A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Minister for the gaeltacht mr Tom O Donnell TD with Session 73 Jurys Hotel
Davin Motors for Smiths 06-1973
St Josephs Annual sporting event
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Refugees arrive at Station
Newcastle West races
Our Lady of lourdes parish social for students at Savoy
Chris O Neill Joe Pilkinton
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Newcastle West races
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
St Michaels team winners of Bonfield cup
Parteen ESB fisheries
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Castletroy golf club Limerick versus Tramore Senior Cup 06-1973
Minister for the gaeltacht mr Tom O Donnell TD with Session 73 Jurys Hotel
Group of charity fund raisers for JOS
St Josephs Annual sporting event
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Refugees arrive at Station
Newcastle West races
Our Lady of lourdes parish social for students at Savoy
Joe Malone singer SOC
Chris O Neill Joe Pilkinton
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Newcastle West races
Rory Keily in Regonal Hospital
Siobhan Hessian Irish Dancer photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Peter Kennedy photographed in the Limerick Leader office.
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
A 100 year old trophy
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
Ladies of the St Mary's Soladity Group enjoying a Centenary reception at the Savoy Hotel recently
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
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
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Mrs Liddy
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Attending the Stephen Finn dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Mayor M. Lipper and his good lady wife arriving for the dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in honour of Fairview Rangers FC
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Martin Sexton
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. 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
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
Mr and Mrs Nardoni pose with their new baby
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
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.
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
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
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic