A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Photograph taken or Editor of Limerick Leader, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Presentation to Canon Cooper at Kilmallock Hall 1971
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Quarry Players press conference.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Copy stills of Richard Harris in the role of Eitan in the 1971 film, Bloomfield (known as The Hero in the U.S.).
Jim Quealy in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Presentation made at John Meaney's shop in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Adare parents' meeting, C.B.S., in 1971.
Skal Club, Shannon, Trip to Tokyo in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons 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.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Mr. Michael McNamara,1971
Spanish Point, 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Killaloe in 1971
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Action shot of high jumper during North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, cuts the ribbon to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Clancy's window display .
Donald Keane, Riverside Inn, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, in 1970
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Richard Mooney of the Dalton School of Dancing, winner of the Bennis Perpetual Trophy and Plaque, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Teenager photographed for John O'Shaughnessy in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Telephonists in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Opening of Hibernian Insurance at Newcastlewest in 1971.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Group photo of Mayor of Limerick, Steve Coughlan, TD, welcoming Tony O'Brien, captain of the Limerick hurling team, to the Town Hall, Limerick following the team's win in the National Hurling Leage, with Cllr. R. Liddy and Mr. R. Kiely, 4-5-70.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Sharon Kleiser, 1976
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Presentation Convent Basketball Teams Junior and Senior 1971
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971