A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
J McGuigan and Claire O'Malley's engagement
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
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
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Fedamore Coursing Club
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel in Limerick
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
College Queen, Oilivia Kelly and Clem Casey
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Fr Galvon and priests at the Social Services Centre
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Variety club press conference at Geary's hotel
Action from the Limerick V Sligo Rovers at Market's Field
Claughan GAA dinner at Parkway
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert.
Mr Gavin Soccer fan for J.O.S.
Miss Fitzgerald, Feile Lumni winner.
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Niall, Lorraine and Barbera O'Keefe, Feile winners.
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Handing over of Directorship of Archconfraternity by Fr V Kavanagh CSSR to Fr C McCarthy CSSR at redemptorists
Island Road story for B. Kelly
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Copy negative Des Leddin
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.
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
Colette O'Sullivan, Mary Noonan, Jean Howard of the Fleming School of Dance
New Arch confraternity diretor at Mayor's office
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Presentation to John Aleen retiring bus inspector at Roxboro rad by members of CIE staff
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
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
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
Institute Insurance Dinner at 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
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
ESB dinner at Parkway
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation to retiring Mrs Hogan at CIE to get married
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel
John Reddington in typical pose
Jury's hotel staff enjoyed a night out at the Royal George Hotel
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
E. Lowe, C. Guerin and M. Slattery, champion Irish dancersat the recent Feile.
Irish Dancer Catherine Gallagher showing her medals at the Leader offices
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
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
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Sheila and Deirdre Kearns, Bennis school of Dance
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy