A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Grainne Sheehan and Valarie poetry and verse Feile
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
House at Lanahrone Avenue, Corbally for sale
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
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Claughan GAA dinner at Parkway
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Minister Tom O'Donnell was present at the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.
Fr McCarthy presenting Mayor Michael Lipper with badge Redemptorist, Mount Saint Alphonsus.
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Helen Cummins poses for picture at Leader Offices
Variety club press conference at Geary's hotel
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Island Road story for B. Kelly
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon.
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Presentation to John Aleen retiring bus inspector at Roxboro rad by members of CIE staff
John Cogavin was present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Fedamore Coursing Club
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
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
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Presentation to retiring Mrs Hogan at CIE to get married
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
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
The people of Limerick turned out in great numbers despite the inclement weather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and it's accompanying parade
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
Copy negative Des Leddin
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
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
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel in Limerick
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Limerick Credit Union Conference at Glentworth hotel.
Michael D English FG
Limerick Credit Union Conference at Glentworth hotel
Limerick Credit Union Conference at Glentworth hotel
Shannon V Bohemians at Thomond Park, Munster Cup Semi-Final
Brian Malone Irish Dancer .
Gardas search on mountains co. Tipp for Kidnappers
Sarsfield Bridge Divers recovering stones from Bridge
Brodericks old schoolhouse, Old Clare Street, being demolished.
Official opening of Farm Fresh Frozen Foods, Thomas Street by Tom Riordan and Minnie Brennan, the Riordans