A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Presentation of shamrock at sarsfield barrracks
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Mrs Lenihan, Clooneen guest House, Ennis Road
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Presentation of shoes by Britton Ireland to Limerick Hurling team at Shannon Arms
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
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
Island Road story for B. Kelly
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
New Arch confraternity diretor at Mayor's office.
Lost drain found at 'Cats Cradle' Ballyneety by Tommy Keane and son Michael Keane
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
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
School of Commerce Dinner at Savoy
Denise Stack enjoyed the Civic Week Banquet held at the Parkway Motel
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Meat cutting exhibition by Tom Halpin at Hypermarket Cahirdavin
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
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
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Helen Cummins poses for picture at Leader Offices
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
The people of Limerick turned out in great numbers despite the inclement weather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and it's accompanying parade
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Rosary Hill Convent Camogie Team .
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
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
House at Lanahrone Avenue, Corbally for sale
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Marian Sexton
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.
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
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
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Mens Fashion from Billy Higgins.
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
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
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
All Ireland Question Time winners Scor nA Og
Presentation by Parkway Motel to St. John's Boxing club
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Mr Gavin Soccer fan for J.O.S
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Scoil Carmel Theatre and tradional music groups posed at Leader offices recently
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Mrs Lenihan, Clooneen guest House, Ennis Road
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Copy negative Des Leddin
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974