A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
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
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
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
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Miss Geddie Ryan
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Mr and Mrs Oliver Delaney of Cahirdavin were at Fairview F.C. dinner at the Parkway
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
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
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Antonette Fitzgerald
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
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
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
Heatherman family Bruree
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
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
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Mossy Dowling fends off Mike Deely during the 1973 County Hurling Final
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
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
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
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
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
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
Miss Geddie Ryan
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the 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
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
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
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
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel