A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Opening of Foynes Yaucht Club by Minister Tom O Donnell
Junior Keane and Mary Gavin
Erin Motors - Datsun
Mrs Stackpool Ballysteen Pallaskenry
Newcastle West races
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
O Connell Monument Hydron Coating
Newcastlewest
New shopping centre Dooradoyle
Joe O Donnell play producer 06-1973
Davin Motors for Smiths 06-1973
Refugees arrive at Station
Comments of the Munster Final City and County
Newcastle West races
Minister for the Gaeltacht Mr Tom O Donnell TD at Glin
Rory Keily in Regonal Hospital
Opening of Foynes Yaucht Club by Minister Tom O Donnell
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Erin Motors - Datsun
Foynes Yacht club feature
Newcastle West races
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Maria O Brien Irish dancer Rathkeal
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
O Connell Monument Hydron Coating
New shopping centre Dooradoyle
Peter Kennedy photographed in 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.
Siobhan Hessian Irish Dancer photographed at the Limerick Leader office.
Hyde Rangers team that took on Pike Rovers at the Cement Factory Grounds
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Aine South, Greystones at the Mungret College closing Ball
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
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 Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Miss Margie Flanagan with fiance Leader Photographer Sean Curtin at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Francis O'Connor clears his lines while Mossie Finn attempts a block
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Meeting at the launch of a Travel film at Cruise's Hotel
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
Award winning opers singer Suzanne Murphy shows off her trophies
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Order of Malta dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Presentation to table tennis players at St. Michaels's hall
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Miss Geddie Ryan
Pike Rovers team that took on Hyde Rangers at the Cement Factory Grounds
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
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
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house