A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Rosemary Thompson, South circular road and Claire McGlinchey, Castletroy at the Mungret College Closing Ball
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Antonette Fitzgerald
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
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
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Australian born television celebrity Candie Divine poses with husband and child on a recent visit to Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern consulted the files of the Limerick Chronicle for information on the Glensharrold evictions in the course of their work on a project on the past, present and future of Carrickerry
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held 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
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Anne O'Halloran and Bridie lyons attending the Limerick Leader Dinner Dance
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Antonette Fitzgerald
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
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
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
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Australian born television celebrity Candie Divine poses with husband and child on a recent visit to Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick