A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Wright Family on beach at Lahinch
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
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
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
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
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Mrs Mary Carey at Fairview Rangers FC dinner in Parkway
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Rosemary Thompson, South circular road and Claire McGlinchey, Castletroy at the Mungret College Closing Ball
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
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
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Very Rev. Dean e Punch with Richie Bennis, Frankie Nolan, Sean Foley, Eamonn Grimes and Phil Bennis at the Patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
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
River scenes from the Corbally area of Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
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
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
St. Joseph's Cub Scouts prepare for their annual Pantomime
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Overlooking the arrival of the county's biggest generator destined for the power station at Foynes are R. Dowd, ESB; D. Renaud of Hepin; G. Ryan, J.A. Blake of Schenkers and E. Williams of Lep Ireland.
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
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
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
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
Engagement of Teresa O'Dwyer and Conor Hartnett
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
T. Moloney Garden Centre on Patrick Street, Limerick
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Eoin O'Sullivan champion dancer from Corbally in Limerick shows off his trophy haul
Very Rev. Dean e Punch with Richie Bennis, Frankie Nolan, Sean Foley, Eamonn Grimes and Phil Bennis at the Patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Antonette Fitzgerald
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices