A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Kilmallock GAA, dinner dance in Deerpark Hotel, Charleville, March 1976
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.
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Inaugural meeting of Estuarial Ports Authority at the County Courthouse in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Copy map (Clara, Co. Offaly) for J. O'Donovan, 1971.
Patrickswell versus Clarecastle in 1971.
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field in 1971.
Noel Smith 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.
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Patrice Butler of St Philomena's FCJ Convent in 1971.
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Presentation of Shamrock at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971, presumably in March,.
ICMSA protest in Limerick in 1971.
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Safety drivers awards at Shannon Arms 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Taking last vows at Laurel Hill Convent in 1971 with celebratory meal and three-tier cake.
Mayor, priests and audience at blessing of boats at Limerick Boat Club Centenary Celebrations on 13-5-1970. Sarsfield Bridge, boat club and 1916 memorial statue can be seen in the background.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Poet Donal Harnett pictured in Abbeyfeale.
Action shot from Garryspillane versus Boher hurling match at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
Hartman Cup for the Limerick Golf Club, 1971.
Monaleen G.A.A. dinner dance in 1971.
St Mary's Confraternity dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1971
Crash of steam roller at bank in 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971.
Kilmallock Gate in 1971.
Group photo of Mayor of Limerick, Steve Coughlan, TD, welcoming Tony O'Brien, captain of the Limerick hurling team, to the Town Hall, Limerick following the team's win in the National Hurling Leage, with Cllr. R. Liddy and Mr. R. Kiely, 4-5-70.
Water Safety Awards at Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
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.
3rd Field Corp of Engineering dinner at Sarsfield Barracks, 1976
Bunty Guiry, 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Cork Cons in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Relay race during North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.
Sharon Kleiser, 1976
Terry Wogan, Limerick's well known BBC disc jockey, arrives in a vintage car to officially open Hypersales Furniture Store on the Ennis road
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Claughan Annual Dinner at the Parkway Motel in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Killaloe yachting, May 1976
Limerick (0) versus Shamrock Rovers (0) at the Markets Field 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.
Stewards of the Civil Defence at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Jack Bourke with award,1971
Coursing Cup meeting at Mount Coote, Kilmallock, in 1970.
Pub in Ballyagran, photographed for adversitisng feature in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park 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.
Opening of the Glentworth Hotel with Brian Lenihan T.D. in attendance in 1971.
St. Michael's Rowing Club anniversary dinner at the Parkway, 1976
John B Keane, author, playwright and long-time columnist with the Limerick Leader, at home in Listowel in 1971.
Merriman Tavern (for Helen Buckley, Limerick Leader Journalist), 1976
Tourim meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel with Michael Sweetman of Irish Federation of Industry, in 1971.
Rents Pictures, 1971.
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Greenhills Hotel Staff dress dance in 1971
Opening of Burlington Industries factory premises at Clonlara, Co. Clare, May 1976
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
First guide dog in Limerick in Pery Square in 1971
Three happy ladies pictured at theParkway
Two gentlemen enjoying Garryspillane's victory over Boher at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 1970.
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
David, Noel and Gr�inne O'Connell of Limerick School of Music in 1971.
Pop group photographed at the People's Park, Limerick, for Dick Naughton, in 1971.
Protest meeting in Glin regarding Comprehensive School in Conway's Hotel in 1971.
St Mary's Convent School, prizewinners at North Munster Sports, 1976
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
The Limerick Inn Hotel, photographed in 1971.
Sarsfield Barracks, Cross Country Champions, in 1971.
C.I.E. press conference at West County Hotel, Ennis, January 1976
