A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
The cast of 'Moll' NIHE dramatics and Art Society
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
House at Lanahrone Avenue, Corbally for sale
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
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
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
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
A F Foley
Miss Angela O Mahony Collins Steeplejack
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
ESB dinner at Parkway
Art exhibition at City Gallery of Northern Ireland Artist
Mayor Michael Lipper was present along with St. John's Girls Choir for the Civic Week Mass
Scoil Carmel Theatre and tradional music groups posed at Leader offices recently
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
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
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
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.
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
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Island Road story for B. Kelly
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Soccer match A F Foley.
Treaty Sarsfied's football teams pose with their trophies at thomondgate C.Y.M.S.
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
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.
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Action from the Limerick V Sligo Rovers at Market's Field
School of Commerce Dinner at Savoy
The people of Limerick turned out in great numbers despite the inclement weather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and it's accompanying parade
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
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
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Presentation to John Aleen retiring bus inspector at Roxboro rad by members of CIE staff
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel
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.
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation to retiring Mrs Hogan at CIE to get married
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon
Claughan GAA 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
Helen Cummins poses for picture at Leader Offices
Copy negative Des Leddin
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
The cast of 'Moll' NIHE dramatics and Art Society.
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Fr McCarthy presenting Mayor Michael Lipper with badge Redemptorist, Mount Saint Alphonsus.