A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Safety First Awards at Cement Factory, 1976
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel in 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
Presentation to Sean Byrnes by Fairview Soccer Club in 1971.
Regional Health Committee at Royal George Hotel in 1970
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Interior of Jack Glynn's Music Store, showing musical instruments, photographed for advertising in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Maura Kirby of Gabrielle Wallace Schoolin 1971 with trophies, including cup presented by Elizabeth Barry School of Elocution, Nenagh, in 1957.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
C.B.S. Cross Country Team in 1971.
Opening of a school, location unknown,.
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Commandant Rea inspects guard of honour at Sarsfield Barraks in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Mungret G.A.A. Dance at Parkway Motel in 1971.
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale 1971
Sr Corboy's House, 'Fort Prospect', Roxboro Road, (Rathbane), Limerick, which was for auction on Friday, June 5, 1970 at 12 noon, Wm. B. Fitt and Co., Auctioneers, picture taken on 11-5-1970.
Mrs Tom Flanagan, 1971.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Harry Howes,1971.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field 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.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Pery Square Limerick, featuring St. Michael's Church (Church of Ireland) in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Caravan at the beach in Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Burl Ives at Todds Department Store in 1971.
Lilian Harte, 1971.
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Aberdeen Arms Hotel, Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Villiers School grounds in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
John Harrington, Director of Riordan's Travel, in 1971.
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Opening of Kingdom Typewriters, O'Connell Street, by Mayor Liddy in 1971.
Michael Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Fr. Maurice Costelloe of Ballincroffa, Foynes and his family on the occasion of his first Mass at Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick on 7 June 1970. Seated (l to r) Donal Costello, Fr. Costelloe, Mrs. Costelloe, brother Tom. Standing (l to r) Jimmy, Esther, Joe, Ann and Donal.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Fonsie O'Brien (photographed for Dick Naughton), 1976
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, hosting the final of Hockey Cup in 1971.