A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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
John O'Grady, Secretary Limerick City GAA presents trophy to Jimmy Carroll, Presedent Patrickswell GAA, also pictured Kevin Lynch, Paddy Foley and Tom Boland.
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.
A 100 year old trophy
ONE dinner dance at Cruise's Hotel with Senator Russell
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
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Miss Cathryn Brennan star of Rattle of a simple manplaying at the City theatre in Limerick.
Limerick Sports Store show off their trophies with Joe O'Donovan
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Patricia Plunkett Irish Dancer with her winning medal for outstanding dancing
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Jane Power, at the Salesian's Convent Irish Story telling festival
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Gordan Hayes departs from Court House
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Presentation to Miss Mary Foley at Black Swan by Provident Co.
Charlie Mulqueen for passport
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
Rosemary Fitzgerald and Theresa Ringrose, winners of the medal for poetry at the Feile Luimni
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Fr. D Mullins poses with staff of O'Mahony's bookshop, O'Connell St., Limerick.
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Dancers of the Nolan Academy showing us the the 'Three Hand Reel' in the Leader offices
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Frank Clohesey receiving a presentation on behalf of Limerick Boat club
Mayor Michael Lipper with members of charity group Concern as they launch a funding appeal at the Crescent Shopping centre
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Miss Cathryn Brennan star of Rattle of a simple manplaying at the City theatre in Limerick.
Chuck Aims and Patrick McCarthy
Limerick Sports Store show off their trophies with Joe O'Donovan
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Patricia Plunkett Irish Dancer with her winning medal for outstanding dancing
Jane Power, at the Salesian's Convent Irish Story telling festival
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Gordan Hayes departs from Court House
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Charlie Mulqueen for passport
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Rosemary Fitzgerald and Theresa Ringrose, winners of the medal for poetry at the Feile Luimni
Charlie mcKeever posed for photos at Leader offices recently
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Fr. D Mullins poses with staff of O'Mahony's bookshop, O'Connell St., Limerick.
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Frank Clohesey receiving a presentation on behalf of Limerick Boat club
Mayor Michael Lipper with members of charity group Concern as they launch a funding appeal at the Crescent Shopping centre
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Miss Cathryn Brennan star of Rattle of a simple manplaying at the City theatre in Limerick.
Chuck Aims and Patrick McCarthy
Limerick Sports Store show off their trophies with Joe O'Donovan
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Patricia Plunkett Irish Dancer with her winning medal for outstanding dancing
Michael Harty, at the Salesian's Convent Irish Story telling festival
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Gordan Hayes departs from Court House
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery