge Street was the venue for the 'Tops of the town' draw held recently
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Maire Mhac an tSaoi poetry reading celebrating Ireland's Gaelic poets at the Training College
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Georgian society meeting at City Library
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
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
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Presentation to Mrs E. Hughes by St Mary choral Society at the Parkway Motel
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Dancers from the Fleming School of Dance celebrate winning at the Sarsfield Feis