A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Mayor Michael Lipper was present along with St. John's Girls Choir for the Civic Week Mass
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills
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.
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
The assembled Feile committee gathered at the Limerick School of Music, Mulgrave Street to announce it's opening
Patricia Sheehy poses for picture at Leader Offices
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
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
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Island Road story for B. Kelly
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
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
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
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
School of Commerce Dinner at Savoy
The people of Limerick turned out in great numbers despite the inclement weather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and it's accompanying parade
Art exhibition at City Gallery of Northern Ireland Artist
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
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
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
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Presentation to John Aleen retiring bus inspector at Roxboro rad by members of CIE staff
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Copy negative Des Leddin
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
Fedamore Coursing Club
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Presentation to retiring Mrs Hogan at CIE to get married
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
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
6 girls present proceeds of a cake sale to St. Vincent de Paul in office
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Irish Dancer Catherine Gallagher showing her medals at the Leader offices
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Grainne Sheehan, Irish dancer with trophies
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Variety club press conference at Geary's hotel
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
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
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.
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.
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day