A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
School of Commerce Dinner at Savoy
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Donation by Mayor michael Lipper to Fr Liam Kelly, President of Catholoic Institute Club, Rosbrien, Squash Courts.
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Presentation to John Aleen retiring bus inspector at Roxboro rad by members of CIE staff
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
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 retiring Mrs Hogan at CIE to get married
John Reddington in typical pose
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
Irish Dancer Catherine Gallagher showing her medals at the Leader offices
Island Road story for B. Kelly
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
John Cogavin was present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Variety club press conference at Geary's hotel
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
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
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.
House in Church Street, B.Kelly story
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
The assembled Feile committee gathered at the Limerick School of Music, Mulgrave Street to announce it's opening
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Patricia Sheehy poses for picture at Leader Offices
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Dr. Patricia Harrison posed at the Leader offices
Copy negative Des Leddin
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Mens Fashion from Billy Higgins.
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills
Fedamore Coursing Club
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
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Fr. Michael Liston reads from his new book
ESB dinner at Parkway
Treaty Sarsfied's football teams pose with their trophies at thomondgate C.Y.M.S.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
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
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Miss Fitzgerald, Feile Lumni winner.
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
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
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
The people of Limerick turned out in great numbers despite the inclement weather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and it's accompanying parade
J McGuigan and Claire O'Malley's engagement .
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Limerick Credit Union Conference at Glentworth hotel
Limerick Credit Union Conference at Glentworth hotel
Limerick Credit Union Conference at Glentworth hotel.
Michael D English FG
Mrs Nore Wrenn, FF Athea.
Wrangler Fashion Show at Royal George Hotel
Belgian naval vessel docking in Limerick Harbour
Presentation to Gorta by students of St Joseph's convent, Abbeyfeale.
