A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Miss Geddie Ryan
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
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Antonette Fitzgerald
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
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance 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
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Heatherman family Bruree
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Mossy Dowling fends off Mike Deely during the 1973 County Hurling Final
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
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
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
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Antonette Fitzgerald
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
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Aine South, Greystones at the Mungret College closing Ball
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance 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
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Heatherman family Bruree
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll lookng radiant at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Francis O'Connor clears his lines while Mossie Finn attempts a block
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick