A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
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
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Miss Geddie Ryan and co.
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Officers of the Order of Malta, Limerick unit from left: Michael J. Ryan; John Quinn, Tommy Burtchself and Sean Meehan
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Antonette Fitzgerald
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The old mill in Bruree
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Rosemary Thompson, South circular road and Claire McGlinchey, Castletroy at the Mungret College Closing Ball
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Maura O'Carroll looking pretty at the Limerick Leader
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Miss Alison Boyer
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
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
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.
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
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
Fur available from Paulines
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Miss Geddie Ryan and co.
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
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
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Antonette Fitzgerald
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
The old mill in Bruree
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Heatherman family Bruree
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick