A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Rosemary Thompson, South circular road and Claire McGlinchey, Castletroy at the Mungret College Closing Ball
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Heatherman family Bruree
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Maura O'Carroll looking pretty at the Limerick Leader
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Christy O'Connor, Butlins; Ronnie Tucker, Secretary, Butlins; and Cllr. Vincent Feeney, Deputy Mayor amongst others at the Ark Tavern, Corbally for the Butlins-mosney reception
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
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
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mayor M. Lipper and his good lady wife arriving for the dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in honour of Fairview Rangers FC
Overlooking the arrival of the county's biggest generator destined for the power station at Foynes are R. Dowd, ESB; D. Renaud of Hepin; G. Ryan, J.A. Blake of Schenkers and E. Williams of Lep Ireland.
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
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
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Ladies of the St Mary's Soladity Group enjoying a Centenary reception at the Savoy Hotel recently
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
John O'Grady, Secretary Limerick City GAA presents trophy to Jimmy Carroll, Presedent Patrickswell GAA, also pictured Kevin Lynch, Paddy Foley and Tom Boland.
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Miss Theresa Hehir
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Miss Alison Boyer
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Heatherman family Bruree
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Australian born television celebrity Candie Divine poses with husband and child on a recent visit to Limerick
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Christy O'Connor, Butlins; Ronnie Tucker, Secretary, Butlins; and Cllr. Vincent Feeney, Deputy Mayor amongst others at the Ark Tavern, Corbally for the Butlins-mosney reception
Miss Geddie Ryan
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
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
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic