A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Mayor Liddy, John Ruddock of Limerick Music Association and others viewing new Steinway grand piano at Mary Immaculate College in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Clancy's window display
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Soaking up the sun in Limerick! Nigerain tourists: Dr P. J. Udenze, Mrs P. I. Udenze and Mr L. N. Egenti. Dr Udenze was formally a member of staff at Barrington's Hospital, Limerick.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Colette McEnnis of Mayorstone Park, pupil of the Salesian Convent, photographed at the Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Donald Keane, Riverside Inn, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, in 1970
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Australian Ambassador presents books to City Library with Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1970.
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, and Mrs. Pat O'Malley.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Spanish Point, 1971
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell 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.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Senior Public Speaking (Impromptu), The Crescent, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 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.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mary O'Loughlin (Limerick Leader) Passport
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Knight of Glin opening a house in Glin for traveller man in 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Geraldine Taylor, Irish Dancer, April 75
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Portrait of Mr. Brendan Jones A.C.W.A, on his appointment to the Irish Co-operative Agency Society Ltd., Roxboro Rd., taken 29-4-70
Interior shot of sittingroom including brick fireplace of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Side view of Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature 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
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971