A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
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
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll lookng radiant at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
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 of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
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
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
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
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
Mr and Mrs Nardoni pose with their new baby
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
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
Joe Waters soccer player
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
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
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Enjoying the craic agus ceol at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
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
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
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
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
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader