A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Signing of contract for Vec school at Limerick Technical College
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
South of Ireland championship LLTC ennis road
Minister for the gaeltacht mr Tom O Donnell TD with Session 73 Jurys Hotel
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Refugees arrive at Station
Festival of Theatre press conference at Shannonside
Chris O Neill Joe Pilkinton
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Eamon O Muiri JOS
Foynes Yacht club feature
Comments of the Munster Final City and County
Our Lady of lourdes parish social for students at Savoy
Newcastle West races
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Newcastle West races
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Junior Keane and Mary Gavin
Erin Motors - Datsun
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Minister for the gaeltacht mr Tom O Donnell TD with Session 73 Jurys Hotel
Refugees arrive at Station
Festival of Theatre press conference at Shannonside
Chris O Neill Joe Pilkinton
Joe O Donnell play producer 06-1973
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Comments of the Munster Final City and County
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.
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.
Peter Kennedy photographed in the Limerick Leader office.
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
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
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
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
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Antonette Fitzgerald
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
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
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mayor Lipper was in attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Ladies attending the Munster Cleaning Services dinner in the Savoy
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Martin Sexton
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
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
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
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
Attending Fairview Rangers dinner in the Parkway were Mr and Mrs Bernard Broe of Dooradoyle
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street