A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Bishop Eamon Casey opening newly wed flats at Cecil Street
Chris O Neill Joe Pilkinton
Mrs Ramsey wife of Archbishop of Canterbury at Colbert Station
Newcastle West races
Minister for the gaeltacht mr Tom O Donnell TD with Session 73 Jurys Hotel
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Erin Motors - Datsun
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Newcastle West races
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
St Leclil Street flooding
Our Lady of lourdes parish social for students at Savoy
Presentation at CIE to retiring staff member at Colbert station.
Bishop Eamon Casey opening newly wed flats at Cecil Street
Chris O Neill Joe Pilkinton
Parteen ESB fisheries
Mrs Ramsey wife of Archbishop of Canterbury at Colbert Station
Newcastle West races
Minister for the gaeltacht mr Tom O Donnell TD with Session 73 Jurys Hotel
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Final of Inter pub competition at Priory Park - Tanyard versus Tudor Lounge
Erin Motors - Datsun
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Newcastle West races
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Siobhan Hessian Irish Dancer photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Peter Kennedy photographed in the Limerick Leader office.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
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
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
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
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Anne O'Halloran and Bridie lyons attending the Limerick Leader Dinner Dance
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Martin Sexton
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
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
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
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
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
John Quinn D.M. Limerick unit of the Order of Malta, 3rd from left, welcomes guests to the Annual Dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel, Limerick.
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick