A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Guinness draw at the Limerick Greyhound Track in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Ballyneety Girls School, confirmations, 1976
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
John Cassidy, golf professional at Limerick Golf Club in 1971.
Quarry Players press conference.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
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.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
Limerick Young Students 1971
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Skal Club, Shannon, Trip to Tokyo in 1970.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Spanish Point, 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.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Car crash at Union Cross, Ennis road
Architects' conference press reception at Shannonside Offices in 1970
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Copy negatives of eight boys 1971
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
John Wright, 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Patrickswell versus Clarecastle 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.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Richard Mooney of the Dalton School of Dancing, winner of the Bennis Perpetual Trophy and Plaque, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Bedford Row Hospital 1971
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Local Davis Cup star MichaelHickey who played a major part in arranging the scholarship for Don O'Connell
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Group photo of Mayor of Limerick, Steve Coughlan, TD, welcoming Tony O'Brien, captain of the Limerick hurling team, to the Town Hall, Limerick following the team's win in the National Hurling Leage, with Cllr. R. Liddy and Mr. R. Kiely, 4-5-70.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Sharon Kleiser, 1976
At Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Kileedy Pioneer association social at Parish Hall 1970
