A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Award winning opers singer Suzanne Murphy shows off her trophies
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pike Rovers team that took on Hyde Rangers at the Cement Factory Grounds
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
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
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
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Maura Hayes, North Circular Road,At the Mungret College Closing Ball
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
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
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
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
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers 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
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Enjoying the craic agus ceol at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Antonette Fitzgerald
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
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.
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
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
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Maura Hayes, North Circular Road,At the Mungret College Closing Ball
Miss Rose Ryan and friend attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
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
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
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
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers 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
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Della Gleeson, Claire Ahern and Mary Foley at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
House at ellie lane, Bruff
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
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub by Martin C. Lynch and Sean Heagney
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers 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