A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
M. Murphy, Auctioneers and Outfitters, photographed for advertising in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Opening of Festival at Bruree by Mr Gerry Collins T.D. on Thursday, 20th May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
M. Murphy, Auctioneers and Outfitters, photographed for advertising in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Opening of Festival at Bruree by Mr Gerry Collins T.D. on Thursday, 20th May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Athletes of the Week photographed for Bro. Perkins on Wednesday, 26 May 1971. Niall O'Donovan, Michael Riordan, Michael Sheehan, Joseph McNamara, Kevin Hartigan and Frank Sargent.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
M. Murphy, Auctioneers and Outfitters, photographed for advertising in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Opening of Festival at Bruree by Mr Gerry Collins T.D. on Thursday, 20th May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Athletes of the Week photographed for Bro. Perkins on Wednesday, 26 May 1971. Niall O'Donovan, Michael Riordan, Michael Sheehan, Joseph McNamara, Kevin Hartigan and Frank Sargent.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
M. Murphy, Auctioneers and Outfitters, photographed for advertising in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Launching of new mobile bank in Adare in May 1971. Note the thatcher on the roof of building in the background.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Opening of Festival at Bruree by Mr Gerry Collins T.D. on Thursday, 20th May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Athletes of the Week photographed for Bro. Perkins on Wednesday, 26 May 1971. Niall O'Donovan, Michael Riordan, Michael Sheehan, Joseph McNamara, Kevin Hartigan and Frank Sargent.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
M. Murphy, Auctioneers and Outfitters, photographed for advertising in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Liam Cotter (photographed for Bernard Carey) in May 1971.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Launching of new mobile bank in Adare in May 1971. Note the thatcher on the roof of building in the background.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Opening of Festival at Bruree by Mr Gerry Collins T.D. on Thursday, 20th May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Athletes of the Week photographed for Bro. Perkins on Wednesday, 26 May 1971. Niall O'Donovan, Michael Riordan, Michael Sheehan, Joseph McNamara, Kevin Hartigan and Frank Sargent.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
M. Murphy, Auctioneers and Outfitters, photographed for advertising in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Opening of new Spar foodstore at Abington Creamery, Murroe, Co. Limerick in May 1971, by Rev. Fr. Gilmartin, P.P. with Chris Humrphreys and Michael Ryan (creamery manager).
Launching of new mobile bank in Adare in May 1971. Note the thatcher on the roof of building in the background.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Opening of Festival at Bruree by Mr Gerry Collins T.D. on Thursday, 20th May 1971.
Athletes of the Week photographed for Bro. Perkins on Wednesday, 26 May 1971. Niall O'Donovan, Michael Riordan, Michael Sheehan, Joseph McNamara, Kevin Hartigan and Frank Sargent.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
M. Murphy, Auctioneers and Outfitters, photographed for advertising in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Launching of new mobile bank in Adare in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Opening of Festival at Bruree by Mr Gerry Collins T.D. on Thursday, 20th May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Athletes of the Week photographed for Bro. Perkins on Wednesday, 26 May 1971. Niall O'Donovan, Michael Riordan, Michael Sheehan, Joseph McNamara, Kevin Hartigan and Frank Sargent.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
M. Murphy, Auctioneers and Outfitters, photographed for advertising in May 1971.
Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.
Crash at Glentworth St. involving a bus and four cars in May 1971.
Adare village
Foynes, Co. Limerick
Foynes, Co. Limerick
Foynes, Co. Limerick
Foynes, Co. Limerick
Main street, Foynes, Co. Limerick
Main street, Foynes, Co. Limerick
Main street, Foynes, Co. Limerick
Main street, Adare
Main street, Adare
Main street, Adare
Main street, Adare
Main street, Adare
Patrickswell village, Co. Limerick
Patrickswell village, Co. Limerick
Main street, Adare
Mopping up... The Carey family of Greenfields
Mopping up... The Carey family of Greenfields
Flood damaged car in Janesboro
After the deluge, flooding at Colbert Avenue, Janesboro
After the deluge, flooding at Colbert Avenue, Janesboro
After the deluge, flooding at Colbert Avenue, Janesboro
After the deluge, flooding at Colbert Avenue, Janesboro
After the deluge, flooding at Colbert Avenue, Janesboro
After the deluge, flooding at Colbert Avenue, Janesboro
Flood damaged car in Janesboro
Champion pony of the show: Owned by Mary Carroll, Killenaule, Co. Tipperary, ridden by master Redmond Carroll, winner of the Dunraven Cup and the Gelston Cup