A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll lookng radiant at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
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
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
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
Mayor M. Lipper and his good lady wife arriving for the dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in honour of Fairview Rangers FC
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Martin Sexton
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
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
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
A 100 year old trophy
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
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
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
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
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
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Joe Waters soccer player
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Miriam Rodgers, Raheen Heights and Bride Stiles, Ann Street Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
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
Miss Theresa Hehir
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Enjoying the craic agus ceol at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Martin Sexton
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
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
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
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
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
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
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
John Quinn D.M. Limerick unit of the Order of Malta, 3rd from left, welcomes guests to the Annual Dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel, Limerick.
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently