A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Catholic Institute pitch and putt players in Mayor's Office 1971
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Copy article entitled Lynch Law relating to Jack Lynch and Charles Haughey, taken in 1970.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, and Mrs. Pat O'Malley.
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Mick Doyle (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) in 1971.
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Mrs Camble, new Presedent of the Zonta Club
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank 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.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Mary Cross ,Corbally and Anette McCarthy Feile Poetry
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Jim Collins with his accordion (photographed at the Limerick Leader Office for Seamus Kennedy) in 1970.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Laurel hill Day school hockey team 1973
Copy of, architect's, drawing of Stokes and McKiernana building in 1971 (photographed for Joe O'Donovan).
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Audrey's Boutique fashion show at Greenhills in 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Phil O'Doherty in 1971 (for Dick Naughton).
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
St. Philomena's School, Feile Luimni winners. 1979
Mallow Street, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen in 1971 (photographed for an advertising feature).
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Happy Homecoming... Tiny Tim with his owner, Noel Clancy and Noel's brother Gerard.
Mr and Mrs O'Brien photographed at Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Dangerous weapon for children photographed in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Inter-Continental Hotel's 25th Anniversary in 1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church 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
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club 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.
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.
Interior of Jack Glynn's Music Store, showing musical instruments, photographed for advertising in 1971.
Desk 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.
Tony Maher, Soccer Star, 1970
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Killaloe in 1971
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Winner of Calor Gas competition at Killaloe in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Limerick Chamber of Commerce Seminar held at the Intercontinental Hotel 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Boher team that lost to Garryspillane at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Butlins Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Limerick, in 1970.
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.