A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Skal Club, Shannon, Trip to Tokyo in 1970.
The repatriation of the body of Frank Stagg at Shannon Airport from Wakefield Prison in Britain where he died on hunger strike on 12 February 1976.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Mallow Street, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Limerick v Cork in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final at Thurles, Co. Tipperary on 6/28/1970. Final score Cork 4-13, Limerick 3-6.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
St. Munchin's Cross Country Team, 1971
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Patrickswell versus Clarecastle in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Richard Mooney of the Dalton School of Dancing, winner of the Bennis Perpetual Trophy and Plaque, in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Killaloe in 1971
The repatriation of the body of Frank Stagg at Shannon Airport from Wakefield Prison in Britain where he died on hunger strike on 12 February 1976.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
John Wright, 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Group photo of Mayor of Limerick, Steve Coughlan, TD, welcoming Tony O'Brien, captain of the Limerick hurling team, to the Town Hall, Limerick following the team's win in the National Hurling Leage, with Cllr. R. Liddy and Mr. R. Kiely, 4-5-70.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Sharon Kleiser, 1976
Limerick v Cork in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final at Thurles, Co. Tipperary on 6/28/1970. Final score Cork 4-13, Limerick 3-6.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Telephonists in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
The repatriation of the body of Frank Stagg at Shannon Airport from Wakefield Prison in Britain where he died on hunger strike on 12 February 1976.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
