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
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Miss Geddie Ryan
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
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
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
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
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
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
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
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
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
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
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Miss Geddie Ryan
Hyde Rangers team that took on Pike Rovers at the Cement Factory Grounds
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
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
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Aine South, Greystones at the Mungret College closing Ball
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
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
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll lookng radiant at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
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