A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Gorta press conference at Sahnnon side office
Crow in cellar in Mallow Street
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Geraldine Helir Kilfinnen Irish Dancing
Refugees arrive at Station
Mr Bourke Technical Institute
Newcastle West races
Minister for the gaeltacht mr Tom O Donnell TD with Session 73 Jurys Hotel
Opening of Foynes Yaucht Club by Minister Tom O Donnell
Ann Daly Shannonside
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Erin Motors - Datsun
Newcastle West races
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Mary Kelly Limerick rose 06-1973
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Joe Malone singer SOC
Our Lady of lourdes parish social for students at Savoy
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
ANCO Lecture at Parkway June 1973
Refugees arrive at Station
Newcastle West races
Minister for the gaeltacht mr Tom O Donnell TD with Session 73 Jurys Hotel
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Erin Motors - Datsun
Foynes Yacht club feature
Newcastle West races
Peter Kennedy photographed in the Limerick Leader office.
Siobhan Hessian Irish Dancer photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub by Martin C. Lynch and Sean Heagney
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Enjoying the craic agus ceol at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
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
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
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
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
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
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Maura Hayes, North Circular Road,At the Mungret College Closing Ball
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern consulted the files of the Limerick Chronicle for information on the Glensharrold evictions in the course of their work on a project on the past, present and future of Carrickerry
Rev. Fr. W. Creed PP Lurriga; Willie Foley, registrar GAA board; Charlie McKeevar, Area rep, Player Wills; Eamonn Grimes captain Limerick team; Tony O'Brien and Mr Bernard Hayes, secretary Patrickswell GAA
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
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
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Maura O'Carroll looking pretty at the Limerick Leader
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
