A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Interior of Jack Glynn's Music Store, showing musical instruments, photographed for advertising in 1971.
Eamon Haugh photographed for Talk of the Town column in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Exterior of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, with parked cars, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Presentation of cheque for old folks homes to Dean Empey at the Two Mile Inn
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Copy stills of Richard Harris in the role of Eitan in the 1971 film, Bloomfield (known as The Hero in the U.S.).
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale 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.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
David Moran, GAA Star taken in May, 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Thomond Rugby Club, winners of the Junior Cup in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
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.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
At Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Pat Dooley, 1976
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Ger O'Mahoney, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Donald Keane, Riverside Inn, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, in 1970
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Press Conference, Quarry Players, Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Ranks Presentation at Shannon Arms Hotel in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Mr. Callanan of Boyds in 1971
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., 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.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,