A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
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
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Heatherman family Bruree
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Winter sunset at Lahinch Beach after the storm of January 1974
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Miss Margie Flanagan with fiance Leader Photographer Sean Curtin at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Officers of the Order of Malta, Limerick unit from left: Michael J. Ryan; John Quinn, Tommy Burtchself and Sean Meehan
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 of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Francis O'Connor clears his lines while Mossie Finn attempts a block
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Linda Curran, Youghal, At the Mungret College Closing Ball
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Ladies of the St Mary's Soladity Group enjoying a Centenary reception at the Savoy Hotel recently
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Attending the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on william Street
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Miss Geddie Ryan
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
House at ellie lane, Bruff
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Attending the Stephen Finn dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
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
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
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 lookng radiant at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Officers of the Order of Malta, Limerick unit from left: Michael J. Ryan; John Quinn, Tommy Burtchself and Sean Meehan
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 of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.