A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Australian born television celebrity Candie Divine poses with husband and child on a recent visit to Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Miss Geddie Ryan and co.
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
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
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
The 1939 Shannon RFC team reassemble to celebrate their anniversary dinner dance at the Shannon Pavilion at Thomond Park
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
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
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
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
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
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
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Miriam Rodgers, Raheen Heights and Bride Stiles, Ann Street Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
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
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
Francis O'Connor clears his lines while Mossie Finn attempts a block
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Mayor Steve Coughlan presents silver spoon to the first baby of the year at St. Munchin's Maternity Hospital
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
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
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Susan Russell, Dooradoyle with Don McCarthy, Robert Street, attending the Order of Malta dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel 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
Award winning opers singer Suzanne Murphy shows off her trophies
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
The old mill in Bruree
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
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
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Pat Greene and Della Gleeson attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Australian born television celebrity Candie Divine poses with husband and child on a recent visit to Limerick
Miss Geddie Ryan
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
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
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
The 1939 Shannon RFC team reassemble to celebrate their anniversary dinner dance at the Shannon Pavilion at Thomond Park
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Mr and Mrs Oliver Delaney of Cahirdavin were at Fairview F.C. dinner at the Parkway
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
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
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
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub by Martin C. Lynch and Sean Heagney
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Heatherman family Bruree
Joan Parthill, Rosbrien; Emma White, Ann Street, and Kitty Mooney, Sycamore Avenue attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Anne O'Halloran and Bridie lyons attending the Limerick Leader Dinner Dance