A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
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
ESB dinner at Parkway
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
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
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Meat cutting exhibition by Tom Halpin at Hypermarket Cahirdavin
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel
Presentation to Mr. O'Farrell at the Mechanics Institute, Limerick
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel.
Presentation to Mr. O'Farrell at the Mechanics Institute, Limerick
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
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
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Action from the Limerick V Sligo Rovers at Market's Field
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Presentation to Liam O Donaghue by mungret GAA club at Glentworth Hotel.
Copy negative Des Leddin
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Marian Sexton
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem.
Pat Wells.
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
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
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Mike Flemming
Mr O'Callaghan, newly appointed Manager, Allied Irish Bank O'Connell street
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Mens Fashion from Billy Higgins.
Presentation to Brother Stephen, Simon Community by Students
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Helen Cummins poses for picture at Leader Offices
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Mrs Orfhlaith Lerner for P. Mororney
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
House at Lanahrone Avenue, Corbally for sale
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.
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
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
President Childers and wife greeted at Jury's hotel in Limerick
Chief of Staff visits the Army Barracks
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
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
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Fr McCarthy presenting Mayor Michael Lipper with badge Redemptorist, Mount Saint Alphonsus.
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
Sheila and Deirdre Kearns, Bennis school of Dance
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
Crescent College Comprehensive, Dooradoyle Munster champion Debating Team
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick. Barbera Mcmahon.
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Art exhibition at City Gallery of Northern Ireland Artist
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
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
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Mayor Michael Lipper was present along with St. John's Girls Choir for the Civic Week Mass