A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Scoil Carmel Theatre and tradional music groups posed at Leader offices recently
Mrs Orfhlaith Lerner for P. Mororney
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Fr McCarthy presenting Mayor Michael Lipper with badge Redemptorist, Mount Saint Alphonsus.
Presentation by Parkway Motel to St. John's Boxing club
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills
Presentation of shamrock at sarsfield barrracks
Lost drain found at 'Cats Cradle' Ballyneety by Tommy Keane and son Michael Keane.
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
College Queen, Oilivia Kelly and Clem Casey.
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
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
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Catholic Institute Hockey team Munster champions and Aquash team
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Presentation of shoes by Britton Ireland to Limerick Hurling team at Shannon Arms
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Presentation of shoes by Britton Ireland to Limerick Hurling team at Shannon Arms
Crescent College Comprehensive, Dooradoyle Munster champion Debating Team
Treaty Sarsfied's football teams pose with their trophies at thomondgate C.Y.M.S.
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Presentation to Redemptorists Bell ringers at Mount St. Alphonsus
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
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
The people of Limerick turned out in great numbers despite the inclement weather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and it's accompanying parade
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Helen Cummins poses for picture at Leader Offices
Miss Angela O Mahony Collins Steeplejack.
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.
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
House at Lanahrone Avenue, Corbally for sale
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Niall, Lorraine and Barbera O'Keefe, Feile 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
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Phillis Duffy Ban Garda
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Chief of Staff visits the Army Barracks
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Officials of Irish Life held a press conference at the Royal george hotel in Limerick
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
School of Commerce Dinner at Savoy
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
The cast of 'Moll' NIHE dramatics and Art Society.
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
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
Mr and Mrs M Quinn Ballyneety Pottery.
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
John Reddington in typical pose
Modern Bungalow near Adare
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
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
Noreen and children in office
Enjoying the festivities at the Mayor's ball hosted by Mayor Michael Lipper
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
National Institute of Higher Education students and representatives discuss a scheme for student holidays
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Action from the Limerick V Sligo Rovers at Market's Field
Dr. Patricia Harrison posed at the Leader offices
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
ESB dinner at Parkway
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
Scoil Carmel Theatre and tradional music groups posed at Leader offices recently
Crescent Shopping Centre for PJ Power
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Presentation by Parkway Motel to St. John's Boxing club