A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Antonette Fitzgerald
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Hyde Rangers team that took on Pike Rovers at the Cement Factory Grounds
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Mayor M. Lipper and his good lady wife arriving for the dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in honour of Fairview Rangers FC
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Miss Theresa Hehir
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
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
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Martin Sexton
Limerick Sports Store show off their trophies with Joe O'Donovan
Presentation at Na Pairsaigh club of Fainnes to Limerick Hurling Team and officials
Foynes Yacht Club dinner in Foynes
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
P R Reilly ltd exhibition, Parkway.
The successful Presentaion Convent debating team that won the Limerick Area finals beating CBS Sexton St. to capture the Safety First Award
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
Jane Power, at the Salesian's Convent Irish Story telling festival
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Charlie Mulqueen for passport
House for sale in highfield, Limerick City.
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Rosemary Fitzgerald and Theresa Ringrose, winners of the medal for poetry at the Feile Luimni
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Susan Joyce Irish Dancer
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Jury's hotel Staff
Dancers of the Nolan Academy showing us the the 'Three Hand Reel' in the Leader offices
Leemy's school PPV at Shannon Arms
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Limerick Sports Store show off their trophies with Joe O'Donovan
Presentation at Na Pairsaigh club of Fainnes to Limerick Hurling Team and officials
Foynes Yacht Club dinner in Foynes
Maire Mhac an tSaoi poetry reading celebrating Ireland's Gaelic poets at the Training College
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
The successful Presentaion Convent debating team that won the Limerick Area finals beating CBS Sexton St. to capture the Safety First Award
Chuck Aims and Patrick McCarthy
Relaxing with a cup of tea and a cigarette
Michael Harty, at the Salesian's Convent Irish Story telling festival
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
The County Man AKA Johnny Fitzgibbon from Kilmeedy, Co. Limerick performs his renowned bike balancing trick
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Charlie Mulqueen for passport
House for sale in highfield, Limerick City.
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Rosemary Fitzgerald and Theresa Ringrose, winners of the medal for poetry at the Feile Luimni
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Fine Gael members enjoy their Dinner Dance at the Listowel Arms in County Kerry
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Susan Joyce Irish Dancer
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Jimmy Woulfe interviews for Alcan factory in Askeaton and Foynes
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Dancers of the Nolan Academy showing us the the 'Three Hand Reel' in the Leader offices
Leemy's school PPV at Shannon Arms
Fedamore Coursing Club enjoy their dinner dance at the Shannon Arms
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Foynes Yacht Club dinner in Foynes
Maire Mhac an tSaoi poetry reading celebrating Ireland's Gaelic poets at the Training College
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Chuck Aims and Patrick McCarthy
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Salesian convent school singing group girls Slogadh.
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
The County Man AKA Johnny Fitzgibbon from Kilmeedy, Co. Limerick performs his renowned bike balancing trick
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall