A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Newcastle West races
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Erin Motors - Datsun
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Newcastlewest
Davin Motors for Smiths 06-1973
Our Lady of lourdes parish social for students at Savoy
Presentation at Social services centre of 4 TV sets by Jnr Cllr Chris O Neill and Joe P of Riordans
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
The Byrne sisters
Chris O Neill Joe Pilkinton
McDarby and Mushroom
Mrs Stackpool Ballysteen Pallaskenry
Geraldine Helir Kilfinnen Irish Dancing
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Newcastle West races
Erin Motors - Datsun
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Comments of the Munster Final City and County
Newcastlewest
Davin Motors for Smiths 06-1973
Our Lady of lourdes parish social for students at Savoy
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Ann Daly Shannonside
Mickey Mouse in office
Chris O Neill Joe Pilkinton
Presentation of certs at St Johns hospital by bishop to nurses
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.
Siobhan Hessian Irish Dancer photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Peter Kennedy photographed in the Limerick Leader office.
Miss Theresa Hehir
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Mayor Steve Coughlan presents silver spoon to the first baby of the year at St. Munchin's Maternity Hospital
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
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
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Mr and Mrs Oliver Delaney of Cahirdavin were at Fairview F.C. dinner at the Parkway
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
The 1939 Shannon RFC team reassemble to celebrate their anniversary dinner dance at the Shannon Pavilion at Thomond Park
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Overlooking the arrival of the county's biggest generator destined for the power station at Foynes are R. Dowd, ESB; D. Renaud of Hepin; G. Ryan, J.A. Blake of Schenkers and E. Williams of Lep Ireland.
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pat Greene and Della Gleeson attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Aine South, Greystones at the Mungret College closing Ball
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Martin Sexton
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.