A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
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
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
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Heatherman family Bruree
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Ladies of the St Mary's Soladity Group enjoying a Centenary reception at the Savoy Hotel recently
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
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 with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
The 1939 Shannon RFC team reassemble to celebrate their anniversary dinner dance at the Shannon Pavilion at Thomond Park
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Miss Geddie Ryan
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
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
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
Mr and Mrs Oliver Delaney of Cahirdavin were at Fairview F.C. dinner at the Parkway
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
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
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
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Heatherman family Bruree
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
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
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Mossy Dowling fends off Mike Deely during the 1973 County Hurling Final
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick