A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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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
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
J McGuigan and Claire O'Malley's engagement .
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Grainne Sheehan and Valarie poetry and verse Feile
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Mayor of Limerick Michael Lipper with his Derry City counterpart enjoying the Civic Week Banquet held at the Parkway Motel
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Action from the Limerick V Sligo Rovers at Market's Field
A F Foley
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
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
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
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills.
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway.
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
John Reddington in typical pose
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
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Mr O'Callaghan, newly appointed Manager, Allied Irish Bank O'Connell street
Island Road story for B. Kelly
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
John Cogavin was present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
Mrs Orfhlaith Lerner for P. Mororney
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Irish Dancer Catherine Gallagher showing her medals at the Leader offices
Fr McCarthy presenting Mayor Michael Lipper with badge Redemptorist, Mount Saint Alphonsus.
Treaty Sarsfied's football teams pose with their trophies at thomondgate C.Y.M.S.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Pupils from Model School O'Connell Ave winners at Feile Luimni
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
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
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
House in Church Street, B.Kelly story
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
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Glen Blake Feile Lumni- Irish speaking
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team
Presentation to Liam O Donaghue by mungret GAA club at Glentworth Hotel
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel
House at Lanahrone Avenue, Corbally for sale
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
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
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
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
Pat Wells
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
Modern Bungalow near Adare
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
Presentation to Brother Stephen, Simon Community by Students
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day