A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Author Padraig O'Braineach reads from his new book
The people of Limerick turned out in great numbers despite the inclement weather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and it's accompanying parade
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
President Childers at St. Mary's Cathedral
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel
Scoil Carmel Theatre and tradional music groups posed at Leader offices recently
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Noreen and children in office
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
National Institute of Higher Education students and representatives discuss a scheme for student holidays
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Presentation of shoes by Britton Ireland to Limerick Hurling team at Shannon Arms
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
The Harrods of London displays at the Crescent Shopping Centre.
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel in Limerick
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Jury's hotel staff enjoyed a night out at the Royal George Hotel
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Mayor Michael Lipper was present along with St. John's Girls Choir for the Civic Week Mass
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Variety club press conference at Geary's hotel
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Claughan GAA dinner at Parkway
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
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
Mayor of Limerick Michael Lipper with his Derry City counterpart enjoying the Civic Week Banquet held at the Parkway Motel
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Rosary Hill Convent Camogie Team .
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Presentation to Limerick team by Denis Moran Co Ltd of blazers, slacks, shirts and ties at Shannon Arms
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle
Fedamore Coursing Club
Niall, Lorraine and Barbera O'Keefe, Feile winners
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Island Road story for B. Kelly
House in Church Street, B.Kelly story
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Treaty Sarsfied's football teams pose with their trophies at thomondgate C.Y.M.S.
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Colette McInerny, Sandra Guerin and Noreen Stokes, Feile 3 Land reel .
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team
New Arch confraternity diretor at Mayor's office
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick