A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Leo Fitzgerald, soccer star, 1970
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
John Wright, photographer with the Limerick Leader, photographed in 1970.
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.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Limerick Athletics Association dinner dance at Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Mr. Michael McNamara,1971
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Ports Unity Press Conference at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Eddie Hant of Kingston's, a menswear shop, Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Mallow Street, photographed for Begley Bourke, Auctioneers, in 1971.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
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.
Mayor making speech over loud hailer at blessing of boats Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
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.
At Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Skal Club, Shannon, Trip to Tokyo in 1970.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Dundalk Beauty Contest at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse 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.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance 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. Action shot of John McDonagh who had a storming hour at right full back for Limerick beats Eddie O'Brien of Cork for possession and is about to make one of his lenghty clearances while newcomer, Mick O'Loughlin, comes in to lend support.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Colette McEnnis of Mayorstone Park, pupil of the Salesian Convent, photographed at the Limerick Leader Office in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
St. Mary's drama group, 1976
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Barry's Butchers, Shannon Street, photographed for Fitt's Auctioneers in 1971
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Renovation of building in Post Office Lane, 1976
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
View of the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, 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.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Presentation Convent Basketball Teams Junior and Senior 1971
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Stool photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Clare Lakelands Hotel Scariff 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Corporation Cleaning Department dinner at Savoy Hotel, 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station in 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
McInerney Homes dinner dance at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Civil Defence dinner at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Receiving Diplomas at the Social Services Centre 1971
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Festival of Galtees, Mitchelstown, 1976
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Presentation of cheques by Hotel School, Shannon at the Intercontinental Hotel in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
