A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street in 1971
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Copy article entitled Lynch Law relating to Jack Lynch and Charles Haughey, taken in 1970.
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.
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.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Laurel hill Day school hockey team 1973
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Irene Keogh photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Tony Murphy Soccer Page 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
I.M.I. Shannonside announcement of new coursesat Press Conference in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
The style of a prospective champion. Don O Connell who leavs for the United States on a tennis scholarship on Monday next, seen in practice atthe Limerick Lawn Tennis Club.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Hubert Maye and John Jennings 1971
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
St John's Judo Club, 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Mayor Liddy opens the Young Motherhood Boutique in Cecil St. in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats 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.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Enda Grimes, Salesian Convent, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
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.
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.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Photo taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Winners of the Waltz Competition at Croom Macra Week in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.