A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Erin Motors - Datsun
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Chris O Neill Joe Pilkinton
Mr Bourke Technical Institute
Newcastle West races
Minister for the gaeltacht mr Tom O Donnell TD with Session 73 Jurys Hotel
Refugees arrive at Station
Opening of Foynes Yaucht Club by Minister Tom O Donnell
Newcastle West races
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Erin Motors - Datsun
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Newcastle West races
Minister for the gaeltacht mr Tom O Donnell TD with Session 73 Jurys Hotel
Refugees arrive at Station
Opening of Foynes Yaucht Club by Minister Tom O Donnell
Newcastle West races
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Erin Motors - Datsun
Crash at Patrickswell,Adare road
St Leclil Street flooding
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Mary Kelly Limerick rose 06-1973
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Peter Kennedy photographed in the Limerick Leader office.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Siobhan Hessian Irish Dancer photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
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
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Joe Waters soccer player
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Joan Parthill, Rosbrien; Emma White, Ann Street, and Kitty Mooney, Sycamore Avenue attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Attending Fairview Rangers dinner in the Parkway were Mr and Mrs Bernard Broe of Dooradoyle
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
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Heatherman family Bruree
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
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
Maura Hayes, North Circular Road,At the Mungret College Closing Ball
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
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
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
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
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
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
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
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
John O'Grady, Secretary Limerick City GAA presents trophy to Jimmy Carroll, Presedent Patrickswell GAA, also pictured Kevin Lynch, Paddy Foley and Tom Boland.
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Della Gleeson, Claire Ahern and Mary Foley at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
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
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
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
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick