A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
A happy group pictured at the Parkway
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds 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.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Breda O'Connor and Patrick Giltinane's engagement photo in 1971.
Harry Howes,1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mini Olymipictures press conference at National Hotel 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Adrian Ryan with table tennis paddle, J.F.K. School (for Charlie Mulqueen) in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Photographs of fishing and shooting amenitiesin Limerick in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
N� Sh� family, Feile Luimni winners, 1976
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Eamon Madden of St. Brendan's G.A.A., photographed in 1970.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Thomond Rugby Club, winners of the Junior Cup in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Engineers' dinner dance at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
James Carroll, Tommy Ryan and Kevin Walsh of the Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Little girl in first communion outfit in 1971 (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy).
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
House for Ger Saunders in Dublin, 1971.
Press Conference at Ferenka premises atAnnacotty in 1971.
Disabled children at Richard Harris's house in Kilkee, Co. Clare in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations on 13-5-1970. Sarsfield Bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial statue can be seen in the background.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Pat McCormick, photographed for soccer page, 1970
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.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.