A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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Barrington's hospital Committee.
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel
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
Author Padraig O'Braineach reads from his new book
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Miss Fitzgerald, Feile Lumni winner.
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
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
President Childers at St. Mary's Cathedral
Presentation of shamrock at sarsfield barrracks
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Mayor Michael Lipper was present along with St. John's Girls Choir for the Civic Week Mass
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Mr Gavin Soccer fan for J.O.S.
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Presentation of cheque by Adare Handicapped Society to Lisnagry handicapped children
Mrs Lenihan, Clooneen guest House, Ennis Road
Teddy Bear Mayor of Limerick
A F Foley
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
President Childers addresses the crowd present at Cruise's Hotel for the lectures on adult education
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Mayor of Limerick Michael Lipper with his Derry City counterpart enjoying the Civic Week Banquet held at the Parkway Motel
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle
Niall, Lorraine and Barbera O'Keefe, Feile winners
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Variety club press conference at Geary's hotel
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
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.
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Sheila and Deirdre Kearns, Bennis school of Dance
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
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
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Noreen and children in office
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel in Limerick
National Institute of Higher Education students and representatives discuss a scheme for student holidays
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Rosary Hill Convent Camogie Team
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Presentation to Limerick team by Denis Moran Co Ltd of blazers, slacks, shirts and ties at Shannon Arms
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man' .
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
Helen Cummins poses for picture at Leader Offices
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Fedamore Coursing Club
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
Fedamore Coursing Club.
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 taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Limerick Boat Club dinner in 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