A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall in 1971 with Mayor Liddy.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Aer Lingus present team captain with jersey 1970
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
Presentation of cheque for old folks homes to Dean Empey at the Two Mile Inn
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Winners of Road Safety debate in 1971.
Retiring Manageress of Hanratty's Hotel, Kay Conway, in 1971.
Sheep at Killaloe
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, was back on home soil to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
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 Boat Club, Ladies Dinner, 1971.
Danus Show at the Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
President of Ireland, Cearbhall � D�laigh, visits the Crescent Hall in 1975 and is greeted by the Mayor of Limerick, Patrick Kennedy.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Photos of dancing winners from Salesian School, Fernbank, in 1971.
Boy (photographed for John O'Shaughnessy) with with photo of Leeds United Footbally Club in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Castletroy Estates photographed for Pat McGuigan in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Fianna Fail dinner dance at the Parkway Motel in 1970
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Marie, Champion, Irish Dancer, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Soaking up the sun in Limerick! Nigerain tourists: Dr P. J. Udenze, Mrs P. I. Udenze and Mr L. N. Egenti. Dr Udenze was formally a member of staff at Barrington's Hospital, Limerick.
Speedy Cabs dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Pat Dooley, 1976
Killaloe in 1971
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Roxboro Road Road Blockers 1970
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
St. Mary's drama group, 1976
Garryspillane dinner at the Royal George Hotel in 1971
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Press Conference, Quarry Players, Shannonside Offices, O'Connell Street, in 1971.
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
St. Patrick's Parish press confernence at the Parkway Motel in 1971
Ranks Presentation at Shannon Arms Hotel in 1970.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Champion of Fitt's Fatstock Sale 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mary McKernan, Holy Rosary School, in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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 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.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
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.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Gerard Horan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Munster swimming gala at St. Enda's pool, 1976
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Furniture Exhibition at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976