A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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
John Reddington in typical pose
Claughan GAA dinner at Parkway
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Island Road story for B. Kelly
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
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Modern Bungalow near Adare
A F Foley
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
Presentation to Limerick All-Stars by Players Wills at Gaelic Grounds.
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
John Cogavin was present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Miss Angela O Mahony Collins Steeplejack.
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Fr McCarthy presenting Mayor Michael Lipper with badge Redemptorist, Mount Saint Alphonsus.
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
Presentation to Redemptorists Bell ringers at Mount St. Alphonsus
Barrington's hospital Committee.
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
House in Church Street, B.Kelly story
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
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Teddy Bear Mayor of Limerick
Tourists, Mr and Mrs Francis McGoldrick from Australia
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
President Childers at St. Mary's Cathedral
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Colette McInerny, Sandra Guerin and Noreen Stokes, Feile 3 Land reel
Phillis Duffy Ban Garda
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
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 and wife greeted at Jury's hotel in Limerick
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation of shoes by Britton Ireland to Limerick Hurling team at Shannon Arms
Art exhibition at City Gallery of Northern Ireland Artist
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
J McGuigan and Claire O'Malley's engagement
Chief of Staff visits the Army Barracks.
Grainne Sheehan and Valarie poetry and verse Feile
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Copy negative Des Leddin
The Harrods of London displays at the Crescent Shopping Centre.
Sheila and Deirdre Kearns, Bennis school of Dance
Sheila and Deirdre Kearns, Bennis school of Dance
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Action from the Limerick V Sligo Rovers at Market's Field
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
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway.
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Noreen and children in office
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick