A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse 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.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Senior Public Speaking (Impromptu), The Crescent, in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Killaloe in 1971
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
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.
Donald Keane, Riverside Inn, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, in 1970
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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 in 1971
Presentation at Stokes McKearns in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) 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.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Summer camp at St. Enda's, 1976
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 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.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
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.
Copy photo of girl on a horse (from copy print) in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Presentation at Looney's Staff Dance, Parkway, 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.
Mayor Liddy, John Ruddock of Limerick Music Association and others viewing new Steinway grand piano at Mary Immaculate College in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.