A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
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
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mossy Dowling fends off Mike Deely during the 1973 County Hurling Final
Very Rev. Dean e Punch with Richie Bennis, Frankie Nolan, Sean Foley, Eamonn Grimes and Phil Bennis at the Patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
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
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
A 100 year old trophy
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Miss Geddie Ryan
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Cecilian's dinner at the Savoy Hotel in Limerick
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
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
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
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
Aine South, Greystones at the Mungret College closing Ball
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
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
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Miss Margie Flanagan with fiance Leader Photographer Sean Curtin at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
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
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Francis O'Connor clears his lines while Mossie Finn attempts a block
Very Rev. Dean e Punch with Richie Bennis, Frankie Nolan, Sean Foley, Eamonn Grimes and Phil Bennis at the Patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
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
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Mr and Mrs Nardoni pose with their new baby
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Ladies attending the Munster Cleaning Services dinner in the Savoy
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.
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
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
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick