A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Presentation to Mr. O'Farrell at the Mechanics Institute, Limerick
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
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
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem.
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Glen Blake Feile Lumni- Irish speaking
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
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
House at Lanahrone Avenue, Corbally for sale
Presentation to Liam O Donaghue by mungret GAA club at Glentworth Hotel
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
E. Lowe, C. Guerin and M. Slattery, champion Irish dancersat the recent Feile.
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Jury's hotel staff enjoyed a night out at the Royal George 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
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
Pat Wells
Teddy Bear Mayor of Limerick
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Tourists, Mr and Mrs Francis McGoldrick from Australia
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Croom Nurses Dinner Dance.
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
President Childers at St. Mary's Cathedral
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Presentation to Brother Stephen, Simon Community by Students
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Chief of Staff visits the Army Barracks
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Grainne Sheehan and Valarie poetry and verse Feile.
President Childers and wife greeted at Jury's hotel in Limerick
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.
Mayor Michael Lipper and Minister Des O'Malley in attendance at the Muintir nA Tire meeting at social services centre
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
All Ireland Question Time winners Scor nA Og
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Action from the Limerick V Sligo Rovers at Market's Field
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Sheila and Deirdre Kearns, Bennis school of Dance
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
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
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
Modern Bungalow near Adare
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Lost drain found at 'Cats Cradle' Ballyneety by Tommy Keane and son Michael Keane.
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
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
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
Mrs Orfhlaith Lerner for P. Mororney
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
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
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Noreen and children in office
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel.
Presentation to Mr. O'Farrell at the Mechanics Institute, Limerick
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel in Limerick