A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Lost drain found at 'Cats Cradle' Ballyneety by Tommy Keane and son Michael Keane
Claughan GAA dinner at Parkway
Island Road story for B. Kelly
Colette McInerny, Sandra Guerin and Noreen Stokes, Feile 3 Land reel
School of Commerce Dinner at Savoy
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Frank Timmons.
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
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
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
6 girls present proceeds of a cake sale to St. Vincent de Paul in office
Meat cutting exhibition by Tom Halpin at Hypermarket Cahirdavin
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel
The people of Limerick turned out in great numbers despite the inclement weather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and it's accompanying parade
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen.
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel.
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
Rosary Hill Convent Camogie Team .
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Presentation to Limerick team by Denis Moran Co Ltd of blazers, slacks, shirts and ties at Shannon Arms
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 Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Marian Sexton
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Teddy Bear Mayor of Limerick
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Presentation by Parkway Motel to St. John's Boxing club
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
J McGuigan and Claire O'Malley's engagement
Mike Flemming
Scoil Carmel Theatre and tradional music groups posed at Leader offices recently
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation of shamrock at sarsfield barrracks
Mens Fashion from Billy Higgins.
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Mr Gavin Soccer fan for J.O.S.
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Mrs Lenihan, Clooneen guest House, Ennis Road
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
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.
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Presentation of shoes by Britton Ireland to Limerick Hurling team at Shannon Arms
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Art exhibition at City Gallery of Northern Ireland Artist
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick. Barbera Mcmahon.
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted.
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Soccer match A F Foley
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
John Reddington in typical pose
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Claughan GAA dinner at Parkway
Island Road story for B. Kelly
Colette McInerny, Sandra Guerin and Noreen Stokes, Feile 3 Land reel
School of Commerce Dinner at Savoy
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Fr McCarthy presenting Mayor Michael Lipper with badge Redemptorist, Mount Saint Alphonsus.
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street