A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Treaty Sarsfied's football teams pose with their trophies at thomondgate C.Y.M.S.
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
School of Commerce Dinner at Savoy
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
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
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Presentation to John Aleen retiring bus inspector at Roxboro rad by members of CIE staff.
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey.
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel
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
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
ESB dinner at Parkway
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Galway Association dinner at Parkway.
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Fr McCarthy presenting Mayor Michael Lipper with badge Redemptorist, Mount Saint Alphonsus.
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
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
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
Action from the Limerick V Sligo Rovers at Market's Field
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
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
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
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 of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Dr. Patricia Harrison posed at the Leader offices
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
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
Patricia Sheehy poses for picture at Leader Offices
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
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills.
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle
House in Church Street, B.Kelly story
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
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
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
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Mr O'Callaghan, newly appointed Manager, Allied Irish Bank O'Connell street
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
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
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Treaty Sarsfied's football teams pose with their trophies at thomondgate C.Y.M.S.
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield