A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Killaloe in 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
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).
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Ann O'Mahony 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 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.
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.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 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. Action shot of John McDonagh who had a storming hour at right full back for Limerick beats Eddie O'Brien of Cork for possession and is about to make one of his lenghty clearances while newcomer, Mick O'Loughlin, comes in to lend support.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Spanish Point, 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
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.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Mr. Hanley photographed for Joe Donovan in 1971
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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.
Sheep at Killaloe
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Summer camp at St. Enda's, 1976
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crowd assembled to hear President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, during his visit to the Crescent Hall in 1975.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 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.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Salesian Cake Decorating exhibition at Salesian Convent 1971.
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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 motor rally drivers with their mini cars at Kilcornan in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale 1971
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
The Boher team defeated by Garryspillane at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.