A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
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
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
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
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
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
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
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Antonette Fitzgerald
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
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
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
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
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
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
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
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
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
Martin Sexton
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
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
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Heatherman family Bruree
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
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
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
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
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
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
John Quinn D.M. Limerick unit of the Order of Malta, 3rd from left, welcomes guests to the Annual Dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel, Limerick.
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Mr and Mrs Oliver Delaney of Cahirdavin were at Fairview F.C. dinner at the Parkway
Cecilian's dinner at the Savoy Hotel in Limerick
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
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
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
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Miss Theresa Hehir
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
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
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic