A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
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
Teddy Bear Mayor of Limerick
Steve Coughlan and grandchild.
President Childers at St. Mary's Cathedral
Scoil Carmel Theatre and tradional music groups posed at Leader offices recently
All Ireland Question Time winners Scor nA Og
Handing over of Directorship of Archconfraternity by Fr V Kavanagh CSSR to Fr C McCarthy CSSR at redemptorists .
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
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
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Noreen and children in office
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
President Childers addresses the crowd present at Cruise's Hotel for the lectures on adult education
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel in Limerick
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
National Institute of Higher Education students and representatives discuss a scheme for student holidays
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel
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
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
A F Foley
Dr. Patricia Harrison posed at the Leader offices
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
Fedamore Coursing Club
House in Croom that was set on fire
Mayor of Limerick Michael Lipper with his Derry City counterpart enjoying the Civic Week Banquet held at the Parkway Motel
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Jury's hotel staff enjoyed a night out at the Royal George Hotel
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
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
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle
Presentation to Redemptorists Bell ringers at Mount St. Alphonsus
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
Croom Nurses Dinner Dance
ESB dinner at Parkway
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Art exhibition at City Gallery of Northern Ireland Artist
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Author Padraig O'Braineach reads from his new book
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon.
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Presentation of shamrock at sarsfield barrracks
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 taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Phillis Duffy Ban Garda.
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
The people of Limerick turned out in great numbers despite the inclement weather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and it's accompanying parade
Mr Gavin Soccer fan for J.O.S.
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Presentation of cheque by Adare Handicapped Society to Lisnagry handicapped children
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Mrs Lenihan, Clooneen guest House, Ennis Road
Rosary Hill Convent Camogie Team
Presentation to Limerick team by Denis Moran Co Ltd of blazers, slacks, shirts and ties at Shannon Arms
Grainne Sheehan, Irish dancer with trophies
Donation by Mayor michael Lipper to Fr Liam Kelly, President of Catholoic Institute Club, Rosbrien, Squash Courts
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man' .
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
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
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
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.
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem