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
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Miss Geddie Ryan and co.
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Cecilian's dinner at the Savoy Hotel in Limerick
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
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
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
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.
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
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.
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern consulted the files of the Limerick Chronicle for information on the Glensharrold evictions in the course of their work on a project on the past, present and future of Carrickerry
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
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
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Maura Hayes, North Circular Road,At the Mungret College Closing Ball
Award winning opers singer Suzanne Murphy shows off her trophies
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Martin Sexton
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
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Miss Geddie Ryan
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Cecilian's dinner at the Savoy Hotel in Limerick
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
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
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
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.
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
Australian born television celebrity Candie Divine poses with husband and child on a recent visit to Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Hyde Rangers team that took on Pike Rovers at the Cement Factory Grounds
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Mayor Steve Coughlan presents silver spoon to the first baby of the year at St. Munchin's Maternity Hospital
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Maura Hayes, North Circular Road,At the Mungret College Closing Ball
Award winning opers singer Suzanne Murphy shows off her trophies
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce