A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
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
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
The 1939 Shannon RFC team reassemble to celebrate their anniversary dinner dance at the Shannon Pavilion at Thomond Park
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Miss Geddie Ryan and co.
Miss Geddie Ryan and co.
Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern consulted the files of the Limerick Chronicle for information on the Glensharrold evictions in the course of their work on a project on the past, present and future of Carrickerry
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Miriam Rodgers, Raheen Heights and Bride Stiles, Ann Street Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
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
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel 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
Rev. Fr. W. Creed PP Lurriga; Willie Foley, registrar GAA board; Charlie McKeevar, Area rep, Player Wills; Eamonn Grimes captain Limerick team; Tony O'Brien and Mr Bernard Hayes, secretary Patrickswell GAA
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
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
Australian born television celebrity Candie Divine poses with husband and child on a recent visit to Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
The old mill in Bruree
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Joe Waters soccer player
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
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
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
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Enjoying the craic agus ceol at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Order of Malta dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel Limerick
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Miss Geddie Ryan
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern consulted the files of the Limerick Chronicle for information on the Glensharrold evictions in the course of their work on a project on the past, present and future of Carrickerry
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Miriam Rodgers, Raheen Heights and Bride Stiles, Ann Street Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
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
Mayor Lipper was in attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel 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
Ladies of the Patrickswell GAA club hold aloft the Liam McCarthy cup at the dinner dance held at Cruise's hotel
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party