A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
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
Claughan GAA dinner at Parkway
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Miss Angela O Mahony Collins Steeplejack.
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Galway Association dinner at Parkway
Presentation to sister at Laurel Hill for B.Kelly.
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Galway Association dinner at Parkway.
Mr Gavin Soccer fan for J.O.S.
Soccer match A F Foley
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
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
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Pupils from Model School O'Connell Ave winners at Feile Luimni
The people of Limerick turned out in great numbers despite the inclement weather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and it's accompanying parade
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
John Cogavin was present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
Handing over of Directorship of Archconfraternity by Fr V Kavanagh CSSR to Fr C McCarthy CSSR at redemptorists
Croom Nurses Dinner Dance.
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
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Mayor Michael Lipper was present along with St. John's Girls Choir for the Civic Week Mass
House at Lanahrone Avenue, Corbally for sale
Presentation to Mr. O'Farrell at the Mechanics Institute, Limerick
Island Road story for B. Kelly
Presentation to Redemptorists Bell ringers at Mount St. Alphonsus
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
The Harrods of London displays at the 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
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Presentation to Liam O Donaghue by mungret GAA club at Glentworth Hotel.
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Treaty Sarsfied's football teams pose with their trophies at thomondgate C.Y.M.S.
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team
Copy negative Des Leddin
Mrs Lenihan, Clooneen guest House, Ennis Road
Fedamore Coursing Club
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Phillis Duffy Ban Garda.
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel in Limerick
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
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
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting .
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
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
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 recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Presentation to Brother Stephen, Simon Community by Students
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
6 girls present proceeds of a cake sale to St. Vincent de Paul in office
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Action from the Limerick V Sligo Rovers at Market's Field
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen.
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
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
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
