A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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
Award winning opers singer Suzanne Murphy shows off her trophies
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
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
Joe Waters soccer player
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Miriam Rodgers, Raheen Heights and Bride Stiles, Ann Street Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Ladies of the Patrickswell GAA club hold aloft the Liam McCarthy cup at the dinner dance held 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
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
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll lookng radiant 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
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Local animal welfare groups are asking for an inquiry into the cheap export of greyhounds to Spain from Ireland. these two unfortunate dogs were deemed to poorly for travel and had to be put down
Mayor M. Lipper and his good lady wife arriving for the dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in honour of Fairview Rangers FC
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
A 100 year old trophy
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
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
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
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
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
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
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
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
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Joe Waters soccer player
Mr and Mrs Oliver Delaney of Cahirdavin were at Fairview F.C. dinner at the Parkway
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
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
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
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
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
John O'Grady, Secretary Limerick City GAA presents trophy to Jimmy Carroll, Presedent Patrickswell GAA, also pictured Kevin Lynch, Paddy Foley and Tom Boland.
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
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 craic agus ceol 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