A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
John O'Grady, Secretary Limerick City GAA presents trophy to Jimmy Carroll, Presedent Patrickswell GAA, also pictured Kevin Lynch, Paddy Foley and Tom Boland.
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub by Martin C. Lynch and Sean Heagney
Miss Geddie Ryan and co.
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Overlooking the arrival of the county's biggest generator destined for the power station at Foynes are R. Dowd, ESB; D. Renaud of Hepin; G. Ryan, J.A. Blake of Schenkers and E. Williams of Lep Ireland.
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
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
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Heatherman family Bruree
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
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
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll lookng radiant at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mayor M. Lipper and his good lady wife arriving for the dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in honour of Fairview Rangers FC
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mossy Dowling fends off Mike Deely during the 1973 County Hurling Final
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Meeting at the launch of a Travel film at Cruise's Hotel
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Fur available from Paulines
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub by Martin C. Lynch and Sean Heagney
Miss Geddie Ryan
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
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
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Mr and Mrs Oliver Delaney of Cahirdavin were at Fairview F.C. dinner at the Parkway
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
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