A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
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
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
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub by Martin C. Lynch and Sean Heagney
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Pat Greene and Della Gleeson attending 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
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Susan Russell, Dooradoyle with Don McCarthy, Robert Street, attending the Order of Malta dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel Limerick
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
House in Pallasgreen, Co. 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
Miss Geddie Ryan
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Foynes Yacht Club dinner in Foynes
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Susan Joyce Irish Dancer
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Limerick Sports Store show off their trophies with Joe O'Donovan
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
PJ Power with secretary in his office
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Salesian convent school singing group girls Slogadh.
Charlie Mulqueen for passport
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
Limerick ICA committee members enjoying their Annual Dinner at the Savoy Hotel
Leemy's school PPV at Shannon Arms
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Presentation to retiring staff at Todds
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Presentation to Miss Mary Foley at Black Swan by Provident Co.
Members of the Claughan Irish Dancing set
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Charlie mcKeever posed for photos at Leader offices recently
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Mr O'Brien for advertising
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Foynes Yacht Club dinner in Foynes
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Susan Joyce Irish Dancer
Fine Gael members enjoy their Dinner Dance at the Listowel Arms in County Kerry
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
PJ Power with secretary in his office
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Salesian convent school singing group girls Slogadh.
Charlie Mulqueen for passport
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
Presentation at Na Pairsaigh club of Fainnes to Limerick Hurling Team and officials
Leemy's school PPV at Shannon Arms
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Presentation to retiring staff at Todds
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Presentation to Miss Mary Foley at Black Swan by Provident Co.
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
The successful Presentaion Convent debating team that won the Limerick Area finals beating CBS Sexton St. to capture the Safety First Award
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Charlie mcKeever posed for photos at Leader offices recently
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Mr O'Brien for advertising
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Bernard Reynolds in his electrical shop on Upper William Street, Limerick
Georgian society meeting at City Library
Fedamore Coursing Club enjoy their dinner dance at the Shannon Arms