A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Fr. Michael Liston reads from his new book
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Author Padraig O'Braineach reads from his new book
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Claughan GAA dinner at Parkway
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
House in Croom that was set on fire
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
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 Michael Lipper and Minister Des O'Malley in attendance at the Muintir nA Tire meeting at social services centre
House at Lanahrone Avenue, Corbally for sale
Presentation to sister at Laurel Hill for B.Kelly.
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Chief of Staff visits the Army Barracks
Variety club press conference at Geary's hotel
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
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 Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Helen Cummins poses for picture at Leader Offices
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
John Cogavin was present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
John Reddington in typical pose
Meat cutting exhibition by Tom Halpin at Hypermarket Cahirdavin
Lost drain found at 'Cats Cradle' Ballyneety by Tommy Keane and son Michael Keane.
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Scoil Carmel Theatre and tradional music groups posed at Leader offices recently
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Frank Timmons
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Copy negative Des Leddin
Mrs Orfhlaith Lerner for P. Mororney
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
The assembled Feile committee gathered at the Limerick School of Music, Mulgrave Street to announce it's opening
Dr. Patricia Harrison posed at the Leader offices
Treaty Sarsfied's football teams pose with their trophies at thomondgate C.Y.M.S.
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
Presentation to Liam O Donaghue by mungret GAA club at Glentworth Hotel
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.
Patricia Sheehy poses for picture at Leader Offices
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
Presentation to Mr. O'Farrell at the Mechanics Institute, Limerick
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Mike Flemming
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Mens Fashion from Billy Higgins.
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel in Limerick
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
The people of Limerick turned out in great numbers despite the inclement weather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and it's accompanying parade
A F Foley
Modern Bungalow near Adare
School of Commerce Dinner at Savoy
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Presentation to Brother Stephen, Simon Community by Students