A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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
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
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
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
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
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
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
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.
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
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
Antonette Fitzgerald
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Mr O'Brien for advertising
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
Salesian convent school singing group girls Slogadh.
Jury's hotel Staff
Newly elected officers of SKAL attending function at the Royal George Hotel
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Presentation to retiring radio officer Michael Guirey at Costello's Bar
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Maire Mhac an tSaoi poetry reading celebrating Ireland's Gaelic poets at the Training College
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
Susan Joyce Irish Dancer
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Jimmy Woulfe interviews for Alcan factory in Askeaton and Foynes
Facsimile of Antique photograph
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
The St. Mary's Convent Cross Country Team
The St. Mary's Convent Cross Country Team
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Mr O'Brien for advertising
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Members of the Shamrock Handball Team show off their trophies
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
PJ Power with secretary in his office
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
Salesian convent school singing group girls Slogadh.
Jury's hotel Staff
Newly elected officers of SKAL attending function at the Royal George Hotel
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Presentation to retiring radio officer Michael Guirey at Costello's Bar
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Maire Mhac an tSaoi poetry reading celebrating Ireland's Gaelic poets at the Training College
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Leemy's school PPV at Shannon Arms
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Jimmy Woulfe interviews for Alcan factory in Askeaton and Foynes
Facsimile of Antique photograph
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Georgian society meeting at City Library
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Members of the Shamrock Handball Team show off their trophies
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Foynes Yacht Club dinner in Foynes
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
PJ Power with secretary in his office
Salesian convent school singing group girls Slogadh.
Jury's hotel Staff
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures