A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
St Joseph's Scouts photographed in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
St. Philomena's School, winners, 1976
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
David Moran, GAA Star taken in May, 1970
Mr. Callanan of Boyds in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Jim Quealy in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick Leader, 1971
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Paddy Tobin photographed in 1970
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall 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.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Tony Ryan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Spanish Point, 1971
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
Hubert Maye and John Jennings 1971
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Adrian Ryan with table tennis paddle, J.F.K. School (for Charlie Mulqueen) in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
At Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
At Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, 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.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, cuts the ribbon to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge with bus, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Spanish Point, 1971
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 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.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Tom Hayes, Coursing Cups, 1971.
View of the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970
Broken windows at St Mary's Convent in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Liam Shanahan for Clancys 1971
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Sheep at Killaloe
Phil O'Doherty in 1971 (for Dick Naughton).
Girl receives diploma at School of Music, Mulgrave St., Limerick, 1970.
Summer camp at St. Enda's, 1976
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.