A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Presentation of shoes by Britton Ireland to Limerick Hurling team at Shannon Arms
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, 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
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Soccer match 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
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
John Reddington in typical pose
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Island Road story for B. Kelly
School of Commerce Dinner at Savoy
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Irish Dancer Catherine Gallagher showing her medals at the Leader offices
Art exhibition at City Gallery of Northern Ireland Artist
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Meat cutting exhibition by Tom Halpin at Hypermarket Cahirdavin
Presentation to retiring Mrs Hogan at CIE to get married
Grainne Sheehan and Valarie poetry and verse Feile
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
House in Church Street, B.Kelly story
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
The cast of 'Moll' NIHE dramatics and Art Society
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
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
Marian Sexton.
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
A F Foley
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
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
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.
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
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.
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Mike Flemming
Copy negative Des Leddin
Scoil Carmel Theatre and tradional music groups posed at Leader offices recently
The assembled Feile committee gathered at the Limerick School of Music, Mulgrave Street to announce it's opening
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
J McGuigan and Claire O'Malley's engagement
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Mens Fashion from Billy Higgins.
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills
The Harrods of London displays at the Crescent Shopping Centre.
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
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
Mrs Lenihan, Clooneen guest House, Ennis Road
Fr McCarthy presenting Mayor Michael Lipper with badge Redemptorist, Mount Saint Alphonsus.
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
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
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
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
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.