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
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
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
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
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Minister Tom O'Donnell was present at the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, 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
Copy negative Des Leddin
Island Road story for B. Kelly
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
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
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
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
John Reddington in typical pose
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
School of Commerce Dinner at Savoy.
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
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 Crescent Shopping Centre
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert.
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel
John Cogavin was present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Fedamore Coursing Club
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
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel.
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Fr. Michael Liston reads from his new book
Presentation to John Aleen retiring bus inspector at Roxboro rad by members of CIE staff
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Miss Fitzgerald, Feile Lumni winner.
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Presentation to retiring Mrs Hogan at CIE to get married
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
J McGuigan and Claire O'Malley's engagement
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Variety club press conference at Geary's hotel
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills.
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
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
The assembled Feile committee gathered at the Limerick School of Music, Mulgrave Street to announce it's opening
Patricia Sheehy poses for picture at Leader Offices
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted