A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Chamber of Commerce Seminar held at the Intercontinental Hotel 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Colette McEnnis of Mayorstone Park, pupil of the Salesian Convent, photographed at the Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Gerard Lynch and Eamon Madden in 1971 (for Dick Naughton)
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Christian Tierney, 1st English Feile Luimni, 1976
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
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.
Martin Quigley in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Captains prize at the Limerick Golf Club 1971
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral 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.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
C.L.M. (Cuairte�ir� le Murire - Christian Leadership Movement) entertain disabled children at the Clare Inn Hotel in January 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Limerick's blind people's meeting at Social Services Centre in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Entrance to Villiers School in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Holiday photos by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Presentation of cups by Dr. John Holmes at Pery Square in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, 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.
Paddy Tobin photographed 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.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971