A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
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.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Joan McGarry, Salesian Convent, 1976
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Young Scientist of the Year winners from Laurel Hill, Helen Crowley and Susan Fennelly, 1976
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
C.I.E. presentations and switching on of Christmas lights at Colbert Station 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.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral 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.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimn� and Mary Moore in 1971
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Geraldine Taylor, Irish Dancer, April 75
Limerick versus Tipperary, hurling, 1976
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Wallace Shoe Shop, premises at 2/3, Lower Henry Street, Limerick, photographed in 1971 for Begley Bourke Ltd., Auctioneers, in preparation for sale.
Denis Pritchard Aughanish island story with J. Walsh
Interior shot of sittingroom including brick fireplace of new showhouse at Caherdavin Heights, Limerick, part of McInerney's Homes Feature taken on 5-15-1970.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Action shot from Limerick versus Clare hurling match played in Thurles on 6-14-1970. The final result was a draw, Limerick 3-9, Clare 2-12.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed 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.
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Catholic Institute pitch and putt players in Mayor's Office 1971
Three men in Presentation at Aspro Nicholas Press Reception at Cruise's Hotel
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Opening of Kingdom Typewriters, O'Connell Street, by Mayor Liddy in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Rang VI (6th Class) Scoil Mhuire (Bun Scoil) in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
G.A.A. Convention at C.B.S., Sexton Street, 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
O'Connell St., Limerick City, photographed using 200m lens in 1971.
Garryspillane versus Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Kilmallock Annual Dance (2nd) at Golden Spur in 1971.
McAuliffe's Pub, Fedamore, Co. Limerick - photographed for Louis de Courcy (Auctioneers) in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 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
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Junior Chamber exhibition at the Franciscan Hall 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.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Fr Griffin St Munchins 1971
John O'Shaughnessy - Ball boys in 1971.
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Tom Sheehan, photographed for soccer page, 1970
Fianna F�il dinner at Royal George Hotel, 1976
St. Munchin's Cross Country Team, 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.
John Wright, 1971
Holiday photos near Lahinch by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Dr. Edward Walsh, Director, Higher Institute of Education, photographed in 1970
Sean O'Dowd, entertainer (for P Tobin) 1970
Greystones Residents Association dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
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.
De La Salle Secondary School, Hospital, football feam with Col�isti na Mumhan cup,1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Kit Liston Knitting outside Athea May 1975
Noreen Charles and Teresa Coleman, Irish Cookery Competition, 1971.
Group shot of six people in uniform, with trophy and flag draped on table. Winners of the Ebbs Memorial Cup at Brigade Headquarters were Limerick's St John's Ambulance Brigade taken at Glentworth Street on Sunday ,10-5-70. From left: Supt. J. O'Gibbons, Phillip Touhy, Gerard Hayes (leader): Kevin McInerney, Liam D'Arcy and J. Kennedy, Cadet Supt.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Presentation Past Pupils' Union dinner at the Royal George Hotel on 30 January 1971.
Mayor greets Northerners at Redemptorists, 1976
Des O'Malley, T.D., Minister for Justice, Mr. Arthur Harris, President of Scripto Inc. and Mayor Liddy at the Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Desk photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.