A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
The old mill in Bruree
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Miss Theresa Hehir
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Miss Alison Boyer
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Hyde Rangers team that took on Pike Rovers at the Cement Factory Grounds
Cecilian's dinner at the Savoy Hotel in Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Miss Geddie Ryan and co.
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Officers of the Order of Malta, Limerick unit from left: Michael J. Ryan; John Quinn, Tommy Burtchself and Sean Meehan
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Rosemary Thompson, South circular road and Claire McGlinchey, Castletroy at the Mungret College Closing Ball
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Heatherman family Bruree
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
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
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
The old mill in Bruree
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
The old mill in Bruree
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
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 clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Hyde Rangers team that took on Pike Rovers at the Cement Factory Grounds
Cecilian's dinner at the Savoy Hotel in Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Miss Geddie Ryan and co.
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
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
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
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
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
