A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
James Carroll, Tommy Ryan and Kevin Walsh of the Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970. of the Garryspillane team victoriouos over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
Visit of Donald Caird, Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick, to the Social Services Centre in 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.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Presentation Convent Basketball Teams Junior and Senior 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Hockey, Munster versus Ulster at the Catholic Institute, Rosbrien, 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.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Pat Hanrahan, Old Christian's GAA Club Star, 1970
Smith's Renault garage and its staff, photographed for advertising feature, 1971
John Power, Old Christians GAA club (Rathbane), 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Chair photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Telephonists in 1971.
Limerick versus Finn Harps at the Markets Field in 1971.
Limerick Flower Show at the Greenhills Hotel,1971.
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 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.
M. J. Webb, Victualler, premises photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Pius O'Connor, for Earl, 1976
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 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.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
Local Davis Cup star Michael Hickey and Don O'Connell the next Irish tennischampion.
Annual meeting of the Builders Federation at the Parkway Motel 1971.
Thoroughbred Breeders of Ireland at the Shannon Arms 1971 with Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice.
Mrs. Dillon, Feile Luimni piano winners, 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Begley and Bourke Furnisheire Limited, Kileely, Limerick
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.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Girl photographed in Limerick Leader office for Dick Naughton 1971.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Blessing of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.