A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
Miss Geddie Ryan
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
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
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
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
John O'Grady, Secretary Limerick City GAA presents trophy to Jimmy Carroll, Presedent Patrickswell GAA, also pictured Kevin Lynch, Paddy Foley and Tom Boland.
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
The 1939 Shannon RFC team reassemble to celebrate their anniversary dinner dance at the Shannon Pavilion at Thomond Park
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Miss Geddie Ryan
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
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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 wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
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
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
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
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
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
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Enjoying the craic agus ceol at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick