A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
Lost drain found at 'Cats Cradle' Ballyneety by Tommy Keane and son Michael Keane.
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 Orfhlaith Lerner for P. Mororney
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
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
E. Lowe, C. Guerin and M. Slattery, champion Irish dancersat the recent Feile.
Treaty Sarsfied's football teams pose with their trophies at thomondgate C.Y.M.S.
Noreen and children in office
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation to Mr. O'Farrell at the Mechanics Institute, Limerick
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Denise Stack enjoyed the Civic Week Banquet held at the 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
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
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 Liam O Donaghue by mungret GAA club at Glentworth Hotel.
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel
Mayor Michael Lipper was present along with St. John's Girls Choir for the Civic Week Mass
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Miss Angela O Mahony Collins Steeplejack
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
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Pat Wells.
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting .
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
A F Foley
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
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
Presentation to Brother Stephen, Simon Community by Students
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
The Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
President Childers at St. Mary's Cathedral
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Island Road story for B. Kelly
Phillis Duffy Ban Garda
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Frank Timmons.
John Cogavin was present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
President Childers and wife greeted at Jury's hotel in Limerick
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Variety club press conference at Geary's hotel
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Action from the Limerick V Sligo Rovers at Market's Field
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
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel.
Copy negative Des Leddin
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
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
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
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street