A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
John Reddington in typical pose
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Treaty Sarsfied's football teams pose with their trophies at thomondgate C.Y.M.S.
Island Road story for B. Kelly
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Irish Dancer Catherine Gallagher showing her medals at the Leader offices
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Irish Dancer Catherine Gallagher showing her medals at the Leader offices
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert.
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
John Cogavin was present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
School of Commerce Dinner at Savoy
Fr McCarthy presenting Mayor Michael Lipper with badge Redemptorist, Mount Saint Alphonsus.
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle
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 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
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Presentation to John Aleen retiring bus inspector at Roxboro rad by members of CIE staff.
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
House in Church Street, B.Kelly story
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
All Ireland Question Time winners Scor nA Og
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
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 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
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
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
Crescent College Comprehensive, Dooradoyle Munster champion Debating Team
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Minister Tom O'Donnell was present at the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.
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
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
J McGuigan and Claire O'Malley's engagement
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Grainne Sheehan and Valarie poetry and verse Feile
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
The Harrods of London displays at the Crescent Shopping Centre.
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
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
Presentation to sister at Laurel Hill for B.Kelly
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills
Action from the Limerick V Sligo Rovers at Market's Field
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
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
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet