A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Parishioners gather at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo village
Pat Fanning GAA President, centre chats to members of the Patrickswell GAA officials from l to r: Gerard Bennis, Chairman; Jimmy Carroll,, President; Dom Punch, Treasurer and Gerry bCasey, Hon. Secretary
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Mayor J.P. Liddy at the Groody drainage works
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Quigley's Bar for sale
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Dan Ryan hands over the keys to a brand new Fiat to lucky compitition winners
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Gus Quinlivan
Maurice Gibb, of Bee Gees fame with his wife Lulu arriving at Shannon for the premier of Bloomfield
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Camogie player Margeret Madden
Mr and Mrs Colbert golden wedding anniversary at National Hotel
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Rev. Dr. Henry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick takes the first mass at the new church in Kildimo. He is assisted at the alter by: Rev. Phil McKeogh; Rev. John O'Donnell; Rev. John O'Shea, all natives of Kildimo
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Limerick Pipe Band leading orphans down O'Connell Avenue, Christmas Party, 20 December 1970.
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Quigley's Bar for sale
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Gus Quinlivan
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Rev. Dr. Henry Murphy, Bishop of Limerick takes the first mass at the new church in Kildimo. He is assisted at the alter by: Rev. Phil McKeogh; Rev. John O'Donnell; Rev. John O'Shea, all natives of Kildimo
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Limerick Pipe Band leading orphans down O'Connell Avenue, Christmas Party, 20 December 1970.
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Adare Manor, Limerick
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Tony Conollys shop on upper William Street.
Presentation sisters at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Quigley's Bar for sale
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Limerick's no.1 Dana fan
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Richard Harris disembarks at Shannon for the premier in Limerick of his new movie Bloomfield
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
In Shannon for the premier of Richard Harris' new film 'Bloomfield'
Richard Harris at Shannon airport before the premier of his new film 'Bloomfield'
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Parishioners gather at the opening mass for the new church at Kildimo village
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Adare Manor, Limerick
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Presentation sisters and students at the Rosary Hill Convent in Castleconnell celebrating their 25th anniversary of the foundation of the convent
McCarthy's Furniture
East Limerick Fine Fail dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Quigley's Bar for sale.
Teachers and students of the Farming School in Limerick
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street
Limerick's no.1 Dana fan
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
Pictures from the Irish Wig Distributors Trade Show at Cannocks
Rehearsals underway for the play 'Tarry Flynn'
Rehearsals underway for the play 'Tarry Flynn'
Lulu at Shannon Airport for movie premier 'Bloomfield'
Swans pictured in the wild at Corbally.
The new church at Kildimo opened by Bishop Henry Murphy
Officials of the Patrickswell GAA club at the victory dinner dance held in the Parkway Motel
Ewan Fenton poses at the Leader offices
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
Delegates attending the Conference of the boyscout of Ireland held in the Ardhu Ryan Hotel
Mr Kelley and Mr Geraty view certificate issued by the Govenor of New Mexico
Picketers protest outside I.T.G.W.A. Hall on O'Connell street
Groody river drainage explosion
Houses for L.De Courcy Pontelet Castletroy, 7 Rosedale Gardens
Munster versus Ulster Thomond Park
McCarthy's Furniture
Federation of Musicians pictured at Cruise's Hotel
Garryowen v Mosley at Thomond Park
Patrons of Angeliques Boutique in Listowel were joined by Hal Roach
East Limerick Fine Fail dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Commercial work for Dublin Insurance Co.
Teachers and students of the Farming School in Limerick
A lone flautist whistles for change on O Connell street