A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
St. Munchin's Cross Country Team, 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Safety drivers awards at Shannon Arms 1971
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, 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.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Dooradoyle Residents' Dinner at the Shannon Arms in 1971.
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Crowd assembled to hear President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, during his visit to the Crescent Hall in 1975.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Michael Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Group photo of Mayor of Limerick, Steve Coughlan, TD, welcoming Tony O'Brien, captain of the Limerick hurling team, to the Town Hall, Limerick following the team's win in the National Hurling Leage, with Cllr. R. Liddy and Mr. R. Kiely, 4-5-70.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
St Michael's Rugby Club dinner at Young Munsters Pavillion in 1971.
Anne Larkin, of Brookville Ave., Clareview and Salesian Convent in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Sean O'Dowd, entertainer (for P Tobin) 1970
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
View through windscreen ofTriumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Opening of pageant at Savoy, 1976
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Bedford Row Hospital 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Eddie Hant of Kingston's, a menswear shop, Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Rents Pictures, 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 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.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Mrs Margaret Liddy, foundress of NIHE, in 1971
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
