A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Killaloe in 1971
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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
Limerick's dinner in London 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.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Renovation of building in Post Office Lane, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Telephonists in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Mayor making speech over loud hailer at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970
Spanish Point, 1971
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel 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.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
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.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Receiving Diplomas at the Social Services Centre 1971
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Mrs Margaret Liddy, foundress of NIHE, in 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
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.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Tipperary hurler, Babs Keating, photographed in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Garryspillane victorious over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Safety drivers awards at Shannon Arms 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Presentation made at John Meaney's shop in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Julie Anne Collopy, Irish dancer, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Monsignor P.J. Lee photographed outside St Mary's Church, Athlunkard Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
