A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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
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
Dancers from the Fleming School of Dance celebrate winning at the Sarsfield Feis
Jury's hotel Staff
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
Miss Cathryn Brennan star of Rattle of a simple manplaying at the City theatre in Limerick.
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
House for sale in highfield, Limerick City.
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Susan Joyce Irish Dancer
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Jimmy Woulfe interviews for Alcan factory in Askeaton and Foynes
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Charlie mcKeever posed for photos at Leader offices recently
Mr O'Brien for advertising
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
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
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Dancers from the Fleming School of Dance celebrate winning at the Sarsfield Feis
Jury's hotel Staff
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
House for sale in highfield, Limerick City.
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Susan Joyce Irish Dancer
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Jimmy Woulfe interviews for Alcan factory in Askeaton and Foynes
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Mr O'Brien for advertising
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
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
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
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
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
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
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
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