A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Martin Sexton
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
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
Heatherman family Bruree
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll lookng radiant at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Mossy Dowling fends off Mike Deely during the 1973 County Hurling Final
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
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
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Mrs Liddy
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
Cecilian's dinner at the Savoy Hotel in Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
The old mill in Bruree
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
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
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Miss Theresa Hehir
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
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
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Martin Sexton
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Heatherman family Bruree
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Miss Margie Flanagan with fiance Leader Photographer Sean Curtin at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Francis O'Connor clears his lines while Mossie Finn attempts a block
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
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
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
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
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Mrs Liddy
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 Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
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
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel