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
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
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
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
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
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Rosemary Thompson, South circular road and Claire McGlinchey, Castletroy at the Mungret College Closing Ball
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Martin Sexton
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
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.
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
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
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
The old mill in Bruree
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's 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
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Joe Waters soccer player
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
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
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
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
Anne O'Halloran and Bridie lyons attending the Limerick Leader Dinner Dance
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
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
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
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
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
Martin Sexton
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
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
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
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
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
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years