A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
The old mill in Bruree
Mayor Steve Coughlan presents silver spoon to the first baby of the year at St. Munchin's Maternity Hospital
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Ladies of the Patrickswell GAA club hold aloft the Liam McCarthy cup at the dinner dance held at Cruise's hotel
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Pike Rovers team that took on Hyde Rangers at the Cement Factory Grounds
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
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
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Ladies of the St Mary's Soladity Group enjoying a Centenary reception at the Savoy Hotel recently
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
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
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Winter sunset at Lahinch Beach after the storm of January 1974
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Miss Margie Flanagan with fiance Leader Photographer Sean Curtin at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
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
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Miss Theresa Hehir
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
The old mill in Bruree
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
John O'Grady, Secretary Limerick City GAA presents trophy to Jimmy Carroll, Presedent Patrickswell GAA, also pictured Kevin Lynch, Paddy Foley and Tom Boland.
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
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
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Ladies of the St Mary's Soladity Group enjoying a Centenary reception at the Savoy Hotel recently
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Aine South, Greystones 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
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel