A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
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
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
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
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
John Quinn D.M. Limerick unit of the Order of Malta, 3rd from left, welcomes guests to the Annual Dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel, Limerick.
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
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 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.
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Pat Greene and Della Gleeson attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Miss Theresa Hehir
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Local animal welfare groups are asking for an inquiry into the cheap export of greyhounds to Spain from Ireland. these two unfortunate dogs were deemed to poorly for travel and had to be put down
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
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
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
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
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
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
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
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
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
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
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
John Quinn D.M. Limerick unit of the Order of Malta, 3rd from left, welcomes guests to the Annual Dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel, Limerick.
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Mrs Liddy
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, 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.
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Enjoying the craic agus ceol at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Miss Theresa Hehir
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Jimmy Carroll, President Patrickswell GAA presents Trays marking Limerick's historic All-Ireland win to Phil Bennis, Sean Foley, Frankie Nolan, Richie Bennis and Jerry Bennis, Chairman of Paatrickswell GAA
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
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
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973