A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
President Childers at St. Mary's Cathedral
Scoil Carmel Theatre and tradional music groups posed at Leader offices recently
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation of shamrock at sarsfield barrracks
Phillis Duffy Ban Garda.
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
Presentation of cheque by Adare Handicapped Society to Lisnagry handicapped children
Mrs Lenihan, Clooneen guest House, Ennis Road
J McGuigan and Claire O'Malley's engagement
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
President Childers addresses the crowd present at Cruise's Hotel for the lectures on adult education
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
The Harrods of London displays at the 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
Claughan GAA dinner at Parkway
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey.
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
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
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
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
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Limerick Choral Society rehearsal at Methodist Church O' Connell Sreet
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
6 girls present proceeds of a cake sale to St. Vincent de Paul in office
Irish Champion surfer Frank McEnnis watches the sea at Lahinch
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen.
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
John Reddington in typical pose
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
Island Road story for B. Kelly
Noreen and children in office
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
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
National Institute of Higher Education students and representatives discuss a scheme for student holidays
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
Colette O'Sullivan, Mary Noonan, Jean Howard of the Fleming School of Dance
Modern Bungalow near Adare
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.
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
All Ireland Question Time winners Scor nA Og
Irish Dancer Catherine Gallagher showing her medals at the Leader offices
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
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
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Mrs Gilmore shows off her beauty salon in bruree Co Limerick
House in Church Street, B.Kelly story
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation to Redemptorists Bell ringers at Mount St. Alphonsus
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Author Padraig O'Braineach reads from his new book
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Teddy Bear Mayor of Limerick
Steve Coughlan and grandchild.
President Childers at St. Mary's Cathedral
Scoil Carmel Theatre and tradional music groups posed at Leader offices recently
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
Presentation of shamrock at sarsfield barrracks
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Mr Gavin Soccer fan for J.O.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