A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Telephonists in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Quarry Players press conference
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square 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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Girl who found bottle, 1971.
David, Noel and Gr�inne O'Connell of Limerick School of Music in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Nurses meeting at Jerry O'Dea's in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Ger Younger, Soccer Star, 1970.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Killaloe in 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Gardai and protesters at the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Town Hall in 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Sean Bourke in Limerick 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Mr Spencer of the Knights of Malta, 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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Frederick Hardacker, gymnastics prize winner, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Group photo at the Muintir na Tire Lecture at Cruise's
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. B. Hanrahan, retiring from ESSO, at Limerick Inn, 1976
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, arrives in a vintage car to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Bridget Ryan, Scoil Mhathatair Di, 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.