A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
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
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
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Mrs Liddy
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Attending Fairview Rangers dinner in the Parkway were Mr and Mrs Bernard Broe of Dooradoyle
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
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
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
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
Mayor Lipper was in attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
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.
Miss Theresa Hehir
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pat Greene and Della Gleeson attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
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
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Antonette Fitzgerald
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
The old mill in Bruree
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
Don Salman
Susan Russell, Dooradoyle with Don McCarthy, Robert Street, attending the Order of Malta dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel Limerick
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Mrs Liddy
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Attending Fairview Rangers dinner in the Parkway were Mr and Mrs Bernard Broe of Dooradoyle
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
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
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
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.
Miss Theresa Hehir
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Francis Fleming ladies committee of Fairview Rangers presenting Mayor of Limerick, Ald M. Lipper with a tankard and his wife with a bouquet at the dinner dance held at Parkway Motel
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pat Greene and Della Gleeson attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
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