A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
View through windscreen ofTriumph Spitfire taken 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.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
C.I.E. press conference at West County Hotel, Ennis, January 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
The Carpet Centre, William Street, photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick's blind people's meeting at Social Services Centre in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Zonta Club Presentation of Presidential hammer to Mrs Camble by Miss Irene Daly
Mr and Mrs O'Brien photographed at Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Laurel hill Day school hockey team 1973
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Boher team that lost to Garryspillane at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Students and Mr. Ruddock, headmaster, in the grounds of Villiers School in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Macra Na Feirme Cookery Competition in Kilmallock, sponsored by Calor Gas in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Tom Flanagan Shannonside, 1970, date and location unknown.
First anniversary dance, Patrickswell, 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.
Frances Condell at the Social Services Centre lecture on hygiene week in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
John O'Connor, photographed for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Jim Quealy in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Telephonists in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Teddy Gael, 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Bedford Row Hospital 1971
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Skal Club, Shannon, Trip to Tokyo in 1970.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Engineers' dinner dance at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
