A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
ESB dinner at Parkway .
House in Croom that was set on fire
Colette O'Sullivan, Mary Noonan, Jean Howard of the Fleming School of Dance
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre.
Jury's hotel staff enjoyed a night out at the Royal George Hotel
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
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
House at Lanahrone Avenue, Corbally for sale
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
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
Teddy Bear Mayor of Limerick
Tourists, Mr and Mrs Francis McGoldrick from Australia
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
President Childers at St. Mary's Cathedral
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation of shamrock at sarsfield barrracks
Phillis Duffy Ban Garda.
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Presentation of cheque by Adare Handicapped Society to Lisnagry handicapped children
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Mrs Lenihan, Clooneen guest House, Ennis Road
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Grainne Sheehan, Irish dancer with trophies
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
President Childers addresses the crowd present at Cruise's Hotel for the lectures on adult education
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick. Barbera Mcmahon.
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Action from the Limerick V Sligo Rovers at Market's Field
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Sheila and Deirdre Kearns, Bennis school of Dance
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Claughan GAA dinner at Parkway
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
A F Foley
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Handing over of Directorship of Archconfraternity by Fr V Kavanagh CSSR to Fr C McCarthy CSSR at redemptorists .
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
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
Noreen and children in office
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
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
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
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
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel
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
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell 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
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel.
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
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 in Croom that was set on fire
Colette O'Sullivan, Mary Noonan, Jean Howard of the Fleming School of Dance
Jury's hotel staff enjoyed a night out at the Royal George Hotel
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
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
House at Lanahrone Avenue, Corbally for sale
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale.