A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree at the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mick Crowe and Billy Kelly, mice in Ballynanty house, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
James Carroll, Tommy Ryan and Kevin Walsh of the Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare 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.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Spanish Point, 1971
County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Press Conference at Mayor Liddy's Office regarding Mayor's Ball, 1971.
Shannon Travel photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Two girls at Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Sr. Caomhan, Social Worker, photographed at Henry Street in 1970.
Sharon Kleiser, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Winners of the Waltz Competition at Croom Macra Week in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 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.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall in 1971 with Mayor Liddy.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
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.
A group gathered beside Jim Connolly's De Valera Memorial Statue outside the Courthouse, Ennis, Co. Clare 1971
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mrs Margaret Liddy, foundress of NIHE, in 1971
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Gerard Lynch and Eamon Madden in 1971 (for Dick Naughton)
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Watergate Flats photographed in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Catholic Institute pitch and putt players in Mayor's Office 1971
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Mallow Street, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.