A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Sr Corboy's House, 'Fort Prospect', Roxboro Road, (Rathbane), Limerick, which was for auction on Friday, June 5, 1970 at 12 noon, Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, picture taken on 11-5-1970.
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Salesian Cake Decorating exhibition at Salesian Convent 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Opening of the Pitch and Putt Course at St. Joseph's Hospital in 1971.
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.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Pat Fitzgerald in 1971 (photographed for Editor).
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
View of the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
St. Mary's drama group, 1976
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kildimo Drama Group in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Ranks Presentation at Shannon Arms Hotel in 1970.
Killaloe in 1971
Fr. Maurice Costelloe of Ballincroffa, Foynes and his family on the occasion of his first Mass at Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick on 7 June 1970. Seated (l to r) Donal Costello, Fr. Costelloe, Mrs. Costelloe, brother Tom. Standing (l to r) Jimmy, Esther, Joe, Ann and Donal.
Martin Quigley in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Water Safety Awards at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks 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.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Shannon Hotel students charity walk, 1970.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Limerick's blind people's meeting at Social Services Centre in 1971.
Mr and Mrs O'Brien photographed at Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tourim meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel with Michael Sweetman of Irish Federation of Industry, in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Twins, Eamon and Michael Grimes, in their confirmation outfits, St Michael's, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Mick Crowe and Billy Kelly, mice in Ballynanty house, 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Drawings of Dr. Wyse Jackson atNorth Circular Road
Group shot of three men at NFA dinner atRoyal George
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.