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.
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Irene Keogh photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Presentation Convent Basketball Teams Junior and Senior 1971
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Protestors against the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
St. Munchin's Boxing Club, dinner at the Savoy Hotel, 1976
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Mr. Ger South, 1976, a Corbally resident and chairman of Limerick Parents and Friends of the Mentally Handicapped for 25 years.
The Boher team defeated by Garryspillane at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
John Wright, 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, 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.
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.
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Bedford Row Hospital 1971
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
A group gathered beside Jim Connolly's De Valera Memorial Statue outside the Courthouse, Ennis, Co. Clare 1971
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Des O'Malley T.D. planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Kit Liston Knitting outside Athea May 1975
Quarry Players press conference.
Students' Protest March in O'Connell Street in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
County Library, Mallow Street, presentation of picture in 1970.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Young woman photographed for Dick Naughton, 1971.
3rd Field Corp of Engineering dinner at Sarsfield Barracks, 1976
Mayor Liddy opens the Young Motherhood Boutique in Cecil St. in 1971.
Presentation of twin-tub washing machine at Boyd's in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Catholic Institute pitch and putt players in Mayor's Office 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Falls of Doonass 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.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
CBS hurlers, winners of the Brother Rice Memorial Cup, under 14, photographed at CBS School, Sexton Street, with rear of Colbert Station visible in the background, taken on 5-25-1970.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971