A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
In attendance at the Labour Party meeting at Connolly Hall
Anne O'Halloran and Bridie lyons attending the Limerick Leader Dinner Dance
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
The old mill in Bruree
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Jimmy Carroll, President Patrickswell GAA presents Trays marking Limerick's historic All-Ireland win to Phil Bennis, Sean Foley, Frankie Nolan, Richie Bennis and Jerry Bennis, Chairman of Paatrickswell GAA
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
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
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Young Master Bromell poses with trophies for his Irish Dancing
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
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
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Jimmy Woulfe interviews for Alcan factory in Askeaton and Foynes
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Bernard Reynolds in his electrical shop on Upper William Street, Limerick
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Mr O'Brien for advertising
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Members of the Shamrock Handball Team show off their trophies
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
PJ Power with secretary in his office
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Salesian convent school singing group girls Slogadh.
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Newly elected officers of SKAL attending function at the Royal George Hotel
Jury's hotel Staff
Presentation to retiring radio officer Michael Guirey at Costello's Bar
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Maire Mhac an tSaoi poetry reading celebrating Ireland's Gaelic poets at the Training College
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
House for sale in highfield, Limerick City.
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Jimmy Woulfe interviews for Alcan factory in Askeaton and Foynes
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Bernard Reynolds in his electrical shop on Upper William Street, Limerick
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Members of the Shamrock Handball Team show off their trophies
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
PJ Power with secretary in his office
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Salesian convent school singing group girls Slogadh.
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Jury's hotel Staff
Presentation to retiring radio officer Michael Guirey at Costello's Bar
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Presentation to Miss Mary Foley at Black Swan by Provident Co.
Ozanam House, Hartstonge Street was the venue for the 'Tops of the town' draw held recently
Maire Mhac an tSaoi poetry reading celebrating Ireland's Gaelic poets at the Training College
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
House for sale in highfield, Limerick City.
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Jimmy Woulfe interviews for Alcan factory in Askeaton and Foynes
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Members of the Shamrock Handball Team show off their trophies
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick