A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Australian Ambassador presents books to City Library with Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1970.
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
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.
Killaloe in 1971
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Ballyneety Girls School, confirmations, 1976
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Gardai try to hold back protesters from Springboks bus at Colbert Station
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
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
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Group photo at the Muintir na Tire Lecture at Cruise's
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. B. Hanrahan, retiring from ESSO, at Limerick Inn, 1976
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.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
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
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons 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.
Handing over of new fire tender by Mayor Liddy 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
INSO lecture at Royal George Hotel, O'Connell Street, Limerick on 6-19-1970
CBS hurlers, winners of the Brother Rice Memorial Cup, under 14, photographed at CBS School, Sexton Street, with rear of Colbert Station visible in the background, taken on 5-25-1970.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
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.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Kit Liston Knitting outside Athea May 1975
Fish tasting at Cusack's Fish Shop, St. Alphonsus Street, Limerick, in 1970.
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.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
