A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Scenes from the controlled explosion of a bridge on the Patrickswell to Croom road
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
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
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Salesian convent school singing group girls Slogadh.
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
House for sale in highfield, Limerick City.
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Bernard Reynolds in his electrical shop on Upper William Street, Limerick
Miss Cathryn Brennan star of Rattle of a simple manplaying at the City theatre in Limerick.
Fr. D Mullins poses with staff of O'Mahony's bookshop, O'Connell St., Limerick.
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Dancers of the Nolan Academy showing us the the 'Three Hand Reel' in the Leader offices
Georgian society meeting at City Library
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Presentation to retiring radio officer Michael Guirey at Costello's Bar
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
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
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
PJ Power with secretary in his office
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Michael Harty, at the Salesian's Convent Irish Story telling festival
The Earl of Dunraven was amongst the revellers at the Greyhound's Award Dinner held at the Limerick Inn
Presentation of Carnations at Jury's Hotel on Valentine's day
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
House for sale in highfield, Limerick City.
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Miss Cathryn Brennan star of Rattle of a simple manplaying at the City theatre in Limerick.
Fr. D Mullins poses with staff of O'Mahony's bookshop, O'Connell St., Limerick.
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Georgian society meeting at City Library
Limerick art students show off their work at an exhibition at the City Art Gallery
Presentation to retiring radio officer Michael Guirey at Costello's Bar
Susan Joyce Irish Dancer
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Members of the Claughan Irish Dancing set
Pictures from the St. Patrick's GAA club's dinner dance held at the Two Mile Inn
Newly elected officers of SKAL attending function at the Royal George Hotel
Snowball fight on O'Connell Street, Limerick after a heavy snow fall
Chris Curran pictured recently at the Leader offices
Staff of Elm Motors on the Ennis Road receive new cars for their forecourt and showroom
Copies of pictures taken for Miss E Ryan
PJ Power with secretary in his office
Action from the match between Garryowen and Old Belvedere held at Dooradoyle
Michael Harty, at the Salesian's Convent Irish Story telling festival
The Cannon inspects recent extension work to the church near Foynes in county Limerick
Presentation of Carnations at Jury's Hotel on Valentine's day
Frank Clohesey receiving a presentation on behalf of Limerick Boat club
Geraldine Koyce was joined by friends and family to celebrate her 21st birthday party held at the Young Munsters Rugby club
House for sale in highfield, Limerick City.
Irish set dancing work shop Abbeyfeale
Miss Cathryn Brennan star of Rattle of a simple manplaying at the City theatre in Limerick.
Fr. D Mullins poses with staff of O'Mahony's bookshop, O'Connell St., Limerick.
Happy faces enjoying the blood and gore of hare coursing at Clounanna recently
Munster Junior and Senior Table-Tennis teams pose for pictures
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
A fine example of 1930's fire engine
Minister Tom O'Donnell was amongst the Alcan reception held at the Limerick Inn
Presentation to retiring radio officer Michael Guirey at Costello's Bar
Presentation to Miss Mary Foley at Black Swan by Provident Co.
Susan Joyce Irish Dancer
Enjoying the festivities at the Shannon Arms recently were John Quinn and company at their Dinner Dance
The Circus came to town and thrilled the crowds at the Crescent Shopping Centre
Bohemians took on Lansdowne at Thomond Park recently
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Treaty Sarsfied's football teams pose with their trophies at thomondgate C.Y.M.S.
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Colette O'Sullivan, Mary Noonan, Jean Howard of the Fleming School of Dance
Presentation to sister at Laurel Hill for B.Kelly.
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel in Limerick
