A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Mens Fashion from Billy Higgins.
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
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
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
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet
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
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
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
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
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Island Road story for B. Kelly
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
Present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
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.
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Mayor of Limerick Michael Lipper with his Derry City counterpart enjoying the Civic Week Banquet held at the Parkway Motel
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Irish Dancer Catherine Gallagher showing her medals at the Leader offices
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle
School of Commerce Dinner at Savoy
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 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
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Presentation to John Aleen retiring bus inspector at Roxboro rad by members of CIE staff
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
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
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
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
All Ireland Question Time winners Scor nA Og
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
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Modern Bungalow near Adare
J McGuigan and Claire O'Malley's engagement
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
The Harrods of London displays at the Crescent Shopping Centre.
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
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
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey.
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions