A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
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
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Presentation to Liam O Donaghue by mungret GAA club at Glentworth Hotel
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Lost drain found at 'Cats Cradle' Ballyneety by Tommy Keane and son Michael Keane.
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Pat Wells
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
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon
Galway Association dinner at Parkway.
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
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
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel in Limerick
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
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
Fedamore Coursing 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
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
House in Croom that was set on fire.
Mayor of Limerick Michael Lipper with Iwan Cooper MP enjoying the Civic Week Banquet held at the Parkway Motel
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Patricia Sheehy poses for picture at Leader Offices
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Variety club press conference at Geary's hotel
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.
Presentation to sister at Laurel Hill for B.Kelly
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills.
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
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
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
Mayor Michael Lipper was present along with St. John's Girls Choir for the Civic Week Mass
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Mr O'Callaghan, newly appointed Manager, Allied Irish Bank O'Connell street
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Mrs Orfhlaith Lerner for P. Mororney
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Art exhibition at City Gallery of Northern Ireland Artist
Frank Timmons
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
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation to Mr. O'Farrell at the Mechanics Institute, Limerick
Pupils from Model School O'Connell Ave winners at Feile Luimni.
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick