A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
St. Michael's CYMS Table Tennis Players in 1971
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Danus show at Jetland in 1971.
Limerick Chamber of Commerce Seminar held at the Intercontinental Hotel 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, 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.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971, with Dr. Patrick Hillary (subsequently President Hillary).
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Mayor Rory Liddy opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Exterior of showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Demonstrators at thh British Rail Offices 1971
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Anne O'Doherty, champion dancer, in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Copy stills of Richard Harris in the role of Eitan in the 1971 film, Bloomfield (known as The Hero in the U.S.).
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.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Girl who found bottle, 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
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.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Villiers School in 1971.
Renovation of building in Post Office Lane, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Ger Younger, Soccer Star, 1970.
John Wright, 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Donald Keane, Riverside Inn, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, in 1970
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Receiving Diplomas at the Social Services Centre 1971
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
