A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Marie Crawford Limerick Leader staff
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
Rev. Dr. HEnry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick offers Communion at the opening mass of Kildimo church
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Des O'Malley and officials inspect the Groody drainage scheme
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
House on South Circular road for sale by Lisney Auctioneers
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Presentation sisters and students at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Marie Crawford Limerick Leader staff
Mr and Mrs Colbert golden wedding anniversary at National Hotel
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
McInerney's homes committee organisation staff dinner dance
Mr. Murridhy photographed at the Limerick Leader offices.
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
Bishop Henry Murphy blessing the congregation at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Pat Fanning GAA President, centre chats to members of the Patrickswell GAA officials from l to r: Gerard Bennis, Chairman; Jimmy Carroll,, President; Dom Punch, Treasurer and Gerry bCasey, Hon. Secretary
Rehearsals underway for the play 'Tarry Flynn'
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Des O'Malley pushes the button during official proceedings at the Groody river drainage
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Geraldine Costello photographed in the Limerick Leader office.
House on South Circular road for sale by Lisney Auctioneers
Adare Manor, Limerick
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Mr and Mrs Colbert golden wedding anniversary at National Hotel
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
Bishop Henry Murphy blessing the congregation at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Miss Ryan of Wolftone Terrace, Limerick
GAA President Pat Fanning with Dean E. Punch, President Limerick County Board and Central Council Representative Jackie O' Connell at the Patrickswell Dinner Dance
Rehearsals underway for the play 'Tarry Flynn'
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Des O'Malley pushes the button during official proceedings at the Groody river drainage
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Present at Sister Pauline's recent visit from Australia
House on South Circular road for sale by Lisney Auctioneers
Quigley's Bar for sale.
Adare Manor, Limerick
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'
Mr and Mrs Colbert golden wedding anniversary at National Hotel
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
Rev. Dr. Henry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick takes the first mass at the new church in Kildimo. He is assisted at the alter by: Rev. Phil McKeogh; Rev. John O'Donnell; Rev. John O'Shea, all natives of Kildimo
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Miss Ryan of Wolftone Terrace, Limerick
Members of the Patrickswell U-21 hurling panel admire the County senior hurling Trophy at the Parkway Motel. Included in picture are Sean Foley, Michael O'Connell, Frankie Nolan,Liam Mann and Liam Foley.
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Pictures from the Parents Association Dinner at River Room Newcastlewest
Croom GAA Committee photographed in Croom.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Des O'Malley pushes the button during official proceedings at the Groody river drainage
Des O'Malley pushes the button during official proceedings at the Groody river drainage
Sister Pauline from Australia with relatives on a recent visit to Limerick
House on South Circular road for sale by Lisney Auctioneers
Group of men outside Limerick Leader office
Quigley's Bar for sale
Young Kim Burfield (left), child star of the new Richard Harris film 'Bloomfield' arriving at Shannon for its premier
East Limerick Fine Fail dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Teachers and students of the Farming School in Limerick
Mr and Mrs Colbert golden wedding anniversary at National Hotel
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
O'Leary's Supermarket, Parnell Street, staff dinner at the Two Mile Inn in December 1970
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Janesboro FC hosted the Janesboro Unit dinner dance
Rev. Dr. Henry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick takes the first mass at the new church in Kildimo. He is assisted at the alter by: Rev. Phil McKeogh; Rev. John O'Donnell; Rev. John O'Shea, all natives of Kildimo
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Miss Ryan of Wolftone Terrace, Limerick
Pat Fanning GAA President, centre chats to members of the Patrickswell GAA officials from l to r: Gerard Bennis, Chairman; Jimmy Carroll,, President; Dom Punch, Treasurer and Gerry bCasey, Hon. Secretary
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Pictures from the Parents Association Dinner at River Room Newcastlewest
Croom GAA Committee photographed in Croom.
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Des O'Malley at the Groody river drainage scheme
Sister Pauline from Australia with relatives on a recent visit to Limerick
House on South Circular road for sale by Lisney Auctioneers
Group of men outside Limerick Leader office
Quigley's Bar for sale
Federation of Musicians pictured at Cruise's Hotel
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield