A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
Presentation to sister at Laurel Hill 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
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Soccer match A F Foley
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Soccer match A F Foley
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
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
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Presentation to Limerick team by Denis Moran Co Ltd of blazers, slacks, shirts and ties at Shannon Arms
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Jury's hotel staff enjoyed a night out at the Royal George Hotel
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel in Limerick
Croom Nurses Dinner Dance
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
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation to Redemptorists Bell ringers at Mount St. Alphonsus
Mayor Michael Lipper was present along with St. John's Girls Choir for the Civic Week Mass
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
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
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon
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
Mr Gavin Soccer fan for J.O.S.
Phillis Duffy Ban Garda
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
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
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Presentation of shamrock at sarsfield barrracks
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
ESB dinner at Parkway .
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
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick. Barbera Mcmahon.
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
A F Foley
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
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
School of Commerce Dinner at Savoy
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Presentation of shoes by Britton Ireland to Limerick Hurling team at Shannon Arms
Copy negative Des Leddin
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Dr. Patricia Harrison posed at the Leader offices
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
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
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Mrs Lenihan, Clooneen guest House, Ennis Road
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
Presentation to sister at Laurel Hill for B.Kelly.