A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants .
Colette O'Sullivan, Mary Noonan, Jean Howard of the Fleming School of Dance
Teddy Bear Mayor of Limerick
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists.
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
President Childers at St. Mary's Cathedral
Scoil Carmel Theatre and tradional music groups posed at Leader offices recently
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation of shamrock at sarsfield barrracks
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
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Phillis Duffy Ban Garda.
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Presentation of cheque by Adare Handicapped Society to Lisnagry handicapped children
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon
Mrs Lenihan, Clooneen guest House, Ennis Road
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
President Childers addresses the crowd present at Cruise's Hotel for the lectures on adult education
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Chief of Staff visits the Army Barracks.
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
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Action from the Limerick V Sligo Rovers at Market's Field
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
J McGuigan and Claire O'Malley's engagement
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Copy negative Des Leddin
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
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
Grainne Sheehan and Valarie poetry and verse Feile
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
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
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
College Queen, Oilivia Kelly and Clem Casey
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Noreen and children in office
Claughan GAA dinner at Parkway
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Fashion Show at 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
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
National Institute of Higher Education students and representatives discuss a scheme for student holidays
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
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
Fedamore Coursing Club
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Presentation to Limerick team by Denis Moran Co Ltd of blazers, slacks, shirts and ties at Shannon Arms
John Reddington in typical pose
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
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
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Island Road story for B. Kelly
Fashion Show at 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
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Art exhibition at City Gallery of Northern Ireland Artist
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 Redemptorists Bell ringers at Mount St. Alphonsus
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
Modern Bungalow near Adare
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Author Padraig O'Braineach reads from his new book
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
Colette O'Sullivan, Mary Noonan, Jean Howard of the Fleming School of Dance
Teddy Bear Mayor of Limerick
Steve Coughlan and grandchild.
President Childers at St. Mary's Cathedral
Scoil Carmel Theatre and tradional music groups posed at Leader offices recently