A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Group photo at Opening of Vocations Exhibition CALL 70 at Jetland Ballroom
Happy group at the Parkway Cabaret
CBS versus St.Colemans Harty Cup Semi Final at Charleville
St Johns Boys Club members going to Ennis Swimming Pool
Army salute during St Patrick's Day Parade
Two ladies pictured at St Patrick's GAA Dinner at the Parkway
Exterior shot of Cruise's Hotel O Connell Street
Photos of the O'Driscoll Family 265 Hyde Road
A view of ships at Limerick Docks
Caherdavin painting Competition Children pictured in Office
Kicking into touch at the Schools Cup Final of St. Munchins Vs. Christian Brothers College Cork (C.B.C) at Thomond Park
Action from Old Crescent versus Shannon (Munster Cup) at Thomond Park
Passport photo of Deirdre Leddin
Garryowen team pictured at Thomond park for the Garryowen versus Young Munsters match
Two young ladies at the Electrical Contractors Dinner at Royal George
Action from Limerick versus Galway at the Gaelic Grounds
Helena Modes Fashions being modelled on Roches Street with Thomond Supplies Store in background
Two ladies pictured at the Parkway Cabaret
CBS versus St.Colemans Harty Cup Semi Final at Charleville
St Johns Boys Club members going to Ennis Swimming Pool
Des O Malley Fianna Failpictured with Mayor Stephen Coughlan at St Patrick's Day Parade
Cast for Festival of Opera
Dan Cullinane Croom Soccer Star
Two ladies pictured at St Patrick's GAA Dinner at the Parkway
Photos of the O'Driscoll Family 265 Hyde Road
ESB Hatchery visit of Parliamentary Secreatry
Tackel goes in at the Schools Cup Final of St. Munchins Vs. Christian Brothers College Cork (C.B.C) at Thomond Park
Eugene Griffin Young Athlete
Action from Old Crescent versus Shannon (Munster Cup) at Thomond Park
Passport photo of Deirdre Leddin
Three young ladies at the Electrical Contractors Dinner at Royal George
Action from Limerick versus Galway at the Gaelic Grounds
St Patrick's Day Parade CIE Float
Helena Modes Fashions being modelled on Roches Street
Happy young ladies at the Parkway Cabaret
St Johns Boys Club members going to Ennis Swimming Pool
Scenes from the St Patrick's Day Parade
Group from the Locomens Dinner at the Savoy
Cast for Festival of Opera
Scenes from the Mayors Ball Press Conference at Shannon Arms
Two ladies pictured at St Patrick's GAA Dinner at the Parkway
Photos of the O'Driscoll Family 265 Hyde Road
Jimmy Collins in Leader Office
Another tackel goes in at the Schools Cup Final of St. Munchins Vs. Christian Brothers College Cork (C.B.C) at Thomond Park
Tom March (St Munchins Rugby)
Bands pictured at the Junction of William Street, O Connell Street, and Sarsfield Street at the Easter Parade in Limerick. Roches Stores is prominent in the backgound
CBS Boys trip to Lourdes for Easter
Shannon team from theOld Crescent versus Shannon (Munster Cup) at Thomond Park
Helena Modes Fashions being modelled on Roches Street facing junction with O'Connell Street
Group photo at the Electrical Contractors Dinner at Royal George
Limerick versus Russian team at Markets Field 3-30-1970
Protest March at St Patrick's Day Parade at junction of Newenham St, The Crescent and Barrington Street
Helena Modes Fashions being modelled on Roches Street
Happy young ladies at the Parkway Cabaret
Group of young girls pictured at St Johns Girls Club Youth Centre at the Good Shepherd Convent under the supervision of Fr McGrath
Mayor and others at raising of flag at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Boathouse visible in background.
Girl Scouts procession at the St Patrick's Day Parade
Group from the Locomens Dinner at the Savoy
Cast for Festival of Opera
Scenes from the Mayors Ball Press Conference at Shannon Arms
Group photo from Limk festival of Opera Press Conference at Shannonside
Photos of the O'Driscoll Family 265 Hyde Road
Kicking into touch at the Schools Cup Final of St. Munchins Vs. Christian Brothers College Cork (C.B.C) at Thomond Park
George Mitchell (Soccer)
Easter Parade on O Connell Street in Limerick. A Double Decker Bus is seen on the left leaving from Todds and Dunnes Stores is visble on the right
Shannon team from Old Crescent versus Shannon (Munster Cup) at Thomond Park
Helena Modes Fashions being modelled on Roches Street
Limerick versus Russian team at Markets Field 3-30-1970
Exterior shot of Mr J Jacks House 24 Raheen Limerick
Crowds at the St Patrick's Day Parade
Helena Modes Fashions being modelled on Roches Street
Group including Mayor Stephen Coughlan at Safety Lecture at theParkway
Band plays at the Parkway Cabaret
Group of young girls pictured at St Johns Girls Club Youth Centre at the Good Shepherd Convent under the supervision of Fr McGrath
Sean Hanley with Manager at Limerick Leader Office
End Irelands Exploitation Procession at the St Patrick's Day Parade
Award winning Livestock at the North Munster Cattle Breeders Show Fitts Paddocks
Group photo from Limk festival of Opera Press Conference at Shannonside
ESB Hatchery visit of Parliamentary Secretary
Scenes from Fr Geoff Costelloe Fr Patrick O Brien First Mass at St Patrick's Church
Passing down the line at the Schools Cup Final of St. Munchins Vs. Christian Brothers College Cork (C.B.C) at Thomond Park
Bands on Parade for the enjoyment of onlookers at the Easter Parade in Limerick at O Connell Street. The Augustinians Church is visible in background on left whilst a Double Decker Bus is parked at Todds
Old Crescent team from theOld Crescent versus Shannon (Munster Cup) at Thomond Park
Helena Modes Fashions being modelled on Roches Street
Limerick versus Russian team at Markets Field 3-30-1970
Exterior shot of Mr J Jacks House 24 Raheen Limerick
Young lady pictured at the Adare GAA Dinner at theParkway
Dan Ryan van at the St Patrick's Day Parade
Helena Modes Fashions being modelled on Roches Street with display in shop window
Group including Mayor Stephen Coughlan at Safety Lecture at theParkway
Band and audience at the Parkway Cabaret
Group of young girls pictured at St Johns Girls Club Youth Centre at the Good Shepherd Convent under the supervision of Fr McGrath
Award winning Livestock at the North Munster Cattle Breeders Show Fitts Paddocks
Visitors from Albany NY USA at Press Reception in George
Group photo from Limk festival of Opera Press Conference at Shannonside
Ballynanty Dump
ESB Hatchery visit of Parliamentary Secretary
Scenes from Fr Geoff Costelloe Fr Patrick O Brien First Mass at St Patrick's Church
St. Munchins captain proudly holds up the Schools Cup trophy.
Russell Mill Henry Street facing down towards Henry Street lower