A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Kileedy Pioneer association social at Parish Hall 1970
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Killaloe in 1971
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount 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.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Photographer covering the visit of the Lord Mayor of London's visit to the Town Hall in 1971.
Ken Quinn, passport, 1970.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
Ann O'Mahony 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Gordon Shanny and Michael O'Brien at Double Two clothing exhibition at Glentworth Hotel, 1976
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 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.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
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
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Presentation of giant Christmas Pudding at Social Service Centre, Limerick in December 1970.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Jim Fitzgerald, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
FCA in training at Kilworth army camp in Co. Cork
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Thomond Rugby Club, winners of the Junior Cup 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.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
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.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Twins, Eamon and Michael Grimes, in their confirmation outfits, St Michael's, 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Portrait (subject unknown), photographed for Tony Purcell in 1971.
Prison Officers' dinner at the Greenhills Hotel, 1976
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Emerald Carpets, closing down auction at Jetland, 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Killaloe in 1971
County Library, Mallow Street, presentation of picture in 1970.
Hygiene Shop in Thomas St., in Limerick, 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.
Bar scene at Foynes Inn on 15 May 1970 featuring bar staff and customers seated at counter.
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 O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Front of Clune's Tobacco Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Mr and Mrs Tom Foley and four children taken at Limerick Leader Office in May 1970
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
Harrison's Jewellery, model in Limerick Leader studio in 1970.
Mike Foley, Music Student at UCD, in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Wedding (Brian), 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
Presentation at Stokes McKearns in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Mr. Murphy's premises on Dock Road, 1976
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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
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.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, 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.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Jacinta, David and Gavin Fitzpatrick. Prize winners at Clonmel and Clare Feis.