A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Mrs Liddy
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Attending Fairview Rangers dinner in the Parkway were Mr and Mrs Bernard Broe of Dooradoyle
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
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
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mayor Lipper was in attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Pretty girls attending limerick Leader Dinner were from back row Miss Mary Kearsley, Miss Rose Cantillon, Miss Carol Heffernan, Miss Catherine Slattery, Miss May Kennedy and Miss Deirdre Leddin.
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
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Jimmy Carroll, President Patrickswell GAA presents Trays marking Limerick's historic All-Ireland win to Phil Bennis, Sean Foley, Frankie Nolan, Richie Bennis and Jerry Bennis, Chairman of Paatrickswell GAA
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Martin Sexton
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Presentation to retiring radio officer Michael Guirey at Costello's Bar
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
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
Susan Joyce Irish Dancer
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Jimmy Woulfe interviews for Alcan factory in Askeaton and Foynes
Facsimile of Antique photograph
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
The St. Mary's Convent Cross Country Team
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Mr O'Brien for advertising
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
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
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Salesian convent school singing group girls Slogadh.
Jury's hotel Staff
Newly elected officers of SKAL attending function at the Royal George Hotel
Newly elected officers of SKAL attending function at the Royal George Hotel
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Presentation to retiring radio officer Michael Guirey at Costello's Bar
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Maire Mhac an tSaoi poetry reading celebrating Ireland's Gaelic poets at the Training College
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Leemy's school PPV at Shannon Arms
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Jimmy Woulfe interviews for Alcan factory in Askeaton and Foynes
Facsimile of Antique photograph
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
The St. Mary's Convent Cross Country Team
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Mr O'Brien for advertising
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Members of the Shamrock Handball Team show off their trophies
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
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
PJ Power with secretary in his office
Salesian convent school singing group girls Slogadh.
Jury's hotel Staff
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Presentation to retiring radio officer Michael Guirey at Costello's Bar
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Presentation to Miss Mary Foley at Black Swan by Provident Co.
Maire Mhac an tSaoi poetry reading celebrating Ireland's Gaelic poets at the Training College
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Leemy's school PPV at Shannon Arms
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Facsimile of Antique photograph
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn