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
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Martin Sexton
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Pat Greene and Della Gleeson attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance
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
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
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
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 form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Mrs Liddy
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
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
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
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
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.
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pat Greene and Della Gleeson attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance
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
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
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 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
Winter sunset at Lahinch Beach after the storm of January 1974
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
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
Susan Russell, Dooradoyle with Don McCarthy, Robert Street, attending the Order of Malta dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
Mrs Liddy
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
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Ladies of the St Mary's Soladity Group enjoying a Centenary reception at the Savoy Hotel recently
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
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
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium