A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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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 to Redemptorists Bell ringers at Mount St. Alphonsus
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Modern Bungalow near Adare
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Author Padraig O'Braineach reads from his new book
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Mayor Michael Lipper was present along with St. John's Girls Choir for the Civic Week Mass
Teddy Bear Mayor of Limerick
Chief of Staff visits the Army Barracks.
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Steve Coughlan and grandchild.
President Childers at St. Mary's Cathedral
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
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation of shamrock at sarsfield barrracks
Grainne Sheehan, Irish dancer with trophies
Donation by Mayor michael Lipper to Fr Liam Kelly, President of Catholoic Institute Club, Rosbrien, Squash Courts
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Mr Gavin Soccer fan for J.O.S.
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Presentation of cheque by Adare Handicapped Society to Lisnagry handicapped children
Mrs Lenihan, Clooneen guest House, Ennis Road
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Barrington's hospital Committee
President Childers addresses the crowd present at Cruise's Hotel for the lectures on adult education
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Euro Equipment exhibition at Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Claughan GAA dinner at Parkway
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
New Arch confraternity diretor at Mayor's office
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
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
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 from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel in Limerick
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Dr. Patricia Harrison posed at the Leader offices
National Institute of Higher Education students and representatives discuss a scheme for student holidays
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
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Helen Cummins poses for picture at Leader Offices
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Helen Cummins poses for picture at Leader Offices
Fedamore Coursing Club
House in Croom that was set on fire.
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
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Rosary Hill Convent Camogie Team
Presentation to Limerick team by Denis Moran Co Ltd of blazers, slacks, shirts and ties at Shannon Arms
Fr. Michael Liston reads from his new book
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.
House at Lanahrone Avenue, Corbally for sale
ESB dinner at Parkway
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
Colette McInerny, Sandra Guerin and Noreen Stokes, Feile 3 Land reel .
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co 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
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick