A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Miss Geddie Ryan
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
John O'Grady, Secretary Limerick City GAA presents trophy to Jimmy Carroll, Presedent Patrickswell GAA, also pictured Kevin Lynch, Paddy Foley and Tom Boland.
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Francis Fleming ladies committee of Fairview Rangers presenting Mayor of Limerick, Ald M. Lipper with a tankard and his wife with a bouquet at the dinner dance held at Parkway Motel
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Presentation of Carnations at Jury's Hotel on Valentine's day
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Presentation at Na Pairsaigh club of Fainnes to Limerick Hurling Team and officials
Patricia Plunkett Irish Dancer with her winning medal for outstanding dancing
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Presentation to Miss Mary Foley at Black Swan by Provident Co.
House for Louis de Courcy at Newham Street
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
The successful Presentaion Convent debating team that won the Limerick Area finals beating CBS Sexton St. to capture the Safety First Award
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
Foynes Yacht Club dinner in Foynes
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Dancers from the Fleming School of Dance celebrate winning at the Sarsfield Feis
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
House for sale in highfield, Limerick City.
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Fr. D Mullins poses with staff of O'Mahony's bookshop, O'Connell St., Limerick.
Fr. D Mullins poses with staff of O'Mahony's bookshop, O'Connell St., Limerick.
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Jury's hotel Staff
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Presentation at Na Pairsaigh club of Fainnes to Limerick Hurling Team and officials
Patricia Plunkett Irish Dancer with her winning medal for outstanding dancing
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Maire Mhac an tSaoi poetry reading celebrating Ireland's Gaelic poets at the Training College
The successful Presentaion Convent debating team that won the Limerick Area finals beating CBS Sexton St. to capture the Safety First Award
Fine Gael members enjoy their Dinner Dance at the Listowel Arms in County Kerry
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Susan Joyce Irish Dancer
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
Foynes Yacht Club dinner in Foynes
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Dancers from the Fleming School of Dance celebrate winning at the Sarsfield Feis
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
House for sale in highfield, Limerick City.
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Jury's hotel Staff
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently