A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Mrs Liddy
Antonette Fitzgerald
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
Attending Fairview Rangers dinner in the Parkway were Mr and Mrs Bernard Broe of Dooradoyle
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
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
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
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
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
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
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.
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Miss Theresa Hehir
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
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
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pat Greene and Della Gleeson attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
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
Don Salman
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Susan Russell, Dooradoyle with Don McCarthy, Robert Street, attending the Order of Malta dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel 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
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Mrs Liddy
Antonette Fitzgerald
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
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
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
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
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
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Miss Theresa Hehir
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
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
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
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
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce