A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Miss Geddie Ryan
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
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
Attending the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on william Street
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
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
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
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Heatherman family Bruree
Pretty girls attending limerick Leader Dinner were from back row Miss Mary Kearsley, Miss Rose Cantillon, Miss Carol Heffernan, Miss Catherine Slattery, Miss May Kennedy and Miss Deirdre Leddin.
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Ladies of the St Mary's Soladity Group enjoying a Centenary reception at the Savoy Hotel recently
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
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Officers of the Order of Malta, Limerick unit from left: Michael J. Ryan; John Quinn, Tommy Burtchself and Sean Meehan
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
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Mr and Mrs Nardoni pose with their new baby
Mrs Liddy
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Hyde Rangers team that took on Pike Rovers at the Cement Factory Grounds
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
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
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
John O'Grady, Secretary Limerick City GAA presents trophy to Jimmy Carroll, Presedent Patrickswell GAA, also pictured Kevin Lynch, Paddy Foley and Tom Boland.
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
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
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Pretty girls attending limerick Leader Dinner were from back row Miss Mary Kearsley, Miss Rose Cantillon, Miss Carol Heffernan, Miss Catherine Slattery, Miss May Kennedy and Miss Deirdre Leddin.
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Mayor Lipper was 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
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
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
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Ladies of the St Mary's Soladity Group enjoying a Centenary reception at the Savoy Hotel recently
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
A 100 year old trophy
Mayor M. Lipper and his good lady wife arriving for the dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in honour of Fairview Rangers FC
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
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
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick