A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
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
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Miss Theresa Hehir
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll with their men at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Enjoying the Crack at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Miriam Rodgers, Raheen Heights and Bride Stiles, Ann Street Attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
A 100 year old trophy
Paul Malone Irish Dancer
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
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
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
In attendance at the Old Christians dinner at the Parkway Motel
St Vincent de Paul annual appeal at Chamber of Commerce
Pat Reardon was well up for it at his passport picture taking experience at the Limerick Leader Offices
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Pauline displays her mink and fox fur collection at Cruise's Hotel
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Castletroy Golf Club member Denis Cassidy is awarded the prestigious Golfer of the Year award for 1973
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Francis Fleming ladies committee of Fairview Rangers presenting Mayor of Limerick, Ald M. Lipper with a tankard and his wife with a bouquet at the dinner dance held at Parkway Motel
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
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
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Mrs Liddy
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Enjoying the festivities at Glenroe hurling club Dinner
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
Linda Curran, Youghal, At the Mungret College Closing Ball
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Doon Convent PPU Dinner Dance at Greenhills hotel
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Rathkeale Coursing Club outing at Rathkeale
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attendees of Kilmallock Coursing meet held on 9th December 1973
Miss Theresa Hehir
Mr and Mrs Sean Mulcahy attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Rev. G Griffin CC, Sean Empey and Rev D. Kerr
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Miss Alison Boyer
Present at the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on William Street
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Joan Parthill, Rosbrien; Emma White, Ann Street, and Kitty Mooney, Sycamore Avenue attending the Industrial Electrical Service dinner Dance at Parkway motel recently
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer