A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Ursula O'Doherty, 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Telephonists in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
Nurses meeting at Jerry O'Dea's in 1971.
Limerick Boat Club, Ladies Dinner, 1971.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle 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.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel 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.
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Mr Spencer of the Knights of Malta, 1970.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Killaloe in 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Macra Na Feirme Cookery Competition in Kilmallock, sponsored by Calor Gas in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Maura Leahy and Banita Playfoot in 1971
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Susan Keyes, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Senior Public Speaking (Impromptu), The Crescent, 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.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Knight of Glin opening a house in Glin for traveller man in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Mini Olymipictures press conference at National Hotel 1971
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.