A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Croom Nurses Dinner Dance.
Author Padraig O'Braineach reads from his new book
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
The people of Limerick turned out in great numbers despite the inclement weather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and it's accompanying parade
President Childers at St. Mary's Cathedral
Scoil Carmel Theatre and tradional music groups posed at Leader offices recently
Presentation of shamrock at sarsfield barrracks
House in Church Street, B.Kelly story
Grainne Sheehan, Irish dancer with trophies
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon
A F Foley
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
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
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
Copy negative Des Leddin
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Presentation of cheque by Adare Handicapped Society to Lisnagry handicapped children
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Donation by Mayor michael Lipper to Fr Liam Kelly, President of Catholoic Institute Club, Rosbrien, Squash Courts
President Childers addresses the crowd present at Cruise's Hotel for the lectures on adult education
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
The cast of 'Moll' NIHE dramatics and Art Society.
Jury's hotel staff enjoyed a night out at the Royal George Hotel
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Miss Angela O Mahony Collins Steeplejack.
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
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
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
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
Fr McCarthy presenting Mayor Michael Lipper with badge Redemptorist, Mount Saint Alphonsus.
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
New Arch confraternity diretor at Mayor's office
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
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
Mayor of Limerick Michael Lipper with Iwan Cooper MP enjoying the Civic Week Banquet held at the Parkway Motel
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
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
The Harrods of London displays at the Crescent Shopping Centre.
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle
National Institute of Higher Education students and representatives discuss a scheme for student holidays
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, 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 Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
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
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Fedamore Coursing Club
Presentation to Limerick team by Denis Moran Co Ltd of blazers, slacks, shirts and ties at Shannon Arms
Dr. Patricia Harrison posed at the Leader offices
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Colette McInerny, Sandra Guerin and Noreen Stokes, Feile 3 Land reel
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Soccer match A F Foley.
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Treaty Sarsfied's football teams pose with their trophies at thomondgate C.Y.M.S.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Presentation to Redemptorists Bell ringers at Mount St. Alphonsus
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Mayor Michael Lipper was present along with St. John's Girls Choir for the Civic Week Mass
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Mayor Michael Lipper was present along with St. John's Girls Choir for the Civic Week Mass
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Author Padraig O'Braineach reads from his new book
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
