A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Soaking up the sun in Limerick! Nigerain tourists: Dr P. J. Udenze, Mrs P. I. Udenze and Mr L. N. Egenti. Dr Udenze was formally a member of staff at Barrington's Hospital, Limerick.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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
Fr. Bell of the Augustinians, O'Connell Street, in 1971
Gerard Lynch and Eamon Madden in 1971 (for Dick Naughton)
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Pat Dooley, 1976
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.
Spanish Point, 1971
Exterior of showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
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.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Senior Public Speaking (Impromptu), The Crescent, in 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Dundalk Beauty Contest 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.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Press Conference at Shannonside regarding the staging of Mikado in 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Gerard Horan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Telephonists n 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Presentation at Telefusion shop in 1971.
Fr Griffin St Munchins 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
John Wright, 1971
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Winners of Under 5/6 Speech Drama from the Salesian Convent in 1971.
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Mayor greets Northerners at Redemptorists, 1976
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Sr Corboy's House, 'Fort Prospect', Roxboro Road, (Rathbane), Limerick, which was for auction on Friday, June 5, 1970 at 12 noon, Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, picture taken on 11-5-1970.
Irish Management Institute Issuing of Certificates at Cruise's Hotel, 4-5-70, group shot of eight men.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Presentation at County Library 1970
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Youth leadership course organizers at Social Services Centre in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971