A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Limerick's blind people's meeting at Social Services Centre in 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Quarry Players press conference.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background 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.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Barry's Butchers, Shannon Street, photographed for Fitt's Auctioneers in 1971
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
Skal Club, Shannon, Trip to Tokyo in 1970.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Pery Square, Limerick, in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall in 1971 with Mayor Liddy.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Patrickswell versus Clarecastle in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Limerick Boat Club, Ladies Dinner, 1971.
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.
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
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
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.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
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.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Marie, Champion, Irish Dancer, in 1971.
Architects' conference press reception at Shannonside Offices in 1970
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 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.
John Murphy Presentation at Shannon Arms in 1970
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale, 1971
Killaloe in 1971
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Sharon Kleiser, 1976
Cast of The Mikado at Confraternity Hall (now the Belltable Arts Centre) 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
Clancy's window display
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
