A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
President Childers at St. Mary's Cathedral
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
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Phillis Duffy Ban Garda.
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Presentation of cheque by Adare Handicapped Society to Lisnagry handicapped children
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Mrs Lenihan, Clooneen guest House, Ennis Road
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Grainne Sheehan, Irish dancer with trophies
President Childers addresses the crowd present at Cruise's Hotel for the lectures on adult education
A F Foley
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
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
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Action from the Limerick V Sligo Rovers at Market's Field
Irish Dancer Catherine Gallagher showing her medals at the Leader offices
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Sheila and Deirdre Kearns, Bennis school of Dance
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle.
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
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
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Handing over of Directorship of Archconfraternity by Fr V Kavanagh CSSR to Fr C McCarthy CSSR at redemptorists .
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Noreen and children in office
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
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel in Limerick
National Institute of Higher Education students and representatives discuss a scheme for student holidays
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
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
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel.
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Crescent College Comprehensive, Dooradoyle Munster champion Debating Team .
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
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
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
House in Croom that was set on fire
Jury's hotel staff enjoyed a night out at the Royal George Hotel
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
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
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
House at Lanahrone Avenue, Corbally for sale
Presentation to Redemptorists Bell ringers at Mount St. Alphonsus
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale.
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Dr. Patricia Harrison posed at the Leader offices
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Author Padraig O'Braineach reads from his new book
Fedamore Coursing Club
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants .
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Teddy Bear Mayor of Limerick
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists.
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
President Childers at St. Mary's Cathedral
Scoil Carmel Theatre and tradional music groups posed at Leader offices recently
Croom Nurses Dinner Dance
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
