A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
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
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
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
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll lookng radiant at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
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
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Mr and Mrs Nardoni pose with their new baby
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Mayor Steve Coughlan presents silver spoon to the first baby of the year at St. Munchin's Maternity Hospital
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Ladies attending the Munster Cleaning Services dinner in the Savoy
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Order of Malta dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Miriam Rodgers, Raheen Heights and Bride Stiles, Ann Street Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
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
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
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
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
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
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
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
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Enjoying the craic agus ceol at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
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
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
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
Mr and Mrs Nardoni pose with their new baby
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station