A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Pat Fitzgerald in 1971 (photographed for Editor).
Swimmers from Villiers School in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Marie Ann Storan in 1971 (photographed for Dick Naughton)
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
Limerick Golf Club, Ladies Captain Prize winner, Joan Griffin on 6-23-1970.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Employees of the Limerick Shoe Factory protesting at the closure of the premises in 1971 march through O'Connell Street. The factory was located at Edward Street, just next to the old Garda barracks.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Laurel hill Day school hockey team 1973
Salesian Convent prize winners at Fernbank in 1971.
Ger O'Mahoney, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
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.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
Sexton Street C.B.S. gaelic football team at the Gaelic Grounds in 1970.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Catholic Institute, Limerick versus Church of Ireland Cork, ladies hockey Cup, 1976
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Opening of the Pitch and Putt Course at St. Joseph's Hospital in 1971.
Award-winning Irish Dancer, Sandra Hardaker, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Teenager photographed for John O'Shaughnessy in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Teddy Gael, 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Sheep at Killaloe
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Mayor Steve Coughlan visits O'Meara's and Clover Meats in 1971
Boys photographed for Br. Perkins in 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Leavy's Shoe Shop photographed for advertising in 1971.
Tim O'Brien, President of Junior Chamber, in 1971.
Garryspillane team that defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Kit Liston Knitting outside Athea May 1975
Staff of the National Bank of Ireland 1971
Killaloe in 1971
Fr Griffin St Munchins 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
John Wright, 1971
County V.E.C. offices and staff, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
O'Connell's Supermarket opens at the Fairgreen O'Connells in 1971 (photographed for advertising feature)
Salesian Convent winners of drama competition at Feile Luimni (dance) in 1971.
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor's Ball at Royal George Hotel 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.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, 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.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting 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.
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Mick Crowe and Billy Kelly, mice in Ballynanty house, 1976
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Belle (the golden labrador) Wright, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square 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.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Tom Flanagan Shannonside, 1970, date and location unknown.
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.
Bruree/Rockhill dinner dance at Cronin's Hotel, Charleville in 1971.
