A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
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 recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills
Mrs Lenihan, Clooneen guest House, Ennis Road
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
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
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Variety club press conference at Geary's hotel
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge 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
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team.
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
House in Church Street, B.Kelly story
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Island Road story for B. Kelly.
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Presentation to sister at Laurel Hill for B.Kelly
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
All Ireland Question Time winners Scor nA Og
Fr. Michael Liston reads from his new book
Mr O'Callaghan, newly appointed Manager, Allied Irish Bank O'Connell street .
School of Commerce Dinner at Savoy
Grainne Sheehan and Valarie poetry and verse Feile
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
The people of Limerick turned out in great numbers despite the inclement weather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and it's accompanying parade
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Treaty Sarsfied's football teams pose with their trophies at thomondgate C.Y.M.S.
Copy negative Des Leddin
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
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Presentation by Parkway Motel to St. John's Boxing club
Jury's hotel staff enjoyed a night out at the Royal George Hotel
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
National Institute of Higher Education students and representatives discuss a scheme for student holidays
Presentation of shamrock at sarsfield barrracks
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Fedamore Coursing Club
ESB dinner at Parkway
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
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
Marian Sexton
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Art exhibition at City Gallery of Northern Ireland Artist.
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
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
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel in Limerick
Presentation to John Aleen retiring bus inspector at Roxboro rad by members of CIE staff.
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
House at Lanahrone Avenue, Corbally for sale
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet