A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Parteen ESB fisheries
Cannocks Counter
Mrs Ramsey wife of Archbishop of Canterbury at Colbert Station
Newcastle West races
Minister for the gaeltacht mr Tom O Donnell TD with Session 73 Jurys Hotel
Newcastle West races
St Leclil Street flooding
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Erin Motors - Datsun
Bishop Eamon Casey opening newly wed flats at Cecil Street
Our Lady of lourdes parish social for students at Savoy
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Presentation at CIE to retiring staff member at Colbert station.
Parteen ESB fisheries
Anne Fitzgerald, rose June 1973
Newcastle West races
Brendan O Regan
Opening of Foynes Yaucht Club by Minister Tom O Donnell
Newcastle West races
St Leclil Street flooding
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Erin Motors - Datsun
Bishop Eamon Casey opening newly wed flats at Cecil Street
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Siobhan Hessian Irish Dancer photographed at 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.
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.
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Attending Fairview Rangers dinner in the Parkway were Mr and Mrs Bernard Broe of Dooradoyle
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Miss Theresa Hehir
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
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
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
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
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
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
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
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
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
The old mill in Bruree
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Antonette Fitzgerald
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
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
John Quinn D.M. Limerick unit of the Order of Malta, 3rd from left, welcomes guests to the Annual Dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel, Limerick.
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Attending Fairview Rangers dinner in the Parkway were Mr and Mrs Bernard Broe of Dooradoyle
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Miss Theresa Hehir
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.