A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County 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
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Local animal welfare groups are asking for an inquiry into the cheap export of greyhounds to Spain from Ireland. these two unfortunate dogs were deemed to poorly for travel and had to be put down
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
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Australian born television celebrity Candie Divine poses with husband and child on a recent visit to Limerick
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Aine South, Greystones at the Mungret College closing Ball
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Francis Fleming ladies committee of Fairview Rangers presenting Mayor of Limerick, Ald M. Lipper with a tankard and his wife with a bouquet at the dinner dance held at Parkway Motel
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Anne O'Halloran and Bridie lyons attending the Limerick Leader Dinner Dance
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Order of Malta dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Local animal welfare groups are asking for an inquiry into the cheap export of greyhounds to Spain from Ireland. these two unfortunate dogs were deemed to poorly for travel and had to be put down
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
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Australian born television celebrity Candie Divine poses with husband and child on a recent visit to Limerick
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Cecilian's dinner at the Savoy Hotel in Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Aine South, Greystones at the Mungret College closing Ball
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Joe Waters soccer player
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Rev. Fr. W. Creed PP Lurriga; Willie Foley, registrar GAA board; Charlie McKeevar, Area rep, Player Wills; Eamonn Grimes captain Limerick team; Tony O'Brien and Mr Bernard Hayes, secretary Patrickswell GAA
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Francis Fleming ladies committee of Fairview Rangers presenting Mayor of Limerick, Ald M. Lipper with a tankard and his wife with a bouquet at the dinner dance held at Parkway Motel
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Mayor Lipper was in attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Pretty girls attending limerick Leader Dinner were from back row Miss Mary Kearsley, Miss Rose Cantillon, Miss Carol Heffernan, Miss Catherine Slattery, Miss May Kennedy and Miss Deirdre Leddin.
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage