A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Fr. Michael Liston reads from his new book
House at Lanahrone Avenue, Corbally for sale
Teddy Bear Mayor of Limerick
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle.
Tourists, Mr and Mrs Francis McGoldrick from Australia
ESB dinner at Parkway
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
President Childers at St. Mary's Cathedral
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Phillis Duffy Ban Garda
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team
Miss Fitzgerald, Feile Lumni winner.
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.
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
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
President Childers and wife greeted at Jury's hotel in Limerick
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
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
Presentation of shoes by Britton Ireland to Limerick Hurling team at Shannon Arms
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Action from the Limerick V Sligo Rovers at Market's Field
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Donation by Mayor michael Lipper to Fr Liam Kelly, President of Catholoic Institute Club, Rosbrien, Squash Courts.
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Sheila and Deirdre Kearns, Bennis school of Dance
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
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
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
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 Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
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
Noreen and children in office
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize 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
Colette McInerny, Sandra Guerin and Noreen Stokes, Feile 3 Land reel
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
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
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
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
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel.
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon.
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel in Limerick
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
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
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
Chief of Staff visits the Army Barracks
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale.
Helen Cummins poses for picture at Leader Offices
Fedamore Coursing Club.
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Author Padraig O'Braineach reads from his new book
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy .
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants .
