A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, 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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Miss Geddie Ryan
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Maura O'Carroll looking pretty at the Limerick Leader
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Award winning opers singer Suzanne Murphy shows off her trophies
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
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
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
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
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
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Miss Geddie Ryan
Mr and Mrs Oliver Delaney of Cahirdavin were at Fairview F.C. dinner at the Parkway
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Mayor Steve Coughlan presents silver spoon to the first baby of the year at St. Munchin's Maternity Hospital
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Award winning opers singer Suzanne Murphy shows off her trophies
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
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Mossy Dowling fends off Mike Deely during the 1973 County Hurling Final
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Francis O'Connor clears his lines while Mossie Finn attempts a block
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
