A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Miss Geddie Ryan
Hyde Rangers team that took on Pike Rovers at the Cement Factory Grounds
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
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
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
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Anne O'Halloran and Bridie lyons attending the Limerick Leader Dinner Dance
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Aine South, Greystones at the Mungret College closing Ball
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Rev. Fr. W. Creed PP Lurriga; Willie Foley, registrar GAA board; Charlie McKeevar, Area rep, Player Wills; Eamonn Grimes captain Limerick team; Tony O'Brien and Mr Bernard Hayes, secretary Patrickswell GAA
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
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
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Order of Malta dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel Limerick
Meeting at the launch of a Travel film at Cruise's Hotel
Joe Waters soccer player
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in 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
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Miss Geddie Ryan
Hyde Rangers team that took on Pike Rovers at the Cement Factory Grounds
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
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
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
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
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
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
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.
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Ladies of the Patrickswell GAA club hold aloft the Liam McCarthy cup at the dinner dance held at Cruise's hotel
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel