A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971 with Al Finucane and Mayor Liddy, holding the FAI Cup and Mrs. Pat O'Malley in the foreground.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Young soccer star photographed in 1970 (John O'Shaughnessy)
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station 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.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations on 13-5-1970. Sarsfield Bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial statue can be seen in the background.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Pat Kennedy with students on front steps of Limerick Leader office, 1976
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Clover Meats bacon factory in 1971
Sinn Fein meeting at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Dooradoyle Residents' Dinner at the Shannon Arms in 1971.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
David Moran, GAA Star taken in May, 1970
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
St Michael's Rugby Club dinner at Young Munsters Pavillion in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
James Carroll, Tommy Ryan and Kevin Walsh of the Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970. of the Garryspillane team victoriouos over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
Mr. Callanan of Boyds in 1971
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, 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.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Quarry Players press conference
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Breda O'Connor and Patrick Giltinane's engagement photo in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Holiday photos by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
