A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, 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
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Miss Theresa Hehir
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Mayor Lipper was in attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
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.
Martin Sexton
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Very Rev. Dean e Punch with Richie Bennis, Frankie Nolan, Sean Foley, Eamonn Grimes and Phil Bennis at the Patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
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
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
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
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Ladies of the St Mary's Soladity Group enjoying a Centenary reception at the Savoy Hotel recently
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
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
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, 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
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Miss Theresa Hehir
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
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.
Martin Sexton
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
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
Pat Greene and Della Gleeson attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Winter sunset at Lahinch Beach after the storm of January 1974
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973