A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Jim Quealy in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
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.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel 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.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Mr. Michael McNamara,1971
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Killaloe in 1971
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Action shot of high jumper during North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Catholic Institute pitch and putt players in Mayor's Office 1971
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Teenager photographed for John O'Shaughnessy in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store 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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Renovation of building in Post Office Lane, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Opening of Hibernian Insurance at Newcastlewest in 1971.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Copy made in 1971 of a book page featuring a photograph of the Pipers' Club, Dublin, after the Union Pipes Competition in the Rotunda, Dublin, on 2 July 1912.
Croom Colleen Bawn Festival (Pat Fitzgerald's nagatives), May 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Spanish Point, 1971
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Bishop of Limerick, Jeremiah Newman, with confirmation twins at St Munchin's Church, 1976
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
The Boher team defeated by Garryspillane at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Receiving Diplomas at the Social Services Centre 1971
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.