A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Engineers' dinner dance at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tuairim meeting at Cruise's Hotel in 1971
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Ronnie Long, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed 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.
Young soccer star photographed in 1970 (John O'Shaughnessy)
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.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Australian Ambassador presents books to City Library with Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1970.
Scots-Irish Poets at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory 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.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
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.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Des O'Malley T.D. planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
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.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Breeda Sheehan, F.C.L.M., 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Copy negatives of eight boys 1971
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Presentation of Memorial Shield to Mrs Zena Gilbourne in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Ballyneety Girls School, confirmations, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Christopher Lenihan with a salmon, 1976
County V.E.C. offices and staff, 1976
John Wright, 1971
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
P. Dundon, Labour Party, 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Fitt's Fatstock Sale, 1971
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
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.
Armchair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Mick Collopy, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
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.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Girl who found bottle, 1971.
Ursula O'Doherty, 1971
Des Kelly, professional football player from Limerick in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
