A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, and Mrs. Pat O'Malley.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale 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.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Opening of pageant at Savoy, 1976
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Killaloe in 1971
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field 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.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
County V.E.C. offices and staff, 1976
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Breda O'Connor and Patrick Giltinane's engagement photo in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, facade of Jon Louise Jewellers 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., 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
Catholic Institute pitch and putt players in Mayor's Office 1971
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Niall O'Shaughnessy, young athlete, 1970.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
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.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Girl who found bottle, 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.