A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Galway Association dinner at Parkway
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Barrington's hospital Committee
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
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
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon
Mayor Michael Lipper was present along with St. John's Girls Choir for the Civic Week Mass
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Scoil Carmel Theatre and tradional music groups posed at Leader offices recently
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
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 shoes by Britton Ireland to Limerick Hurling team at Shannon Arms
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
Photographs from the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick. Barbera Mcmahon.
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel in Limerick
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
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 Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Kay McMahon wedding St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, March 1974
Variety club press conference at Geary's hotel
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Copy negative Des Leddin
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Donation by Mayor michael Lipper to Fr Liam Kelly, President of Catholoic Institute Club, Rosbrien, Squash Courts.
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
House in Croom that was set on fire
Mayor Michael Lipper and Minister Des O'Malley in attendance at the Muintir nA Tire meeting at social services centre
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Licensed Vitners Association outing to Castletroy Golf Course
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
A F Foley
John Cogavin was present at the Junior chamber press conference at Shannon Arms drama festival
Church unity meeting at Crescent Comprehensive School Dooradoyle
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Glen Blake Feile Lumni- Irish speaking
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Presentation to retiring Mrs Hogan at CIE to get married
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Noreen and children in office
Treaty Sarsfied's football teams pose with their trophies at thomondgate C.Y.M.S.
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Fedamore Coursing Club
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Mrs Orfhlaith Lerner for P. Mororney
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
Rosary Hill Convent Camogie Team
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Grainne Sheehan, Irish dancer with trophies
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Galway Association dinner at Parkway.
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
Barrington's hospital Committee.
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
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