A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Final of Inter pub competition at Priory Park - Tanyard versus Tudor Lounge
Erin Motors - Datsun
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Newcastle West races
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
St Leclil Street flooding
Our Lady of lourdes parish social for students at Savoy
Presentation at CIE to retiring staff member at Colbert station.
Parteen ESB fisheries
Mrs Ramsey wife of Archbishop of Canterbury at Colbert Station
Cannocks Counter
Newcastle West races
Minister for the gaeltacht mr Tom O Donnell TD with Session 73 Jurys Hotel
Opening of Foynes Yaucht Club by Minister Tom O Donnell
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Erin Motors - Datsun
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Newcastle West races
Crash at Patrickswell,Adare road
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
St Leclil Street flooding
Group of charity fund raisers for JOS
McDarby and Mushroom
Parteen ESB fisheries
Newcastle West races
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Siobhan Hessian Irish Dancer photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Peter Kennedy photographed in the Limerick Leader office.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's 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
Martin Sexton
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
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
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
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.
The old mill in Bruree
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
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
Joe Waters soccer player
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
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Enjoying the Crack 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
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
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Anne O'Halloran and Bridie lyons attending the Limerick Leader Dinner Dance
Miss Theresa Hehir
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
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
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
Martin Sexton
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
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
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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