A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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Bishop Eamon Casey opening newly wed flats at Cecil Street
New shopping centre Dooradoyle
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
South of Ireland championship LLTC ennis road
Mr Bourke Technical Institute
Minister for the gaeltacht mr Tom O Donnell TD with Session 73 Jurys Hotel
Redfyre reception at Cruise's
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Our Lady of lourdes parish social for students at Savoy
Newcastle West races
Opening of Foynes Yaucht Club by Minister Tom O Donnell
Reception for newly ordained priests Fr Jim Kirby at Shannon Arms
Newcastle West races
Theresa Foley Kilross Queen
O Connell Monument Hydron Coating
Final of Inter pub competition at Priory Park - Tanyard versus Tudor Lounge
New shopping centre Dooradoyle
Signing of contract for Vec school at Limerick Technical College
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
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
Refugees arrive at Station
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Lee White brandy and wine reception at Cruise's Hotel on O'Connell Street.
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.
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.
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Cecilian's dinner at the Savoy Hotel in Limerick
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
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
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Anne O'Halloran and Bridie lyons attending the Limerick Leader Dinner Dance
Maura Hayes, North Circular Road,At the Mungret College Closing Ball
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
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
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
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
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Mr and Mrs Oliver Delaney of Cahirdavin were at Fairview F.C. dinner at the Parkway
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
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
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway