A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
House in Croom that was set on fire
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
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 sister at Laurel Hill for B.Kelly.
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert.
Mayor Michael Lipper and Minister Des O'Malley in attendance at the Muintir nA Tire meeting at social services centre
Crescent College Comprehensive, Dooradoyle Munster champion Debating Team .
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
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
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
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
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
Colette McInerny, Sandra Guerin and Noreen Stokes, Feile 3 Land reel .
Fedamore Coursing Club
Helen Cummins poses for picture at Leader Offices
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
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
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Mayor of Limerick Michael Lipper with Iwan Cooper MP enjoying the Civic Week Banquet held at the Parkway Motel
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Dr. Patricia Harrison posed at the Leader offices
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel in Limerick
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
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
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Mayor Michael Lipper was present along with St. John's Girls Choir for the Civic Week Mass
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
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
Presentation to Liam O Donaghue by mungret GAA club at Glentworth Hotel.
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Minister Tom O'Donnell was present at the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.
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
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
Teddy Bear Mayor of 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
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
Presentation to Brother Stephen, Simon Community by Students
Donation by Mayor michael Lipper to Fr Liam Kelly, President of Catholoic Institute Club, Rosbrien, Squash Courts
Modern Bungalow near Adare
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
College Queen, Oilivia Kelly and Clem Casey
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet