A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Australian born television celebrity Candie Divine poses with husband and child on a recent visit to Limerick
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
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
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
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
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Officers and guests attending the Order of Malta Dinner Dance held at Cruise's hotel
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Newcastlewest Coursing winners
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
Rose Ryan and Maura O'Carroll lookng radiant at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper welcomes guests to the Fairview Rangers annual dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
House in Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern consulted the files of the Limerick Chronicle for information on the Glensharrold evictions in the course of their work on a project on the past, present and future of Carrickerry
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Trophy presentations from the Abbeyfeale Coursing Club meet held recently
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Presentation to Mrs E. Hughes by St Mary choral Society at the Parkway Motel
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Georgian society meeting at City Library
Dancers from the Fleming School of Dance celebrate winning at the Sarsfield Feis
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
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
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Jury's hotel Staff
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Patricia Plunkett Irish Dancer with her winning medal for outstanding dancing
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
Charlie mcKeever posed for photos at Leader offices recently
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
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
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Presentation to Mrs E. Hughes by St Mary choral Society at the Parkway Motel
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Georgian society meeting at City Library
Dancers from the Fleming School of Dance celebrate winning at the Sarsfield Feis
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Limerick ICA committee members enjoying their Annual Dinner at the Savoy Hotel
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Cousing cup winners from the recent compitition at Fedamore Coursing Club
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
Facsimile of Antique photograph
Jury's hotel Staff
Nice cottage in the village of Knocklong for sale
Patricia Plunkett Irish Dancer with her winning medal for outstanding dancing
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
House in O Connell Avenue for sale
Charlie mcKeever posed for photos at Leader offices recently
Mr O'Brien for advertising
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
Captain Peter Kavanagh, new Commander of the Naval Service pays a visit to Sarsfield's Barracks in Limerick
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Members of the Claughan Irish Dancing set
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
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Georgian society meeting at City Library
Dancers from the Fleming School of Dance celebrate winning at the Sarsfield Feis
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Cassidy's Bridal fashion show
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently