A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
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
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
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.
Miss Theresa Hehir
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pat Greene and Della Gleeson attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
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
John O'Grady, Secretary Limerick City GAA presents trophy to Jimmy Carroll, Presedent Patrickswell GAA, also pictured Kevin Lynch, Paddy Foley and Tom Boland.
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Don Salman
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Mrs Liddy
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Attending Fairview Rangers dinner in the Parkway were Mr and Mrs Bernard Broe of Dooradoyle
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
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Mayor Steve Coughlan presents silver spoon to the first baby of the year at St. Munchin's Maternity Hospital
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
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
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
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
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.
Miss Theresa Hehir
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
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pat Greene and Della Gleeson attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Don Salman
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub by Martin C. Lynch and Sean Heagney
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mrs Liddy
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
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
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick