A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Presentation to Redemptorists Bell ringers at Mount St. Alphonsus
Grainne Sheehan and Valarie poetry and verse Feile
The Harrods of London displays at the Crescent Shopping Centre.
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Mayor Michael Lipper was present along with St. John's Girls Choir for the Civic Week Mass
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
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills
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.
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Mr Gavin Soccer fan for J.O.S.
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
President Childers at St. Mary's Cathedral
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Mrs Lenihan, Clooneen guest House, Ennis Road
Scoil Carmel Theatre and tradional music groups posed at Leader offices recently
Presentation of shamrock at sarsfield barrracks
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
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
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon
Niall, Lorraine and Barbera O'Keefe, Feile winners
Presentation of cheque by Adare Handicapped Society to Lisnagry handicapped children
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Modern Bungalow near Adare
President Childers addresses the crowd present at Cruise's Hotel for the lectures on adult education
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
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
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 recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
New Arch confraternity diretor at Mayor's office
Lost drain found at 'Cats Cradle' Ballyneety by Tommy Keane and son Michael Keane.
Dr. Patricia Harrison posed at the Leader offices
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Fr McCarthy presenting Mayor Michael Lipper with badge Redemptorist, Mount Saint Alphonsus.
A F Foley
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Copy negative Des Leddin
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Noreen and children in office
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
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
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
National Institute of Higher Education students and representatives discuss a scheme for student holidays
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
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
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
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
House in Croom that was set on fire
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Jury's hotel staff enjoyed a night out at the Royal George Hotel
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
House at Lanahrone Avenue, Corbally for sale
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Presentation to Limerick team by Denis Moran Co Ltd of blazers, slacks, shirts and ties at Shannon Arms
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy .
Presentation to Redemptorists Bell ringers at Mount St. Alphonsus
Grainne Sheehan and Valarie poetry and verse Feile
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Mens Fashion from Billy Higgins.
Mayor Michael Lipper was present along with St. John's Girls Choir for the Civic Week Mass
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