A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Members of the victorious Garryspillane team who beat Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral 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.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 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.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Tom Halpin photographed for advert in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Passport Photographs taken for P. Cantillon in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Telephonists in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Badminton Winners at Adare Village Hall in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
St Joseph's Scouts photographed in 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
St. Philomena's School, winners, 1976
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Shannon Hotel students charity walk, 1970.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
Limerick in 1971
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 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.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
River Shannon, Limerick, in 1971
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, 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.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Dr. Edward Walsh, Director, Higher Institute of Education, photographed in 1970
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
