A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Ladies of the St Mary's Soladity Group enjoying a Centenary reception at the Savoy Hotel recently
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
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
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
House at ellie lane, Bruff
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Australian born television celebrity Candie Divine poses with husband and child on a recent visit to Limerick
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
The old mill in Bruree
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
The 1939 Shannon RFC team reassemble to celebrate their anniversary dinner dance at the Shannon Pavilion at Thomond Park
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
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County 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
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
Miss Geddie Ryan
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
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
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, 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 form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Noel Costelloe of McCarthy's Furniture, Limerick
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Mayor Michael Lipper meets officials of the Simon Community at their press conference held at the Desmond ArmsTavern
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Guests at the Mungret College closing Ball
Nurse Angela Clancy leaving the station on her way to Bangladeshwith Mayor of limerick Michael Lipper and members of her family
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
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
Michael Sherian Dancer Penny School Dancing
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
House at ellie lane, Bruff
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll lookng radiant at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Australian born television celebrity Candie Divine poses with husband and child on a recent visit to Limerick
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Mr Charles Byrne- Hanratty's hotel Limerick
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mossy Dowling fends off Mike Deely during the 1973 County Hurling Final
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
A 100 year old trophy
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
The old mill in Bruree
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
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
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Dolls galore at the Leader offices with Mary Hartnett
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell