A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Leo Fitzgerald, soccer star, 1970
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Ranks Presentation at Shannon Arms Hotel in 1970.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
County Library, Mallow Street, presentation of picture in 1970.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Handing over of new fire tender by Mayor Liddy 1971
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.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
INSO lecture at Royal George Hotel, O'Connell Street, Limerick on 6-19-1970
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Captains prize at the Limerick Golf Club 1971
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 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.
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
A view of Pennington's Chemist, 34, O'Connell Street (on the corner with Roches Street) in 1971. Also in the shot are R. Casey's premises and D. Hayes Fish Stores on Roches Street and Gas Luimn�, The Dublin Shoe Co. and Woolworth on O'Connell Street.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
E.S.B. presentation at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Rathkeale Convent School Childrens Art Exhibition in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Riordan's Travel Agency, 1971
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Quarry Players at Beamish and Crawford, reception, April 1976
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
ICMSA general meeting at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Pat Rockett, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel 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.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.