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
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 Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Modern Bungalow near Adare
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.
John Reddington in typical pose
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Island Road story for B. Kelly
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
A F Foley
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
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
Present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Fr McCarthy presenting Mayor Michael Lipper with badge Redemptorist, Mount Saint Alphonsus.
Presentation to Limerick team by Denis Moran Co Ltd of blazers, slacks, shirts and ties at Shannon Arms
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Presentation to Redemptorists Bell ringers at Mount St. Alphonsus
House in Church Street, B.Kelly story
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Scoil Carmel Theatre and tradional music groups posed at Leader offices recently
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation of shamrock at sarsfield barrracks
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
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Presentation of cheque by Adare Handicapped Society to Lisnagry handicapped children
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
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
President Childers addresses the crowd present at Cruise's Hotel for the lectures on adult education
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
J McGuigan and Claire O'Malley's engagement
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
Grainne Sheehan and Valarie poetry and verse Feile
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
The Harrods of London displays at the Crescent Shopping Centre.
Patricia Sheehy poses for picture at Leader Offices
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Action from the Limerick V Sligo Rovers at Market's Field
Modern Bungalow near Adare
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.
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Denise Stack enjoyed the Civic Week Banquet held at the Parkway Motel
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
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
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 Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon