A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field
St John's Judo Club, 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Teddy Gael, 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Mr and Mrs O'Brien photographed at Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Krommenie Golf Outing at Limerick Golf Club 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
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
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Group shot of three men at NFA dinner atRoyal George
Bourchier, Cartoonist, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Interior of Jack Glynn's Music Store, showing musical instruments, photographed for advertising in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Limerick Chamber of Commerce Seminar held at the Intercontinental Hotel 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
C.B.S. Cross Country Team in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station 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.
Architects' conference press reception at Shannonside Offices in 1970
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Presentation of cheque for old folks homes to Dean Empey at the Two Mile Inn
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Winners of Road Safety debate in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Fr. Bell of the Augustinians, O'Connell Street, in 1971
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Gerard Lynch and Eamon Madden in 1971 (for Dick Naughton)
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 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.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 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.
Speedy Cabs dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.