A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Modern Bungalow near Adare
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
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 Dancer Catherine Gallagher showing her medals at the Leader offices
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
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
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Dalton School of Dancing All Ireland winners in red Cross Hall
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
John Reddington in typical pose
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
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
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Island Road story for B. Kelly
Treaty Sarsfied's football teams pose with their trophies at thomondgate C.Y.M.S.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert.
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
John Cogavin was present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
School of Commerce Dinner at Savoy
Fr McCarthy presenting Mayor Michael Lipper with badge Redemptorist, Mount Saint Alphonsus.
6 girls present proceeds of a cake sale to St. Vincent de Paul in office
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
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Roof blown off factory in 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
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen.
Presentation to John Aleen retiring bus inspector at Roxboro rad by members of CIE staff.
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
House in Church Street, B.Kelly story
Chief of Staff visits the Army Barracks.
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Copy negative Des Leddin
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge 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
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
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
The Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
J McGuigan and Claire O'Malley's engagement
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Grainne Sheehan and Valarie poetry and verse Feile
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Mayor of Limerick Michael Lipper with his Derry City counterpart enjoying the Civic Week Banquet held at the Parkway Motel
The Harrods of London displays at the Crescent Shopping Centre.
Patricia Sheehy poses for picture at Leader Offices
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Variety club press conference at Geary's hotel
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle
Presentation to sister at Laurel Hill for B.Kelly
Michael D English FG
Limerick Credit Union Conference at Glentworth hotel
Limerick Credit Union Conference at Glentworth hotel
Limerick Credit Union Conference at Glentworth hotel.
Mental Health week press conference at Royal George.
D'Arcy - Mark Frank, Maire Twomey, Nigel Mercier, Anne Marie Browne and Pauline Hogan Feile winners
Limerick local election at St Munchin's Building
Geraldine O'Brien exhibition at Thomond Antiques
Recital by Limerick choral society of Handl's Messiah at St Michael's church
Margeret Ryan and Ray Armstrong 's Wedding 15th April 1974