A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Rosemary Thompson, South circular road and Claire McGlinchey, Castletroy at the Mungret College Closing Ball
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Martin Sexton
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
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.
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Maura O'Carroll looking pretty at the Limerick Leader
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
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
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
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
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
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
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Francis O'Connor clears his lines while Mossie Finn attempts a block
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, 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
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Martin Sexton
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
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.
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
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
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
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
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
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
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
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
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street