A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
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
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
House for Louis de Courcy at Newham Street
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Presentation to Mrs E. Hughes by St Mary choral Society at the Parkway Motel
Presentation to Mrs E. Hughes by St Mary choral Society at the Parkway Motel
Dancers from the Fleming School of Dance celebrate winning at the Sarsfield Feis
Presentation of Carnations at Jury's Hotel on Valentine's day
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Miss Cathryn Brennan star of Rattle of a simple manplaying at the City theatre in Limerick.
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
House for sale in highfield, Limerick City.
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Patricia Plunkett Irish Dancer with her winning medal for outstanding dancing
Jimmy Woulfe interviews for Alcan factory in Askeaton and Foynes
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Charlie mcKeever posed for photos at Leader offices recently
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
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
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
House for Louis de Courcy at Newham Street
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Presentation to Mrs E. Hughes by St Mary choral Society at the Parkway Motel
Dancers from the Fleming School of Dance celebrate winning at the Sarsfield Feis
Presentation of Carnations at Jury's Hotel on Valentine's day
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Miss Cathryn Brennan star of Rattle of a simple manplaying at the City theatre in Limerick.
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
House for sale in highfield, Limerick City.
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Patricia Plunkett Irish Dancer with her winning medal for outstanding dancing
Jimmy Woulfe interviews for Alcan factory in Askeaton and Foynes
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Charlie mcKeever posed for photos at Leader offices recently
Mr O'Brien for advertising
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
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
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Dancers from the Fleming School of Dance celebrate winning at the Sarsfield Feis
Jury's hotel Staff
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Miss Cathryn Brennan star of Rattle of a simple manplaying at the City theatre in Limerick.
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
House for sale in highfield, Limerick City.
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Susan Joyce Irish Dancer
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Jimmy Woulfe interviews for Alcan factory in Askeaton and Foynes
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Charlie mcKeever posed for photos at Leader offices recently
Mr O'Brien for advertising
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
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
John Cogavin was present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
School of Commerce Dinner at Savoy
The people of Limerick turned out in great numbers despite the inclement weather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and it's accompanying parade
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Presentation to John Aleen retiring bus inspector at Roxboro rad by members of CIE staff
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick