A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
Newly elected officers of SKAL attending function at the Royal George Hotel
Jane Power, at the Salesian's Convent Irish Story telling festival
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Members of the Claughan Irish Dancing set
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
The St. Mary's Convent Cross Country Team
Presentation to retiring radio officer Michael Guirey at Costello's Bar
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Presentation to Miss Mary Foley at Black Swan by Provident Co.
Rosemary Fitzgerald and Theresa Ringrose, winners of the medal for poetry at the Feile Luimni
Fine Gael members enjoy their Dinner Dance at the Listowel Arms in County Kerry
Fr. D Mullins poses with staff of O'Mahony's bookshop, O'Connell St., Limerick.
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Miss Cathryn Brennan star of Rattle of a simple manplaying at the City theatre in Limerick.
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Dancers of the Nolan Academy showing us the the 'Three Hand Reel' in the Leader offices
Susan Joyce Irish Dancer
Frank Clohesey receiving a presentation on behalf of Limerick Boat club
Members of the Shamrock Handball Team show off their trophies
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
House for sale in highfield, Limerick City.
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
PJ Power with secretary in his office
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Charlie Mulqueen for passport
Jury's hotel Staff
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
Newly elected officers of SKAL attending function at the Royal George Hotel
Jane Power, at the Salesian's Convent Irish Story telling festival
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Members of the Claughan Irish Dancing set
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Presentation to retiring staff at Todds
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Presentation to Miss Mary Foley at Black Swan by Provident Co.
Rosemary Fitzgerald and Theresa Ringrose, winners of the medal for poetry at the Feile Luimni
Fine Gael members enjoy their Dinner Dance at the Listowel Arms in County Kerry
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Miss Cathryn Brennan star of Rattle of a simple manplaying at the City theatre in Limerick.
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Fedamore Coursing Club enjoy their dinner dance at the Shannon Arms
Susan Joyce Irish Dancer
Frank Clohesey receiving a presentation on behalf of Limerick Boat club
Members of the Shamrock Handball Team show off their trophies
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
House for sale in highfield, Limerick City.
Facsimile of Antique photograph
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
PJ Power with secretary in his office
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Charlie Mulqueen for passport
Jury's hotel Staff
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Michael Harty, at the Salesian's Convent Irish Story telling festival
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Presentation to retiring staff at Todds
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Presentation to Miss Mary Foley at Black Swan by Provident Co.
Rosemary Fitzgerald and Theresa Ringrose, winners of the medal for poetry at the Feile Luimni
Fine Gael members enjoy their Dinner Dance at the Listowel Arms in County Kerry
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
Miss Cathryn Brennan star of Rattle of a simple manplaying at the City theatre in Limerick.
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Copy negative Des Leddin
Grainne Sheehan, Irish dancer with trophies
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
The assembled Feile committee gathered at the Limerick School of Music, Mulgrave Street to announce it's opening