A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Martin Sexton
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Miss Rose Ryan and friend attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Overlooking the arrival of the county's biggest generator destined for the power station at Foynes are R. Dowd, ESB; D. Renaud of Hepin; G. Ryan, J.A. Blake of Schenkers and E. Williams of Lep Ireland.
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Della Gleeson, Claire Ahern and Mary Foley at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Antonette Fitzgerald
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
Pike Rovers team that took on Hyde Rangers at the Cement Factory Grounds
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Mayor Steve Coughlan presents silver spoon to the first baby of the year at St. Munchin's Maternity Hospital
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Award winning opers singer Suzanne Murphy shows off her trophies
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
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Rosemary Thompson, South circular road and Claire McGlinchey, Castletroy at the Mungret College Closing Ball
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Meeting at the launch of a Travel film at Cruise's Hotel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mr and Mrs Oliver Delaney of Cahirdavin were at Fairview F.C. dinner at the Parkway
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, 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
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
Ladies of the Patrickswell GAA club hold aloft the Liam McCarthy cup at the dinner dance held at Cruise's hotel
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Martin Sexton
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Della Gleeson, Claire Ahern and Mary Foley at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick