A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
The people of Limerick turned out in great numbers despite the inclement weather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and it's accompanying parade
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Mr O'Callaghan, newly appointed Manager, Allied Irish Bank O'Connell street .
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale.
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel
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
John Reddington in typical pose
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Mrs Orfhlaith Lerner for P. Mororney
Art exhibition at City Gallery of Northern Ireland Artist
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
Island Road story for B. Kelly.
Presentation to Mr. O'Farrell at the Mechanics Institute, Limerick
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Pupils from Model School O'Connell Ave winners at Feile Luimni.
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel
Copy negative Des Leddin
Present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Galway Association dinner at Parkway
Teddy Bear Mayor of Limerick
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
Presentation to Liam O Donaghue by mungret GAA club at Glentworth Hotel
Helen Cummins poses for picture at Leader Offices
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
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
Denise Stack enjoyed the Civic Week Banquet held at the Parkway Motel
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Pat Wells
E. Lowe, C. Guerin and M. Slattery, champion Irish dancersat the recent Feile.
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
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
Variety club press conference at Geary's hotel
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.
Presentation to Brother Stephen, Simon Community by Students
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Sheila and Deirdre Kearns, Bennis school of Dance
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Mayor Michael Lipper and Minister Des O'Malley in attendance at the Muintir nA Tire meeting at social services centre
All Ireland Question Time winners Scor nA Og
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
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
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
The Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
President Childers and wife greeted at Jury's hotel in Limerick
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Action from the Limerick V Sligo Rovers at Market's Field
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
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
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball
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
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.
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Frank Timmons
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
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