A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
O Connell Monument Hydron Coating
New shopping centre Dooradoyle
Presentation to Mayor by Ambrose McNamara 06-1973
Bishop Eamon Casey opening newly wed flats at Cecil Street
Newcastle West races
Minister for the Gaeltacht Mr Tom O Donnell TD at Glin
Chris O Neill Joe Pilkinton
Davin Motors for Smiths 06-1973
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Opening of Foynes Yaucht Club by Minister Tom O Donnell
Newcastle West races
Erin Motors - Datsun
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Ann Daly Shannonside
Bishop Eamon Casey opening newly wed flats at Cecil Street
Newcastle West races
Minister for the Gaeltacht Mr Tom O Donnell TD at Glin
Chris O Neill Joe Pilkinton
Limerick V Tipperary minors at Thurles Munster Final
Opening of Foynes Yaucht Club by Minister Tom O Donnell
Newcastle West races
Erin Motors - Datsun
Table Tennis at Parkway Motel
Limerick V Clare at Thurles 1st round championship
Limerick Horse Show 06-1973
Presentation at Social services centre of 4 TV sets by Jnr Cllr Chris O Neill and Joe P of Riordans
St Josephs Annual sporting event
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.
Peter Kennedy photographed in the Limerick Leader office.
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Winter sunset at Lahinch Beach after the storm of January 1974
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Joe Waters soccer player
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
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
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Tree falls during storm and damages Frank Hogan's garage on the Dublin road
Miriam Rodgers, Raheen Heights and Bride Stiles, Ann Street Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
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
Susan Russell, Dooradoyle with Don McCarthy, Robert Street, attending the Order of Malta dinner dance held at Cruise's Hotel Limerick
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
The Irish Ballet Company press conference held at Geary's Hotel, Thomas Street
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Presentation to Tom Flanagan at Merryman Restaurant by Hotel Federation
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Ladies of the St Mary's Soladity Group enjoying a Centenary reception at the Savoy Hotel recently
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
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll lookng radiant at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
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
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
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
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Christy O'Connor, Butlins; Ronnie Tucker, Secretary, Butlins; and Cllr. Vincent Feeney, Deputy Mayor amongst others at the Ark Tavern, Corbally for the Butlins-mosney reception
Mr and Mrs Nardoni pose with their new baby
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick