A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
Mayor Michael Lipper was present along with St. John's Girls Choir for the Civic Week Mass
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Mr O'Callaghan, newly appointed Manager, Allied Irish Bank O'Connell street
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Mrs Orfhlaith Lerner for P. Mororney
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
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
Frank Timmons
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
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Copy negative Des Leddin
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities.
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
Pupils from Model School O'Connell Ave winners at Feile Luimni
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Mayor of Limerick Michael Lipper with Iwan Cooper MP enjoying the Civic Week Banquet held at the Parkway Motel
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
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
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Island Road story for B. Kelly
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 Liam O Donaghue by mungret GAA club at Glentworth Hotel
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Modern Bungalow near Adare
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
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Pat Wells
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
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Crescent College Comprehensive, Dooradoyle Munster champion Debating Team
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Modern Bungalow near Adare
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
Presentation to Brother Stephen, Simon Community by Students
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel 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
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
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
A F Foley
Mayor Michael Lipper and Minister Des O'Malley in attendance at the Muintir nA Tire meeting at social services centre
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Helen Cummins poses for picture at Leader Offices
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Limerick Boat Club dinner in 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
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
House at Lanahrone Avenue, Corbally for sale
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
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 Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Presentation to sister at Laurel Hill for B.Kelly.
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
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
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
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick