A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
John Wright, 1971
View of Sarsfiels Street 1970.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Mr. Callanan of Boyds in 1971
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Cormac O'Connor's House Castletroy for Louis de Courcy 1971
Clarina Stakes, coursing meeting, 1971
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery 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.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Helene Modes in 1971, photographed for advertising feature.
Quarry Players press conference
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Ballynanty Hurling Teams 1970
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre feature (Part 2), 1976
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Garryspillane team victorious over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Launching of new book on the history of Limerick at Cruise's Hotel 1971
Skal Club, Shannon, Trip to Tokyo in 1970.
Catholic Institute pitch and putt players in Mayor's Office 1971
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
David Moran, GAA Star taken in May, 1970
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
House for Louis De Courcy 1971
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
River Shannon, Limerick, in 1971
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
County final winners, Patrickswell at their victory dinner at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Falls of Doonass in 1971.
Presentation to Mr. Dan O'Callaghan, retiring teacher, by INTO at River Room Motel 1976
Killaloe in 1971
Australian Ambassador presents books to City Library with Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1970.
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 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.
Clover Meats bacon factory in 1971
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Askeaton Belle of the Ball, 1971.
Demonstration in aid of the Alms Homes outside Todds in 1971.
GAA Talent Competition at the Greenhills Hotel in 1971.
Richard Mooney and his brothers, Irish Dancers, Rathkeale (photographed for for D Naughton) in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Gardai try to hold back protesters from Springboks bus at Colbert Station
Exterior shot of Limerick Savings Bank in 1971
Car crash at Union Cross, Ennis road
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Presentation to rugby players bound for New Zealand at Garryowen R.C., 1976
Commander Feunech, Fenech, with dogs at home in Castletroy 1971
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Frederick Hardacker, gymnastics prize winner, 1976
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Staff of Hire Drive photographed for advertising feature in 1971.
Presentation of golf clubs at the International Hotel, Shannon, in 1971.
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Cllr. Frank Leddin at Labour Party meeting at Dromkeen 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.