A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Girls photographed for Br. Perkins, possibly in relation to Community Games, 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.
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Crash at Hurler's Cross in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Group from Monaleen school who won the group impersonation compeition at Feile Luimni with Mary Moore in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Investiture of Scouts at St. Michael's Scout Hall in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
Jack Bourke photographed outside the City Theatre in 1971.
Miss Limerick pictured at Winston's 1971
Trudy's Boutique - photo shoot at People's Park for advertising feature 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.
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
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.
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.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Presentation Convent Basketball Teams Junior and Senior 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 team members who defeated Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Thomond -v- Richmond at Thomond Park in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, 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
Car damaged by falling tree at Adare in 1971.
Pat Hanrahan, 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.
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.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Dennis Moran meets ITGWU officials at Colbert station in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
School of Building, Mary Street, 1976
Litter strewn on Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1970.
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.
Limerick Leader, 1971
Ger Ryan of Caherconlish and his bees, 1976
Pius O'Connor, for Earl, 1976
Surfing at Lahinch in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado 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.
Presentation to Hughie Hamilton, soccer star, at Danus Factory in 1971.
Archway of Limerick Clothing Factory in 1971.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
St. Enda's swimming pool - swimming class, 1976
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
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.
Scripto Press Conference held at Ardu Hotel, Ennis Road in 1971.
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Mount Youth Club, first drama and dancing section in 1971.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Blessing of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Stephen F Stokes and Co Cecil Street 1970
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.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Limerick Anglers Association at the Savoy 1970
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Mayor and priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations 13-5-1970. Sarsfield bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial can be seen in the background.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Girl receives diploma at School of Music, Mulgrave St., Limerick, 1970.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Croom G.A.A. Club A.G.M., 1971
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Boyd's interior, photographed for advertising, in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Group shot of five men including Mayor with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.