A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
The 1939 Shannon RFC team reassemble to celebrate their anniversary dinner dance at the Shannon Pavilion at Thomond Park
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
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
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
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 by Martin C. Lynch and Sean Heagney
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.
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
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
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Officers of the Order of Malta, Limerick unit from left: Michael J. Ryan; John Quinn, Tommy Burtchself and Sean Meehan
Antonette Fitzgerald
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Pat Greene and Della Gleeson attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Mayor Steve Coughlan presents silver spoon to the first baby of the year at St. Munchin's Maternity Hospital
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
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
Local animal welfare groups are asking for an inquiry into the cheap export of greyhounds to Spain from Ireland. these two unfortunate dogs were deemed to poorly for travel and had to be put down
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
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
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
The 1939 Shannon RFC team reassemble to celebrate their anniversary dinner dance at the Shannon Pavilion at Thomond Park
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
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
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Fur available from Paulines
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Linda Curran, Youghal, At the Mungret College Closing Ball
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub by Martin C. Lynch and Sean Heagney
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.
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Enjoying the craic agus ceol at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The old mill in Bruree
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Antonette Fitzgerald
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC 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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Local animal welfare groups are asking for an inquiry into the cheap export of greyhounds to Spain from Ireland. these two unfortunate dogs were deemed to poorly for travel and had to be put down
Martin Sexton
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
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
Joe Waters soccer player
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
The 1939 Shannon RFC team reassemble to celebrate their anniversary dinner dance at the Shannon Pavilion at Thomond Park