A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, cuts the ribbon to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Salesian Past Pupils Dance at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Sr. Caomhan, Social Worker, photographed at Henry Street in 1970.
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
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
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Garryspillane team members who defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Telephonists n 1971.
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature 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.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 1971.
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Presentation Convent Basketball Teams Junior and Senior 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Adrian Ryan with table tennis paddle, J.F.K. School (for Charlie Mulqueen) in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
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.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 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.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
M. J. Webb, Victualler, premises photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Pius O'Connor, for Earl, 1976
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Limerick Anglers Association at the Savoy 1970
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.