A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Martin Sexton
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Mrs Liddy
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers 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
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
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
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
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
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
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
Miss Theresa Hehir
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
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
Don Salman
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
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
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
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
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, 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
Susan Russell, Dooradoyle with Don McCarthy, Robert Street, attending the Order of Malta dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel Limerick
Officers of the Order of Malta, Limerick unit from left: Michael J. Ryan; John Quinn, Tommy Burtchself and Sean Meehan
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Martin Sexton
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers 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
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
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
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Linda Curran, Youghal, At the Mungret College Closing Ball
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Attending the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on william Street
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
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
Miss Theresa Hehir
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Joe Waters soccer player
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Miss Alison Boyer
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
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
Don Salman
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
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
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall