A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
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.
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
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
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
School of Commerce Dinner at Savoy
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Presentation to John Aleen retiring bus inspector at Roxboro rad by members of CIE staff.
Art exhibition at City Gallery of Northern Ireland Artist
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey.
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
ESB dinner at Parkway
Galway Association dinner at Parkway.
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Fr McCarthy presenting Mayor Michael Lipper with badge Redemptorist, Mount Saint Alphonsus.
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Island Road story 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
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Action from the Limerick V Sligo Rovers at Market's Field
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
The people of Limerick turned out in great numbers despite the inclement weather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and it's accompanying parade
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
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
Dr. Patricia Harrison posed at the Leader offices
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel 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
Patricia Sheehy poses for picture at Leader Offices
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Presentation to sister at Laurel Hill for B.Kelly
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
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
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle
House in Church Street, B.Kelly story
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
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.
Mr O'Callaghan, newly appointed Manager, Allied Irish Bank O'Connell street
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Mrs Orfhlaith Lerner for P. Mororney
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
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
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Irish Dancer Catherine Gallagher showing her medals at the Leader offices